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Porscheology question JackintheBoxster - 9 years ago |
Re: Porscheology question - some thoughts Guenter in Ontario - 9 years ago |
Re: Porscheology question - some thoughts Guenter in Ontario - 9 years ago |
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SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans)
The two main factors at play here are government regulation and changes in society, as you point out. Think of how ugly the MGB became when it had to be fitted with huge rubber bumpers. As for changes in society, it really strikes me as odd that there is a waiting list for the Macan. We have people in Florida and California that can't wait to get their hands on a SUV that will never see anything but dry pavement.
That Porsche's fuel/emissions numbers can't be combined with VW's is political... MarcW - 9 years ago |
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Guenter in Ontario
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SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans)
The two main factors at play here are government regulation and changes in society, as you point out. Think of how ugly the MGB became when it had to be fitted with huge rubber bumpers. As for changes in society, it really strikes me as odd that there is a waiting list for the Macan. We have people in Florida and California that can't wait to get their hands on a SUV that will never see anything but dry pavement.
The Macan is a whole other story. SUV's are the "in" vehicle. Few are ever driven off road anywhere (including here in Canada). Frequently, people have commented on just how much storage space there is in our BMW wagon - more than there is in the average SUV. Wagons just aren't "in", even if they are more aerodynamic, fuel efficient and have more cargo area. And, there are quite a few 4 wheel drive wagons available on the market - Audi, BMW and Subaru, just to mention a few.
I realize that the driving force behind designing a smaller, lighter, smaller engined sports car is the government regulations and huge coming penalties per car for companies that don't meet them. Unfortunately, Porsche averages can't be lumped in with all the more economical cars that VW makes, even though Porsche is owned by VW.
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