Porsche Sucks! - Page 4

TwoLaneBlackTop · 11-30-2001, 01:58 PM

Ferrari better then Porsche? Well, If you mean by better that they break down more are slower and do not preform as well sure they are better.

Porsche911T · 12-02-2001, 03:43 PM

I don't see why you think Porsche sucks. There is a reason the 911 body hasn't changed much. It is so well designed it can last 35 years. Why else do they still sell them today? If nobody wanted them, they would retire it because nobody would buy it. The 911 body is the "design of the century" because it's lasting so long and still going. I can't see how you think any 911 is ugly. Slick, areodynamic looks, and practicle for everyday driving. The body is what gives Porsche outstanding handling. It gives the car high downforce without reducing speed (drag) so the car bites into the road and can take turns and speeds you can't with other cars. The 911 looks like its doing 100+ just standing still and definetly turns heads everywhere it runs. I'm 15 and restoring a 1969 911 Targa, which I love everything about it, and can honestly say there's nothing about the car I don't like.

Porsche911T · 12-02-2001, 03:53 PM

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The other 80's Porsche bodies as you called "ugly" weren't designed by Porsche, they were designed by Audi. As for the Porsche designed 914, It's a beautiful car fully restored:

If you ask me, looks like Ferrari stole that design and revised it. But for the best value for the buck, get a Porsche. Even the 80s ones. You would be surprised at the performance you would get from a 5,000 dollar porsche. The 914? Thats a mid engine car so just think about its cornering ability.

Porsche911T · 12-03-2001, 09:29 PM

Figures, the starter of this post, MBTM doesn't even have a car. How does MBTM know porsche sucks if he never drove a car?MBTM doesn't have a Ferrari, or a Porsche. I think MBTM should just just keep his mouth shut unless there's a small possibility MDTM has something constructive to say, or something that actually makes a LITTLE sence.

Porsche911T · 12-03-2001, 09:36 PM

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crayzayjay · 12-04-2001, 11:51 AM

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Figures, the starter of this post, MBTM doesn't even have a car. How does MBTM know porsche sucks if he never drove a car?MBTM doesn't have a Ferrari, or a Porsche. I think MBTM should just just keep his mouth shut unless there's a small possibility MDTM has something constructive to say, or something that actually makes a LITTLE sence.

LOL

too true.... though u have to say its quite funny when someone is debating about an issue or subject he has no idea about!

cheers
jay

tanjwarrior · 12-05-2001, 10:03 AM

It just gets my goat reading some of the garbage that gets posted in these forums. I don't mind a good flaming match and getting chopped off at the knees. But it seems a good portion of those that say things like, "This sucks..." or "This car is the best ever made!" don't own a car or even drive yet! But they have plenty of models that they have built sitting in their room.
I wish more mechanics, car collectors and enthusiasts were here. Then getting first hand opinions would be welcome and counter some of the press written on cars from books and magazines. Just because a magazine tested a car that can do the 1/4 mile in 11 secs and tops out at 212 MPH, it isn't a great car! What's it like driving daily to and from work? When it rains buckets, how does it perform...even in the snow? After a year, what problems were there and was anything major?
(SIGH.....)
But alas...the armchair experts will dominate the Net...

tanjwarrior · 12-05-2001, 10:06 AM

I kind of miss my 914....

It was a pain to get in and out of...I'm 6'3" tall. The 4-cyl wasn't exactly a power-house. But the car was fun at speeds above 90 MPH!

I still want to find a 914-6 and modify it for SCCA racing events and auto-crossing. They are beautiful beasts....

jslone · 12-29-2001, 01:35 PM

Sure Porsche sucks.

crayzayjay · 01-03-2002, 01:51 PM

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Sure Porsche sucks.

uh....sarcastic or stupid comment?

awaken1973 · 01-03-2002, 06:42 PM

Unlike Ferrari Porsche is not showroom supercar - it could be driven for everyday practical use. Do you know Ferraris with >200K on odometer still alive? Porsche 911 engine was designed to be highly reliable and suitable for endurance racing. LeMans results proved it.

Sindie · 01-03-2002, 07:05 PM

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Originally posted by crayzayjay

uh....sarcastic or stupid comment?

I think Sarcastic as there is a post here about why no forum for the 917 which he calls "one of the best cars every produced".

crayzayjay · 01-03-2002, 08:09 PM

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I think Sarcastic as there is a post...

phew!

cheers
jay

jslone · 01-03-2002, 09:23 PM

It is meant as sarcastis.As an auto enthusiast(sp?),I am pissed that this comes up.I have driven a 928 GTS and was the best driving experience I ever had.This is a kind of debate I really hate because ther are no real winners.Both are awseome designs,both are immediatley(sp?) recognizable on the road.Has anyone here had the privelge of driving any of these cars?

Euro19 · 01-05-2002, 11:39 PM

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Originally posted by Dillweed
You guys are mostly right, but if Porsche changed it's styling, it wouldn't be a Porsche now would it?

I think Porsche is running on their last body possibilities for the 911.

What's next Porsche?
You'd better call the number on the back of your car (911) or get Ferrari or Pinafarina to design you some new shapes!

yeah really I never thought of that. What it wil be next for the 911??? like in 2010? I can´t imagine, will they radically change their styling? I don´t think so.

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