Porsche Sucks!

[crayzayjay]

The 911's styling will most likely not be radically changed, which is not necessarily a bad thing. its always hard to imagine what the next version of a model will look like but when 911's have come out (except maybe the 996) the reception has always been very positive, and the model had been going for 30 years when the beautiful 993 was released. What im trying to say is have faith in the designers, after all they gave us the 911 GT (concept?) and that is a stunning piece of automotive art.

cheers
jay

[Cbass]

Eh! As the only porsche owner in this thread, I can still say I love Ferraris. I also love porsches. I bought my 924 for $1000 CDN. The WB kit cost another 2 grand. It came with nice wheels and tires. Or I could get a used 308 for 15,000. Hmmm, tough choice.

[Mr_Root]

Ferrari is the best looking car... in your garage or on the sunday track.
Porsche you can drive to work, shopping, take a long trip... It can be driven even by the most handfisted drivers or real experts.
Now choose what you want - a cult/finance status icon ("Check out my Ferrari you poor bastards") or a great car to drive and enjoy everyday.

[crayzayjay]

Im not sure exactly what you mean by handfisted, but if you mean that a Porsche can be driven by anyone, thats not true for pretty much all 911's (bar the 996).. The tail-heavy layout still takes some mastering, thats what makes the car such a challenge and rewarding drive

cheers,
jay

[Mr_Root]

I just like this term "handfisted" (it's kinda british I think). I'm telling that the new generation Porsches are driven by women and even old guys on the dayly basis. I don't have a Porsche myself. Don't have the Ferrari either (like most the readers here hehe) but after reading many articles, watching motoring TV programs most of the reviewing people say the same thing.
Porsche - awesome everyday car
Ferrari - awesome showroom car
Check out the km/mls counters in both those cars. Mostly Ferraries have just couple thousands on the clock while Porsches have houndreds of k. kilometers.

[Tom_S8]

God , the 930 turbo that i just bought scares the shit out of me... Maybe i'm not the best driver , but i took many lessons , i take many track events and other driving courses but still after kicking the new baby a bit i'm still not quite sure if it's safe for me to drive that car... I don't know the new ones , but trust me , i've never driven anything so tough like this 930 , no power steering , pedals hard as hell , everything is so ... hmm i wonder if nervous is a right word , but belive me it is just a pure ... And it was dry , when i'll drive it and it'll start to rain i think i'll just go 40 kph on the right lane. The 996 are different thought , with tiptronics , PSM etc....

[awaken1973]

I don't know the new ones , but trust me , i've never driven anything so tough like this 930 , no power steering , pedals hard as hell , everything is so ... hmm i

I had the same feelings when I drove 911 first time. Clutch pedal is very hard and steering too. But the SOUND!!! I would forgive lack of comfort, just hear this magnificient sound of air-cooled engine. Of course it's a car for experienced driver. I like it and I want it in my garage

[ac427cpe]

well, there is a porsche that is ok....... you have to find a pic though, then you will see why!!! the Porsche 904 (preferably the 904 six cylinder)

FERRARI RULES THE ROAD... and track... and .... in F1

[awaken1973]

This one?

[awaken1973]

But I like this more! Classic '74 Carrera RSR

[awaken1973]

And 959! While body style is questionable technically speaking it's the best Porsche ever made

[968dan]

I'd also have to disagree about any handfisted (don't you mean hamfisted?) person being able to drive a Porsche. Not to be insulting, but unless you've experienced lift-throttle oversteer in a 911, you're making a comment like that out of ignorance. As a Porsche owner with track experience, I can tell you any "handfisted" person off the street CAN drive a Porsche... but would probably wreck the car and themselves in the process.

The beauty of Porsche cars is the variety and different driving experiences each model offers. The water-cooled, front-engined cars (924, 944, 951, 968) are arguably the best balanced, most driver friendly Porsches in stock form (aside from the 996). 928s with their awesome V8s are incredible touring and performance cars. Given that, there's nothing like the sound of a Porsche 6 cylinder howling as you power slide through a corner. I love Ferraris for what they are but, as has been said already, for a car you can drive to work every day and drive to and on the track every weekend - gimme a Porsche any time!

[ac427cpe]

yes!!!! that first one was the good one!!!

but the 904 six cylinder, well there are only 3 of those... i have some pictures but my scanner is down...... i'll post them when i fix it

[awaken1973]

but the 904 six cylinder, well there are only 3 of those...

Th pic was made in Milwakee 2001 Porsche parade.
There are lot of quality pics from this event:

http://www.world-graphics.com/parade/

[crayzayjay]

And 959! While body style is questionable technically speaking it's the best Porsche ever made

in 1987 yes. Not anymore. Technically speaking the 996 Turbo sh*ts all over it, despite losing out a little on top speed