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doomer77 · Joined: 10 Jan 2006 Posts: 266 Location: Huskvarna, Sweden

How come that the Porsche name has aquired so much mystique and prestige? Looking at the 914 and 924 could easily have been made by VW and the 911 isnt THE ultimate sports car, or even one of the best. So how come that just Porsche is Porsche?

I first come to think of this as I was called 'the guy with the Porsche' at school.. btw I loved it

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Khal · Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 2:54 pm Post subject:

doomer77 · Joined: 10 Jan 2006 Posts: 266 Location: Huskvarna, Sweden

As the car mechanic/janitor at my school said when I showed it to him. His eyes almost filled with tears and he started studdering, then after a while he said 3 simple words, all he had to say and all he needed to say. Porsche is love.
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1980 924 n/a - engine swap begun
1989 Volvo 480ES

Khal · Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 3:41 pm Post subject:

doomer77 · Joined: 10 Jan 2006 Posts: 266 Location: Huskvarna, Sweden

Belgian924t · Joined: 07 Jan 2006 Posts: 104 Location: Belgium

Hello Eric,

go to internet, www.google.com , fill in "Porsche" and you will see why....

Thousands (and I really mean THOUSANDS) of racing victories, superior engineering (959, 962 PDK), 16 times overall winner at Le Mans and the list is long.

The 914 was not possible for Volkswagen to design without the expertise of Porsche. The 924 was an Audi project in joint venture with our make.

Greetz....
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'88 944 turbo S (sold)
'85 911 Carrera 3,2 (to be restored)
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chris24 · Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 5:48 pm Post subject:

I would call the 911 a superb car, having only had the chance to drive one once, but I think you have to spend more than £100K to have a true super car. Super car is a title that should be reserved for cars that are simply exotic, not a car that most urologists have. I'm talking about the carrera GT, maclaren F1, lamborghini murcielago or the ... 1001 bhp Bugatti Veyron (with the maclaren at 120mph and the bugatti at 0mph, the bugatti still gets to 200mph first...scary...super...)
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1985 - 924 (148K miles) - mint
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morghen · Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 9102 Location: Romania

the 911 is a supercar...the 911 Turbo is a real rocket....the 911 biturbo is one of the gods of the road. The carrera GT is the absolute god of streets.
the 911 Carrera 4S is the god of the twisties

In the racing bussines porsche is way ahead of any other car manufacturers...just take the 1973 917 for an example. 1100 HP with 1450 possible

2.1 seconds 0-100 kmph....well...aint that just fast ?

and about the 924...dude..you have an euro...just race it around a little bit...you will feel the PORSCHE love

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doomer77 · Joined: 10 Jan 2006 Posts: 266 Location: Huskvarna, Sweden

ive felt the love man. whenever i need the accelerator it always has along way to go, whenever i need to take a curve the steering is just perfect, I even let go of the wheel sometimes, I trust the Porsche, it will keep me safe.

2.1! isnt that what the ferraris and lamborghinis are just reaching today?

The more I get into this thing the more I see the whys.

Porsche
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Why drink and drive when you can smoke and fly?
Carpe diem. and if that doesnt work; get drunk!

1980 924 n/a - engine swap begun
1989 Volvo 480ES

timstar92404 · Joined: 22 Sep 2004 Posts: 2075 Location: richmond BC

for me Porsche is the ultimate car because they are all about performance and driving, they look really nice and unique but they are not too flashy and most are cheaper than ferraris, lamborghinis etc which usually rich people buy and park them on their lawns to look cool.

my favourite car in the world would be a 911 turbo. The porsche name is so famouse obviously because of the racing heritage and the 911 has become the worlds most recognizable sports car. When you say Porsche most people will think 911.
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Lizard · Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2006 12:19 am Post subject:

imo one of the main reasons that Porsche got its name, is mainly because of the racing history, but more importantly the cars they produce compete with Ferrari and Lambo, however the required maintenance is ALOT lower and you can actually use one as a daily driver and even fit a car seat in a few models, I do like the 911 line however they are REDICULOUSLY over priced, I can get a 928 for a fraction of the cost that will absolutely smoke a 911 in terms of straight line, top speed, and being able to drive it at the limit. I mean to be able to get a 911 even pre 70s you are looking @ $25K CDN or more,

plus the cars are always light years ahead in technology and Porsche's R&D center is always coming out with new inventions that are absolutly stunning.
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chris24 · Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2006 2:10 am Post subject:

I'm not saying 911s aren't awesome, they are. They are legends because, exactly as Lizard says, they are reliable and easier/cheaper to fix than lambos and ferraris. I just feel that somehow super cars should be exotic, extravagant machines that really don't work as daily cars!

Porsche are special as they are technically awesome and aren't afraid to branch out (although I suppose Lambo do make tractors...). Dr Ferdinand designed the Beetle (under the employ of Hitler) and I reckon he was the first guy to make a useable 4x4 car. I'll post the picture if I can, it's somewhere on my PC.
The cayenne was pretty radical for Porsche and I hear that they are designing a larger 4 door at the moment...
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1985 - 924 (148K miles) - mint
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doomer77 · Joined: 10 Jan 2006 Posts: 266 Location: Huskvarna, Sweden

I think the Cayenne is a dissapointment, basically a VW Tuareg with the Porsche exterior, but as its their first SUV I guess you gotta start somewhere.
911 4d 4WD the next step?
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Why drink and drive when you can smoke and fly?
Carpe diem. and if that doesnt work; get drunk!

1980 924 n/a - engine swap begun
1989 Volvo 480ES

chris24 · Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2006 7:10 am Post subject:

I doubt either of us have driven one (I know I haven't) so sweeping statements like that are a bit harsh when you consider it is very similar to our 924 cars!
A VW block with a Porsche tweaked head and better drive train than the touareg. Better suspension, geometry...
And then of course there are the real cayennes with proper porsche V8s.
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1983 - 924 (185K miles) - not mint
1985 - 924 (148K miles) - mint
1990 - 944S2 cab (52K miles)

Belgian924t · Joined: 07 Jan 2006 Posts: 104 Location: Belgium

Hello,

First of all: the Cayenne is a real Porsche...in the SUV market. I drove a Cayenne S (V8, 340hp) and I must say I was really impressed. Compared with the VW Touareg the Cayenne is more sporty, more agressive in its riding.

2,1 seconds is from the 917/30; the last 917 racer. Don't believe that a Ferrari or Lamborghini are as fast. 4 or 5 seconds are more realistic.

And Eric, the 993 biturbo last saturday at FG's goes in 3,8 seconds...

The 911 is the one and only for me

. The first time I sat in one I was 5 years old, and when my father revved the engine, the sound was unforgettable.

Now, 25 years later I own a 911, and a 931.

The Porsche legend is more than just a legend.
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'79 931 with Carrera GT look
'86 944 turbo (sold)
'88 944 turbo S (sold)
'85 911 Carrera 3,2 (to be restored)
'80 911 SC "SOLD"
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2224272