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VW's takeover of Porsche, The last od the independents is gonr! |
Pat Garvey |
Sep 19 2009, 08:29 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Never thought I'd see it happen, and I am pissed that it has!
A dickhead named Wiedeking(sp) has destroyed Porsche! And, he gets 50 Mill Euros to go away! So, now Porsche is part of VW. Really comforting, since that last 2 of my 12 VW products have been pieces of shit! Comforting? No. I'll take my bucks elsewhere. YO Porsche - you fu__d up, and deserve your fate. Bet you have really nice family reunions! Dickheads! |
Rick_Eberle |
Sep 19 2009, 08:36 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 390 Joined: 14-January 04 From: Geelong, Australia Member No.: 1,558 |
Ferdinand Piech in charge of Porsche can only be a good thing...
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GeorgeRud |
Sep 19 2009, 08:52 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I'd have to agree, Piech seems to be the one that inherited the old man's smarts. The different sides of the family had been bickering so bad in the earlt 70s, that they had to turn control over to others. Piech seemed to be the brains in the early 70s, and has only gotten "schmarter" through the years.
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craig downs |
Sep 19 2009, 10:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 769 Joined: 25-November 05 From: mira loma ca. Member No.: 5,189 Region Association: Southern California |
So I guess all Porsche's now will be VW- Porsche. Hey since our cars where the original VW-Porsche they should really worth something now.
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Zimms |
Sep 19 2009, 11:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,413 Joined: 11-February 06 From: Michigan Member No.: 5,565 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
While Wendelin Wiedeking recent exploits went to shit rather quickly, he was the saving grace of Porsche for the last 15 years. He has had quite an impact on the profitability and success of the company. He really had a positive impact in the 1990's when things were looking bleak.
I like that Piech is back at the helm through VW. Should make for some interesting times. Hopefully more motorsports! |
slackin' at work |
Sep 20 2009, 06:43 AM
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i should be working Group: Members Posts: 265 Joined: 12-October 07 From: charlottesville, va Member No.: 8,215 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Never thought I'd see it happen, and I am pissed that it has! A dickhead named Wiedeking(sp) has destroyed Porsche! And, he gets 50 Mill Euros to go away! So, now Porsche is part of VW. Really comforting, since that last 2 of my 12 VW products have been pieces of shit! Comforting? No. I'll take my bucks elsewhere. YO Porsche - you fu__d up, and deserve your fate. Bet you have really nice family reunions! Dickheads! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/assimilate.gif) I for one think its about damn time. they've been bedfellows for so long... it's not *that* big of a transition. my daily driver has a body from VW. engine used by VW, porsche, and audi. drivetrain from audi. so I think it's all good. |
veltror |
Sep 20 2009, 11:23 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 928 Joined: 27-April 08 From: Potters Bar Herts UK Member No.: 8,978 Region Association: None |
with the amount of platform cross sharing its no big deal, as for the last two VW products being pieces of shit, GM produces no just pieces but complete vehicles made from excrement, if they were to join wiyh Yugo it would be an improvement
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richardL |
Sep 20 2009, 04:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 713 Joined: 27-January 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 201 Region Association: None |
There was a small piece in Saturdays Mercury News saying that Porsche have now been told that the Panamera and Cayenne will not be updated beyond their current models and that Porsche will now concentrate on Sports Cars - including an entry level vehicle ('in the spirit of the 356')
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jsayre914 |
Sep 20 2009, 06:09 PM
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Speed Up !!! Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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x6in6flames6x |
Sep 20 2009, 08:58 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 17-October 07 From: shoreline, wa Member No.: 8,237 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
i read an article that said porsche is keeping everything the same as far as how the company is run.
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/vol...icle_2653.shtml "Porsche’s independence in the integrated group will be safeguarded, in line with Volkswagen’s proven decentralized management model. As is the case today with Audi and other successful group brands, Porsche will retain its identity, while at the same time benefiting from its membership of the integrated group. Under the comprehensive agreement, Porsche will be an independent company headquartered in Zuffenhausen, retaining its independent structures. Additionally, Porsche AG’s employee representatives will be able to participate in the elections to Volkswagen AG’s Supervisory Board following the merger." |
IronHillRestorations |
Sep 21 2009, 08:38 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,759 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
At least it's a car company and not the US Government!
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Cap'n Krusty |
Sep 21 2009, 09:31 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Never thought I'd see it happen, and I am pissed that it has! A dickhead named Wiedeking(sp) has destroyed Porsche! And, he gets 50 Mill Euros to go away! So, now Porsche is part of VW. Really comforting, since that last 2 of my 12 VW products have been pieces of shit! Comforting? No. I'll take my bucks elsewhere. YO Porsche - you fu__d up, and deserve your fate. Bet you have really nice family reunions! Dickheads! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/assimilate.gif) I for one think its about damn time. they've been bedfellows for so long... it's not *that* big of a transition. my daily driver has a body from VW. engine used by VW, porsche, and audi. drivetrain from audi. so I think it's all good. Refresh me on your DD. 49 years around VW/Audi/Porsche products and I can't recall such a vehicle ............ The Cap'n |
Cupomeat |
Sep 21 2009, 09:53 AM
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missing my NY 914 in VA Group: Members Posts: 1,338 Joined: 26-November 07 From: Oakton VA Member No.: 8,376 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I would hazard to guess that his DD is a R32.
The engine (VR6) is used in various forms by VW, Porsche and Audi (trucks) and the drive train is not Really Audi but I see what he is saying. Maybe I am wrong, but that is the only thing that fits the bill. |
Cap'n Krusty |
Sep 21 2009, 10:38 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
I would hazard to guess that his DD is a R32. The engine (VR6) is used in various forms by VW, Porsche and Audi (trucks) and the drive train is not Really Audi but I see what he is saying. Maybe I am wrong, but that is the only thing that fits the bill. Mind telling me what Porsche is powered by a VR6? For that matter, what Audi? The Cap'n |
flipb |
Sep 21 2009, 11:08 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 2-September 09 From: Fairfax, VA Member No.: 10,752 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I would hazard to guess that his DD is a R32. The engine (VR6) is used in various forms by VW, Porsche and Audi (trucks) and the drive train is not Really Audi but I see what he is saying. Maybe I am wrong, but that is the only thing that fits the bill. This suddenly belongs in the "Guess that car" thread... our first photo-less entry. |
736conver |
Sep 21 2009, 11:35 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,117 Joined: 25-May 03 From: SE Wisconsin Member No.: 736 Region Association: None |
I would hazard to guess that his DD is a R32. The engine (VR6) is used in various forms by VW, Porsche and Audi (trucks) and the drive train is not Really Audi but I see what he is saying. Maybe I am wrong, but that is the only thing that fits the bill. Mind telling me what Porsche is powered by a VR6? For that matter, what Audi? The Cap'n Dont know of any Porsche with the VR6 but the audi TT uses the VR6 |
Cupomeat |
Sep 21 2009, 01:45 PM
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missing my NY 914 in VA Group: Members Posts: 1,338 Joined: 26-November 07 From: Oakton VA Member No.: 8,376 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Well, perhaps you are all being cute (as some would argue it is another NARP), but the Cayenne 3.6 uses the VR6 motor.
Yup, the top model TT also has the VR6 as does the bottom level Q7 (truck). VW is using it for the Passat, the R32 and the Toureg 2 as well as maybe another I forgot. |
Kargeek |
Sep 22 2009, 01:14 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 555 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 430 |
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ottox914 |
Sep 22 2009, 06:36 AM
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The glory that once was. Group: Members Posts: 1,302 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Mahtomedi, MN Member No.: 1,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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