The new 911 s/Carerra, OT, but I need to vent |
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The new 911 s/Carerra, OT, but I need to vent |
Pat Garvey |
Aug 17 2008, 09:40 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 |
Ok, this is my 3000th post. I saved this one because of how Porsche has delivered us "stalwarts" to unneccesary and even "backwoods".
Those of us who own classic 911's and 914's do most of our own work. Why, because the cars are relatively simple. Buy some books & tools - you can do most anything. About 10 years ago Porsche lost me. They became too complicated to handle for a mere bean counter. Just recently, I read an article about a 30 year member of PCA who bought a Cayman S,took it to the PCA Parade, and didn't know how to make the engine compartment visible for concours judging (He f_ing won!). Of course it was brand new! Wow, what a devastating win! My point is - Porsches have become too complicated. Am I a fogey - bet your ass! I don't want 300 dollar oil changes & transmission complexities that are meant for the track. I want relative simplicity. I'm pushing retirement (well, actually I retired 5 years ago). I envisioned a 914/6GT or a 911RS as my retirement present to myself. or, just maybe a GT2. They've all priced themselves to levels that I don't want to commit to. May still happen. But, my biggest problem is that Porsche, in my opinion is NOT Porcshe anymore They want us to "lease" every 4-5 years . The current management does not care about the Porscephiles that made them successful. They are not much different than GM or Ford. Yes, Porsche makles an excellent car, but one that any idiot can drive well. Everything that made a Porsche a car to be mastered has been removed/replaced by electronics. Porsche is way too concerned with making money ( I wouldn't bitch if I could only buy some stock) and taking control of VW (why?) Shouldn't they me trying for another entry level Porsche? Say, something around $28K, that an idiot like me could maintain? Nope, they've sold us out! Yep, I'm pissed! Pat ps: Happy 3000th post to me! |
Racer |
Aug 18 2008, 06:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 25-August 03 From: Northern Virginia Member No.: 1,073 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Don't forget to thank US and International Governments for requiring "complexity" like
1) Crumple zones 2) Airbags 3) Stability management 4) Emissions requirements Those 4 items right there are things your 914 can't even come close to matching. Every make has their fans of certain generations (typically those first seen/driven in the very impressionable teens to twenty's age group. If I was a 12 year old again I would fawn over the new 911s and Caymans and wonder why anyone would want a 911SC or a 914 or a 356. As someone stated before, change brings progress and that can be scary. Bottom line is, there are NO simple new cars available to us. Lets not forget some other "modern" advantages like 1) No more valve adjustments every 3-5K miles 2) Oils and lubricants that will stay IN the motor for 10K miles (makes those $300 oil changes more tolerable when you only need 1/year instead of every 3K miles in a 914 for instance) 3) Smell free, qucik generated HEAT and Airconditioning to remove the sting of bad weather. Having enjoyed both aircooled and watercooled Porsche versions, I can say that the new cars are Great cars but yes, I missed some of the Porscheness of an "aircooled" car (you know, the noise). But, after being back in a 914 I decided I really need BOTH types (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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