RE: Report: Porsche Plans 5-series Rival

[thewheelman]

Beefmeister said:

If it makes more money for Porsche, which in turn enables them to continue making cars like the GT3 RS, then go for it.

I remember reading somewhere that Porsche were the most profitable car maker in the world per unit. Their biggest sellers being the 911 range, followed by the Cayenne. So as a manufacturer they really don't need to make other cars, but as a business, they know what ever they make, it'll sell & make them a lot of money. It's a pitty that brand image & lifestyle is now their aim, rather than just the enthusiast. At least Lotus wont ever turn that way......i hope!

[Wills2]

I'm guessing this car will start at 45k and go north from there, the people who think that it will be a reps car are pretty wide of the mark. Reps don't get 45k to spend on a car.

But this re badging of cars isn't great news really, but as far as I'm aware they only do that on one model the Cayenne, and having owned a Touareg and done a back to back test against a Cayenne (first generation) they really were chalk and cheese.

So what ever the Porsche guys do to them they do it well.

Edited by Wills2 on Saturday 26th March 00:06

[thewheelman]

You can just imagine what a Porsche would look like if it took on the small car sector...



This brand dilution really needs to stop.

[griffdude]

How to dilute a strong brand.

[pSyCoSiS]

Although this will undoubtebly upset the Porsche purists, if they make this, it will sell well, and will make Porsche a lot of revenue!

[balls-out]

BMW has retained much of its image and appeal despite the 3 series out selling mondeos.
As long as the cars continue to be well engineered and excellent performers, I don't see that the brand need be de-valued.

[esvcg]

This is a good thing, as its an entry route for fairly well-off customers to leave bmw, merc etc and to become a lifelong Porsche buyer.

Think of the it as the BMW 1 or 3 series to Porsche. BMW get many lifelong customers starting at the bottom of the range and (hopefully) paying more each time to move up the chain.

So you want a GT3? but need a business/family car and you haven't got the dough. This is your ticket in, and hopefully for Porsche you are then much more likely to rave to others about their cars, and hopefully continue to buy their cars.

This will in turn mean more 911's are sold, leading the way to more expensive and focused models, and halo cars... Which is a good thing.

[dave stew]

thewheelman said:

The 989 project failed (thankfully)

Ah yes, but it gave us the 993's rear axle...

The person that thought this up should be sectioned...


Clock the NSU Ro80 sourced back doors (with a bit of help from an angle grinder...)

Yet i'd love to see the Cayman Shooting brake happen...

There was a 944 shooting brake in the late 80s that was rather nice too.

[gherkins]

thewheelman said:

You can just imagine what a Porsche would look like if it took on the small car sector...



This brand dilution really needs to stop.

Actually, apart from the rear spoiler and the wheel covers, I quite like that!

[dave stew]

gherkins said:

thewheelman said:

You can just imagine what a Porsche would look like if it took on the small car sector...



This brand dilution really needs to stop.

Actually, apart from the rear spoiler and the wheel covers, I quite like that!

I said a similar thing in t'pub ...
"Apart from her rear end and face, I quite like that!"

Ho Ho. I am one of The Comedians from 1973.

[ZOLLAR]

Riggers said:

gherkins said:

Exclusive picture:






Done in 2 mins in Paintbrush - but no worse than the usual Auto Express jobbies

Genius. Do you want a job?

My poor attempt




EDIT I just realised I chose the coupe not 5 door!.

[ZOLLAR]

Riggers said:

gherkins said:

Exclusive picture:






Done in 2 mins in Paintbrush - but no worse than the usual Auto Express jobbies

Genius. Do you want a job?

My poor attempt




EDIT I just realised I chose the coupe not 5 door!.

Edited by ZOLLAR on Thursday 24th March 14:17

[dave stew]

944 Shooting Brake:

[Johnpidge]

gherkins said:

Exclusive picture:






Done in 2 mins in Paintbrush - but no worse than the usual Auto Express jobbies

Yes yes thats it UGLY

[thewheelman]

dave stew said:

944 Shooting Brake:

I am a fan of those 944's, sadly the 928 SB was ugly as hell....

[loveice]

Johnpidge said:

Oh so an A5 with a Porsche badge on

No, it won't be an A5. It's going to compete with 5-series (not 3-series) or Merc's CLS. So it should be an A7 with a Porsche badge on the bonnet.

Edited by loveice on Thursday 24th March 13:54

[alexpa]

Yours

[nouze]

loveice said:

No, it won't be an A5. It's going to compete with 5-series (not 3-series) or Merc's CLS. So it should be an A7 with a Porsche badge on the bonnet.

Edited by loveice on Thursday 24th March 13:54

since when A5 is competing with 3 seriezzzz

[thewheelman]

If VW was a woman, she'd be an actress/model/singer/peace ambassador/& a member of mensa, but all that means nothing when she turns out to be a lousy fk & does your head in with all her moaning.

[thewheelman]

alexpa said:

Yours