Why Do You Love Porsche ?
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I love all cars , all . I can enjoy a 1 litre panda but my heart and pocket belongs to Porsche .
It has since I was a child . I love the older stuff more than the newer stuff now but I hope theres still a chance to love the 991 and new boxster etc .
I love the history , the engineering , the stubborn single mindedness of the earlier cars . The race heritage , the " my prison cell is not so uncomfortable " reply to the French automotive industry . All of it .
I love the fact that my car built in 1972 can still be driven to spa , battered around the circuit for 2 days and then driven home in comfort without missing a beat . I love tha fact that my old 7 rs did the equivalent of 5 seasons racing and testing on track and laughed all the way home . I love the looks , the sound , the fact that they were teetering on the brink of bankruptcy for years as I was growing up and still managed to put out machines that punched so far above their weight . I love the people that raced them and the people that work on them , they are all a unique breed .
A lot of what I love does not seem to compare to the modern giant Porsche has become but I think ( perhaps optimistically ) if they have to sell diesel Cayennes and Panameras to make beasts like the Carrera GT and 4.0 RS in these modern times ill just have to put up with it . Theres only so much a man can write on the throne so I just wanted to know , why do YOU love Porsche ? Do you still love Porsche or did your affection stop at a particular time ? I have a sneaking suspicion the 4.0 rs may be the last car I consider a true Porsche , I hope I am wrong .
B
It has since I was a child . I love the older stuff more than the newer stuff now but I hope theres still a chance to love the 991 and new boxster etc .
I love the history , the engineering , the stubborn single mindedness of the earlier cars . The race heritage , the " my prison cell is not so uncomfortable " reply to the French automotive industry . All of it .
I love the fact that my car built in 1972 can still be driven to spa , battered around the circuit for 2 days and then driven home in comfort without missing a beat . I love tha fact that my old 7 rs did the equivalent of 5 seasons racing and testing on track and laughed all the way home . I love the looks , the sound , the fact that they were teetering on the brink of bankruptcy for years as I was growing up and still managed to put out machines that punched so far above their weight . I love the people that raced them and the people that work on them , they are all a unique breed .
A lot of what I love does not seem to compare to the modern giant Porsche has become but I think ( perhaps optimistically ) if they have to sell diesel Cayennes and Panameras to make beasts like the Carrera GT and 4.0 RS in these modern times ill just have to put up with it . Theres only so much a man can write on the throne so I just wanted to know , why do YOU love Porsche ? Do you still love Porsche or did your affection stop at a particular time ? I have a sneaking suspicion the 4.0 rs may be the last car I consider a true Porsche , I hope I am wrong .
B
I came to porsche from being a lotus/caterham man. I looked at many cars and drove many, read a lot and talked a lot and owned a few. I realised that for me porsche is all about the older cars. They are totally unique and infectious, in the way they are built, the way they drive and the way they look. Timeless, seminal ... that's the way i'd put it.
For 'specialness' in the modern age howerer, i look elsewhere.
ETA: agree 100% though, i get immense pleasure from driving ANYTHING
For 'specialness' in the modern age howerer, i look elsewhere.
ETA: agree 100% though, i get immense pleasure from driving ANYTHING
Edited by jackal on Tuesday 17th January 13:08
Because of what Gordon Gecko said back in 1980 something - "Porsche. Accept no substitute."
Oh, that and the fact that no other car I've ever driven seems to have such a clear dialogue with the driver - nothing feels quite so much, even in the modern age, as though it's been built to do a job, and that its form is entirely the way it is to follow function. They are wonderful machines that seem, almost, to have a soul.
Oh, that and the fact that no other car I've ever driven seems to have such a clear dialogue with the driver - nothing feels quite so much, even in the modern age, as though it's been built to do a job, and that its form is entirely the way it is to follow function. They are wonderful machines that seem, almost, to have a soul.
k, rare as hens teeth and never ever fails to make me smile!As a young lad of about 7 or 8 I pointed to a green and white police car while on holiday in Switzerland and asked my dad "what car is that", "a Porsche" he replied and the love affair began. First was a corgi model, then books and more model's. "One day I will have a Porsche" I told my dad, .
It took me a while but after saving I forever I got my Porsche in 1999. A 911 3.2 Carrera Sport. I have had two 3.2's and a Turbo and my passion is still as strong as ever. I love the sound, even the smell, but most of all the fact that it takes effort and years of learning to drive one properly.
It took me a while but after saving I forever I got my Porsche in 1999. A 911 3.2 Carrera Sport. I have had two 3.2's and a Turbo and my passion is still as strong as ever. I love the sound, even the smell, but most of all the fact that it takes effort and years of learning to drive one properly.
Because of their massive contribution to motorsport and the motor industry. They have built some of the most seminal and important race and road cars in the history of the motor car.
You can feel this motorsport heritage in a lot of their road cars too. I love that close link.
And I'm not just talking about the beardy cars. Its still evident today.
MTR
You can feel this motorsport heritage in a lot of their road cars too. I love that close link.
And I'm not just talking about the beardy cars. Its still evident today.
MTR
I feel I may be in for some flameing.
I have had 2 Porsche, a 3.4 996 C2 & a V6 Cayenne, none of which are considered "loved" within the Porsche comunity.
I loved both of them because I have never driven a car that felt so well screwed together, even at 7 year old they felt as good as the new cars we had in the family.
It may sound strange but even when I was washing them the sponge seemed to glide over the lines, they are porsche but they are very subtle, I like grey!
I am not a fan of the GT3 kits ect & I will leave the enginering to the enginers.
I have had 2 Porsche, a 3.4 996 C2 & a V6 Cayenne, none of which are considered "loved" within the Porsche comunity.
I loved both of them because I have never driven a car that felt so well screwed together, even at 7 year old they felt as good as the new cars we had in the family.
It may sound strange but even when I was washing them the sponge seemed to glide over the lines, they are porsche but they are very subtle, I like grey!
I am not a fan of the GT3 kits ect & I will leave the enginering to the enginers.
Pedigree, quality, engineering, prestige, history.
Great class leading products.
The one car I really loved was my Lotus Elise S2. Wanted something that drove as well, but with pedigree (engine also built by maker) and added comfort. Went to a cayman s but took ages to bond with it and ultimately I still missed the Elise.
Spyder next, and this car has so much character. Within a day, I knew this was the proper Elise replacement and haven't looked back. Drives brilliantly and still feels luxury and reasonably comfortable and practical. Two weeks driving around France no probs.
I love it because really there isn't anything that directly rivals it.
Great class leading products.
The one car I really loved was my Lotus Elise S2. Wanted something that drove as well, but with pedigree (engine also built by maker) and added comfort. Went to a cayman s but took ages to bond with it and ultimately I still missed the Elise.
Spyder next, and this car has so much character. Within a day, I knew this was the proper Elise replacement and haven't looked back. Drives brilliantly and still feels luxury and reasonably comfortable and practical. Two weeks driving around France no probs.
I love it because really there isn't anything that directly rivals it.
Actus Reus said:
Because of what Gordon Gecko said back in 1980 something - "Porsche. Accept no substitute."
Oh, that and the fact that no other car I've ever driven seems to have such a clear dialogue with the driver - nothing feels quite so much, even in the modern age, as though it's been built to do a job, and that its form is entirely the way it is to follow function. They are wonderful machines that seem, almost, to have a soul.
Tom Cruise in Risky Business wasnt it?Oh, that and the fact that no other car I've ever driven seems to have such a clear dialogue with the driver - nothing feels quite so much, even in the modern age, as though it's been built to do a job, and that its form is entirely the way it is to follow function. They are wonderful machines that seem, almost, to have a soul.
Agree with what everyone has said, they are unlike anything else.
What a great question! I honestly can't tell you why I love Porsche. I've loved cars for as long as I can remember, literally boring people to tears with stats and facts about cars. But for some reason Porsche and especially the 911 had particular appeal.
It's odd because I don't think it's an especially pretty car and I was too young to understand the engineering integrity when I first loved Porsches (although this would become a rationalisation of my love as I grew older). I just thought they were cool!
By the time I grew up, I'd developed an affinity for lots of cars for various reasons but the 911 remained special (probably because, it's the ultimate driver's car and can be used everyday).
I think it's incredible that the 911 outlasted it's replacement (928) to such an extent that it's now unthinkable that Porsche will ever stop developing it. Now that I have my own, I can't imagine having anything else - wonderful car
Volvo V70 for specialness? or is the comment just theoretical? i.e if you were looking for a new sportscar, you'd look elsewhere?
It's odd because I don't think it's an especially pretty car and I was too young to understand the engineering integrity when I first loved Porsches (although this would become a rationalisation of my love as I grew older). I just thought they were cool!
By the time I grew up, I'd developed an affinity for lots of cars for various reasons but the 911 remained special (probably because, it's the ultimate driver's car and can be used everyday).
I think it's incredible that the 911 outlasted it's replacement (928) to such an extent that it's now unthinkable that Porsche will ever stop developing it. Now that I have my own, I can't imagine having anything else - wonderful car
jackal said:
...For 'specialness' in the modern age howerer, i look elsewhere.
Volvo V70 for specialness? or is the comment just theoretical? i.e if you were looking for a new sportscar, you'd look elsewhere?Edited by J-P on Tuesday 17th January 15:55
Well Paul, washing a Porsche is very much like making love to a beautiful woman. First you rub her all over to get her wet, then, once she's completely wet, and bubbles are starting to form, you can really go for it. Then, once she's dry and can't take any more, apply your polish, all over her body, taking good care to rub it in afterwards.
RVVUNM said:
As a young lad of about 7 or 8 I pointed to a green and white police car while on holiday in Switzerland and asked my dad "what car is that", "a Porsche" he replied and the love affair began. First was a corgi model, then books and more model's. "One day I will have a Porsche" I told my dad, .
It took me a while but after saving I forever I got my Porsche in 1999. A 911 3.2 Carrera Sport. I have had two 3.2's and a Turbo and my passion is still as strong as ever. I love the sound, even the smell, but most of all the fact that it takes effort and years of learning to drive one properly.
I too had a green and white Polizei 911 corgi car .....it was my go to toy when i was about 7. There was just something about the shape, although back then I had no idea of the heritage of the model it just looked right (whatever that means). Then as I grew older in the 70's and early 80's I'd occasionaly see 911's, and as I lived in a country village that was a very rare event. I promised myself that one day I would own a 911. Luckily I've now had a few from 964 to 993 and a couple of 997's....in between there have been a couple of Cayenne's a Boxster and a Ferrari to name but a few. My current 997 S however feels like it could be the one I keep forever.....unless I finally bite the bullet and scratch my Turbo itch with a gen 2 PDK. One thing for sure though is that now I can never be without a 911.It took me a while but after saving I forever I got my Porsche in 1999. A 911 3.2 Carrera Sport. I have had two 3.2's and a Turbo and my passion is still as strong as ever. I love the sound, even the smell, but most of all the fact that it takes effort and years of learning to drive one properly.
Funny thing though .....even though I own one I still get excited when I see them on the road whatever incarnation they are...
Because I am a status-obsessed sociopath with more money then sense, and I simply refuse to pay anything less than £100/hr for garage labour. My personal motto is 'he who dies with most toys wins'.
While all of the above is true*, I also love Porsche because of the heritage, the racing pedigree, the stubbornness and non-conformity of the company, it's attention to detail, and, despite all the doom-sayers, my 996 hasn't exploded yet.
As a final thumbs up, the meals in the Porsche museum restaurant are extraordinarily large and well-priced.
While all of the above is true*, I also love Porsche because of the heritage, the racing pedigree, the stubbornness and non-conformity of the company, it's attention to detail, and, despite all the doom-sayers, my 996 hasn't exploded yet.
As a final thumbs up, the meals in the Porsche museum restaurant are extraordinarily large and well-priced.
- not really- i'm happy to pay less than £100/hr for garage labour
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