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Just wanted to post something to see whether anyone else has experienced this problem - I recently downgraded my mint e46 M3 to a bog standard '98 Boxster - no offence to any boxster drivers out there.
But since the change, I have had so many people I know come up to me saying..."so you upgraded to a porsche eh??" or "nice car" - I am just pretty shocked the attention to when I had the M3
The boxster is nice but no way in the same league as my old car - is it me? or does the porsche badge really carry that much weight!
PS - For those looking for a penis extension in the form of a 911, save your money and get a boxster, apparently the general public really can't tell the difference!!
But since the change, I have had so many people I know come up to me saying..."so you upgraded to a porsche eh??" or "nice car" - I am just pretty shocked the attention to when I had the M3
The boxster is nice but no way in the same league as my old car - is it me? or does the porsche badge really carry that much weight!
PS - For those looking for a penis extension in the form of a 911, save your money and get a boxster, apparently the general public really can't tell the difference!!
Most of the general public will notice the badge, as they probably see more BMW's than Porsche's (and may be aware of the cost of one) they will probably instantly think its an upgrade (although IMO there is nothing wrong with either car) however a petrol head will no the difference (obviously).
Sebba said:
Just wanted to post something to see whether anyone else has experienced this problem - I recently downgraded my mint e46 M3 to a bog standard '98 Boxster - no offence to any boxster drivers out there.
But since the change, I have had so many people I know come up to me saying..."so you upgraded to a porsche eh??" or "nice car" - I am just pretty shocked the attention to when I had the M3
The boxster is nice but no way in the same league as my old car - is it me? or does the porsche badge really carry that much weight!
PS - For those looking for a penis extension in the form of a 911, save your money and get a boxster, apparently the general public really can't tell the difference!!
I think it's the fact that Porsche (at least in the publics mind) only sell expensive sports and supercars.But since the change, I have had so many people I know come up to me saying..."so you upgraded to a porsche eh??" or "nice car" - I am just pretty shocked the attention to when I had the M3
The boxster is nice but no way in the same league as my old car - is it me? or does the porsche badge really carry that much weight!
PS - For those looking for a penis extension in the form of a 911, save your money and get a boxster, apparently the general public really can't tell the difference!!
So despite the Boxster being an entry level model, it's still prestige. Where as BMW are known (at least to the public) for building saloon cars often driven by reps and estate agents.
This is further supported by the fact that most non petrol head people can't tell an M3 from a 318, or indeed even a 760 from a 318.
TuxRacer said:
pantscat said:
I was quite surprised when I turned up to work the other day in my '02 MX5 only to be told that I must be getting paid too much to have a 'sports car'.
He was taking the piss. HTH. 
I changed from a nice Audi A3 S-Line with the RS6 wheels etc, to a 2005 Boxster 3.2S to a 993 Carrera with big rims, big wing, big brakes, big exhausts (see profile pic - you get the idea)... And I found that a few people who were 'into cars' liked the Audi, but when I changed to the Boxster, all manner folk would look at it and say 'nice car' or 'flash git' depending on their point of view, but when I changed to the 993, the attention is seriously stupid. People always taking pics of it on their phones, asking about it, pointing at it, shouting stuff.. Happens wherever I go. Mental. People at work started asking me in all seriousness if I had won the lottery, despite it not costing near 'supercar' money.
So yes, I totally agree with your point about the 'badge' and the look of a Porsche attracting attention.
I also agree about the Boxster being a fantastic car. Class in every respect, better than a 911 in some ways. Loved mine.
So yes, I totally agree with your point about the 'badge' and the look of a Porsche attracting attention.
I also agree about the Boxster being a fantastic car. Class in every respect, better than a 911 in some ways. Loved mine.
Edited by NinjaPower on Thursday 24th June 11:59
NinjaPower said:
I changed from a nice Audi A3 S-Line with the RS6 wheels etc, to a 2005 Boxster 3.2S to a 993 Carrera with big rims, big wing, big brakes, big exhausts (see profile pic - you get the idea)... And I found that a few people who were 'into cars' liked the Audi, but when I changed to the Boxster, all manner folk would look at it and say 'nice car' or 'flash git' depending on their point of view, but when I changed to the 993, the attention is seriously stupid. People always taking pics of it on their phones, asking about it, pointing at it, shouting stuff.. Happens wherever I go. Mental. People at work started asking me in all seriousness if I had won the lottery, despite it not costing near 'supercar' money.
So yes, I totally agree with your point about the 'badge' and the look of a Porsche attracting attention.
I also agree about the Boxster being a fantastic car. Class in every respect, better than a 911 in some ways. Loved mine.
Nice car - but the important question is what is the difference between a 29 year old DJ and any other type of DJ?!So yes, I totally agree with your point about the 'badge' and the look of a Porsche attracting attention.
I also agree about the Boxster being a fantastic car. Class in every respect, better than a 911 in some ways. Loved mine.
Edited by NinjaPower on Thursday 24th June 11:59
Hitch78 said:
NinjaPower said:
I changed from a nice Audi A3 S-Line with the RS6 wheels etc, to a 2005 Boxster 3.2S to a 993 Carrera with big rims, big wing, big brakes, big exhausts (see profile pic - you get the idea)... And I found that a few people who were 'into cars' liked the Audi, but when I changed to the Boxster, all manner folk would look at it and say 'nice car' or 'flash git' depending on their point of view, but when I changed to the 993, the attention is seriously stupid. People always taking pics of it on their phones, asking about it, pointing at it, shouting stuff.. Happens wherever I go. Mental. People at work started asking me in all seriousness if I had won the lottery, despite it not costing near 'supercar' money.
So yes, I totally agree with your point about the 'badge' and the look of a Porsche attracting attention.
I also agree about the Boxster being a fantastic car. Class in every respect, better than a 911 in some ways. Loved mine.
Nice car - but the important question is what is the difference between a 29 year old DJ and any other type of DJ?!So yes, I totally agree with your point about the 'badge' and the look of a Porsche attracting attention.
I also agree about the Boxster being a fantastic car. Class in every respect, better than a 911 in some ways. Loved mine.
Edited by NinjaPower on Thursday 24th June 11:59
The main difference is that a 29 year old DJ fears being over 30 and being 'uncool'...
Edited by NinjaPower on Thursday 24th June 12:46
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