Porsches

Alext · 03-04-2009, 09:27 PM

I really want to like them, I really do. But I just cant* for some reason, great handling, solid, reliable cars as they are.

Anyone else feel the same?

*Apart from the CGT

Breville · 03-04-2009, 10:21 PM

No, love em! Nearly bought a 911 instead of the 135. However, glad I didn't (from a financial point of view) as I kept a C4S very honest at Eastern Creek last week and he was on very fat track tyres

BBK · 03-04-2009, 11:50 PM

I sort of agree with Alext. I appreciate everything about them and what makes them a great car, but the interiors look like they have been designed like a 10yr old and they just don't stand out. Seen one porsche, you've seen them all.

I think I also like the look of the Cayman better than the 911. But if I am going to spend super-car money, your Porsche $$$ don't look the same as the other Marques.

TimMc · 03-05-2009, 01:35 AM

Love the look of the 911. Can't get into the look of the Cayman or particularly the girly looking Boxster, though it's sounds like they drive very nicely!
I used to love sitting on the @rse of $200K+ 911s at the track while in my modded $10K E30 325 on 195/60/14 inch tyres. Couldn't get near them on the straights but braking & cornering was another story.

Endre · 03-05-2009, 01:45 AM

Love Porsche! But I havent driven anything else then a tuned full specced Cayenne turbo which I had as a company car for some weeks.. Even tho i hate SUVs it was a fun car offroad actualy.

And close to 500hp worked on the well as long as I didnt have to turn...

But do all Porsches have as terrible interior quality as the Cayenne?

Endre · 03-05-2009, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TimMc

Love the look of the 911. Can't get into the look of the Cayman or particularly the girly looking Boxster, though it's sounds like they drive very nicely!
I used to love sitting on the @rse of $200K+ 911s at the track while in my modded $10K E30 325 on 195/60/14 inch tyres. Couldn't get near them on the straights but braking & cornering was another story.

Depends mostly on the driver i belive! I have Autocrossed with the Porsche club, and it was alot of good cars and drivers there.
And the 996 GT2`s worked WERY well!

No need to tell that they beat me?:P But atleast i wasnt last even tho i had half of the power of some of those behind me.

ozzy · 03-05-2009, 04:33 PM

This will probably ruffle a few feathers , for while I love my 135 , my 7 year old boxster is still the superior drive , sure the boxster wont see where the 135 has gone in a straight line but show them some winding back roads and its the boxster that has the composure and feel that shows where the extra dollars go , dont get me wrong the 135 still represents great bang for the bucks but its no porsche

kevwrx · 03-05-2009, 04:39 PM

you need to drive a new GT3 at least once in your life
My humble opinion the best drivers car ever made

bluemoon · 03-05-2009, 05:58 PM

^^^ +1 ^^^

BBK · 03-05-2009, 10:07 PM

You guys have driven all the best 'drivers cars' to compare?

gtaday51 · 03-05-2009, 10:08 PM

I love the Carrera GT. Thats about it tho for me and Porches.

AlBel1214 · 03-05-2009, 10:09 PM

I think the cayman s with the 911 turbo wheels is sick and a more realistic price...

kevwrx · 03-06-2009, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BBK

You guys have driven all the best 'drivers cars' to compare?

Yeah, I pretty much have...

Alext · 03-06-2009, 09:25 AM

I own a Lotus and the closest thing to this in terms of being a 'drivers car' would be a Porsche sub $200k. This is why I *want* to like Porsche. I do find myself being constantly put off by the bland interior and exterior styling however. Porsche please design something more characterful, you were on the right track with the Cayman. Take a leaf out of TVR's interior design book, just skip the pages about using superglue and paperclips to hold stuff on.

The 135i just does not compare unfortunately. Its intended purpose is not a sports car, so one cannot really expect it to.

Carlos · 03-06-2009, 02:42 PM

I for one love Porsches, sure they are really expensive and not to much bang for your bucks, but they drive amazingly good. I specially like the new Cayman and since they are going to make a special track version I bet it will even be better, also the GT3, well that has to be one the best cars ever made.

MikeVictor · 03-09-2009, 02:15 PM

I look forward to the day I can buy my first Porsche.

Breville · 03-09-2009, 03:05 PM

I don't think we can be too down on the interior of the 911; the 1 isn't exactly a design classic! Function over form.

03-04-2009, 09:27 PM	#1
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Breville Scum in the sun 30 Rep 938 Posts Drives: 135i Coupe TiAg Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Syndey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	No, love em! Nearly bought a 911 instead of the 135. However, glad I didn't (from a financial point of view) as I kept a C4S very honest at Eastern Creek last week and he was on very fat track tyres __________________ One should love animals. They are so tasty.
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BBK Banned 88 Rep 3,070 Posts Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [5.76]	I sort of agree with Alext. I appreciate everything about them and what makes them a great car, but the interiors look like they have been designed like a 10yr old and they just don't stand out. Seen one porsche, you've seen them all. I think I also like the look of the Cayman better than the 911. But if I am going to spend super-car money, your Porsche $$$ don't look the same as the other Marques.
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03-05-2009, 01:35 AM	#4
TimMc Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Love the look of the 911. Can't get into the look of the Cayman or particularly the girly looking Boxster, though it's sounds like they drive very nicely! I used to love sitting on the @rse of $200K+ 911s at the track while in my modded $10K E30 325 on 195/60/14 inch tyres. Couldn't get near them on the straights but braking & cornering was another story. __________________ Driving - Manual E90 M3 (Melbourne Red/Black). Riding - BMW R1200RS Sport.
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Endre Lieutenant 17 Rep 420 Posts Drives: E36 M3 3.2 (321hp) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Molde iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 120d [10.00]	Love Porsche! But I havent driven anything else then a tuned full specced Cayenne turbo which I had as a company car for some weeks.. Even tho i hate SUVs it was a fun car offroad actualy. And close to 500hp worked on the well as long as I didnt have to turn... But do all Porsches have as terrible interior quality as the Cayenne? __________________ 120d, M-sport, H&R springs,Remus Exhaust, 135I kidneys, 18"BMW performance with Toyo T1R.(summer) 17" style 207 with Michelin Xice(winter), 17" M3 replica with Toyo R888 (Track), Hardwired H/K GPS 810. SOLD! Now driving E36 M3 3.2 (321Hp) Track and Autox
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03-05-2009, 04:33 PM	#7
ozzy Enlisted Member 1 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 135i, 996 TT, Challenger 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	This will probably ruffle a few feathers , for while I love my 135 , my 7 year old boxster is still the superior drive , sure the boxster wont see where the 135 has gone in a straight line but show them some winding back roads and its the boxster that has the composure and feel that shows where the extra dollars go , dont get me wrong the 135 still represents great bang for the bucks but its no porsche __________________ Eta May 08 135i White/Coral red/Man/Roof/Hi Fi
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kevwrx Internationally Renouned Skidologist 2 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 135i convert/Lambo Gallardo Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sandown iTrader: (0)	you need to drive a new GT3 at least once in your life My humble opinion the best drivers car ever made __________________ www.driverdynamics.com
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bluemoon Private First Class 10 Rep 189 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chicago Suburbs iTrader: (0)	^^^ +1 ^^^
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BBK Banned 88 Rep 3,070 Posts Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [5.76]	You guys have driven all the best 'drivers cars' to compare?
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gtaday51 gone but not forgotten 35 Rep 985 Posts Drives: gone 135 - Hello 1M! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Big Apple iTrader: (0)	I love the Carrera GT. Thats about it tho for me and Porches. __________________ Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration don't fail me now.
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AlBel1214 Major 52 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: past 135i, now c6, future M3?? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	I think the cayman s with the 911 turbo wheels is sick and a more realistic price... __________________ -----LS3 C6----- *z51 suspension,* *NPP dual mode exhaust(wild2mild),20% tint,* zr1 replica wheels, gloss black fender stripes** R.I.P SGM 135i w/ some mods
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Alext Banned 138 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest iTrader: (2)	I own a Lotus and the closest thing to this in terms of being a 'drivers car' would be a Porsche sub $200k. This is why I want to like Porsche. I do find myself being constantly put off by the bland interior and exterior styling however. Porsche please design something more characterful, you were on the right track with the Cayman. Take a leaf out of TVR's interior design book, just skip the pages about using superglue and paperclips to hold stuff on. The 135i just does not compare unfortunately. Its intended purpose is not a sports car, so one cannot really expect it to.
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03-06-2009, 02:42 PM	#15
Carlos Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 283 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	I for one love Porsches, sure they are really expensive and not to much bang for your bucks, but they drive amazingly good. I specially like the new Cayman and since they are going to make a special track version I bet it will even be better, also the GT3, well that has to be one the best cars ever made.
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MikeVictor Brigadier General 210 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: anything given a chance Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: .au iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Mazda ND MX-5 [10.00]	I look forward to the day I can buy my first Porsche.
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Breville Scum in the sun 30 Rep 938 Posts Drives: 135i Coupe TiAg Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Syndey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	I don't think we can be too down on the interior of the 911; the 1 isn't exactly a design classic! Function over form. __________________ One should love animals. They are so tasty.
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