[Dan Koch]

Kind of looks to me like Porsche is trying to follow succesfull trends, crazes and fads. Then use there Mystique and name to back it up and move the merchandise. I'm sure there is a market for it(i.e. GTI, Corrado and some ricer guys), but at what cost. Will it lower there mystique? In my opinion, i think it will. When I think of Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborgini and Lotus I think of all out sports cars. I know Lambo Made the LM and just ask someone what a Jalpa is(although not cheep, it was cheeper). You will more likely than not get a confused look from them. What did these two vehicles do for Lambo? In my opinion NOTHING! If they wanted to make these new vehicles then more power to them, but just do what the big three did. Make a seperate devision for them. Oh well I don't really care I guess. They don't care about me. They made that loud and clear when they disassociated themselves from the 914 and badmouth it in books. I even have one book with a quote from Ferry where he takes a shot at my favorite car. I think his father God rest his soul, would have respected the 914. After all he would not have shunned it as a VW, HE WAS VOLKSWAGON! Oh well in my honest opinion I think porsche styling took a nose dive after the 993. Given the money I would not buy one. Well, then again maybe a Boxter. That car seems to be getting shunned by certain groups. Guess I am just a glutton for punishment. Sorry for the rant.

DANO