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"But for me, it died five years ago, when Porsche decided to "dumb it down" in the quest of making it more palatable to a broader audience."
- What??!! % yeras ago?? Doesn't he mean 30 years ago? That's when the '74 began manf. .... |
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10-18-2003, 09:25 PM
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No, it was '66, when the stopped making the 356
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10-18-2003, 09:49 PM
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The "death" of the great 911 occurring with the '74 is a weakening argument.
The "death" of the great 911 occurring with water-cooled Porsches might have more validity. V8 911s give even more strength to the car's so-called "death" or "dumbing down." Personally, I call it adaptation; not "dumbing down" or "death."
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10-18-2003, 09:50 PM
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My point is that the car (or its concept) has evolved and continues to do that. The point re the 356/911 trasition is well taken. That was a bigger change and they called by a new number also.
I don't like the way that the 996 "shaved off dollops of charm" as Rod & Truck put it. But it's faster, and really better in every way except the feel of "aliveness" and the charm esthetic/looks thing. But those are all important. I'm a big fan of the Boxster (tho I got rid of mine). The best thing about the 996 is that makes a good source for Boxster engine upgrades. |
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10-19-2003, 09:49 AM
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