[Gideon911]

Originally Posted by Coastr

Lots of people who like cars consume car journalism. The journalists always rated cars on maximum handling ability. It’s part of what made 911s so popular in the first place - they always ‘won’ the comparison. But the culture seeps in that only the max performance car is worth owning, even if the owner never drives a track or above 80% anywhere. The flip side of this is that cars suitable for other joys - open air cruising, soft ride for long distances - get seen as inferior. So much of what is considered the best are the fastest track cars or the fastest 1/4 mile cars. It’s a bit dumb really, but here we are.

My reason for not liking targas is the styling, but I still appreciate them and see them as different. I can see the appeal for those who like cruising with the top off

Is that true? I'm sure handling was a big part of it, but the T turned the second fastest lap times. Faster than the higher HP 911E and was chosen as the favorite because of its handling characteristics/drivability. I also think It may have been the favorite because it was the odd duck and they didn't have high expectations for it. I don't know. I agree with what you're saying.