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Baza · Baza's Garage

So I should give my local PCA another chance. It was a good day just a few arrogant 911 owners.
I will say also alot of very freindly people as well. As one older gent told me "You didn't just buy a car you chose a life style a very fast and costly lifestyle" I think that I believe him.
Q: How do you keep your licence and still drive your Porsche?

eligunn · 03-09-2003, 07:44 AM

Well I've never owned a 911, but I did get to drive one once.

It was quite a bit different from my 924S. I mean I liked the car alot and if I hadn't owned other porsches before I could have easily fallen in love with it and said" this is the car I want"

The funny thing was that I killed the motor twice just trying to get it out of the parking lot. It had like a lag to the throttle response.
I had to push down much more on the gas to make it go. whereas with my 924S you can make it lurch forward by blipping the throttle.

And the shifting was like a bug, actually the whole experience of being in it and driving it was rather like a more solid better, handling, faster bug.

The one thing I really noticed though was the attention it attracted. I could tell everyone was looking at me when I drove it.
I pulled up to a four way stop and even though it wasn't my turn everyone sat there and waited for me to go first.
And I could tell they were all thinking" I sure as hell don't want to hit that thing!"

I think thats what it's all about with the 911 is the look of the distinct sexy curves it has and the attention and status that goes with it.

Roger Hall · 03-09-2003, 08:59 AM

Dad has a 911 C2. Its a fun car to drive, definatley faster than my 924. The handeling is great in my oppinion. When you let off the brakes and step on the gas in a corner the rear end digs in and its its a blast.

I think 911 owners dislike 924/944's because they are so inexpensive. When you can buy a Porsche for $1,500 they feel it makes their cars less exclusive. Alot of people do buy Porsche's in order to show how much money they have.

I think my 924 is eaiser, and more comfortale to drive than dads 911 C2.

todwic · todwic's Garage

I had a Pontiac Catalina circa 1981, a remarkably dependable ghetto sled as ever they made. Looked like a block of wood and handled just as well. Triple duces? You just like saying it, don't ya? Just sorta rolls off the toungue, commands attn, and makes it appear for a moment you know what you're talking about. I had a friend with a Roadrunner with a six pack, and that thing would tear some major a$$. Course it had a 440 in it. You could put 12 carbs on a Pontiac 301 and it just won't have the same impact. The Corvair, btw, IMO, is a very underated vehicle.

944ThatCould · 03-09-2003, 10:46 PM

Jealousy is interesting...

Z-man · Z-man's Garage

Quote:

Originally posted by Porsche_postie
Q: How do you keep your licence and still drive your Porsche?

1. Paint your Porsche RED, that way the police can see you coming a mile away, and you'll know that and slow down.

2. Go autocrossing and participate in Driver's Ed events on the track: that will get your 'Need for Speed' cravings satisfied.

3. Buy a crappy Subaru for your daily commute.

Well, at least that's what I did, except that my car already came in red!

-Z.

944S Boyeee · 03-10-2003, 07:39 AM

You know what I find???

I find a lot of the "the 944 isn't a real Porsche" comes from regular non-Porsche folk who are jealous. They certainly cannot afford a 911 and are afraid of owning a 944 (cost of repairing,etc.). They can't be outrightly jealous of the 911 - it's too far out of their element - but the 944 is just close enough that it hurts their feelings they they are driving around in a mini-van or a Yugo and not a 944.

The "average Joe" can own a 944 - but said "average Joe" must also be a certain type of person. He/she must have the "lust". He/she must be handy around cars. He/she must be open to the advantages/disadvantages of owning a Porsche.

I don't know what it is, but people just love belittling other people to build themselves up - so, when "average Joe" shows up driving a 944, other people will try and belittle it.

I've had three occasions where someone has used the "it's not a real Porsche" quote on me.

My response every time??? Where is YOUR "non-Porsche"????

944S Boyeee

Brian J · Brian J's Garage

911 owners have back-seat phobia. They only think as far as the front seat.

no1biscuit · 03-10-2003, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Z-man
1. Paint your Porsche RED, that way the police can see you coming a mile away, and you'll know that and slow down.

2. Go autocrossing and participate in Driver's Ed events on the track: that will get your 'Need for Speed' cravings satisfied.

3. Buy a crappy Subaru for your daily commute.

Well, at least that's what I did, except that my car already came in red!

-Z.

Wow you sound just like me except.
1.Bought Red instead of painting (Cheaper)
2. Would have like to done that but wife would not allow that
3. Bougth a crappy Taurus for daily commute
And then I added
4.Sold the car during the divorce now my crappy taurus is my P. Car.
I hate my life.

Frank B · 03-10-2003, 09:13 AM

Quote:

The Corvair, btw, IMO, is a very underated vehicle

Yeah, I love em....they Flat corner and are just awesome cars..they looke great too when dressed properly... Aint nothing like a Yenko Spyder.. nothing.. one of THE best looking cars ever in my Opinion.. look em up on the internet, and you'll have to agree with me, if you don't, well then you smell.

Quote:

4.Sold the car during the divorce now my crappy taurus is my P. Car.

your life is.. for me to poop on!!.. J/K cheer up, go by another 944..they're out there.

Quote:

1. Paint your Porsche RED, that way the police can see you coming a mile away, and you'll know that and slow down.

Z, how would you know that a cop is there?.. Wait a minute, I know how you do it.....you're psychic..
hehe..

Frank B

Z-man · Z-man's Garage

Quote:

Originally posted by Frank B

Z, how would you know that a cop is there?.. Wait a minute, I know how you do it.....you're psychic..
hehe..

Frank B

I used to be psychic: but I figured I have too much to worry about today!

And the voices in my head were scaring me...

I reread what I wrote, and didn't clarify: owning a RED Porsche keeps me from driving fast all the time, not just when I think there's a cop around. Knowing that they can spot me a mile away, keeps me from driving fast.

The random police trap is still, IMHO, one of the best tools police use to catch speeders. Just wish they'd spend more time enforcing more important laws.

End of rant.
-Z.

Z-man · Z-man's Garage

Quote:

Originally posted by no1biscuit
Wow you sound just like me except.
1.Bought Red instead of painting (Cheaper)
2. Would have like to done that but wife would not allow that
3. Bougth a crappy Taurus for daily commute
And then I added
4.Sold the car during the divorce now my crappy taurus is my P. Car.
I hate my life.

Ok, so:
1. Paint your Tarus red.
2. Put a Porsche crest on the hood
3. Go autocrossing with it!
4. Pick up chicks in your new, one-of-a-kind Porsche 4-door.

Hang in there,
-Z-man.

plandy · 03-10-2003, 10:53 AM

Why?...because they are more interested in "status" symbols

. Little do they realize dollar per dollar with equal HP the 911 don't stand a chance against 944. IMHO the 1986/90 944 Turbos are the best looking sports cars Porsche made to this date. Though 911 are nice especially the 930s but I don't crave one in the least

no1biscuit · 03-10-2003, 10:56 AM

Damn Z-Man. LOL. Do chicks dig Red/4-Door/Porsche Crest Wearing/Gt Sticker having Taurus's?

Also what is J/K Frank B?

Frank B · 03-10-2003, 10:57 AM

Tat would be THE car to display on the http://www.beaterz.com website!!!..

I have an Idea.. depending on how much you really want to do this.. go to a marine supply place. Have them mix Guards red.. as close as possible.. wet sand your entire car.. roll on the boat paint.. let it dry.. make a spoiler like the 930 has.. paint your wheels like fuchs..(any spray paint will work.. I'd use rustoleum>>) order a few PORSCHE crests.. and order a Turbo logo for the rear.. apply as you need to.. get a PORSCHE front windshield sticker....apply...then snap a few pics and postem'...You could probablly sell it for a few bucks to someone.....
THen buy your 944....

Frank B

no1biscuit · 03-10-2003, 11:11 AM

Is this what kind of modications I am going to have to make to make me feel like a P. Guy again.

Frank B · 03-10-2003, 11:14 AM

that's nothing.. imagine what it would look like with a whale tail and painted guards red.. with crests all over it.... Hey maybe Jay Leno would buiy it off of you..

944pete · 944pete's Garage

Lots of 911 owners say 944's are VW's not 'real' Porsches.
Let's see, rear engine, air cooled, horizontally opposed cylinders, pedals hinge on the floor, poor heating, torsion bars, heat exchangers, etc. I'm describing a VW Beetle. The 911 is nothing like that, right?

Frank B · 03-10-2003, 01:56 PM

Imagination is the mother of all inventions.... well, when the designer of the 944 ( i'll post his name tomorrow) suggested this design approach to his peers they laughed at him saying why?.. it wouldn't be a Porsche.. he went straight to the DR. himself and was rewarded because of his ability to see the future. Well, 911 owners haven't benefitted much from innovation because the powers that be regarding THAT car stayed in power and basically did little to alter their playbook. 944 designer and crew constantly improved their vehicle because they wanted to be the best at what they did, like the Italians and their Ferrari's and Lamborghini's. Basically they went crazy with their imaginations and design approaches. They to this day are still some of the most beautiful and best driving cars ever made.... the 911 all still look the same...what a shame, they're nice but extremely similar.. the 944 was a fork on the family tree that was stifled byinner conflict and jealousy at PORSCHE... they'll never bring it back because they don't need to. THe company has been soldand the future is Audi and VW. they've been given life from the 80's successes of the 944 and the 90's successes of the VW Beetle.... go figure..

stupenal · 03-10-2003, 02:15 PM

When I was serious about buying a 944, my friends dad kept doggin on me (he owns a 964). Basically, he said that the car is a VW, which it is. When I tried to point out the fact that VW and Porsche are closely tied, he goes on to mention how his mechanic says the 944 is too costly to rebuild. Duh its too costly to rebuild! Thats why you buy one in pristine condition!!!

I eventually gave up and just bought a bmw instead.