Niko Posted 27August, 2014 Report Share Posted 27August, 2014 I was going to say. Seems like every other model since the 911 'saved Porsche'. Thanks 924. Thanks boxster. Thanks cayenne. Thanks macan? Perhaps good management 'saved' Porsche! Beg to differ a tad. If it wasn't for the humble Box you wouldn't be thanking the Cayenne or the Macan. We wouldn't have got that far. Also a bit early to praise the Macan yet but the Cayenne, they are everywhere and deserve some credit. The good management came in when they decided to introduce the Boxster to the dying marque . The rest is history... I rest my case your worship! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarreraG50 Posted 27August, 2014 Report Share Posted 27August, 2014 I drove my car to work (yesterday) why is it when I drive the 911-: everyone wants to race everyone stops 1 inch behind me at the lights everyone has to merge in front of me (even though there is no one behind me) everyone tailgates me (I cant go any faster there are cars in front of me) I am always super courteous in this car, so as not to perpetuate the W*&NK%R stereotype we seem to have. Hardly any of this happens when I drive the mass produced buzz box.(which I drive much more aggressively) Maybe it should be over in the vent POST. Russ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 27August, 2014 Report Share Posted 27August, 2014 The good management came in when they decided to introduce the Boxster to the dying marque . Copying the MX5 was a payback of sorts http://willarium.wordpress.com/2011/04/30/the-17k-convertible-challenge-07-miata-v-02-boxster/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 27August, 2014 Report Share Posted 27August, 2014 I drove my car to work (yesterday) why is it when I drive the 911-: everyone wants to race everyone stops 1 inch behind me at the lights Happens in my 911 all the time. Nobody tailgates my 928 , or indeed seeks to destroy. The 924 putters around on rails , anonymously - as it is debadged and rare. The 944 gets mobbed by girls everywhere. Some of them have shaved legs yet wear beards. The world's gone a bit strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 28August, 2014 Report Share Posted 28August, 2014 I drove my car to work (yesterday) why is it when I drive the 911-: everyone wants to race everyone stops 1 inch behind me at the lights everyone has to merge in front of me (even though there is no one behind me) everyone tailgates me (I cant go any faster there are cars in front of me) I am always super courteous in this car, so as not to perpetuate the W*&NK%R stereotype we seem to have. Hardly any of this happens when I drive the mass produced buzz box.(which I drive much more aggressively) Maybe it should be over in the vent POST. hah, I drove my car to work that day too! and yes, all those things happened to me (as well as closing up any gap that existed to let me merge!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 28August, 2014 Report Share Posted 28August, 2014 I drove my car to work (yesterday) why is it when I drive the 911-: everyone wants to race everyone stops 1 inch behind me at the lights everyone has to merge in front of me (even though there is no one behind me) everyone tailgates me (I cant go any faster there are cars in front of me) I am always super courteous in this car, so as not to perpetuate the W*&NK%R stereotype we seem to have. Hardly any of this happens when I drive the mass produced buzz box.(which I drive much more aggressively) Maybe it should be over in the vent POST. Probably should be in the vents but ......you should try going for a drive in a yellow Boxster, it seems to be the natural enemy of everyone who drives a V8 ute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 28August, 2014 Report Share Posted 28August, 2014 Copying the MX5 was a payback of sorts http://willarium.wordpress.com/2011/04/30/the-17k-convertible-challenge-07-miata-v-02-boxster/ Interesting article... I like the last line. After all that he bought a mini. Pretty good comparison though I must admit. And bang for your buck the Miata (I had one in a previous life) wins... as much as I hate to say that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike737 Posted 28August, 2014 Report Share Posted 28August, 2014 I drove my car to work (yesterday) why is it when I drive the 911-: everyone wants to race everyone stops 1 inch behind me at the lights everyone has to merge in front of me (even though there is no one behind me) everyone tailgates me (I cant go any faster there are cars in front of me) I am always super courteous in this car, so as not to perpetuate the W*&NK%R stereotype we seem to have. Hardly any of this happens when I drive the mass produced buzz box.(which I drive much more aggressively) Maybe it should be over in the vent POST. Same, but hardly anyone wants to race. Possibly only happens to older air cooled 911s or ones which look they have some race pedigree? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 28August, 2014 Report Share Posted 28August, 2014 Beg to differ a tad. If it wasn't for the humble Box you wouldn't be thanking the Cayenne or the Macan. We wouldn't have got that far. Also a bit early to praise the Macan yet but the Cayenne, they are everywhere and deserve some credit. The good management came in when they decided to introduce the Boxster to the dying marque . The rest is history... I rest my case your worship! Yes, Ferrari sell key rings, shoes and other trinkets as well to keep up the cash flow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 28August, 2014 Report Share Posted 28August, 2014 Yes, Ferrari sell key rings, shoes and other trinkets as well to keep up the cash flow Why are people so cruel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 28August, 2014 Report Share Posted 28August, 2014 So. That's probably true. But at each point in Porsche's history, a certain new model has 'saved them'. So its perfectly valid to say the boxster saved them. You could look at it from the other angle - adapt or perish! Beg to differ a tad. If it wasn't for the humble Box you wouldn't be thanking the Cayenne or the Macan. We wouldn't have got that far. Also a bit early to praise the Macan yet but the Cayenne, they are everywhere and deserve some credit. The good management came in when they decided to introduce the Boxster to the dying marque . The rest is history... I rest my case your worship! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 28August, 2014 Report Share Posted 28August, 2014 Porsches are pretty mainstream now ; look at any private school turning circle. 20 years ago I got to know an Austrian guy who was just amazed that anyone in Oz batted an eyelid at BMWs (the symbol of success for the fairly rich over here). He said in Europe these were like our Commodores. Not built to last , and cheap. Guess what , he was right! He revered Porsches (born a few km from Gmund) but now only has eyes for the old ones, as they are quite rare on the roads in Europe. And they remind him of a time when Porsches gave way to no other brand on the autobahn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 28August, 2014 Report Share Posted 28August, 2014 Why are people so cruel? You have to admit, though, it was a funny line! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 28August, 2014 Report Share Posted 28August, 2014 You have to admit, though, it was a funny line! Just between you and me it was a very funny line, but I don't want to encourage him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 30August, 2014 Report Share Posted 30August, 2014 I put the top down today for the second time now. First was a quick run around town. Today I took the run over Tomewin to Currumbin and back. Wow..... What a different feel. U ou can hear and smell all the changes and the temperature of sunny vs shade. Had another clean run. One or two others on the road. A slow one here n there, but mostly just my own pace to soak up the delight of driving a Porsche. Boxter not a real Porsche? Don't you dare.... I must really do a bypass on the muffler now. Just needs that extra dimension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew F Posted 31August, 2014 Report Share Posted 31August, 2014 This morning I went for a spirited drive to Stirling for fuel, then on to Ironbank via Sturt Valley Road, Cherry Gardens, Clarendon, Kangarilla, out to Prospect Hill for a sticky beak coz I've never been there, then back to Meadows and on to Macclesfield for breakfast. Then back home via Echunga. About 80km round trip. Went by myself. Was like a bit of respite. I got the car back on Friday from having some leaks and stuff fixed. In the process they put a new clutch plate in. It seems to have made a big difference to the way the car drives. Feels like it has more power. It certainly shifts gears easier, and it pulls harder into the higher revs in all gears. Didn't see another Porsche on the entire trip, but I did spot a silver Ferrari and a silver Aston in a yard together. LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 31August, 2014 Report Share Posted 31August, 2014 A run to Officeworks.Got waved at by a Boxster owner and a worried quizzical look from a Cayenne driver.A tortuous route back took in some of my favourite "blat" sections of Newcastle. Looking forward to a Monty muffler turning up this week to make it puuurrfect! :-) 911oclock, Chris-p and Niko 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 31August, 2014 Report Share Posted 31August, 2014 WOW..... your car looks fantastic...... Can't wait to see it in the flesh on an SMT... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 31August, 2014 Report Share Posted 31August, 2014 Dreamr,You're to kind!Looking forward to catching up finally some time soon.RegardsPeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 31August, 2014 Report Share Posted 31August, 2014 Maybe Pete will bring the other P then you won't see it Dreamr .............just sayin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9fan Posted 31August, 2014 Report Share Posted 31August, 2014 Missed the last SMT so now was my chance. Beautiful dawn today as I headed out towards Kilmore, Healsville, Kinglake. 300 kms quickly disappeared behind, through a magnificent spring countryside with patches of fog in the valley. As others have said "just didn't want to stop". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baso Posted 31August, 2014 Report Share Posted 31August, 2014 took advantage of a fabulous winter day and some sunshine, and in place of PCNSW did the 6 yo birthday party run in the Boxster. Lots of city driving, but still great to get out with the roof off. few others had the same idea, an E and F type jag, DB5 Aston, Ferrari 612 and testarossa all out about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harold Posted 1September, 2014 Report Share Posted 1September, 2014 Bit boring I know but I drove to work in North Sydney. Managed to hit 65 for a few seconds. I think the average speed was closer to 40. At least it looked fast as I sat beside a shop looking at the reflection in the window. tony1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 2September, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 2September, 2014 Bit of a weekend away with the 356 Register in the yellow B Started at Warrandyte to Yea via the Kangaroo Ground twisties. Then to Merindoc Vinyard at Tooborac for lunch, utilising a few more twisty bits. Then onto Castlemaine -yep more twisties and some very fast straight bits. Visited Rod Hadfield’s garage to view some of the wonderful Hot rods that he builds, then a great dinner and a glass of red (or 3 or 4) at the Public Inn Restaurant. Then Sunday we went to Marong for the federation Picnic car display (800+ cars there) and then to Malmsbury for a late lunch then home. Great weekend with some spirited driving with good people in great cars. Scott930, andrew911, hugh and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAFE Posted 2September, 2014 Report Share Posted 2September, 2014 Bit of a weekend away with the 356 Register in the yellow B Started at Warrandyte to Yea via the Kangaroo Ground twisties. Then to Merindoc Vinyard at Tooborac for lunch, utilising a few more twisty bits. Then onto Castlemaine -yep more twisties and some very fast straight bits. Visited Rod Hadfield’s garage to view some of the wonderful Hot rods that he builds, then a great dinner and a glass of red (or 3 or 4) at the Public Inn Restaurant. Then Sunday we went to Marong for the federation Picnic car display (800+ cars there) and then to Malmsbury for a late lunch then home. Great weekend with some spirited driving with good people in great cars. what a fantastic weekend, and the weather was so shitty too !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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