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Loren · 07-16-2002, 02:25 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (toddnappi @ July 16 2002,3:03)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I agree with Grant on this one. I never liked the car from the start; I like the performance, don't get me wrong, but I don't think a V10 fits the Porsche heritage. They should have just dropped the 911 Turbo engine in it to keep the cost down, as that engine is capable of 550+ hp and 600+ tq fairly easily. Also, much like the Cayenne, I don't think it pays tribute to older Porsches and thus doesn't have enough design elements to make it distinctively a Porsche like the Boxster and the 996. Everyone will still know it is a Porsche, but I think it should have at least had headlights similar to the 911 Turbo. I also don't like the broken lines on the side of the car, as they definately are not Porsche-esque. I am disappointed overall because the 911 Turbo is my favorite car (even moreso than the overpriced GT2). For the money I would rather have a silver Techart Turbo ($30k for 550 hp/tq, full bodykit/interior, etc).</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
well.... your putting a 5spd in a convertible, thats not paying tribute to nissan because they never did that. see what i mean? porsche has made 2 vehicles that aren't like they're predescors, they still have the 996 911, and the Boxster. keep in mind that porsche did use 8, 10, and 12 cylinder engines for their racing cars.

07-16-2002, 02:25 PM	#24
Loren Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 344 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (toddnappi @ July 16 2002,3:03)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I agree with Grant on this one. I never liked the car from the start; I like the performance, don't get me wrong, but I don't think a V10 fits the Porsche heritage. They should have just dropped the 911 Turbo engine in it to keep the cost down, as that engine is capable of 550+ hp and 600+ tq fairly easily. Also, much like the Cayenne, I don't think it pays tribute to older Porsches and thus doesn't have enough design elements to make it distinctively a Porsche like the Boxster and the 996. Everyone will still know it is a Porsche, but I think it should have at least had headlights similar to the 911 Turbo. I also don't like the broken lines on the side of the car, as they definately are not Porsche-esque. I am disappointed overall because the 911 Turbo is my favorite car (even moreso than the overpriced GT2). For the money I would rather have a silver Techart Turbo ($30k for 550 hp/tq, full bodykit/interior, etc).</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> well.... your putting a 5spd in a convertible, thats not paying tribute to nissan because they never did that. see what i mean? porsche has made 2 vehicles that aren't like they're predescors, they still have the 996 911, and the Boxster. keep in mind that porsche did use 8, 10, and 12 cylinder engines for their racing cars. __________________ And shepherds we shall be, for thee my Lord for thee, power hath descended forth from thy hand, that our feet may swiftly carry out thy command. We shall flow a river forth to thee, and teeming with souls shall it ever be. E Nomini parti, E Fili, E Spiriti sancti.