The guy with a GTR profile photo has a lot of nerve insulting the girl with the Porsche profile photo, in the Porsche forum.

Suzy, I am with you.

 

+991

 

With 2 years of R8 ownership under my belt here in New Jersey, my observation is that virtually everyone seems to like the car. I couldn't count all the number of "thumbs up" I have gotten - from all age groups. Suzy, I think you're right that people cut the R8 slack because it's an Audi (or maybe because of "Ironman" and now "Wolverine" ). Coming out of decades of anonymous Porsche ownership (since there are so many Porsche dealers in this area), I was hesitant to buy the Audi because it would be seen as ostentatious, like a wannabe Ferrari or Lambo, but haven't found it to be the case.

But my love affair with the Audi may be over soon - will be putting a deposit on a GT3. And I think that the new generation Boxster is the only convertible that is as attractive as my v10 spyder, so I will likely pick up one of those, as well.

 

Thank you all.

I'm not going to lower myself to a level where we go personal, like amerlemans does. He knows nothing about me and I would be pleased if we keep it that way. Clearly not my cup of tea.

People want a discussion about a comparison between two or more cars and that is fine. One can expect that there are people that like the Vette and there are people that don't like the Vette, especially when you start such a discussion in a Porsche forum you can expect negative reactions. The other way around would probably give te same negative reactions about a Porsche. As an enthusiast I'm clearly biased and will defend the car I love, just like other people do with their favoutite brand or car. Nothing wrong with that IMO.

The point is that if I don't like Porsches, I don't go bashing that car in a forum for Porsche owners and enthusiast. I could go and bash the GT-R in the GT-R forum, but why? I'm not as childish as some forum members seem to be. If we all liked the same car and we didn't mind how a car looked, then we would still all drive Ford model T in black.

Now... For me this has been enough BS so let's go back talking about cars please. That's why most of us are here. (Would say everybody, but it seems that's not true).

Cheers!

 

Well said Suzy !

 

Really? Then why did you make the comment that you made in post #4

And please show me where ANYONE bashed the 911 in this thread.

 

Why is that Joe? Because I have a GT-R and post in other sections on this forum? Pssssst....take a peek at signature.

 

If you read post #4 again, you'll see that I'm not against a discussion between cars, I just prefer it to keep it in one thread, so it is more organized.

And nobody bashed the 911 in THIS thread, but YOU did it several times before in OTHER threads!!




I think I should buy you a happy meal... Your maturity level has earned you one. Congrats!

 

I said the car is not the head turner that some think it is. If that is bashing the car in your mind, then so be it. I also said that "SOME" think it looks like an upside down bathtub. For the record, I have owned three 911 variants over the years. So those "SOME" would not include me.

....and then you come back with a personal attack that you so much "won't lower yourself to".

 

Listen... We clearly will not get on one line in this debate, so maybe it's better to stop argueing and get back to discussing cars, before this ends in a complete soap.
You are happy with your GT-R (at least that's what I hope) and I am happy with my Porsche. In the end we both are car enthusiasts so there is at least ONE thing we have in common... (probably the only thing but that doesn't matter)
As for me, it would be wise if we should bury the hatchet and try to respect eachother a bit more. That applies both for me and for you.

Deal?

Oh and BTW... It was not a personal attack... I made a compliment
just kidding...

 

Deal

 

OK thanks. I'll give you a virtual handshake

 

And I will give you one in return

 

In the words of an old law school professor of mine, you just assumed the conclusion. The point of this thread is the comparison. There are those who might say two different animals but you certainly can, and should, compare. The price differential makes the comparison even more interesting.

The business world is replete with examples of highly successful companies who arrogantly dismissed an upstart competitor. Apple doesn't ignore Samsung as just a different animal.

 

This does not surprise me at all. The car is gorgeous and fits in that middle ground of looking modern and cool but not over the top like some Lambos or Ferraris. It also get endless good reviews. If I could afford it I am not so sure I would not own one but as you have figured out the new GT3 might be the ultimate car for almost any price.

Regarding the thumbs up I have only had my Porsche for a little over a week but do get quite a few thumbs up or waves from almost anyone in a real nice car.