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Old 10-25-2009, 05:49 AM  
Minte
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Originally Posted by scuba steve View Post
just me, but i think some cars should stay true to what they started with. there shouldn't be 4 door porsche sports cars. they're shouldn't be automatic transmission ferraris. they're shouldn't be 4 door m3s. i'm sure i could go on, but essentially these cars were created and developed for the enthusiast. there's a substitute if someone wants a 4 door or automatic car, but for the real driver, thats what these were made for. yes, i know, companies need to evolve and adapt, but thats how a majority of these major companies began-a need for a real sports car.
I strongly supported that idea when Porsche first announced the Cayenne. The first year it was out I wouldn't even look at it. Now I own one. I think what car companies have done smart is recognize that people who like to drive don't want to be limited to the track or a few hours on a nice weather weekend day. The first time I drove my E55 I was shocked that a car that is so fast could also be so comfortable and easy to drive in any condition. I think the Panamera raises the bar for all the manufacturers of sports *cruisers*. I've owned and driven a lot of different cars and to date the Panamera does it all just a bit better than everyone else.

That being said,today is a nice weather day and I am getting my 993 aircooled cabrio 6sp fueled up and ready for a run through the twistys.
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