Why I most likely WILL buy one.
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08-27-2005 | 01:51 PM
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You have captured the essence of the car. I have not seen it better stated anywhere else on the boards.
BUT, what you stated is exactly why I am not a fan of the CGT. It is a hardecore racing car meant to be driven. So where do you drive and enjoy it? Certainly the track is the appropriate venue but on street and highways? That is where I have a problem especially if I am going to spend $500,000.
BTW thinking about it after the drive is very normal and believe me it wears off in a very short time. Ben called me often to go for rides with me driving and I passed.
BUT, what you stated is exactly why I am not a fan of the CGT. It is a hardecore racing car meant to be driven. So where do you drive and enjoy it? Certainly the track is the appropriate venue but on street and highways? That is where I have a problem especially if I am going to spend $500,000.
BTW thinking about it after the drive is very normal and believe me it wears off in a very short time. Ben called me often to go for rides with me driving and I passed.
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08-27-2005 | 02:36 PM
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Originally posted by Mike T
Good post, man. If you can rationalize the pricetag, then I don't see why any Porsche enthusiast would be adverse to purchase such a vehicle.
It still boggles me how many members here actually are able to justify a car that retails at over twice what the average home in this country costs, though.
Good post, man.
If you can rationalize the pricetag, then I don't see why any Porsche enthusiast would be adverse to purchase such a vehicle.It still boggles me how many members here actually are able to justify a car that retails at over twice what the average home in this country costs, though.
very true, but what you say applies to almost every car we all buy -- if we were justifying our purschases we'd all be waiting for the new honda civic with bated breath!!!!
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08-27-2005 | 02:39 PM
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Originally posted by watt
mike,
very true, but what you say applies to almost every car we all buy -- if we were justifying our purschases we'd all be waiting for the new honda civic with bated breath!!!!
mike,
very true, but what you say applies to almost every car we all buy -- if we were justifying our purschases we'd all be waiting for the new honda civic with bated breath!!!!
/I am such a loser
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08-27-2005 | 05:55 PM
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Originally posted by Super D
No, not a loser...hey, you at least sacked up for the SI.....
No, not a loser...hey, you at least sacked up for the SI.....
It may not compare to many of the cars I have had the pleasure of driving, but it's mine, and I love it. It's no Porsche, but hell, I get to drive my Dad's 997 cab, I loved his '78 911 SC, and am looking forward to getting in to a Boxster S, unless I somehow manage to get in to a 911 or Cayman S of my own.
I raced back at college in an intercollegiate league and desperately want to get back in to it. Wheel to wheel ideally as against the clock, though fun, is a practice in memorization that often times lacks the extemperaneous thrill of wheel to wheel goodness.
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08-27-2005 | 06:13 PM
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please understand i;m not dissing the new Civic, i hope it kicks a.. as i own tons of Honda stock!!! it's a bit hit with the euro mags and loooks really cool.
i just used it as an example of form follows function transportation=inexpensive basic car=logical=justifiable expense
i just used it as an example of form follows function transportation=inexpensive basic car=logical=justifiable expense
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08-27-2005 | 06:27 PM
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Originally posted by watt
please understand i;m not dissing the new Civic, i hope it kicks a.. as i own tons of Honda stock!!! it's a bit hit with the euro mags and loooks really cool.
i just used it as an example of form follows function transportation=inexpensive basic car=logical=justifiable expense
please understand i;m not dissing the new Civic, i hope it kicks a.. as i own tons of Honda stock!!! it's a bit hit with the euro mags and loooks really cool.
i just used it as an example of form follows function transportation=inexpensive basic car=logical=justifiable expense
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08-27-2005 | 08:22 PM
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It really is a car for some and not others
Originally posted by nberry
You have captured the essence of the car. I have not seen it better stated anywhere else on the boards.
BUT, what you stated is exactly why I am not a fan of the CGT. It is a hardecore racing car meant to be driven. So where do you drive and enjoy it? Certainly the track is the appropriate venue but on street and highways? That is where I have a problem especially if I am going to spend $500,000.
You have captured the essence of the car. I have not seen it better stated anywhere else on the boards.
BUT, what you stated is exactly why I am not a fan of the CGT. It is a hardecore racing car meant to be driven. So where do you drive and enjoy it? Certainly the track is the appropriate venue but on street and highways? That is where I have a problem especially if I am going to spend $500,000.
Personally, I can imagine enjoying it on the streets, or when I am driving it at only 60 through sweeping canyon roads whose speed limits are 50. However, I have no problem with people who drive the car and say that "it doesn't do it" for them. I totally get your/their rationale.
I think every individal makes a cost/performance/usefulness judgement for themselves. Interestingly, a friend told me that (paraphase) before the CGT he wondered is the car going to be worth the added price over 200k cars? -- but now he thinks the CGT is worth every penny -- and thinks the 200k car is actually the expense that itsn't worth it.
A Ruf Rturbo, a stradle, lambo, slr.... each different -- and thank goodness so we all don't get bored!
Bottom line is what makes a CGT a poor choice of car for some is the same thing that makes it the perfect car for others. I do think I've read somethings that are gross misrepresentations of the car -- especially the clutch -- but who knows maybe there were a bad batch on early cars?
Oh, and one thing I will disagree on. I don't think the CGT 'feeling' will go away. I still remember my first 993 TT feeling -- and that never went away. Maybe it is like love -- every now and then you find a car that just does it for you.
But unless you have driven it (and I know many of you have) -- it is impossible to judge , I think
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08-28-2005 | 10:28 AM
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Re: It really is a car for some and not others
Originally posted by deanger
Personally, I can imagine enjoying it on the streets, or when I am driving it at only 60 through sweeping canyon roads whose speed limits are 50. However, I have no problem with people who drive the car and say that "it doesn't do it" for them. I totally get your/their rationale.
Bottom line is what makes a CGT a poor choice of car for some is the same thing that makes it the perfect car for others. I do think I've read somethings that are gross misrepresentations of the car -- especially the clutch -- but who knows maybe there were a bad batch on early cars?
Oh, and one thing I will disagree on. I don't think the CGT 'feeling' will go away. I still remember my first 993 TT feeling -- and that never went away. Maybe it is like love -- every now and then you find a car that just does it for you.
But unless you have driven it (and I know many of you have) -- it is impossible to judge , I think
Personally, I can imagine enjoying it on the streets, or when I am driving it at only 60 through sweeping canyon roads whose speed limits are 50. However, I have no problem with people who drive the car and say that "it doesn't do it" for them. I totally get your/their rationale.
Bottom line is what makes a CGT a poor choice of car for some is the same thing that makes it the perfect car for others. I do think I've read somethings that are gross misrepresentations of the car -- especially the clutch -- but who knows maybe there were a bad batch on early cars?
Oh, and one thing I will disagree on. I don't think the CGT 'feeling' will go away. I still remember my first 993 TT feeling -- and that never went away. Maybe it is like love -- every now and then you find a car that just does it for you.
But unless you have driven it (and I know many of you have) -- it is impossible to judge , I think
It sounds like it is perfect for you.BTW, I have a lot of hours in the CGT. My impression; great track car but for public roads and streets it would be like tracking a Prius. Total waste of energy.
