Porsche... . is there no substitute?

Question

I`m thinking 993, last odf the air cooled a real Porsche with an unfortunately ugly dash.

she`s a car though and what a noise!

Answer 1

not at that price

Answer 2

I've had the good fortune of driving quite a few Porsches over the years - mostly at race tracks. While there is no doubt they are fast cars, they are not always the fastest. And when going over the cost issues, there are certainly more economical ways to go fast.

From an ownership point of view, I've found Porsches attract a certain amount of attention. But again, they probably are not the best looking cars on the market (subjective as that one may be), and there are others that will inspire more immediate awe.

Yet, I find the "No Substitute" logo just all too appropriate. They are thrilling cars to own and drive, and one of the most rewarding to do. My friend's father put it very nicely when talking about his 356, "There are so many things in life that we look forward to, and thing if I only had this one thing (that suit, that house, that girl, etc) that our life would be so much better! For all the years of waiting and hype, getting the Porsche was one of those things that lived up to (and exceeded) the hope."

Answer 3

I have owned a 1977 911, 1978 930Turbo, early 1990s 968CS, Maserati 222E, Alfa GTV-6, and have driven many other high performance cars, including Aston, Lambo, De Tomaso, Jag XK coupe.

The 930 was the most exciting, the 968CS the most stable and precise, and the Maserati, followed closely by the Alfa, the most unreliable.

Now I drive a 10 year old Audi S2 - modified. It has been the most reliable and being inconspicuous is an advantage. With the mods it out-accelerates most Porsche. I admit a good 993 C4 would tempt me if one turned up. I may test drive the Cayman out of curiousity.

Deutsche ist gutt! Porchse ist sehr gutt! There is not real substitute.

Answer 4

What many people dont realize is that Porsche is one of the best sports cars out there. I personally would rather buy a Porsche 911 turbo over a Ferrari or Aston. id save over $100000. you cannot compare them unless you have actually drove one. I personally love how Porsche brings allot of racing components into their cars like having the ignition on the left instead of the right hand side. I love how the exhaust just hums out the tailpipes. So there is no substitute for me.

Answer 5

I've just bought a 996,I think it looks,sounds and goes better than a 993.I'm saving up for a 997.Even if I won the lottery I would forego all the Ferraris,Lambos and mercs for a 997 Turbo (or GT3) Porsche..there is no substitute.

Answer 6

Look the porsche company has won at least 43 Le mans racing titles .DO not go for looks if you want a fast car .BUt really if you want a substitute try an Alfa romeo.But see Porsche is the BEST .

Answer 7

I like the 996 more than the 993. But honestly an Aston Martin, that's a Ford- a real piece of crap.

Answer 8

You looking for show or go? Looking for the biggest bang for the buck, try a Z06. Looking for a smooth line car, think Italian. Need one build to last a long time, try Japan. If you want the total package, now your talking Porsche.

Answer 9

If you have Deeper Pockets Yes,,,,, There are a Few to match it.

But I sure liked that 4day Weekend with that 928 S4

And My friends 931 Turbo is always fun to pull out and blow the doors off a few cruisers and tuners...

My X Bosses 935 Turbo only has 18K miles on it. If I had it I might change my mind !

Good Question....

Answer 10

No, if you like the feel and drive of a porsche there is no substitute.

Answer 11

I've owned 2 and they are crap , boring to drive , uncomfortable to sit in , and not that well made .i bought a second hand Aston martin pure class, and i mean class .