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TVC15 · 01-30-2006, 11:27 AM

Interesting question, Blinkwatt.

Mercedes comes immediately to mind as a cautionary tale. The brochure for the MBZ model year 1969 featured a grand total of six different vehicles. In the decades since, the number of models has increased dramatically, and by many accounts, the quality has *decreased* just as dramatically. Coincidence? I'm not sure. But during this expansion, and even before the merger with Chrysler, the quality and luster of this once revered nameplate has dimmed considerably.

My '69 280SL, with 160,000 miles is astonishingly solid, dependable and sure of the road--especially for a 30+ year old car. When it came time to buy another car last year, looked at the new MBZ's and went with the Porsche.

It's good that Porsche is broadening its product line, but hopefully, it will remember that quality and reputation take decades to achieve and can be undone very quickly if it loses focus of its core values and strengths.

01-30-2006, 11:27 AM	#4
TVC15 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 50	Interesting question, Blinkwatt. Mercedes comes immediately to mind as a cautionary tale. The brochure for the MBZ model year 1969 featured a grand total of six different vehicles. In the decades since, the number of models has increased dramatically, and by many accounts, the quality has decreased just as dramatically. Coincidence? I'm not sure. But during this expansion, and even before the merger with Chrysler, the quality and luster of this once revered nameplate has dimmed considerably. My '69 280SL, with 160,000 miles is astonishingly solid, dependable and sure of the road--especially for a 30+ year old car. When it came time to buy another car last year, looked at the new MBZ's and went with the Porsche. It's good that Porsche is broadening its product line, but hopefully, it will remember that quality and reputation take decades to achieve and can be undone very quickly if it loses focus of its core values and strengths.