OT: What do you think of the new 370Z vs your boxster or a cayman?

[Samson]

Originally Posted by Pieman

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The Boxster received the major interior upgrade/redesign in 2005 with the release of the 987. The 986 (1997-2004) is the model with the original interior.

Thinking about a TT and the Boxster? Go drive them back to back... you'll probably end up with the Boxster if what you want is a good driver. I say probably because if the TT you drive happens to be a TT RS, well... yeah.

[Lordblood]

Hah, if you really take copying that far we can go as far as saying any car is a copy of the horse and buggy: Both are bodies with wheels being propelled by something that creates power.

That's why we can't say one is the copy of the other. As an oligopoly the car market is always in rivalries and must jump on the bandwagon if it wishes to stay alive. Manufacturers that try to go "solo" ends up dead or near dead, just look at TVR.

I think the Japanese aren't copying though, they still share many similarities. Most Japanese sports cars have turbocharged engines, they all tend to be really good handlers, and tend to be cheaper than what they compete with, isn't that a bit different than the competition?

[threpwood]

Originally Posted by Lordblood

Hah, if you really take copying that far we can go as far as saying any car is a copy of the horse and buggy: Both are bodies with wheels being propelled by something that creates power.

That's why we can't say one is the copy of the other. As an oligopoly the car market is always in rivalries and must jump on the bandwagon if it wishes to stay alive. Manufacturers that try to go "solo" ends up dead or near dead, just look at TVR.

I think the Japanese aren't copying though, they still share many similarities. Most Japanese sports cars have turbocharged engines, they all tend to be really good handlers, and tend to be cheaper than what they compete with, isn't that a bit different than the competition?

This discussion is never about engine, it is the look of the car.

If economy is the reason where car makers or any kind of manufacturer must jump on the bandwagon in order to stay alive, then we are all doom and our whole economy will be ruled by China (if not already) since there are no real intellectual property rules there (look at Tiffanys, Channel etc).

[Lordblood]

Originally Posted by threpwood

This discussion is never about engine, it is the look of the car.

If economy is the reason where car makers or any kind of manufacturer must jump on the bandwagon in order to stay alive, then we are all doom and our whole economy will be ruled by China (if not already) since there are no real intellectual property rules there (look at Tiffanys, Channel etc).

I guess they have sold out look wise, the original Japanese sports cars were box-shaped, not curvecious.

But if you think cars are made with "heart and soul" in mind than you're very mistaken. Capitalism rewards what sells, not what has heart and soul. Therefore, if some idea sells well, everyone goes on board.