PORSCHE 718 - New entry-level Roadster in 2016

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by cfos

Unless those posting are shareholders and are predicting a market crash..

By this logic not even new Porsche buyers should be complaining about any future cars. Once monies and auto have been exchanged the transaction is ended. They have no more say in what decisions Dr. P makes for the GT3 as the guy buying 300k mile 1999 Carrera for $9k.

People opine. That's what happens on internet forums.
Actually, that is precisely where all Porsche owners as well as Corvette, Rolls Royce or Miata owners should be whinging or cheering.

[nieuwhzn]

and back to the main thread.....flat-4 Porsche roadster....

I hope we all realize that this is going to sound like an old VW Beetle an/or a Subaru, right?
Plus some waste gate wheezing. Nothing against flat-4s. After all, my father owned two VW beetles, so I pretty much grew up in them. But, I don't associate their sound with a Porsche.

[TopChuckie]

Ever since the new Beetle came out with it's retro styling, I've been wondering when VW would bring out a new retro Karmann Ghia. Seems like a no brainer.

Before I was able to afford a Boxster, the Ghia was the car I craved, but couldn't find one in an acceptable condition. Eventually the value of a good condition Ghia passed that of a good condition Boxster, so I went with the better performance and panache, but there are still very few cars better looking than a Karmann Ghia.

A new Karmann Ghia with styling cues of the original and performance on par or better than my Boxster would be just about the perfect car to me.

[TeamOxford]

Originally Posted by TopChuckie

A new Karmann Ghia with styling cues of the original and performance on par or better than my Boxster would be just about the perfect car to me.

Here ya go:



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[demick]

This concept has been around for probably 10 years. Was a joint VW/Porsche/Audi 4-cyl mid-engine roadster right in-line with what is being discussed here. But killed off multiple times already.

[BIGJake111]

Originally Posted by demick

This concept has been around for probably 10 years. Was a joint VW/Porsche/Audi 4-cyl mid-engine roadster right in-line with what is being discussed here. But killed off multiple times already.

See now that is what I do not like, if it is ghia retro styled... I would take the VW over the Porsche! Hope they build it.

[cfos]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

By this logic not even new Porsche buyers should be complaining about any future cars. Once monies and auto have been exchanged the transaction is ended. They have no more say in what decisions Dr. P makes for the GT3 as the guy buying 300k mile 1999 Carrera for $9k.

People opine. That's what happens on internet forums.
Actually, that is precisely where all Porsche owners as well as Corvette, Rolls Royce or Miata owners should be whinging or cheering.

You know, I think we are in agreement. Each time I bought a Porsche (3x), I've bought new. I don't know that I find myself complaining about future cars. As for the GT3, I couldn't care less. I did see a 911(50) at the dealership, and I did like it. But GT3? Meh. I'm not a race car driver, nor do I have the desire to be one. So go ahead, Porsche and other enthusiasts, build and modify whatever the F you want and charge whatever the F you want. I am under no condition to buy something to impress my neighbors.

Again, we agree. People do "opine". Now you've heard mine. I'm just trying to understand why people hold these particular opinions. I mean, this is a car forum full of people driving a previous generation of a particular model. Everyone seems overjoyed with their car, so why care about a car that may or may not be made? It doesn't appear to affect one's joy (or misfortune) with their own car, right? If this new concept is made and makes profit for the company, and they make new models... maybe, in 2016 something will roll off that you'll buy, in 2020, or sometime after depreciation satisfies your preconditions -- not that there is anything wrong with that. I just don't get it, but at least we agree.