Porshe logo/name

[deliriousga]

I like the Porsche crest on the hood and wheels and the Boxster on the rear. Like you, when I pay for an automobile I expect there to be no "ads" for the dealer all over it in the form of decals, plate covers or front plate. If they were good enough, people will hear about it from me.

My personal taste is toward the subtle side. I like the color crests on the Boxster because it's so bright making the accents pretty subtle by comparison. On the 928 I like the silver hood crest and unpainted wheel centers so they don't stand out so much against the silver color. That would be the same if I ever get a silver Boxster.

[RandallNeighbour]

Because it's been a life long dream to own one, I like the logo plastered everywhere, but I don't like the trunk badge as mine is old and without it, the untrained eye may think it's an S or a younger model, so I left it off.

[xavier405]

I see what you are talking about. I think there are a lot of logos on the car, and I took my Boxster logo off the rear trunk (though party because of the practicality for cleaning). I also feel like I bought the car for ME, and the only thing that matters is my driving pleasure, so I'm not interested in showing off all the logos to any onlookers. Of course I want the car to look GOOD too! So it does matter to some degree.

But the part that really amazes me is the souvenirs catalog. Dozens of shirts, jackets, hats, keyrings, model cars, etc. I guess there is a place for all that, and good for Porsche for marketing a successful name, but I just don't see myself wearing a Porsche crest polo shirt to work. Now if I was going to a race, YES I would love to support my team!

- X

[MNBoxster]

HI,

Generally, I agree. I own a '71 240Z which I bought new. The Car is significant because it was the Nissan Auto Show Model - the one which was shipped to all the US AutoShows and was in all the Car Mags for that year.

Since the shape was so recognizable, Nissan avoided putting any badging on the car save the logo Z which is part of the interior exhaust vent on the 'C' Pillar. I didn't buy the car from a dealership, rather direct from Nissan North America. They gave me the option of badging the Car, but I declined.

My Boxster on the otherhand is a different Car and I think the Hood, Trunk and Wheel Center logos enhance the Car. I even retained the rear License Plate Frame with the Dealer's name on it - Isringhausen Porsche because I think any dealer name ending in 'Hausen' is right at home on a German (albeit Finnish) Car.

Happy Motoring!...Jim'99

[tmc]

Sorry, call it childish, but I want people to know I have an "S".

I also drove an M3 before this, and was proud of my M gills.

Call me a poser, whatever, I can take the heat

Originally Posted by tmc

Sorry, call it childish, but I want people to know I have an "S".

I also drove an M3 before this, and was proud of my M gills.

Call me a poser, whatever, I can take the heat

tmc, I understand what your saying, and respect your opinion, but for me I don't really care if people know or don't know I have an S. I know, and that's all that matters to me. That's why I did the model designation delete. Besides, there are several other tale tell signs that it's an S; red calipers, twin exhaust tip and additional air intakes in the front bumper.

[Brucelee]

I do like the Gold crest emblem on the hood and the wheel caps. Nice touch, small but distinctive. Nice in the steering wheel also.

[davezaristo]

I think the porsche name and logo is one of the most valuable intangible asset the company has...For example, why would buyers shell out $10,000 or more buying a cayenne v6 over a vw touareg, which is essentially the same suv? The VW has better interior and drives about the same but you won't get much attention from the girls or your neighbors. On the other hand, when ppl see the sttugart logo, the woohoo factor emerges. If I shell out that much for a porsche, not only i want the heritage and the performance, but also the recognition and the attention. So yes, i want the porsche name/logo all over the car...