[NTLK] OT - Porsche

From: Jesse Garnier (jgarnier_at_mac.com)
Date: Wed Apr 24 2002 - 17:42:54 EDT


Joost van de Griek wrote not long ago (4/24/02 4:58 PM):

> Too bad Porsche now only makes expensive, heavy, luxury cars that only
> resemble sports cars in appearance. :-(

Ooooh, rough... I had stayed out of all the auto discussions (tough because
I'm a *total* car nut), but calling out Porsche demands a response. :)

I enjoy my 2,900 lb Boxster S and find it to be damned sporty indeed.
250hp/225ft-lb from a 3.2 liter H6. 0-60 in less than 6 secs. I've had it at
140 mph in Arizona (hit 150 once in a rented 911, yikes). All within the
bounds of safe operation, thankyouverymuch. And though the S is fun on a
straightaway, wait until the curvy sections.... Yeow!

But yes, you're right, they are expensive. Now, you'll excuse me while I
return to my dinner of bread and water... ;)

--Jesse

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