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anotherengineer wrote:Depends, not perfect for a family with 2 kids under the age of 5, and I don't think it would do well on the rough roads of Timmins, nor the winters.
keltor wrote:I currently drive a BMW M3, but I previously drive a 911 Turbo and umm I've never had issues with snow or crosswinds.
Flying Fox wrote:keltor wrote:I currently drive a BMW M3, but I previously drive a 911 Turbo and umm I've never had issues with snow or crosswinds.
On extreme performance summer tires?
BiffStroganoffsky wrote:Still too heavy. Dump the passenger seat, floor mats and stereo system. :)
Synchromesh wrote:Also, I've driven an old 911 before. A fun car but far from perfect.
Flatland_Spider wrote:Singer Porsches are things of beauty.
I tried to convince my wife to let me buy a red '86 911 coupe when I was car shopping about a month ago, but she didn't go for it.
Chrispy_ wrote:Unlike the Porsche, the engine is between the wheels so you get better overall handling and as long as you're on interesting roads, handling > speed.
Flatland_Spider wrote:Aren't the imperfections what they call character? Isn't that the reason why old MGs are better then Miatas?
Chrispy_ wrote:I think the Miata's pretty good tbh
We call it the Mazda MX-5 over here but it's frugal, fast enough to be immensely fun without being so fast that you'll instantly get a driving ban and/or fatality in the event of a crash.
lonleyppl wrote:I've been looking at SC coupes. I'd rather have a '65-73, but I can actually afford an SC or 80's 930. The early ones are just prettier, though the later 70's models had a tendency to blow the engine up. The wide flares of the Singer just take away from the beauty of a vintage 911 for me, but it's still gorgeous. Also, while the gulf blue is wonderful, I think there are other colors and combos that look a little better.
JustAnEngineer wrote:The thing is, a brand-new 911 performs better and costs less than a retro-mod Singer.
Captain Ned wrote:Besides, an early-70's RS just plain looks "right". I think it's the Fuchs wheels.
JustAnEngineer wrote:The thing is, a brand-new 911 performs better and costs less than a retro-mod Singer.
steelcity_ballin wrote:I don't know what it is that turns me off from the car, but the insides have this dated late 70's/early 80's feel to them that seems tacky and off-putting to me.
just brew it! wrote:steelcity_ballin wrote:I don't know what it is that turns me off from the car, but the insides have this dated late 70's/early 80's feel to them that seems tacky and off-putting to me.
One man's "dated" is another man's "retro" (or "nostalgic" depending on the person in question's age). It's all a matter of perspective.
End User wrote:anotherengineer wrote:Depends, not perfect for a family with 2 kids under the age of 5, and I don't think it would do well on the rough roads of Timmins, nor the winters.
Not the perfect automobile. A perfect automobile.
Getting road salt on this 911 would be a crime.
JustAnEngineer wrote:The thing is, a brand-new 911 performs better and costs less than a retro-mod Singer.
steelcity_ballin wrote:I don't know what it is that turns me off from the car, but the insides have this dated late 70's/early 80's feel to them that seems tacky and off-putting to me.
steelcity_ballin wrote:Agree completely. I think I'd like it more with a different paintjob and interior but that's probably what makes the car in this regard.
Flatland_Spider wrote:I think the Unix command line is beautiful, so what do I know.
driver@car:~$ srop
srop: command not found
driver@car:~$ dtop
dtop: command not found
driver@car:~$ sto
<loud crunching sound>