09-03-2009, 08:19 PM
<!--quoteo(post=79171:date=Aug 30 2009, 08:04 AM:name=flash)-->QUOTE (flash @ Aug 30 2009, 08:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->lol - perhaps - i've never been a fan of mickey-mousing stuff - i've always felt that if you can't afford to take care of a car properly, you should not have that car - many of the 944 guys mickey mouse things, and as the 968 becomes less and less expensive to buy, that tendency is creeping in here, as we get more owners who really can't afford the car - sad but true - i hear things like "take a sanding disk to the flywheel" instead of having it surfaced, and i just cringe - i've been broke too, but when i was, i either sold the car i couldn't maintain, or i parked it and drove one i could, or i took the bus - i didn't rubber band and bubble gum things - times are hard - we all know that - this does not mean we have to lower the overall standard of a car that deserves better - i've always said that the 968 is not a good choice as a daily driver, and should never be considered as inexpensive to operate - as they age and rack up miles, this becomes even more evident - as a result of those repairs, it also means less disposable cash for toys - as the prices drop, it also means that such accessories represent a much larger proportional investment, thereby decreasing the interest level
something to remember though: no cheap sports car is good and no good sportscar is cheap
regarding the removable hard top project, i can wait until people with money want the thing - if and when enough people get serious, i'll pursue this - i think that ship may have sailed years ago though
as for buying a hardtop car, no thanks - i don't like hatchbacks or fastbacks (with maybe 2 exceptions) - its' not so much an expense thing as a priority thing for me - i like the lines of the cab - if i were to do anything, it would be cab lines - however, as i never drive in the rain, and the car has only gotten caught in it 7 times now in its entire life, i don't think much about it<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Well, Flash....this post has lost it's initial enthusiasm.....something it appears you're very familiar with. I compliment your appreciation for the concept, though. This winter, I think I'll put together a full-scale model and shoot some pictures. Maybe we can still drum up additional interest later. Thanks for your interesting and insightful input.
something to remember though: no cheap sports car is good and no good sportscar is cheap
regarding the removable hard top project, i can wait until people with money want the thing - if and when enough people get serious, i'll pursue this - i think that ship may have sailed years ago though
as for buying a hardtop car, no thanks - i don't like hatchbacks or fastbacks (with maybe 2 exceptions) - its' not so much an expense thing as a priority thing for me - i like the lines of the cab - if i were to do anything, it would be cab lines - however, as i never drive in the rain, and the car has only gotten caught in it 7 times now in its entire life, i don't think much about it<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Well, Flash....this post has lost it's initial enthusiasm.....something it appears you're very familiar with. I compliment your appreciation for the concept, though. This winter, I think I'll put together a full-scale model and shoot some pictures. Maybe we can still drum up additional interest later. Thanks for your interesting and insightful input.
