I would not consider a Porsche for the same reasons I would not wear a Rolex. I hate paying a premium for name recognition, and 20k more is like twice the price of my Z
SEIKO 200m automatic dive watch $200
Rolex submariner $7000 bucks
Functionality. Nearly identical
Is porsche faster? not really
is porsche a better driving experience? Now that I have dynamat, I don't think so. (I drive my buddies cayman occasionally)
Is a porsche a status symbol? Yes. That is why I stay away
As for 8/10s driver. I disagree and so do most reviewers. The consensus among performance drivers is that a 370 is heavy on the controls but very predictable and controlled at the limits. The video reviewer seems to love the Porsche for "refinement".
I'm a simple man who likes simple things that work well. I don't want the illusion of performance (BRZ.) I want to fly around the track trying to keep my boundless power under control in a well balanced, inexpensive to own and repair, exiting car.
In short I think the reviewer would love a Miata too. Especially if he could find one with enough name recognition to cost 40k.
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09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix
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