Who owns both a Porsche and a 370 z?

retiredmd

I mentioned my stock 1988 Turbo Targa as a previous poster compared his track-tuned '88 930 to a 370Z.
In addition, several posters from earlier threads expressed interest in purchasing 911s from the 1986-89 period, hence my comparison.
And, yes, prices for '86-'89 911 Turbos are ridiculous IMHO for the quality of the driving experience-nevermind the absurd costs of repair/maintenance.

TrackRat

The 'quality' of the driving experience is second to none in a 930 (with minimal updates) if you know what you're doing. There is a reason why these cars have been holding value so well. No you probably don't want to drive it as an everyday commuter, but on the weekends, in the canyons and on the race track... forget it. Its intoxicating.

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Rob Montgomery
'10 370Z Sport 6MT - Pretty much stock...
'88 Porsche 911 Turbo - You name it... its got it
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retiredmd

Sorry, Rob, but with all due respect, I must disagree,
I do not call the vile-handling litft-throttle oversteer "intoxicating" or "the driving experience second-to-none"". And, as previously mentioned in earlier posts, I have almost 50 years experience in the hobby during which I held both NHRA (National Competition/Super Street) and SCCA (National Competition) licenses-both of which required multiple Driving/Racing School courses and demonstrated track/strip capability. I was a member of several Race Clubs and served as Instructor for PCA and BMWCCA sponsored driving events in years past. I also submitted articles to both Porsche Panorama and BMW Roundel magazines comparing competitor vehicles to the Porsches and BMWs of the day.
Now, I agree to master the '86-'89 911 Turbos requires a modicum of skill, competence and-sometimes-nerve. It can be a great challenge and provide some exhiliration when driven properly. However, even when so driven, they were inferior in performance to the '91 and later Turbos. I do not, however, believe it reasonable to refer to this as a "quality driving experience". Some Porsche purists even referred to the lift-throttle oversteer as the car's "soul and character", decrying the NSX when introduced as "too easy to drive fast" and "souless". Gee, I guess the absurdly-long turbo lag just added to the car's "character"! Utter rubbish, of course. And, if you consider these 911 Turbos as not suitable as a DD and, therefore, only for track use, what does that say about the "driving experience"?
Both my 1991 and 1994 Turbos offered far better steering, handling and power delivery and were much faster (stock for stock) on both the strip and track. While they did not offer the same challenges as the earlier Turbos, they did provide an overall better driving experience for both novice and expert.