I'll just post some pics instead of arguing.









Any questions?

 

@WRS2K


I've had exposure to standard, S variants in street and track driving, though nothing later than MY07 - also took a look at a modified car (aftermarket brakes, suspension, some mild induction/exhaust mods) that was outstanding, but a little too much for a weekend cruiser.

I probably - whether consciously or not - didn't decouple some of the more subjective qualities from the pure technical merits, so my decision to go with the S2K isn't purely based on performance. The driving experience of the two (at least on the street, haven't' had the S2K on track yet) is very close by my estimation - pure, direct and engaging. I had a Supra that would've sucked the headlights out of most production cars, but it was far less fun that my little Honda (but I'm preaching to the choir!).



@MDX

Great pics but even the OP didn't say anything negative about the 911 platform

Here's a couple of cool pics from the 24 hour last year

 

I work on Porsches. They are not reliable OR durable. You want me to give YOU a clue maybe?

 

my poor man's 911 carrera has been as reliable as dirt in the 25k miles i've put on it thus far.

the s2000 had a few niggles. the m3 had one or two. all in all, all these cars have been what i would be able to call "bulletproof" to date.

explain yourself else you have no idea what you're talking about

 

[quote name='[DT]' date='Jan 21 2009, 03:42 PM']
I probably - whether consciously or not - didn't decouple some of the more subjective qualities from the pure technical merits, so my decision to go with the S2K isn't purely based on performance.

 

[quote name='WRS2K' date='Jan 21 2009, 08:20 PM'] my poor man's 911 carrera has been as reliable as dirt in the 25k miles i've put on it thus far.

the s2000 had a few niggles.

 

Tone it down nightwalker. Nobody is getting in your face with things.

 

I think he is just jealous because he works on Porsche's all day, but never truly gets to enjoy one.

Back to the original thread topic, I wish the Panamera had better proportions. IMO if they were going to make it look like a 911, they should have stretched it just 8"-12" and put suicide doors for the back (like the RX8) just to give a little more leg room to the back seat passengers. In doing this hopefully they could really keep the beauty of the 911.

 

I loved my 911 but my bank account likes the S2000 much more. Slap some mods on or put this Honda on the right road and this car can perform beyond my driving limits.

 

OP, I can't really flame the initial post. It was an interesting perspective. Seeing a light colored Cayman (base) in my rear view on the highway this week, I did see resemblance to the 911 in its front end - much like how the early 996 models shared a Boxster look.