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Old 08-20-2020, 06:13 PM   #41
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That's a "modern" take on a 968. It has elements cribbed from the current Panamera/911.

Nice enough looking car, but idk why Porsche would build a new 968. The "new" 928, which would basically just be a Panamera coupe, makes a lot more sense, but even that posits the existence of a market for expensive coupes that I am not sure actually exists. Plus, it's not clear how much distance there would be between that car and the current 911.
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Old 08-20-2020, 06:56 PM   #42
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No wonder it looks so much better than the standard 968. I agree they don't need to make their lineup any more convicted, unless the 928 was based on the taycan platform
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Old 08-20-2020, 07:35 PM   #43
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I would buy a compact four-door hatchback Porsche, priced in the Macan range.

Like a lowered Macan...

Panamera is too big for my tastes...
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Old 08-20-2020, 08:01 PM   #44
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I would buy a compact four-door hatchback Porsche, priced in the Macan range.



Like a lowered Macan...



Panamera is too big for my tastes...


That’s basically an s5 sport back. Same engine, chassis, etc. Woukd be cool to see a Porsche version of it though


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That’s basically an s5 sport back. Same engine, chassis, etc. Woukd be cool to see a Porsche version of it though


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Spot on. I’ve been eyeing those and the A5 version.
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Old 08-20-2020, 10:22 PM   #46
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Spot on. I’ve been eyeing those and the A5 version.
Awesome car and almost got the A5 sportback when I replaced my A6 but ended up with the 540.

Having lived with my daughters 2 A4’s (2017 and 2018) and I am only mentioning the years so you know i’m referring to the current model ...they are awesome... I took the 2018 on a few road trips one to the autotrain to bring it from NY to Florida and also a trip to Cortland which was a 4 hour drive ... these cars are awesome....

Completely comfortable, very sporty and have a great engine and chassis.
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Spot on. I’ve been eyeing those and the A5 version.


Yeah I love the a5/s5 as well. There’s a blue s5 sport back in my neighborhood that I always admire.


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I am in o'hare right now and saw this 944 (guessing in a crew lot) and thought it looked so period correct with the blue porsche on the windshield, the big logo on the front fender, etc. So 80s. It was cool.
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