Originally posted by pete01:
O.k., i know you guys are a bunch of SUV lovers, so i thought you might like this. I personally went into the bathroom and got sick when i saw this. Of all car manufactures. I don't know about you guys, but i think i'm gonna hold off until i can get a ferrari SUV.
You sir, are an idiot.. There is a market for this car, but it isn't you. The majority of 911 and Boxster owners who have families also own a SUV, because of the lack of space and utility in their primary cars.
Porsche was watching continued business go to BMW and Mercedes (and Acura and Land Rover on a smaller scale). They spent over 5 years studying what current Porsche owners wanted in an SUV, and built the ultimate SUV. A car that will smoke nearly anything on the road (Twin Turbo 440hp SUV?!), while still carving corners, yet with enough utility to hang with the big boys when it came time to go offroad. I've driven an ML55 (MB's 349hp competitor), and while it's fast, it's not even in the same league as this car!
It's one hell of a ride. And the pricetag (starting at $86K) makes sure that your ride will be unique. When I have a wife and kids, we'll be riding around in one. Until then, I make do with my Boxster, as I save my pennies towards a 996TT.
