[Cavi Mike]

God I hate this wicked small font. Anyways, here's my argument:

Originally Posted by BoxerSix

What does the 986 have anything to do with the 911????

First of all I never compared the two but just to make a point, almost half of the Boxster is made from 911 parts(or vice-versa). I brought up the Boxster because both of you are bitching about removing the rear seat to make room for the engine. The engine in the 911 currently sits behind the transmission(and rear axle) and to make good use of a large boxer 8, it must be placed midship. That's where the rear seat is. Or should I say, that's where the engine in a Boxster is. Oh shit, I brought up the Boxster again, and for good reason. The Boxster was a test and it flew over well...in the American market. Front-engined and mid-engine Porsche's have never gone over well but the rear-engined 4 seater has since it's inception.

The 911 has never fundamentally changed in 40+ years and with that, Porsche has achieved something no manufacturer has ever done. I just can't believe you guys are really arguing this point. I think you guys would only believe in Porsche if they withdrew altogether and went back to their family car roots. Maybe that's what they need to do but I wish they didn't have to go to that extreme for people to see.