RE: 944turbo v. ur-q

["PAT MARTIN" <MARDKINS@classic.msn.com>]

It seems like every track day I go to there is a Porsche owner that is an ass. 
 This is how stereotypes get started, well deservedly.  I too love the cars, 
just not some of the owners.  BMW owners in comparison are relatively 
considerate.  Alfa owners are about the same as Audi owners.  Polite and 
courteous.:-)

Pat


Sorry!  I should have clarified in my comments that I did not mean disrespect 
to any Porsche owners on the Q-list.  If you're here, then without a doubt the 

stereotype doesn't apply to you.  And I have utmost respect for the cars (as I 

also said in my last post.)  But my comment _was_ inferring a "negative 
connotation".  Ever since I've been dealing with cars, "Porsche guys" have 
been 
a "different breed".  The "gold chain" crowd does cause part of this, but the 
overall arrogance of Porsche owners as a group is a primary culprit. (And I'll 

freely admit that marque jealousy plays a role as well.) Go to any multi-make 
car show and ask owners of other marques their opinion of Porsche owners.

 I'll