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Grand Style · 1 August 2022, 10:01 PM

🔌🚘

superdog · 2 August 2022, 12:19 AM

No interest at this point.

TRS1 · 2 August 2022, 12:28 AM

Agreed. I will continue to buy used ICE Porsche.

330ci · 2 August 2022, 01:32 AM

My aspirations of owning a F430 scuderia, 575M or 599GTB haven't changed. All if life should have me so fortunate. The technology to come is sure to be impressive, just not of much interest to me.

Personally I look at Italian cars as artwork more than their spec sheet. I have no interest in owning a hypercar as I would be the guy to "see what this babies got" and inevitably end up on some news story looking like a dunce, or worst... dead

When you can buy an 800hp car from a car lot for $100k, power loses its flavor to me. At the end of the day I want an intricate, well built machine with an interior made of the finest quality materials so it stands the test of time. Plus the engine noise/vibration is all apart of the experience.

However, I realize I'm the minority, most people buy these to flash wealth to people in places I'm not welcome and the next generation of supercars are sure to sell like hot cakes... probably already a waiting list I imagine.

Blansky · 2 August 2022, 01:53 AM

No.

SDGT3 · 2 August 2022, 02:11 AM

The sound emitted from the engine similar to that of the flat plane crankshaft V8 in the F430 is part of the visceral experience of exotics. Without that I'm afraid the experience isn't the same.

Chewbacca · 2 August 2022, 02:54 AM

No. I like my Italian cars with fire extinguishers and engine fires the way god intended!!!!

Va al diavolo!!!!

brandrea · 2 August 2022, 02:55 AM

Frankly they are out of my price range.

I will buy a full electric car next though

superdog · 2 August 2022, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

No. I like my Italian cars with fire extinguishers and engine fires the way god intended!!!!

Va al diavolo!!!!

Battery powered cars appear to catch fire quite a bit more.

rlj676 · 2 August 2022, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

No. I like my Italian cars with fire extinguishers and engine fires the way god intended!!!!

Va al diavolo!!!!

A lithium ion battery can burn very nicely… and you can forget the fire extinguisher as I don’t think you can contain them lol

As for me, no I won’t. But that’s because I’m poor (relatively…). My dream is still a 458. Maybe some day I can sell my 2 fun cars and swing one.

Chewbacca · 2 August 2022, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

Battery powered cars appear to catch fire quite a bit more.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rlj676

A lithium ion battery can burn very nicely… and you can forget the fire extinguisher as I don’t think you can contain them lol

As for me, no I won’t. But that’s because I’m poor (relatively…). My dream is still a 458. Maybe some day I can sell my 2 fun cars and swing one.

Engine, fires.

Not battery fires.

I didn’t say exploding gas tanks!!!!

Electrical engines don’t explode!!!!!

Siete tutti pazzi!!!!

enjoythemusic · 2 August 2022, 03:37 AM

How many track laps can they do? How long to charge? Which tracks support such charging?

No point having either if you can't work towards discovering the limits on a road course track imho.

SDGT3 · 2 August 2022, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

How many track laps can they do? How long to charge? Which tracks support such charging?

No point having either if you can't work towards discovering the limits on a road course track imho.

Preach

Blansky · 2 August 2022, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

How many track laps can they do? How long to charge? Which tracks support such charging?

No point having either if you can't work towards discovering the limits on a road course track imho.

Solar panels in the roof for the 12 Hour of Le Mans.

shaunylw · 2 August 2022, 03:48 AM

Not in my range, but I’ve been eyeing 911s for a bit. Drove the tycan turbo s, but i was left a bit confused. I just kept saying, but why? Ya it’s fast, so is a model 3 or S. But it didn’t remind me of a 911, it felt more like a Porsche skin on a Tesla.

When we get to the point where everything is electric, I’ll just drive a Lexus. Electric is fast but to me it’s pretty boring. I hate not being able to hear the motor whine.

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Blansky · 2 August 2022, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaunylw

I hate not being able to hear the motor whine.

As the used car salesmen used to say when you asked about the weird sounds coming from the engine......."just turn up the radio"

Grand Style · 2 August 2022, 07:29 AM

The majority voted neither.

V25V · 2 August 2022, 07:33 AM

Nope. No way.

HL65 · 2 August 2022, 07:42 AM

Nie

BNA/LION · 2 August 2022, 07:58 AM

Nope

strettyend · 2 August 2022, 08:09 AM

No way. A lot of the emotion I derive from these cars is the way the sound and smell make me feel.

1st amg · 2 August 2022, 01:03 PM

Not a chance. The electric super car are for people who have never experienced an ICE super car. There is no comparison in the emotional charge you get with a motor with pistons and exhaust. Why do you think the ICE engined cars are going up astronomically? Because the electric cars are emotionless and completely boring.

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VogelPhoenix · 2 August 2022, 01:31 PM

Several thoughts - a bit odd to lump BEV and hybrid together. With the latter, noise and smell will still be there.

Without a dramatic change in fortune, I don't expect to own either a Lambo or a Ferrari (days of my youth where a large part of my income would go to supporting a car habit are over). I have however driven a friends Aventador on a damp two-lane country road, and do not see how one could engineer the same amount of emotion into a BEV. You get out of that thing exhausted and happy to still be alive.

That said, I traded my 911 for a Taycan a year ago, and don't think I'll go back. Maybe have a ICE weekend toy in addition, but as daily transport the Taycan is much better than any ICE car I had in the past. It most certainly does not feel like a Tesla in drag.

Cru Jones · 2 August 2022, 01:48 PM

Sure. Why not? Progress is progress.

I’m sure some of the horse and buggy crowd didn’t like ICE cars….. ;-)

MILGAUSS88 · 2 August 2022, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRS1

Agreed. I will continue to buy used ICE Porsche.

What I wonder is, if you will be allowed to drive them on the road. (Possible legislation against it, in the future?)

malice146 · 2 August 2022, 02:28 PM

I think EV v ICE is like mechanical v quartz watches for me. Just something about mechanical and ICE that gives them soul that appeals to me.

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Heff · 2 August 2022, 02:33 PM

Nah. And you know what the deciding factor was? I am just not wealthy enough.

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Mdpaint · 2 August 2022, 02:38 PM

I've sold sports cars in the past and honestly when you are around them all the time you see what problems arise and what they cost and they lose a bit of their lustre. I still appreciate exotic cars, and like looking at them, reading up on them but I do not wish to own them at all.

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77T · 2 August 2022, 09:25 PM

The global infrastructure investment shift will be needed ahead of mass adoption. Inductive charging included - the idea of plug-in charging isn’t economically reasonable at scale.

Even then, a full EV ramp-up requires quantum leaps in battery tech, solar tech, and regenerative tech.

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Grand Style · 2 August 2022, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Several thoughts - a bit odd to lump BEV and hybrid together. With the latter, noise and smell will still be there.

I understand your point. However hybrid models are heavier due to the extra battery.

View Poll Results: Are you gonna buy electric or hybrid Lamborghini or Ferrari models in the future?
Electric	7	9.33%
Hybrid	6	8.00%
Neither	53	70.67%
Gonna try before I buy	8	10.67%
ICE	1	1.33%
Gonna' Get Them All (EV, Hybrid, ICE)	0	0%
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1 August 2022, 10:01 PM	#1
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2 August 2022, 12:19 AM	#2
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2 August 2022, 01:53 AM	#5
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2 August 2022, 03:37 AM	#12
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2 August 2022, 12:28 AM	#3
TRS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: US Posts: 425	Agreed. I will continue to buy used ICE Porsche.

2 August 2022, 01:32 AM	#4
330ci "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: michigan Posts: 2,346	My aspirations of owning a F430 scuderia, 575M or 599GTB haven't changed. All if life should have me so fortunate. The technology to come is sure to be impressive, just not of much interest to me. Personally I look at Italian cars as artwork more than their spec sheet. I have no interest in owning a hypercar as I would be the guy to "see what this babies got" and inevitably end up on some news story looking like a dunce, or worst... dead When you can buy an 800hp car from a car lot for $100k, power loses its flavor to me. At the end of the day I want an intricate, well built machine with an interior made of the finest quality materials so it stands the test of time. Plus the engine noise/vibration is all apart of the experience. However, I realize I'm the minority, most people buy these to flash wealth to people in places I'm not welcome and the next generation of supercars are sure to sell like hot cakes... probably already a waiting list I imagine.

2 August 2022, 02:11 AM	#6
SDGT3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Phillip Location: Right here Watch: SD43 Daytona Blusy Posts: 2,125	The sound emitted from the engine similar to that of the flat plane crankshaft V8 in the F430 is part of the visceral experience of exotics. Without that I'm afraid the experience isn't the same.

2 August 2022, 02:54 AM	#7
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	No. I like my Italian cars with fire extinguishers and engine fires the way god intended!!!! Va al diavolo!!!!

2 August 2022, 02:55 AM	#8
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,136	Frankly they are out of my price range. I will buy a full electric car next though

2 August 2022, 03:48 AM	#15
shaunylw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Here Posts: 4,660	Not in my range, but I’ve been eyeing 911s for a bit. Drove the tycan turbo s, but i was left a bit confused. I just kept saying, but why? Ya it’s fast, so is a model 3 or S. But it didn’t remind me of a 911, it felt more like a Porsche skin on a Tesla. When we get to the point where everything is electric, I’ll just drive a Lexus. Electric is fast but to me it’s pretty boring. I hate not being able to hear the motor whine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 August 2022, 07:29 AM	#17
Grand Style Banned Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Miami Posts: 282	The majority voted neither.

2 August 2022, 07:33 AM	#18
V25V 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 4,406	Nope. No way.

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2 August 2022, 08:09 AM	#21
strettyend "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Miami Posts: 1,726	Are you gonna buy electric or hybrid Lamborghini or Ferrari models in the future? No way. A lot of the emotion I derive from these cars is the way the sound and smell make me feel. __________________ Patek Nautilus 5740G; AP ROC 26315OR; Vacheron Fiftysix; Day Date RG 228235 Olive; Cartier Santos de Cartier Rose Gold

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1st amg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,410	Not a chance. The electric super car are for people who have never experienced an ICE super car. There is no comparison in the emotional charge you get with a motor with pistons and exhaust. Why do you think the ICE engined cars are going up astronomically? Because the electric cars are emotionless and completely boring. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 August 2022, 01:31 PM	#23
VogelPhoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Taiwan Posts: 3,866	Several thoughts - a bit odd to lump BEV and hybrid together. With the latter, noise and smell will still be there. Without a dramatic change in fortune, I don't expect to own either a Lambo or a Ferrari (days of my youth where a large part of my income would go to supporting a car habit are over). I have however driven a friends Aventador on a damp two-lane country road, and do not see how one could engineer the same amount of emotion into a BEV. You get out of that thing exhausted and happy to still be alive. That said, I traded my 911 for a Taycan a year ago, and don't think I'll go back. Maybe have a ICE weekend toy in addition, but as daily transport the Taycan is much better than any ICE car I had in the past. It most certainly does not feel like a Tesla in drag.

2 August 2022, 01:48 PM	#24
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,308	Sure. Why not? Progress is progress. I’m sure some of the horse and buggy crowd didn’t like ICE cars….. ;-)

2 August 2022, 02:28 PM	#26
malice146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: michigan Posts: 34	I think EV v ICE is like mechanical v quartz watches for me. Just something about mechanical and ICE that gives them soul that appeals to me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Heff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Germany Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 1,023	Nah. And you know what the deciding factor was? I am just not wealthy enough. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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