Unobtainium gate 1

You asked if the Porsche 911 R [pictured above right] should have been included in ecoty (Inbox, evo 230). I’d argue not. Let me explain.

Okay, I can agree that the 911 R may have originally been designed with the Thrill of Driving in mind, but that isn’t the way Porsche decided to market and sell it. Available only to the handpicked lucky few, it was clearly sold as an investment and as such very few people will be lucky enough to own one, while fewer still will actually drive their car for fear of damaging their investment.

Far from being a great drivers’ car I would argue that, as a direct result of the sales and marketing, the way the 911 R drives is almost irrelevant. Most will spend their time tucked up in storage or dehumidified garages, appreciating in value and never actually turning a wheel in anger. A great show car or investment it may be, but that doesn’t sound like a great drivers’ car to me.

Is this really the Thrill of Driving? Nick Smith, Bristol