Porsche Post April disappointing

[vincematthews]

After Chris Horton's reasonable summary of the 924 in the March 2016 PP he goes to the bottom of the class in his April glossy article for repeating that tired old urban myth about the 924 being powered by a van engine - oh dear oh dear . . . I nearly choked on my morning toast. You might as well say the 911 was powered by a beach buggy engine just because some buggys were Porsche powered.
Journalists . . . .never let the truth . . . .

What's worse is the lack of editorial direction because earlier in the same issue we have a nice page by Tony Eldridge devoted to the history of the 924 and it's power unit. Surely Porsche Post should get the facts correct and consistent?

Yes I know there's a thread about the March PP . . . but this is important !! It's mythbusting time.

 

[nwns]

Like so many clichés it will always be trotted out by journalists, they are as a breed lazy and when deadlines are tight they fall back on the 'truisms'.

Nothing wrong with a stout bottom end on an engine, the classic 911s and 356s are full of VW but you don't hear it used as a stick to beat them. The 924 suffers the stigma of not being rear engine or air cooled and always will, PCGB didn't even want to allow it entry when it was released but the last few issues of Porsche Post have been quite favourable towards the 924 and values seem to be on the up.

I have three and I love them

 

[scm924s]

Historically, this Club has not been a fan of the 924 and I am sure the journo slants his piece towards the majority of his readers, hopefully now, with the 924 celebrating it's 40th anniversary, attitudes will change. Like the Boxster, the 924 saved the Marque in times of strife, and it's VW/Audi DNA is no different to the Beetle background of the 356/911/914.

 

[pse_SC]

Call it a van or a Merc engine, or whatever, we know how solid and fun to drive they are - but you won’t change the perpetuating myth now, I doubt.

 

[Zeusy]

I have been led to believe the front engined water cooled family of Porsches boosted flagging world wide sales of the air cooled cars and ultimately saved the company from going bust ........... or did the journos get it wrong again???

 

[vincematthews]

Historically, this Club has not been a fan of the 924 . . . .

You mean I've joined the wrong Club!! now you tell me . . . . .[]

I had the same nonsense from the 911 crowd back in the 70s when I drove a 356C.

Still, the sun is shining and my 37 year old 924 has just sailed through its MOT today - it's in illustrious company according to the tester who recently tested a DB4 worth £500k.

 

[chrishak]

As an air-cooled 911 owner, might I be allowed to butt in here? If it helps, I will admit to owning an old Boxster, that other pariah of the Porsche world...
In all the time I've been in the club, with all the events I've attended (and there have been many) and the hours I've wasted on the forum, I have NEVER heard anyone accuse the 924 of being a poor relation or being unwelcome in any way, shape or form. I've organised the club's stand at the Festival of Speed four years running and every year, except the year of the 911's 50th, I have made sure we had one or more transaxle cars on the stand.
I hate to say this, but the only people who seem to want continue to perpetrate the myth that the 924 isn't welcome in the club are the owners themselves!
Of course, there is the possibility that 'banter' is being misconstrued as genuine snobbery and of course, there will be some members who will look down their nose at transaxle cars but that's their problem - they'll probably look down their nose at my 'old 911' as well. Their loss, they are probably badge snobs who are just ticking the Porsche box and will move on to Aston Martin next.
I've no doubt I'll be shot down in flames now, so I'll sign off, go for a blast in my hairdressers car and await the abuse!

 

[russmw]

As a 924 owner for the last 3 years I totally agree with Chrishak. Not once have I had the "powered by a van engine" line thrown at me and the closest was "isn't that the Porsche vw project model" which is fine as it's accurate. The only time the "van engine" comment has cropped up is during the short period I spent on the 924 owners club along with members who show unbelievable levels of self importance and pay to join mentality that would but time share salesmen to shame but I digress.
The 924 was proudly promoted at the Porsche club national last year and I felt no where near a second rate owner whilst there. Happy to be paying for Porsche club gb membership next month!

 

[vincematthews]

As an air-cooled 911 owner, might I be allowed to butt in here? If it helps, I will admit to owning an old Boxster, that other pariah of the Porsche world...
In all the time I've been in the club, with all the events I've attended (and there have been many) and the hours I've wasted on the forum, I have NEVER heard anyone accuse the 924 of being a poor relation or being unwelcome in any way, shape or form. I've organised the club's stand at the Festival of Speed four years running and every year, except the year of the 911's 50th, I have made sure we had one or more transaxle cars on the stand.
I hate to say this, but the only people who seem to want continue to purpurtrate the myth that the 924 isn't welcome in the club are the owners themselves!
Of course, there is the possibility that 'banter' is being misconstrued as genuine snobbery and of course, there will be some members who will look down their nose at transaxle cars but that's their problem - they'll probably look down their nose at my 'old 911' as well. Their loss, they are probably badge snobs who are just ticking the Porsche box and will move on to Aston Martin next.
I've no doubt I'll be shot down in flames now, so I'll sign off, go for a blast in my hairdressers car and await the abuse!

You're always welcome Chris - I certainly wouldn't call an early 911 a hairdressers car - some of my best friends drive them []

I hear what you say about owners perpetuating the myth but in this case it was a jurno who should know better.

 

[nwns]

It only matters if you care what people think []

My daily 924 gets much love on the roads of England and my 'Martini' has people rubber necking! Great cars.

I think the last three issues of Porsche Post have had more 924 copy than any other car in the Porsche range so its time has clearly come.

 

[chrishak]

As an air-cooled 911 owner, might I be allowed to butt in here? If it helps, I will admit to owning an old Boxster, that other pariah of the Porsche world...
In all the time I've been in the club, with all the events I've attended (and there have been many) and the hours I've wasted on the forum, I have NEVER heard anyone accuse the 924 of being a poor relation or being unwelcome in any way, shape or form. I've organised the club's stand at the Festival of Speed four years running and every year, except the year of the 911's 50th, I have made sure we had one or more transaxle cars on the stand.
I hate to say this, but the only people who seem to want continue to purpurtrate the myth that the 924 isn't welcome in the club are the owners themselves!
Of course, there is the possibility that 'banter' is being misconstrued as genuine snobbery and of course, there will be some members who will look down their nose at transaxle cars but that's their problem - they'll probably look down their nose at my 'old 911' as well. Their loss, they are probably badge snobs who are just ticking the Porsche box and will move on to Aston Martin next.
I've no doubt I'll be shot down in flames now, so I'll sign off, go for a blast in my hairdressers car and await the abuse!

You're always welcome Chris - I certainly wouldn't call an early 911 a hairdressers car - some of my best friends drive them []

I hear what you say about owners perpetuating the myth but in this case it was a jurno who should know better.

Hang on just one cotton pickin' minute - it's the Boxster that the hairdressers car, Carrera 3.2's are only driven by REAL men ??????

 

[Zeusy]

Has Porsche ever produced a car unworthy of the famous badge? If they have then I really don't think it was the 924.

 

[rob.kellock]

My first Porsche was a 944 lux. I loved it.

Plenty of love in PCGB for all the transaxle cars

 

[PaulHere]

Love and peace from me too []




Any passing quips I've encountered are easily ignored, and, as time goes by, the 2.0 and Turbo models are becoming more and more appreciated and loved. Just bought my 2.0 a lovely new Dansk exhaust.

There has been (generally) good coverage of the 924 lately

 

[scm924s]

I hate to say this, but the only people who seem to want continue to perpetrate the myth that the 924 isn't welcome in the club are the owners themselves!

But I would have thought they were the best ones to comment on attitudes towards the 924?

 

[chrishak]

I hate to say this, but the only people who seem to want continue to perpetrate the myth that the 924 isn't welcome in the club are the owners themselves!

But I would have thought they were the best ones to comment on attitudes towards the 924?

Quite possibly, but it's an indication of the clubs attitude (and I'm using that word very reluctantly) towards the 924 that the response to my post has been overwhelmingly and heartwarmingly positive.

 

[russmw]

I hate to say this, but the only people who seem to want continue to perpetrate the myth that the 924 isn't welcome in the club are the owners themselves!

But I would have thought they were the best ones to comment on attitudes towards the 924?

There are a number of 924 owners who are so over-protective about the reputation the 924 "once had" that they themselves are almost keeping the van engine rumour going. As an example do quick search for van engine on porsche924.co.uk.

Many people have moved on from the opinion that it may not be worthy of the Porsche badge etc but unfortunately it seems those who havent are the long time 924 owners!!

40 year anniversary of this great model is stirring up loads of interest with people who cant remember how the 924 was originally received, time to let it shine

 

[vincematthews]

You're always welcome Chris - I certainly wouldn't call an early 911 a hairdressers car - some of my best friends drive them []
I hear what you say about owners perpetuating the myth but in this case it was a jurno who should know better.

Hang on just one cotton pickin' minute - it's the Boxster that the hairdressers car, Carrera 3.2's are only driven by REAL men ??????

Apologies Chris, I misunderstood you . . . but be careful about putting Boxter and hairdresser in the same sentence . . . there's no pariahs in this club []

 

[geoff Ives]

There must be somethging wrong with me.
I started with a 911, 2.7S and then upgraded to the 924 range. 1980 lux, 1981 Turbo, 1987 924S followed by another 1986 924 S this one a special project car from Porscheshop. I still have the last 2.

 

[pse_SC]

Nice, Geoff.
Robin and Jo have now realised the virtues of the 924, after many years touring in their 911S []