Luxury Watches & Automotive: Lifestyle Comparison

Pretty Boy · 2021-04-09T11:58:16Z

Explore the WatchProSite community's take on Pretty Boy's Porsche with a 4-liter flat-six engine. Is it a 'poor man's Porsche' or a collector's dream?

Pretty Boy's post humorously explores the financial balancing act between luxury watches and high-performance automobiles, sparking a lively discussion among collectors. His acquisition of a Porsche with a 4-liter naturally aspirated flat-six engine, paired with a 1.5-year wait for the PDK transmission, highlights the dedication and passion involved in pursuing both horological and automotive excellence. This piece delves into the community's reactions to his 'poor man's Porsche' jest, offering insights into the shared enthusiast mindset.

Thanks Porsche for putting a 4 liter naturally aspirated flat six engine in a small and relatively light car like this and letting Andreas Preuninger do the rest of the job. Unfortunately, I had to wait 1.5 years until it finally was available with PDK. Best, V.

PS: This is not me in the first photo. 😎

Key Points from the Discussion

The Porsche brand holds significant prestige in Germany, excelling across diverse driving conditions from the Autobahn to the Nürburgring, making Pretty Boy's specific model particularly special.
Another collector humorously defines a 'poor man's Porsche' as a basic model with zero options, featuring only a steering wheel and manual gearbox, contrasting it with Pretty Boy's more equipped vehicle.
The 4-liter flat-six engine in Pretty Boy's new ride is acknowledged as a significant and impressive feature.
A fellow enthusiast shared their experience with a 981, noting it was great fun to drive before they upgraded to a GT3.
The 'poor man's Porsche' label is dismissed as irrelevant, emphasizing that the enjoyment of the car, especially a convertible GT3, should take precedence over ego-driven perceptions.
A community member expressed a personal preference against the green contrast stitching in Pretty Boy's Porsche, acknowledging it's a subjective choice for the owner to enjoy.

The Discussion

lm6

Apr 9, 2021

When Andreas Preuninger is involved you know the result is a rewarding drive!

India Whiskey Charlie

Apr 9, 2021

Well done no matter how you specced it.

India Whiskey Charlie

Apr 9, 2021

Used to have a 981 and it was great fun to drive. Sorry I sold it for the GT3...

Pretty Boy

Apr 9, 2021

It’s not cheap, true. But IMO it’s better value for money than e.g. a standard Carrera S.

Pretty Boy

Apr 9, 2021

Looking forward to driving it topless for the first time.

agyzace

Apr 9, 2021

Enjoy my friend!! Alex

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