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Originally Posted by Wolfinwolfsclothing
Your statements keep getting more and more ridiculous. EVERYONE has been trying to dethrone Porsche for 50 plus years, and they still haven't done it. As far as the 991 is concerned, Porsche has only distanced themselves more with it.
Porsche's 'boring' line up? Boring to who? You? Look at Porsche's sales, certainly most of the world doesn't think they're boring. They are the standard in any class/segment they have a car. They make the best sports car in the world, the best roadster, the best small and medium size subs, the best sedan at any price. They have quality they is second to none and continue to outsell themselves every year.
Mercedes wants to try and compete...and thats about all they'll do...try, because they won't do anything to upset the market Porsche OWNS. Even the 458 Speciale at twice the price of a GT3 isn't a better car...and the RS hasn't even been released yet. Mercedes isn't that calibre of car.
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I'm going to agree. To be able to beat Porsche, you have to be fully vested in actually beating Porsche. I don't think anyone has been able to do that. With the AMG GT, it's a good car but it's still a Mercedes at the end of the day - the focus isn't completely on making a 911-like car. It might do 85 or 90% of what a 911 does but those who want to buy 911's look to have the other 15 or 10%. Each manufacturer will always incorporate their ideals and that's what prevents it from matching or beating a 911.
Take a C-Class for example. It will compete with the 3-Series but it will never be the choice as a more driver-orientated car because it will always have to be a Mercedes first which is luxury and comfort.