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KELTY360
post Aug 30 2013, 04:00 PM
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So I'm in the post office checking my box when an older guy, who obviously saw me get out of the car, says: "Nice Porsh"

What is the correct response to this compliment?

1) It's a Por-sha.

2) It's not a real Por-sha.

3) It's not a real Porsh.

4) Thank you.
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post Aug 30 2013, 11:11 PM
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Only thing anyone ever said about mine at the gas station is when someone asked "is it supposed to smoke like that?" to which I replied "I know you are but what am I" and drove away in a cloud of smoke...
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post Aug 30 2013, 11:35 PM
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I find the older I get, and the more thumbs up I get, the more I tend to give to ALL types of gearheads wave and a thumbs up, as long as its cool, or unique, or just maybe a good specimen of an auto genre of a particular type.

And the appreciation usually gets returned. We all love our rides!
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post Aug 31 2013, 12:36 AM
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QUOTE(soltino @ Aug 30 2013, 09:23 PM) *

If you were to do #2 his "Nice Porsh" would be closer to the correct pronunciation of the way the family prefers.


tino (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)


Watch this video and you'll see it's clear the family prefers "Por-sha".
In fact, everyone in this video says "Por-sha" not "Porsch".

If you don't have time to watch the whole thing, fast forward to ....

1:00 - Wolfgang Porsche
15:42 - Daniell Porsche (grandson of Ferry Porsche)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEFTvMzNArc
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post Aug 31 2013, 08:19 AM
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Just say thanks....geez

I get that with the 911 also....
It's just a car and no need to correct people.

Abel ( rocket) wears a shirt that shows its two syllables.....
In huge letters...
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post Aug 31 2013, 09:25 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Thanks!
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post Aug 31 2013, 09:29 AM
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QUOTE(KELTY360 @ Aug 30 2013, 08:20 PM) *

QUOTE(McMark @ Aug 30 2013, 03:06 PM) *

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I hear "Nice car" all the time...except for Greenie who calls it a POS...but I don't remember anyone calling it a Porsh and it struck me funny. BTW, I just said Thank You.


I'd say you need to get out of Renton more often!
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post Aug 31 2013, 09:36 AM
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I'd say you need to get out of Renton more often!


Ya, I hear Burien's nice!
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post Aug 31 2013, 10:00 AM
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I get I like your Triumph almost as often.
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post Aug 31 2013, 10:44 AM
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QUOTE(skeates @ Aug 30 2013, 10:11 PM) *

Only thing anyone ever said about mine at the gas station is when someone asked "is it supposed to smoke like that?" to which I replied "I know you are but what am I" and drove away in a cloud of smoke...

I used to use that phrase all the time. When I was in the seventh grade. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post Aug 31 2013, 10:56 AM
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Yup, at least he recognized it.

QUOTE(Shindog1961 @ Aug 31 2013, 11:00 AM) *

I get I like your Triumph almost as often.
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post Aug 31 2013, 06:47 PM
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Ask what they are driving, and what ever they tell you, say:
Wanna trade?
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post Aug 31 2013, 07:54 PM
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"Nice Fiat"

"Thank you"
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post Aug 31 2013, 08:05 PM
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QUOTE(dlkawashima @ Aug 30 2013, 11:36 PM) *

QUOTE(soltino @ Aug 30 2013, 09:23 PM) *

If you were to do #2 his "Nice Porsh" would be closer to the correct pronunciation of the way the family prefers.


tino (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)


Watch this video and you'll see it's clear the family prefers "Por-sha".
In fact, everyone in this video says "Por-sha" not "Porsch".

If you don't have time to watch the whole thing, fast forward to ....

1:00 - Wolfgang Porsche
15:42 - Daniell Porsche (grandson of Ferry Porsche)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEFTvMzNArc






That confirms what I posted so I stand by my statement.

To reiterate: Porsh is closer than Por-sha.

Not debating whether it is two syllables but that when you say porsh it sounds closer to the correct por-che than does por-sha. Say them and you should here my point.

tino
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post Aug 31 2013, 08:18 PM
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Now if was a cute girl, would your response be different?
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post Aug 31 2013, 10:02 PM
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QUOTE(soltino @ Aug 31 2013, 07:05 PM) *


That confirms what I posted so I stand by my statement.

To reiterate: Porsh is closer than Por-sha.

Not debating whether it is two syllables but that when you say porsh it sounds closer to the correct por-che than does por-sha. Say them and you should here my point.

tino


Uh, no.
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post Aug 31 2013, 11:32 PM
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QUOTE(soltino @ Aug 31 2013, 07:05 PM) *

QUOTE(dlkawashima @ Aug 30 2013, 11:36 PM) *

QUOTE(soltino @ Aug 30 2013, 09:23 PM) *

If you were to do #2 his "Nice Porsh" would be closer to the correct pronunciation of the way the family prefers.


tino (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)


Watch this video and you'll see it's clear the family prefers "Por-sha".
In fact, everyone in this video says "Por-sha" not "Porsch".

If you don't have time to watch the whole thing, fast forward to ....

1:00 - Wolfgang Porsche
15:42 - Daniell Porsche (grandson of Ferry Porsche)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEFTvMzNArc






That confirms what I posted so I stand by my statement.

To reiterate: Porsh is closer than Por-sha.

Not debating whether it is two syllables but that when you say porsh it sounds closer to the correct por-che than does por-sha. Say them and you should here my point.

tino


Thank you...?
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post Sep 1 2013, 01:57 PM
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the 'e' in Porsche is subtle in German, but it is definitely there.. the 'e' sounding more 'eh' than 'ah'
I have had dinner with both Peter and Wolfgang, been in meetings with them, and been in their company many, many times dating back to 1994. The second syllable is definitely pronounced - different language, different pronunciation, but certainly there.

Back on topic...Thank You.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I get compliments all the time, but then again, how many 914's painted Sunoco Blue & Yellow with logos and decals all over it are stopping at gas stations in BFE around the Southeast??
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post Sep 1 2013, 02:31 PM
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Do you really care that much? For me it's "thanks" to everyone, and I rarely even correct people who call it a Fiat.

I've actually stripped all the manufacturer's identifiers off my car except the VIN plate, where it says Volkswagenwerke AG, and I don't correct people who call them Volks "Wagons" either. Too big a job to educate the whole world, tiny return, better things to do.
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QUOTE(skeates @ Aug 30 2013, 10:11 PM) *

Only thing anyone ever said about mine at the gas station is when someone asked "is it supposed to smoke like that?" to which I replied "I know you are but what am I" and drove away in a cloud of smoke...


That's pretty funny, and I think we've all been there a time or two. Good one.
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I was gassing up the 914 one day when I could just feel someone looking at me. I looked around and saw the young lady in the car at the next pump with a big smile on her face, watching me in disbelief. About that time the guy putting gas in her car says,
"Man, I've seen some crazy stuff before, but I ain't never seen anybody raise the hood to put gas in the car!"
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