The (Lady) Magnetism of a Porsche: A Gentleman's Forum

OK fellas, time to push the content edge here...all in good taste though. I was talking with a friend of mine who had a F355 and he claimed that the Porsche -- even a 996 -- had become so ubiquitous (as if!) that it failed to become an icon that the opposite sex was attracted to anymore. I countered by admitting it may not have the pulling power of a Ferrari, but that he was way off base if he implied that people (ladies) don't drool over our Coupe's and Cabrio's -- as they always have. Now I know all of us buy our beloved 996's for the (raw) feeling of power, handling and style, but I'll be damned if I don't admit its a gosh-darn hot looking vehicle! Please regale me with stories about the mouth-wide-open-can't-stop-looking stares woman give you. Those with wives and possesive partners respond at their own risk! Regards.

well if you don't mind a non-996 owner stepping in for a minute... i was sitting at a stop light on a nice fall afternoon last year, when this very attractive 20-something crossed in front of me smiling the whole way. she went into a store only to come back out a few seconds later. wearing a very low cut tank top she put her arms on the roof and leaned in front of the passenge window. "i had to come back out and tell you how hot i think your car is". her tank top didn't leave much to the imagination, so all i could stammer out was "thanks". she winked and went back in her store...

On the odd occasion, I see women noticing the car but generally, I find most Women have a very good way of staring without being noticed. But thats not why we have these cars, is it??? Thats my excuse anyway. Ive had my fair share of incidents. The silliest ones have been girls smiling at me with their boyfriends in the car, at the lights. The guys get so wound up that they race off while Im chillin... Personally , I think that the 911 is still the most recognisable sports car in the world, simply due to the shape. Nowadays many manufacturers are bringing out cars that have a look not to disimilar to Ferrari. Regards

I recently had an Audi TT roadster and I got used to attracting attention and stares from lots of people, not just women, but little kids also, even with the car becoming fairly common. After getting my 996 Cab, not many people seem to notice, but when it does attract atention, it's usually a woman, go figure. This reminds me of a line from Gone in 60 seconds...."Saturday night is the loneliest night of the week....well a Ferrari will certainly change that."

Do you want the G-rated or X-rated post of how the ladies love going for rides in my car? Note: I am not married!!! <img src="graemlins/jumper.gif" border="0" alt="[jumper]" />

!!Sicaone...The X-rated please!! some fun histories, once i was waiting in a parking for my wife, when this brown hair tall girl comes to ask me with a big smile the direction to go somewhere...So i explained to her how to get there..then she ask me if i could take her there!...at that very moment my wife arrives!!! <img src="graemlins/c.gif" border="0" alt="[ouch]" /> <img src="graemlins/crying.gif" border="0" alt="[crying]" /> <img src="graemlins/crying.gif" border="0" alt="[crying]" /> So the girl understood as my wife was very serious. I even not have the time to get her Cell.phone.

I think that since the Boxster came out, seeing a Porsche these days isn't the same as seeing one, say.....6 or 7 years ago. There are a lot of Porsches running around in general and not as many Ferraris. With that said, I recently came up to a light where an '02 996 cabrio was sitting about 3 cars up and with the driver blabbering on the cell phone a girl on the sidwalk yelled over something to him and he glanced over and the girl flashed him. The 911 is definitely still a pu$$y magnet. later, amir

I have vivid memories of last summer here in London - driving in traffic towards Piccadilly Circus on a lovely Saturday evening. I stopped at the traffic lights and the pedestrians started crossing. There was a strikingly attractive Oriental girl who, as she walked by in front of the car, lip read "nice car" to me. Great stuff!

Ferrri... 1. Girl sees Ferrari 2. Girl asks for ride 3. Girl smells guys cologne 4. Guy says 'hey baby' 5. Girl runs away Porsche 1. Girl sees Porsche 2. Girl asks for ride 3. Girl gets in 4. Girl goes for ride 5. Use your imagination Why we drive Porsche's and not Ferraris <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />

I am glad that the Porsche magnetism continues to remain alive and well. In addition to the hoots, stares (and occasional flashes -- wow!) that we get at lights, the Porsche connotes a sophistication, class and debonair about their owners that ladies find extremely appealing. It has been a conversation-starter for me many a time with the fairer sex, and I know it will continue to be. As they say: you may not get la** in it, but you'll get la** because of it. Sicaone, we are still waiting for the x-rated version. Regards.

I want to hear the rest of Dave's story (after she goes back into the store, then what?). Also, sounds like Seattle isn't so close to hell after all...

I had one young lady say, "I'd get naked for your car!". I just smiled. I was tempted to say, "What would you do for a ride?". I'm just too shy (and happily married). Terry

This dialogue about Porsche's attracting ladies has another side to it. I think that many women perceive Porsche owners to be self centered, small minded and insecure men who need a car to boost their self esteem. I also think that it is true that there are many women who are turned on by the car and the what it says about the owner of the car. I don't think that a blanket statement and assumption can be made that owning a Porsche drives women gaga.

A Porsche will always entice strangers who pass on the street to gesture or vocalize their support. It has to do with exclusivity. More interesting to me, however, is the reaction I get from the women who I know more formally. From them, I get a much more robust response because they are intrigued by my passion for Porsche automobiles - the history and the evolution of the brand. This, I believe, has to do with a woman's desire for behavior that demonstrates committment. They will always respond to a man who is committed and genuinely passionate - for his job, his family or his enthusiasms.

Well said Mr. Hendricks. Well said.

I ran this one by my wife (my favorite wife so far). Her opinion is that women don't so much see the car but know that a guy who can afford that car can afford the life she wants.In some way, it's not about the car, it's about what the car says about you. On the issue of understanding the female dynamic, my wife generally knows what she's talking about. AS

At my age with the Pcar I get high school kids waving to me and giving me the thumbs up. I think they really appreciate the car.

Kevin, i didn't pursue it, basically because i have no *****. <img src="graemlins/crying.gif" border="0" alt="[crying]" /> plus she had this goth thing going. not really my thing...

In the last 3 months, I've had three cars, each with two girls riding, honk their horns and wave. One car was a mustang convertible, at a stoplight, where the passenger got up on the seat, grabbed her front, and did a pelvic thrust My wife and kids drove me to the dealership when I went to pick up my car for the first time. My 2 year old boy, in the showroom with an SL500, Jag XKR, Viper, went straight for the silver C4S and demanded we take that one home. So guys, the Porsche is a magnet for babes, as well as babies. Be careful out there !! Heh-heh.

While our 911 elicits a fair amount of appreciation from both sexes, what surprizes me is that we get far more in our Boxster, and especially from women. However, I'm yet to see a "pelvic thrust" in either car.

This topic is really funny to me. Some women are into cars and they notice others could care less. It really has nothing to do with the car per se. At least that has been my experience. What is more interesting to me is how I react to women who drive these cars. Yes I notice them on the street but what really cathes my attention when I see the gals at the track. Especially the ones who are quicker on the track than most of the men. There is something about a gal who has the guts and talent to push a car quickly around the track that interests me. I also notice the ones who show up in the early stages of their driving skills development without a crew or support group and just go for it. They are out there hanging in with the other novices and not intimidated by it all. Guess it all has to do with noticing other people with similair hobbies or interests as you. Take care,

Guys I won't get into gory details, lets just say the driver's seat isn't the most comfortable place and as hard as I tried, I couldn't get the Porsche crest from the steering wheel embedded on her back and I TRIED HARD!!! Note: I am only 5'7. As far as G-rated, I had one girl, about 20 years old, ask me for a ride in my car at a light. I pulled over and gave her one. At the end, she said "Thank You, you made one of my dreams come true, I always wanted a ride in a Porsche" I didn't ask for her number though. I have also had one older woman pull up next to me at a light and tell me that if she was 20 years younger, she would marry me. This is all for now as I do not want to get kicked off this board!!!I love my car!!!!

palting- you are raising a prodigy! <img src="graemlins/r.gif" border="0" alt="[king]" />

i had this lady pull up next to me at a light and she asks me: "is it true what they say about porsche drivers?" i replied "what, that we have small feet?" she started laughing and i said to her "you know what they say about guys with small feet." "what's that?" i said "we wear small shoes" she just about busted a gut and missed her light... dave

My 911s generate a lot of attention from both men and women, though women especially like the color of the SC -- Light Blue (Hellblau) Metallic. I'm kind of surprised by the level of attention, since there are a lot of 911s on Long Island (but now, back in school in Ithaca where there are very few Porsches, the attention the (black) 993 generates is wild). However, the fairer sex absolutely ADORES my Morgan . . .