"mitology" (mitology)
10/27/2015 at 17:56 • Filed to: porsche, apple, tesla
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"mitology" (mitology)
10/27/2015 at 17:56 • Filed to: porsche, apple, tesla | 0
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yep, seems so indeed.
I think a lot about cars see, cars and gadgets... from a young age my passion for cars has resulted in a lot of time spent looking at the sky or far away thinking of pistons and pixels, intakes and psu’s, whatever really, as long as it had 4 wheels or a screen and some buttons.
Yesterday, while daydreaming it occurred to me that Porsche and Apple, as brands have some similarities somehow. Let me be clear, i am not saying they are completely the same, but that deep they share some common elements.
See, if you are a russian oligarch if you want a fast car you buy a Lamborghini, and if you want a cellphone you buy a Vertu...
However if you are a russian oligarch with taste, you need not win people’s approval, so if you want a fast car you get a Porsche, and if you want a cellphone you simply buy an Iphone...
Both tell the world you like the finer things in life however in a sea of gold wrapped Lamborghini and snake skin diamond encrusted Vertu’s they show you care not for opulence.
The main reasons i compare these brands are:
1 - Both brands came of age by meaningfully improving on a single product over time, think 911 vs Iphone
2 - Both brands branched into other market segments other brands simply ignored, think ferrari and other luxury manufacturers not seeing crossovers/suv market or pc makers not seeing the tablet market
3 - Both brands keep breaking sales records for the past 5 years
This is all especially interesting because if you look at the future they are also both at a point in which they are also trying to break into a market another brand created/found:
A - Microsoft proved there is a market for the 2 in 1 tablet/laptop hybrid and so Apple came up with the 12 inch Ipad pro with a Keyboard and Pencil
B - Tesla proved there is a market for a luxury full electric sedan and so Porsche is coming up with the Mission E
These are exciting times in both fields, we are at the dawn of a paradigm shift and these two companies seems to be at their best to keep themselves relevant, let’s see if they can manage it.
Either way these are the parallels my mind came up with, i’m sure you guys might have some other ideas.
Please do share and have a good day :)
Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
> mitology
10/27/2015 at 18:17 |
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I don’t know what this car is, but it’s sexy.
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mitology
> Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
10/27/2015 at 18:34 |
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lol it is right? That right there is Porsche’s response to Tesla, the Mission E, hope it ends up looking like that when it comes out though
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Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
> mitology
10/27/2015 at 18:36 |
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No tail pipe so I’ll have to figure out new ways to dragon it......I’ve said too much.
wiffleballtony
> mitology
10/27/2015 at 19:53 |
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The main similarities between the two are outrageous pricing schemes and pompous owners.
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mitology
> wiffleballtony
10/28/2015 at 01:00 |
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Hahahah that too, then again the 930 would be the first car i would own with my imaginary lotto money, admit it, yours too :)
Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
> Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
10/28/2015 at 02:25 |
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C7 front and Aston tail. Not bad, not bad...
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wiffleballtony
> mitology
10/28/2015 at 09:41 |
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While I admire what goes into a Porsche and the inherent danger in a 930, I have never wanted a Porsche.