Originally Posted by erhan
It's not just I'm being a porsche purist, I'm, let's say, an efficiency purist.
That's funny.
Originally Posted by erhan
Although you can get to your trails a little faster,
Correction, MUCH faster. Also, mere elapsed time cannot quantify the difference in driving-derived pleasure when compared to driving something like a truck.
Originally Posted by erhan
you can never go as fast as driving without a bike on your roof,
You can always drive faster than a truck however. The rack limits the upper end, above 160 mph but only slightly affects cornering limits(due to a slightly higher CG). It's not an issue on public roads.
Originally Posted by erhan
or you can never fit all your gear as comfortably as you fit them in a truck.
I have no trouble fitting as much gear as I and a passenger have need for week+ roadtrips, even with the back seat storage somewhat limited due to the roll bar.
Originally Posted by erhan
These are facts, and I'm sure everyone will agree.
Nope, they aren't facts, just your opinions based upon what seems to be a severe lack of experience driving, and road tripping, in the vehicle which you seem to know so many "facts" about.
Originally Posted by erhan
I know people who wouldn't buy the car just because it doesn't have those mounting points; especially in North America which is a huge market for them.
All 996s and 997s, except for Targas and Cabs, have the integrated mounting points from the factory. I'm not sure what point you were trying to make there.
Originally Posted by erhan
Now, let's see that Turner if you have a closer picture, looks like a nice bike
Here's a closer picture.
