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The $600,000 Hybrid Posche 918

Edmonds.com -- "...An official statement released Wednesday said the company has received an "overwhelming response" from the public to the 918 Spyder concept. Earlier reports indicated Porsche had received expressions of interest from more than 900 buyers.

Porsche did not specify a production start-up date or a price tag, although widespread media reports in Europe have suggested the sticker could exceed $600,000.

Michael Macht, Porsche AG president and chairman of the board of management, said: "Production of the 918 Spyder in a limited series proves that we are taking the right approach with Porsche Intelligent Performance, featuring the combination of supreme performance and efficient drivetrain concepts....."

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Submitted Jul 29, 2010 By: barsantij

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SteveSeattle Veteran Author Seattle Posts:257 Points:85,865 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2010 2:17:29 AM Ignore SteveSeattle Report Abuse Why worry about gas price cost when you buy this car?
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:10,784 Points:632,375 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 10:07:39 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse uselessgas: or even a Chevy Volt and pocket about $565,000. May not be getting 0 - 100 in <3 seconds, but then, there aren't many places even in the US where that is feasible. And where you could do it spacewise, the roads are not in good conditions or you get a ticket in a heartbeat. Of course when you can afford 600k for a car, you can afford that $1,000 ticket plus a few hundred thousand bail money easily....
UseLessGasFolks All-Star Author Iowa Posts:589 Points:357,635 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 1:44:12 PM Ignore UseLessGasFolks Report Abuse I go with a Nissan Leaf and pocket the other 575,000 bucks.
ashishpa All-Star Author St. Louis Posts:744 Points:168,775 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 11:55:10 AM Ignore ashishpa Report Abuse If i can afford this price, why would i go for hybrid....
VDubBill Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:1,007 Points:487,085 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 8:22:01 AM Ignore VDubBill Report Abuse Look at me. I care about the earth, ... and I'm rich. For $600K I could buy a gas station or two. [Edited by: VDubBill at 7/30/2010 8:25:36 AM EST]
the1roadhog Champion Author Atlanta Posts:5,137 Points:1,085,630 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 8:21:45 AM Ignore the1roadhog Report Abuse No one gives a gee-whiz about fuel savings when they're spending over a half mil for a car.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:10,784 Points:632,375 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 6:22:02 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse does overwhelming mean that 50 or 150 people out there said "yea, great idea?" I can't fanthom that there are a lot more out there who could handle that much money for a vehicle..
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:10,784 Points:632,375 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 6:20:37 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse well, Porsche has never been a cheap brand.
abeazar Champion Author Tampa Posts:13,597 Points:2,645,960 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 5:52:20 AM Ignore abeazar Report Abuse At that price it should be buy one get 10 free!
ED6 Champion Author Riverside Posts:5,149 Points:1,000,710 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 3:53:38 AM Ignore ED6 Report Abuse There is no justification for a $600,000.00 price tag.
EXTREMESNOW Champion Author Medford Posts:4,527 Points:952,760 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 3:53:27 AM Ignore EXTREMESNOW Report Abuse I'll take the BMW Z3 as well.
georgeo Champion Author California Posts:2,516 Points:102,610 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 3:53:08 AM Ignore georgeo Report Abuse For all those who have the money to buy this, I have a car that you will love. Send money now and I will deliver the vehicle in two weeks.
Amplion Champion Author Oregon Posts:1,541 Points:893,780 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 3:51:19 AM Ignore Amplion Report Abuse I WOULD REALLY RATHER DRIVE A GOOD OLD BMW Z3
MiniFan Champion Author California Posts:1,828 Points:589,125 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 3:48:22 AM Ignore MiniFan Report Abuse such a waste
TommyTraveler Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:3,696 Points:723,005 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 3:45:56 AM Ignore TommyTraveler Report Abuse Some idiot drug dealer or inherited wealth fool will pay this much for one.
BM4225 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:5,479 Points:1,178,145 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 3:44:32 AM Ignore BM4225 Report Abuse At that price, I will take 2, as soon as I will the Powerball lottery.
jazzej All-Star Author Michigan Posts:978 Points:156,940 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 3:38:36 AM Ignore jazzej Report Abuse Plain stupid.
leeso1 Champion Author San Diego Posts:2,664 Points:440,080 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 3:36:45 AM Ignore leeso1 Report Abuse For that price I could afford to fuel my gas-hog forever-----and enjoy its roominess and weight!
nurdco Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:3,827 Points:718,055 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 3:35:03 AM Ignore nurdco Report Abuse Expensive WASTE and NO practicality
HA4CNN All-Star Author Toronto Posts:991 Points:596,340 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 3:16:15 AM Ignore HA4CNN Report Abuse I'm sure if panama303 goes down to his local federal reserve bank and explains to them with a credit default swap and a Porsche 918 mortgage backed security they will give him the funds no problem.
findcheap Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,668 Points:1,034,665 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 3:15:45 AM Ignore findcheap Report Abuse what rot!
BobD2009 Champion Author Long Island Posts:1,922 Points:266,610 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 3:13:15 AM Ignore BobD2009 Report Abuse I guess there are some rich people with big money to waste.
SpruceGuse2 Champion Author Michigan Posts:4,893 Points:1,492,690 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 3:13:01 AM Ignore SpruceGuse2 Report Abuse All the oil barons can buy them with our money............
panama303 Veteran Author Denver Posts:491 Points:198,990 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 3:06:14 AM Ignore panama303 Report Abuse Can I get 2.
Buddy2264 Champion Author Tampa Posts:6,621 Points:1,384,015 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 2:57:23 AM Ignore Buddy2264 Report Abuse For those that can afford it I hope they are happy with it. Conservation keeps your money in your pocket.
paulg72 Sophomore Author Boston Posts:164 Points:95,945 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 2:52:59 AM Ignore paulg72 Report Abuse Also its to bad that around 100,000 miles the batterys burn out I'm happy with my 2001 oldsmobile intrigue it gets about 18 city 28 hwy 195,000 miles still running like the day I bought it
jimaras Champion Author Halifax Posts:10,619 Points:2,021,695 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 2:49:49 AM Ignore jimaras Report Abuse Most people can not afford a $600,000 home let alone a piece of fiberglass, metal and plastic with four wheels...
NotmeuQc All-Star Author Montreal Posts:733 Points:159,695 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 1:07:25 AM Ignore NotmeuQc Report Abuse I should order 5 or 6 and sell the on the internet. Maybe I'll get a tax credit when I go bankrupt, because no one will buy them
djtdi Champion Author San Jose Posts:1,236 Points:296,005 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 1:04:50 AM Ignore djtdi Report Abuse At that price it has nothing to do with being green or looking for fuel savings. To me it is nothing more than showing off their wealth. I would put the money on something more worthwhile!
YLHandyman Champion Author Orange County Posts:4,599 Points:833,570 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 1:03:05 AM Ignore YLHandyman Report Abuse Nothing like a $900,000 economical car.
TBONE3 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:3,895 Points:1,005,645 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 1:02:11 AM Ignore TBONE3 Report Abuse This is insanity! The Sheiks owning the oil will be the only ones rich enough to buy them. Bull
mvosevich Champion Author St. Louis Posts:4,325 Points:874,610 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 12:59:52 AM Ignore mvosevich Report Abuse Put me down for two.
VTROCK Champion Author Detroit Posts:1,987 Points:426,780 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 12:55:10 AM Ignore VTROCK Report Abuse It's nice to have an option to buy an economical car like this that you don't have to spend all your money on gas.
mynt Veteran Author Ottawa Posts:407 Points:98,925 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 12:50:29 AM Ignore mynt Report Abuse Somebody that can afford a $600,000 car doesn't really have to worry about the price of gas do they????
Bezalel Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:7,329 Points:1,337,870 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 12:49:59 AM Ignore Bezalel Report Abuse Didn't they go bankrupt?
altonb1 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:5,037 Points:689,275 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 12:49:11 AM Ignore altonb1 Report Abuse What motivates people to buy a hybrid? For me, if the cost of the vehicle is right, I'd buy the hybrid for the cost savings in fuel over the life of the car. When the Porsche costs $600k, I'm not sure why someone would bother. I don't think most people are buying hybrids for the "green" factor.
Ltdc Champion Author Long Island Posts:2,387 Points:724,795 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 12:44:45 AM Ignore Ltdc Report Abuse It's kind of sad the money some people have while others are so in need.
granitestater Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:4,111 Points:638,525 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 12:40:22 AM Ignore granitestater Report Abuse Reallllllllllllly economical--ain't it???
DosEquis26 Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,942 Points:1,092,810 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 12:38:58 AM Ignore DosEquis26 Report Abuse Headline is misspelled.
vulcan96 Champion Author Ohio Posts:17,943 Points:2,131,070 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 12:34:44 AM Ignore vulcan96 Report Abuse everyday a new sucker is born
clww Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:26,570 Points:651,185 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 12:30:03 AM Ignore clww Report Abuse Think of all the good things that you could help accomplish in your community with $600,000! If I had that kind of money to spend, it would not be on an automobile.
DJRIO Champion Author Miami Posts:2,490 Points:458,575 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 12:29:31 AM Ignore DJRIO Report Abuse ok. I got it forget porsche and invest the money some place else LOL
Blue_Cruzer Champion Author Lexington Posts:3,008 Points:774,160 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 12:27:52 AM Ignore Blue_Cruzer Report Abuse Another toy for the rich.
WhiteTreeIndian Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,103 Points:211,395 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 12:26:18 AM Ignore WhiteTreeIndian Report Abuse Most of us, if we had that kind of loot, might not spend it on a car.
LoneGuy Champion Author Lansing Posts:3,638 Points:1,360,150 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 12:22:53 AM Ignore LoneGuy Report Abuse I wonder if they will give one to Gore for starting the global warming scare.
Bigwaynef Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,957 Points:1,122,970 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 12:21:33 AM Ignore Bigwaynef Report Abuse Interest? I'd hate to see the interest rates...
CobraLeader Champion Author New Jersey Posts:249,089 Points:1,137,525 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 12:20:02 AM Ignore CobraLeader Report Abuse ... Great, I'll take three and pay for them out of the Government's petty cash. ... LOL
tedjm1 Champion Author New York Posts:1,533 Points:167,375 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 12:17:53 AM Ignore tedjm1 Report Abuse how could they think of such a price, even for a luxury Porsche
TheSicilian Veteran Author Jacksonville Posts:449 Points:493,635 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 12:17:38 AM Ignore TheSicilian Report Abuse you have got to be kidding me
Gary65 Champion Author Toronto Posts:1,498 Points:467,570 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2010 12:09:34 AM Ignore Gary65 Report Abuse I'll never be able to own that car, and wouldn't even if I could, waste of money. All you need is a set of wheels to get you from point A to point B.