Another feel-good accolade for 987 owners, the Box makes Edmund's lowest "true cost to own" list for 2006 in the convertible over $45K category.
Sedans
Sedan Under $15,000: Scion xA
Sedan Under $25,000: Toyota Corolla
Sedan Under $35,000: Volkswagen Passat
Sedan Under $45,000: Lexus IS 350
Sedan Over $45,000: Acura RL
Wagons
Wagon Under $15,000: Scion xB
Wagon Under $25,000: Toyota Matrix
Wagon Under $35,000: Mazda MAZDA6
Wagon Under $45,000: Saab 9-5
Wagon Over $45,000: Audi A6
Coupes
Coupe Under $15,000: Ford Focus
Coupes Under $25,000: Honda Insight
Coupe Under $35,000: Honda Accord
Coupe Under $45,000: Audi TT
Coupe Over $45,000: Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
Convertibles
Convertible Under $25,000: Volkswagen New Beetle
Convertible Under $35,000: Toyota Camry Solara
Convertible Under $45,000: Nissan 350Z
Convertible Over $45,000: Porsche Boxster
Trucks
Compact Truck: Chevrolet Colorado
Large Truck: Toyota Tundra
SUVs
SUV Under $25,000: Honda CR-V
SUV Under $35,000: Toyota Highlander
SUV Under $45,000: Toyota Highlander Hybrid
SUV Over $45,000: Lexus RX 400h
Vans
Minivan: Mazda MAZDA5
Not sure how they can project this for a two year old model, but the criteria and methodology is here:
http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/tco/2006/index.html#