Consumer Reports Magazine

[pbanders]

Originally Posted by renzop

Consumer Reports places a great emphasis on "value" and hard, cold numbers. All Porsches are terrible values when measured that way. You canbuy a Corvette that's faster in a straight line, has shorter stopping distances, corners better, is cheaper to repair and has more US dealerships for service. There are lots of other cars that also beat the Boxster in many of these regards.

But cars are not appliances. We want to have an emotional bond with our sports cars. CR does not measure that and because of that their automobile ratings are meaningless unless you think of your car as an appliance.

When it comes to making a buying decision about a luxury purchase like a sports car, the only thing that matters is what you think and feel about it. No one can tell you that your personal choice is wrong or a "bad value" if you enjoy it.

Really excellent answer, bravo.

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by pbanders

Really excellent answer, bravo.

Except for this part:

Originally Posted by renzop

No one can tell you that your personal choice is wrong or a "bad value" if you enjoy it."

Which clearly neglects the fact that your significant other often will tell you exactly this.