Porsche Survival

[blue2000s]

I wouldn't mind if the Boxster was discontinued at all. It saves me from watching them continually ruin it. In fact, Porsche can go out of business completely now. Their cars are too heavy and big to be sports cars and the trucks are, well, trucks, so the old Porsche is long gone anyway.

[fullthrottle52]

I certainly did not insinuate that the Subaru BRZ is on the same level with a Boxster. My point is that if you are between 20 and 40 years old and raising a family you probably are not in the market for a new Boxster unless your rich and want a third car garage queen. Does Porsche need to have a $40,000 to $50,000 sports car to compete in the market place. Maybe a 4 cylinder? The younger crowd will go for the BRZ because of cost not because of build quality. They don't care as much about the name PORSCHE. Give Subaru a year and the BRZ will be made as a rag top.

[WhipE350]

Originally Posted by fullthrottle52

...Does Porsche need to have a $40,000 to $50,000 sports car to compete in the market place...

I'm not sure how much it is about competing...but you ask a good question. I'm thinking it is more about brand loyalty and brand name recognition. I started with a 'C' class Benz, loved the brand and moved up to an 'E' class (both were new). I'm thinking I'll own several more Porsches in my life, and maybe a new one someday.

[jbs986]

Originally Posted by blue2000s

I wouldn't mind if the Boxster was discontinued at all. It saves me from watching them continually ruin it. In fact, Porsche can go out of business completely now. Their cars are too heavy and big to be sports cars and the trucks are, well, trucks, so the old Porsche is long gone anyway.

+1 and the prices are going up and up.