Leftover '06 models?

[cfos]

"In affluent areas, cars like the Boxster will likely be sold more than anything else. Many people have a lot of $$ here, yes, but that doesn't mean they look at a $50,000 sports car and say, "I can do better."


The fact is that the average family in Greenwich would probably be looking at a Boxster because it is more affordable.


Just because many of the people have a lot of $$ doesn't mean they all can afford 911s and look over the Boxster. That's an outrageous thought!!!"

Son, listen to what you are saying. The Greenwich dealership, which may know a little more than you about their clients than you... has 6 Boxsters in their inventory. Go and check, if you want:

http://new-country.porschedealer.com/new_cars/search.php?model=987

Compare that with their complete inventory:

http://new-country.porschedealer.com/new_cars/search.php

Say what you want about "average" families. Personally, when I think average family, I think of people with young(er) children and a two seat car isn't exactly the best for soccer games and car-pooling. I mean, the average family has what, 2 cars? Maybe a third junker for their kid(s) that their kid may have bought, right? I think if Boxsters were hot, they'd carry more or have more on their way for delivery -- right?

From Wikipedia: "The median income for a household in the town is $99,086, and the median income for a family is $122,719. Males have a median income of $95,085 versus $47,806 for females." I don't know that you can generalize the residents of Greenwich as being "average".

Also from Wikipedia: Hmmm... maybe I'm wrong in the number of people choosing Ferrari -- It looks like they choose BMW:

"The town's 2006 Grand List (tax rolls) includes more than $1 billion in assessed values for automobiles, which raised $5.5 million in revenue for the town. Overall, there were 2,337 cars worth more than $50,000 on the list, and there were 3,769 BMWs, 3,474 Mercedes-Benzes, 931 Porsches, 94 Ferraris, 90 Bentleys, 65 Aston Martins, 40 Maseratis, 39 Rolls-Royces, four registered Maybachs (a brand that can retail for up to $385,000), and one Lamborghini. Greenwich has the only authorized Aston Martin dealership in the state.[11] "

It doesn't look like Porsche is hurting... I wonder how many states boast the numbers of this little "town" in Connecticut...?

[Boxtaboy]

Here are the numbers. Porsche sells a lot more 911s than Boxsters, so I guess there's no shortage of status seekers.

[Dr. Kill]

Interesting. A lot of Caymans going out the door.

[cfos]

It is interesting about the caymans... I think there has been a lot of attraction because it is a new model. I also think the cayman is a more "sexy" than the Boxster, but personal opinions are going to differ. I dunno, if I was buying all over again, I might go cayman. The wife likes the idea of having a convertable much more than actually riding in the convertable.

[Dr. Kill]

Yes, I think when I finally wear out this Boxster, I will likely opt for the Cayman (or 911) - prefer the hardtop.

[Boxtaboy]

Well, don't forget that the Cayman IS marketed as a notch ABOVE the Boxster series.

Also interesting is the fact that when you look at the Boxster line, more people choose the base version vs. the S model. This is in line with the idea that people buying in this price range prefer to save a buck or two if possible. However, jump to the 911 Cab, and there are about twice as many people who choose the S version over the base cab version. This then, may coincide with the idea that buyers in this price range don't care about saving the extra few bucks, and go straight for the higher status S model.

[Bavarian Motorist]

Originally Posted by Boxtaboy

Well, don't forget that the Cayman IS marketed as a notch ABOVE the Boxster series.

Also interesting is the fact that when you look at the Boxster line, more people choose the base version vs. the S model. This is in line with the idea that people buying in this price range prefer to save a buck or two if possible. However, jump to the 911 Cab, and there are about twice as many people who choose the S version over the base cab version. This then, may coincide with the idea that buyers in this price range don't care about saving the extra few bucks, and go straight for the higher status S model.

This I agree with 100%

[Bavarian Motorist]

Originally Posted by cfos

Son, listen to what you are saying. The Greenwich dealership, which may know a little more than you about their clients than you... has 6 Boxsters in their inventory. Go and check, if you want:

http://new-country.porschedealer.com/new_cars/search.php?model=987

Compare that with their complete inventory:

http://new-country.porschedealer.com/new_cars/search.php

Congratulations. Wait, what does that prove again? That they sell a lot of their Boxsters? You can look at an inventory of a given dealer at any given time and one product might be less available than other, but that does NOT indicate what people want/desire more necessarily

Say what you want about "average" families. Personally, when I think average family, I think of people with young(er) children and a two seat car isn't exactly the best for soccer games and car-pooling. I mean, the average family has what, 2 cars? Maybe a third junker for their kid(s) that their kid may have bought, right? I think if Boxsters were hot, they'd carry more or have more on their way for delivery -- right?

Um, ok? Relevance? Obviously I was referring to the average family who wants a sports car. Didn't think I'd have to point that out nor did I think I'd have to point out that I was referring to the average family in Greenwich.

From Wikipedia: "The median income for a household in the town is $99,086, and the median income for a family is $122,719. Males have a median income of $95,085 versus $47,806 for females." I don't know that you can generalize the residents of Greenwich as being "average".

Read above. Average families of Greenwich. Are you dense? Where did I call families in Greenwich average?

Also from Wikipedia: Hmmm... maybe I'm wrong in the number of people choosing Ferrari -- It looks like they choose BMW:

"The town's 2006 Grand List (tax rolls) includes more than $1 billion in assessed values for automobiles, which raised $5.5 million in revenue for the town. Overall, there were 2,337 cars worth more than $50,000 on the list, and there were 3,769 BMWs, 3,474 Mercedes-Benzes, 931 Porsches, 94 Ferraris, 90 Bentleys, 65 Aston Martins, 40 Maseratis, 39 Rolls-Royces, four registered Maybachs (a brand that can retail for up to $385,000), and one Lamborghini. Greenwich has the only authorized Aston Martin dealership in the state.[11] "



It doesn't look like Porsche is hurting... I wonder how many states boast the numbers of this little "town" in Connecticut...?

Ok, so because it's an affluent town, that means nobody buys Boxsters all because a certain number can afford/have bought 911s, AMs, Ferraris, etc.



That doesn't make any sense and that doesn't necessarily counter my points in any way. All you are saying is that Greenwich is a relatively affluent area. I realize that. Does that mean the people of Greenwich won't have Boxsters? All 60,000 residents?


Think about it.