Poor porsche, Rich porsche

[e7lew]

I apologize for all does not mean that you are liars, but please respect my opinion that this type of Porsche made for people with limited income, "one senior staff of the agency Porsche boxster said that people buy because they can not afford to buy the 911s.

Subject for discussion, not to mention the nationalities and the States lol

[sd_boxster]

It seemed like you were asking for specific opinions in your original post - that's what people have been providing. I personally could have spent more on a car than I did. The Boxster was a good compromise between quality and economy. Can I afford a higher-end Porsche? Yes. Do I want to commit a larger percentage of my income to a non-essential expense? Nope.

If the goal of your thread is to point out that many people buy Boxsters because it's the Porsche model they can afford, well, that's both accurate and painfully obvious...

[ekam]

Originally Posted by e7lew

I apologize for all does not mean that you are liars, but please respect my opinion that this type of Porsche made for people with limited income, "one senior staff of the agency Porsche boxster said that people buy because they can not afford to buy the 911s.

That's an ignorant statement. I know millionaires that don't own Porsches.

You are not what you drive.

[9eighty6]

Covered over and over ...

[Sputter]

I guess that's his opinion but I think he's underestimating the appeal of the Boxster.
That statement would only hold true if people bought their cars only for the brand name.
Two very different cars and markets. A lot of us bought our 986s because of what it is, not what it is'nt.

Originally Posted by e7lew

I apologize for all does not mean that you are liars, but please respect my opinion that this type of Porsche made for people with limited income, "one senior staff of the agency Porsche boxster said that people buy because they can not afford to buy the 911s.

Subject for discussion, not to mention the nationalities and the States lol

you asked a question, and here is your answer.

I've owned a 911

I sold it, and bought my boxster.

On any given day at the track, I can overcome a 911 99% of the time.

The 911 is a heavier car, and the balance is poor.

For me, it's not about money, it just comes down to wanting the faster car.

I highly suspect that just got back from the track, and are venting here because a "Boxter" passed you several times, and don't understand why.

Originally Posted by e7lew

I apologize for all does not mean that you are liars, but please respect my opinion that this type of Porsche made for people with limited income, "one senior staff of the agency Porsche boxster said that people buy because they can not afford to buy the 911s.

Subject for discussion, not to mention the nationalities and the States lol

[nola911]

Originally Posted by e7lew

I apologize for all does not mean that you are liars, but please respect my opinion that this type of Porsche made for people with limited income, "one senior staff of the agency Porsche boxster said that people buy because they can not afford to buy the 911s.

Subject for discussion, not to mention the nationalities and the States lol

Limited income? That may be your excuse but what about the likes of Michael Dell or Kiefer Southerland.. or any of the many other people who drive a boxster because it is genuinely a fun car?

[cvhs18472]

Originally Posted by e7lew

I apologize for all does not mean that you are liars, but please respect my opinion that this type of Porsche made for people with limited income, "one senior staff of the agency Porsche boxster said that people buy because they can not afford to buy the 911s.

Subject for discussion, not to mention the nationalities and the States lol

I am of an age where I do not have to impress anyone but myself. Your belief that people buy Boxsters because they cannot afford a 911 is down right stupid. My wife's primary car is a first generation C-70 Volvo convertable that cost a lot more than my Boxster did new. I have had a sports car addiction since I was 14 years old and have had 11 cars ranging from a 56 Alfa Veloci to a 64 MGB which was my last car before the Boxster. The B was as fast as the Boxster as I spent 15 years turning it into a full blown 4 cyl racer. The time came for my wife and I to get different car for our weekend trips and test drove a number of different Porsches along with Z's, BMW's, Honda's, Miata's and a couple of older sports cars. For our life style ( a lot of traveling on weekends) the Boxster was hands down winner. Lots of room , comfortable to ride in for a trip, and faster than I should be driving at my age. Please respect OUR opinion that the Boxster was an active choice for what we needed or wanted out of a sports car. How do we know that YOU are not a LIAR. Ed

[Brucelee]

Originally Posted by e7lew

I apologize for all does not mean that you are liars, but please respect my opinion that this type of Porsche made for people with limited income, "one senior staff of the agency Porsche boxster said that people buy because they can not afford to buy the 911s.

Subject for discussion, not to mention the nationalities and the States lol

What is the point of this post? The car costs what it costs. People choose cars for many reasons, and cost is always a consideration, albiet a varying one for most folks.

I have owned numerous Boxsters and 911s, sometimes at the same time.

I prefer the Box to any 911 I had but that is my preference.

Some folks buy a car partly with what it does for their ego.

So be it.