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Old 08-20-2005, 10:18 AM   #1
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Default Why do porsches' cost so much?

I was looking at a used Boxer to beat up on, and damn.. they're not cheap. The body lines haven't changed since the early 90's, the motors are just built/unbuilt per model line, I suppose the only decent thing that changes is the suspension.

What makes these things worth 30-130k
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Old 08-20-2005, 10:20 AM   #2
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Old 08-20-2005, 10:28 AM   #3
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Drive it

then drive a bug
then drive a focus
Then drive a grand am
then drive a suburban

go back to the porsche, then tellyourself it isn't worth every penny
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Old 08-20-2005, 10:42 AM   #4
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Old 08-20-2005, 10:47 AM   #5
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I was looking at a used Boxer to beat up on, and damn.. they're not cheap. The body lines haven't changed since the early 90's, the motors are just built/unbuilt per model line, I suppose the only decent thing that changes is the suspension.

What makes these things worth 30-130k
You haven't even driven one have you..


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Old 08-20-2005, 10:49 AM   #6
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You are what is called a "moron"
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Old 08-20-2005, 10:57 AM   #7
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you are the same type of person who says
"why would you pay so much for an aston martin when you can get a V8 ford five hundred"

people like that need to fall off the face of the earth.
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Old 08-20-2005, 11:35 AM   #8
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Isn't like $500 for a breakpad replacements? Eh, what do I know? Most expensive I ever owned is...a Subaru Impreza.
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Old 08-20-2005, 11:37 AM   #9
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You are what is called a "mormon"
A bunch of people in idaho aren't going to like that statement

Drive a porsche you'll quickly learn why they're so 'spensive.
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Old 08-20-2005, 11:39 AM   #10
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Why does any car cost what it does? You charge what the market will bare. That's your first lesson in business.
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Old 08-20-2005, 11:44 AM   #11
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A bunch of people in idaho aren't going to like that statement

Drive a porsche you'll quickly learn why they're so 'spensive.
It's utah!
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Old 08-20-2005, 11:54 AM   #12
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Porsche is positioned as a premium brand. With it you get relative exclusivity. They are also very low volume with relatively high development costs. Also, some of the technology in the cars is VERY expensive. Take a look at the brakes, engine design, interior quality, etc. on a 911 or Boxter S. Look at how it's put together. It's like buying a swiss watch.
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Old 08-20-2005, 11:56 AM   #13
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Isn't like $500 for a breakpad replacements? Eh, what do I know? Most expensive I ever owned is...a Subaru Impreza.
BRAKE!!!
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Old 08-20-2005, 12:09 PM   #14
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Porsche is just about the only car that loves to be driven very hard. The cars are great for the track and are reliable as well, as long as they are well maintained.
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Old 08-20-2005, 12:15 PM   #15
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It's utah!
utah, idaho.. same thing
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tomaydo tomahdo?
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I was looking at a used Boxer to beat up on, and damn.. they're not cheap. The body lines haven't changed since the early 90's, the motors are just built/unbuilt per model line, I suppose the only decent thing that changes is the suspension.

What makes these things worth 30-130k
BOXSTER

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Old 08-20-2005, 01:10 PM   #18
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mm i do not think porshe are that special
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Old 08-20-2005, 01:13 PM   #19
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I was looking at a used Boxer to beat up on, and damn.. they're not cheap. The body lines haven't changed since the early 90's,
I have to disagree; the early 90's Boxsters were much nicer looking than the modern ones. Most fans agree that the '92 Boxster was the peak, and it only went downhill from there.
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Old 08-20-2005, 01:20 PM   #20
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Why does any car cost what it does? You charge what the market will bare. That's your first lesson in business.
BEAR!!
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Old 08-20-2005, 02:07 PM   #21
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They are hand built by blind midgets using only wooden tools. That drives the cost up.
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Old 08-20-2005, 02:11 PM   #22
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what about the pegg legged albino germany strippers that buff the under side of the floor mats?
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Old 08-20-2005, 02:32 PM   #23
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BRAKE!!!
Only until they need to be replaced. Once they need replacement, they're broken. So it becomes breakpads.
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Old 08-20-2005, 02:33 PM   #24
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I have to disagree; the early 90's Boxsters were much nicer looking than the modern ones. Most fans agree that the '92 Boxster was the peak, and it only went downhill from there.

really? I :heart: the 2005's and I hate the fact that the first 985/986's had the same identical front clip as the same MY 996 - damn near impossible to till the difference from a head-on view

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You're pretty opinionated for a 12 yr old who can't drive yet.

If you have to ask:




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