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Wow, what a bunch of BS.
First, the Boxster was not much-panned and hated. It was one of the most anticipated and widely loved new cars to come out in a long time, with a year+ long waiting list. It has been one of Porsche's most popular and highest selling models ever.
Second, the Cayenne did not save company from any downfall, at the time the Cayenne came out, Porsche was the most profitable car company in the world.
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Hey, maybe my memory is a little fuzzy, but I'm just passing on what I remember from reading interviews about the state of the company. Maybe the Cayenne shouldn't be included in helping Porsche get back on their feet, but yes, they were hurting financially, and yes, the boxster did bring them out of those times.
As for not being panned, you're right, it wasn't by critics - just like the Cayman is praised now - and look how both of them are treated by many faithful 911 fans. I remember every 911 fanboy I knew hated the boxster AND the 996. They said that Porsche had lost it's way and would never be a true sportscar (ala 911) company again - hell, some still do. They said Porsche was pandering to the lowest common denominator. THAT is not fuzzy in my memory. I remember those conversations like they were yesterday.