[osidak]

Mfaff - Yes you are correct that there are cars that will best porsches on the road for a far cheaper price. If you hae read all my comments you would see that I have mentioned that myself.

I own a 1978 911. It was much cheaper than every car you mentioned in its place. It is my toy and I gain satisfaction from the fact it is not an easy car to drive fast, the sounds it makes and I know the car could be dropped on a track and do pretty well in its class.

The newer 911's reatain the unique look some people desire but is becoming more and more like other cars on the market. The same level of performance can be had in the $30K WRX STi. In 1978 there where very few cars that could match the 911. Factor is the cost difference and I doubt there was any car that could match it.

Again people argue the Cayenne was needed to save Porsche to keep them independent. What would VW have done that Porsche has not already? SUV sure through a Porsche badge on the Touareg.... Sedan the Porsche badge should fit on the Phaeton.

You think Porsche will develope a sedan from scratch?

The core business that got them where they are is sports cars, and racing them to build their reputations and improve the brand. They don't race any more, their sports are getting fat and are no longer as trackable.

Good thing Porsche cashed in on the SUV craze.

Oh before you mention the CGT how many people will be able to buy those? The GT2 and GT3 both limited production cars not really meant for the Porsche buying masses.

We get the V6 VW/Cayenne's and 996's (except the turbo) that will destroy an engine due to oil starvation if raced.

Sure glad they stayed independent.