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I think they have become victims of their own short-term success, and forgot how they got here.
There was usually some attempt at providing an interesting, capable lower-cost alternative. In the 1960s there was the 912. In the 1970s, a 914 and then later the 924. Then the 944. They almost went under when there was no lower cost option, until the savior Boxster.
In that respect, comparisons to the historical costs of a 911 are a little deceiving, because there was usually a capable entry-level Porsche instead of a 911 available at a lower price.
When I graduated college in 1984 as a chemical engineer, a 944 was not that far out of reach at my $28,000 annual salary. I lusted after one (but ended up with an RX-7).
What's the entry-level option now? I don't think you'll be able to find a new Cayman or Boxster for less than $100K.
Mark
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Last edited by Mark Salvetti; 10-16-2025 at 07:39 AM..
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