[ej_glutton]

True story. I live in a middle-class suburban subdivision of about 60 homes...the collective automobile inventory of the subdivision consists mostly of pick-ups, SUVs, mini-vans, and entry-level luxury cars. There are also 6 Corvettes and a lone Porsche (my 1987 Targa..purchased 5 weeks ago).

Maybe it's my imagination, but my 'hood cred has sky-rocketed since adding the Porsche. I'm getting a lot of "Oooh cool" & "Whoa" from my kid's grade school aged friends (nice). Some of my fellow working stiffs are extending warm congratulatory remarks (a little uncomfortable, but cool). Even the middle-aged-Expedition-driving-soccer-moms seem to be chatting me up a little more at the bus-stop these days (not cool..I already have a MAEDSM and she costs more to maintain than a mid-80s Porsche). Even one of the more out-spoken women has publically stated that my Porsche is way cooler than any Corvette (whatever).

Perhaps the most interesting reaction is that of Corvette Guy...he seems to be a little more friendly and accepting with his waves from the driveway as I drive past. The difference is noticeable.

Given the foregoing, the question begs to be asked. Are Porsches cooler than Corvettes? If it's possible within this forum, please offer an unbiased opinion & provide a defense of same.

Fondly,