[onewhippedpuppy]

I think we tend to forget that, in general, WE are not the ones buying brand new Porsches. Porsche USA doesn't make any money off of people who buy a 911SC, Carrera, 944, etc. In general, I'd be willing to bet that the buyers of new Porsches look at the prestige and the appearence of the car. How many rich trophy wives care about lap times?

For the rich enthusiast, new Porsches do still offer a great driving experience. The GTR is undoubtably fast, but I wonder if it gives the same experience as a GT3 or 997 Turbo? The GTR is about technology, but technology often times takes the driver out of the loop. All new cars, even Porsches, are guilty of this, some far more so than others.