The Porsche was the car any person with money wanted in the 70's and 80's. It did have a reputation for "in your face money" back then. I think the sticker on my 89 Carrera was close to $60k back then. Thats about equivalant to $100k now. Thats a lot of 80's cabbage. It showed up in movies usually by a less then likable figure and it never seemed to be forgotten. Chances are those that still have problems with them are in their 40's and older and still reliving their youth.
Oh yes, it happens to be a fantastic car also, unlike other 80's rides like Espirits, DeLoreans, and Countachs.