[Moneyguy1]

With all the collaberative efforts over the years between VW/Audi and Porsche, who is to say that a merger would be such a bad idea? More (additional) engineering expertise, more purchasing power, greater production capability, and more responsiveness to the buying public. Porsche, over the years, has become (IMHO) more insulated and isolated from the buying public. I do not make judgements on the Cayenne as a vehicle; it may turn out to be a really fine entry into a (sadly) already overcrowded arena. However, basic physics will prove that, despite what Porsche afficanidos may claim, a high centered vehicle cannot handle on the road like a low centered vehicle, and is not designed to do so.

On one of the other boards, there is a "wealthy" businessman asking how he could get his deposit back, but also claiming that the basic reason he wants a Cayenne is for the badge on the front. So be it. If that is his reasoning, fine with me. I have no need for an off road vehicle, in spite of the fact I live in the mountaneous southwest US.

The question is raised about build quality. Will the Cayenne have greater build quality than the VW equivalent? If they are both built on the same basic assembly line, how could it be otherwise?

Porsche is best known for its road cars. There are many who want to see the company get back into racing. I fear that they would get badly spanked a measurable part of the time. I would rather see them come up with the equivalent of the RS America again; a true road car with a minimum of frills, designed to be driven, back to the original premise of the company; quick, agile and responsive. Modern Porsche cars come equipped with as many creature comforts as many upscale sedans for crying out loud, and most do not lend themselves to owner maintenance. Now that they have this "family sedan", perhaps they can go back to their roots, building something that is fun to drive, simple in concept at a price that would entice first time buyers.

I had more fun with my 356b and my 912 than other models I have owned. Wish I still had them........

Just my opinion........