[Long Nose]

I hope you are looking for an answer to your question and not just being a dick pushing peoples buttons. If you do want answers, consider this, because as a Porsche enthusiast myself, I have often asked this question. Why continue to invest time, money and even emotional investment in this particular car, in my case a 1970 911T.

The truth is there are a lot of great cars out there, based on what people value in a car. Some people value fuel economy, some people value the lines of the car and the paint job, some people value horsepower, some people value luxury and comfort. I certainly could have taken the money I have invested in my 911 and bought a variety of brand new cars. I guess that's the reason there are so many different types of cars in the world today. I currently have a 2012 Toyota Tundra, a 2010 Volvo XC90, a 2008 Jeep Sahara Unlimited, a 1994 Ford Mustang GT, a 1982 VW Vanagon Westfalia, a 1970 VW Beetle in addition to my 1970 911. I love a lot of cars, my Volvo is great for taking my wife, kids and their friends up to the mountains skiing, it has keyless entry, remote start, lots of room, is solid and great to drive, but now we are not comparing apples to apples are we. It would be silly to compare a Vovlo and a 911 using the same parameters for comparison. I can't haul junk in my Volvo, I can in my Tundra, so should everyone drive a pick-up?

With the exception of perhaps Ferrari, there does not seem to be another marque that inspires as much passion as Porsche, as you have seen from the responses to your post. I recently saw a feature om TV where they surveyd a number of automotive journalists and so called automotive experts, and the 911 was rated as "the best sports car of all time". I am sure if you google it, you can find it.

There are many reasons why the 911 is so popular, and I am sure each person has their own reason or a combination of reasons. Perhaps it is because Porsche as a company strove for nothing but engineering excellence for so many years (even today, probably not another production car that is as technologically advanced). That difference is noticeable when you drive a 911, no matter what year. The 1989 911 certainly marks the end of an erra in the development of a legacy, the original super car. That car has a lot of engineering in it, even the use of rare and advanced metallurgy in the engine, and that costs a lot to replace and repair. There is a big following for that car because, as a classic sports car, you have the closest feel to a classic 911 with the most modern conveniences (power breaks, power steering) and not all of the tweaking and tuning that comes with earlier cars.

Perhaps it is because of the racing legacy of Porsche, and although you don't get to drive a race car, you do get to own a piece of that Legacy. I think Porsche is one of the most successful racing brands in Automotive history.

Perhaps it is because of they took a concept that was originally thought to be impossible (air cooled engine in the back, WTF?) and continued to make it not only viable, but continually improve on it year after year for an increadibly long time in the automotive world, and finally develop a performance advantage over other competitors, as the handling characteristics of a 911, especially an older 911, are certainly unique.

Perhaps it is because it requires a unique set of talent and abilities to skillfully drive a 911. This is a car that continually improves your driving abilities, and it seems that no matter how much you drive it, you can still learn something more. You join a unique pool of really skilled and talented drivers who will actually take you under their wing and share their skill with you because you own a 911.

But, although there is a huge variety of vehicles, year after year the Porsche appeals to more people than does a Honda Civic, a Toyota Corolla or many other cars, and no one can argue with the laws of supply and demand. And, agree with it or not, one thing you can't question is that the value of certain classic 911's have remained steady, or even increase over time. So, when you consider this, the cost of ownership over time or km's driven is lower than comparable cars when you factor in the massive depreciation of other cars.

So, when people ask me why I would rather drive my 911 than any other of my cars, it boils down to one question -

"Do you want novelty or legacy?"