This is one of the few Porsche models that are relatively free from consumer complaints about performance and reliability. Throughout its long and storied history, The Porsche 911 Carrera has been voted the most reliable car that the automaker has produced to date.
What is a poor man's Porsche?
A mid-engine, convertible with a Porsche badge that wasn't as expensive as a Carrera sounded like a great deal, and still does. For this reason, the Boxster was nicknamed the 'poor man's Porsche' because only those who couldn't afford a Carrera bought one.
Which Porsche is cheapest to maintain?
The Porsche Boxster is one of the cheaper Porsches to maintain. Over 10 years, if you keep up with regular annual services the price averages between $550 and $700 per year. These are some of the repairs you may need to carry out.
Which Porsche is reliable?
The Porsche 911 is the highest-ranked model for trouble-free ownership in the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), released today. The Macan ranked as most dependable among Premium Compact SUVs, and overall the Porsche brand across model lines improved to second-place in the annual study.
Which Porsche engine is the most reliable?
- For a used Porsche Cayenne, look for the 4.8-liter V8 or VR6 engine.
- Used Porsche Boxster, Cayman, and 911: avoiding the IMS and other issues.
- For 993s, reliability means going turbo or upgrading the valve guides.
Which country has the cheapest Porsche?
Canada
Is Porsche cheaper in Canada?
According to the findings, Canada has the lowest entry price for the coupe, at $231,700 (US$173,613) or 81 per cent cheaper than the global average. The price of the new Porsche in Mexico, the second most affordable country to purchase a supercar in the world, is US$177,711.
What is the average income of a Porsche owner?
The Porsche customer has always been [relatively] young. [In the U.S.] the typical 911 buyer is 46 to 65, average age 52. Household income: $310,000. The Boxster buyer is 36 to 55, with an average age of 47 [and] an average income of $243,000.Feb 2, 2016
How much do you need to make to afford a 911?
A decent rule of thumb is that your total car ownership should not be more than half of your income. So if you want to own a $100k car, you probably ought to be making at least $200k/year. And if you were making $200k/year,you probably would not be asking this question.