2012 Porsche Carrera... hmmm...

Masa · 10-13-2011, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

I'm asking why the blond is charging so much for her services when the output is about the same as the brunettes.

I really don't want to start an internet fight since topics like this always lead to a lock.

My finally post in response to part of your comment is because they (Porsche) simply CAN. It's a "free" market and people with the means will buy what they want. It really is THAT simple I'm afraid.

In the end they are all great cars and as enthusiasts we should enjoy everything that is automotive related and stop with all the penis measuring that has been going on in this forum recently. Be happy with what you have and try not to get hung up on what the other person is driving.

nicknick · 10-20-2011, 09:01 PM

IMO.

1. You pay more because of the badge.
2. You pay more because of more expensive materials used sometimes.
3. You pay more because of the prestige associated with it.
4. You pay more because of the general public's perception of the brand.
5. You exponentially pay more as the performance factor goes up.
6. Porsche STING you for option costs.

What gets me though is that these cars are so expensive and people believe them to be well/over engineered, but in many cases this is not true. For example
Porsche had well publicsed problems with the rear/inner main seal on engines that could cost a ton of dollars to fix. BMW had problems with weak and cracking subframes on their 3 series cars and M3's. So why are "we" paying so much more money for cars like this then when problems like this crop up?

Do these expensive cars last longer? Not from what I have seen. Additionally why are service costs so pricey for these cars? you would think that the extra dosh you're handing over would have gone into R & D to produce an "easy" to service car.

i'm tired now so i'll stop and just read the rest of the posts.

Pharmacist · 10-22-2011, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknick

IMO.

Porsche had well publicsed problems with the rear/inner main seal on engines that could cost a ton of dollars to fix. BMW had problems with weak and cracking subframes on their 3 series cars and M3's. So why are "we" paying so much more money for cars like this then when problems like this crop up?

Damn, and people whine about the Z going into limp mode or having noisy rear wheel wells, stuck hatch, etc...

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Additionally why are service costs so pricey for these cars?

always wondered that myself. i highly doubt it's the parts. unless they use unicorn blood, their oils can't be that much more expensive than other cars. so i'm guessing they screw you on the labor charge.

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10-20-2011, 09:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
nicknick Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 438 Drives: Mazda mx5 2007 6sp m Rep Power: 18	IMO. 1. You pay more because of the badge. 2. You pay more because of more expensive materials used sometimes. 3. You pay more because of the prestige associated with it. 4. You pay more because of the general public's perception of the brand. 5. You exponentially pay more as the performance factor goes up. 6. Porsche STING you for option costs. What gets me though is that these cars are so expensive and people believe them to be well/over engineered, but in many cases this is not true. For example Porsche had well publicsed problems with the rear/inner main seal on engines that could cost a ton of dollars to fix. BMW had problems with weak and cracking subframes on their 3 series cars and M3's. So why are "we" paying so much more money for cars like this then when problems like this crop up? Do these expensive cars last longer? Not from what I have seen. Additionally why are service costs so pricey for these cars? you would think that the extra dosh you're handing over would have gone into R & D to produce an "easy" to service car. i'm tired now so i'll stop and just read the rest of the posts.