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edz61 said:
These survey's don't mean jack. I saw a survey where Porsche was #1 and lexus #2, MB and BMW somewhere in the middle. Range Rover at the end. [/quote

Sorry, I disagree. These surveys do mean jack as it relates to public perception. If the trend line is in the wrong direction and persistent it will have an impact at some point..e.g. Land Rover, MB. Also, rationalizing it as a result of a new model (997) transition is not acceptable. High quality, modern companies should not need a couple of model years to ring-out a new generation. If so then that tells you something about buying a new gen Porsche the first year out. Confirms my rule of thumb that the only manufactureres I'd buy a first year model from are Toyoto or Honda.