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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Everyone I know who gets the Boxster or even the Carrera rarely drives it. Plus, when I see a middle aged guy driving one I instantly think midlife crisis.

If he wants a Porsche why not trade in the SUV for the Cayenne. Or get the Cayman and make it a family car.

Or if he is feeling the itch, get the new SUV Rivian. Though who knows how long they'll be in business. That is a super cool car. [/quote]

[b]SUVs are in no way a replacement for a mid-engined convertible! jesus.[/b]

But really I think the whole point IS a midlife crisis. Yeah, OPs husband wants an expensive shiny toy, a little bit of automotive joy. And she can probably easily talk him out of it. But then what? Maybe he then tries to fix that lack of adrenaline rush by going to the gym a lot more, and gets distracted by an expensive bit of feminine excitement instead. Yeah, ok, the car is going to lose money just being driven off the lot, and maybe he decides to sell it in a few years at a loss. The man earns more than 500k a year. Let him have his toy and take joy in it. Also go for rides with him and try to share his enjoyment.[/quote]

This made me smile. Such passion! I'm the PP you are responding to. The Rivian SUV is a new version of the midlife crisis car, but not nearly as obvious. They are fun to drive. In my affluent neighborhood, I am surrounded Porches (I drive the Cayman), Maseratis, Lamborghinis, Tesla Xs, Bentleys, you name it, and plenty of people with drivers. And the vehicle that everyone is talking about that only 2 people have right now is the Rivian SUV. (Though in one case just one of 6 cars.) So it was just a thought for something different.  [/quote]

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