German Carmaker Narrowly Averts Bankruptcy

[Darren]

At the risk of going off-topic, it's all dependent on what the US stock market and housing prices do.  Oh that and inflation

Porsche made mistakes -- they had financial problems a few years back when the 996/986 came out.  They brilliantly made 1/2 the cars exactly the same, from the dash to the bumper.  They used the market of the Boxster to make it cheaper to make the 911 and they profited!  In fact weren't they the most profitable car manufacturer in the world??? They only made 2 cars then.

Now look at what they are doing.  I like the Cayman, but that's another line to maintain.  They Cayenne is/was stupid for them.  I love the vehicle, makes no sense for their business.

IMHO all of these car companies make too many products which increases their costs to the point where they can gain market share in a boom but they get killed in a bust.  Why is there a Tahoe AND a Yukon? Makes no sense.  What is the value add of having both?

Do we need 5 different Porsches? 911, Cayman, Cayenne, Boxster, whatever they call the 4-door monstrosity?  I think not