The ‘Poor Man’s Porsche’: Explained
The Porsche brand is known for high quality and high performance, but also high prices. The term ‘poor man’s Porsche’ is commonly used to describe a separate, cheaper brand that offers a comparable experience. But there may be cars made by Porsche that can claim that title as well.
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You may have heard your dad, grandpa, uncle or other car enthusiasts call their own car a “poor man’s Porsche.” A perfect example would be the Mazda Miata or Subaru BRZ - two light-weight, manual, tossable cars that cost about a quarter of what a Porsche 911 does.