Which Car Mimics Porsche's Luxury for Less?

The question of "Which car is the poor man's Porsche? " might bring up as many opinions as asking who the greatest baseball player of all time is. Online, some automotive fans think it's Porsche's own 914. In fact, a website focused on the 914 has a whole discussion about whether it or even the Karmann Ghia deserves this title. Motor Trend first agreed it was the 914, but then changed their mind to the 944. Hagerty, a classic car insurance and valuation company, weighed in by calling the Porsche 912 the "poor man's 911. " Offline, the answer you hear often depends on the person's age, based on the cheapest Porsche-like car during their lifetime. So, what's the real deal here? According to the Urban Dictionary, the phrase came from a Car & Driver article comparing the Chevy Corvair Monza Spyder to the Porsche 356. Both had a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine, but the Porsche cost much more. Going further, the Urban Dictionary defines the "poor man's" term broadly, including anything from Porsche's Boxster line or any low-end items from a prestigious brand. So, what's the current budget Porsche? It's interesting to think about how opinions change with time and perspective.