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Originally Posted by Wolfman64

Don’t think so...
Porsche makes it’s money with SUV’s just like anyone else on a larger scale. So, yes, they have no problems selling Cayennes, just like MB is selling their AMG SUV’s and likely BMW theirs. As for Panameras, you are mistaken. Sales are very soft on this car and discounts easily equal BMW’s... They carry few of them and those don’t move.

The 911’s are a standout in non-SUV sales because they have a decades old following and it’s a great car that keeps on getting better.

Simple market dynamics are much more efficient than most people give it credit for.

Porsche doesn't sell 911s because of a loyal following. It sells 911s because it's a better car. I've been driving 911s for over 20 years (and BMWs for over 35 years) and there is no more perfect blend of GT, sports car, technology and DD reliability on the market. The M8 is just a bloated GT. There's simply nothing special about it at a $150k+ price tag. The only reason to buy a M8 over a 911 is to fit a set of golf clubs in the trunk. btw - that's a real market, just a very niche one.

The Panamera doesn't sell well for the same reason. There's simply nothing special about it to justify a $30k premium over an M5.

As I say, the market is very efficient. It's not complicated.