What is the poor man's car?

Corvettes were referred to as the poor man's sports car because they were placed in a category alongside exotics such as Lamborghini
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, Ferrari and Porsche but didn't cost nearly as much to buy or maintain.
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What car is a poor man's Ferrari?

The second-generation Toyota MR2 was released as a mid-engined affordable sports car. When the MKII Toyota MR2 was launched, it not only offered performance on a budget but drawing styling cues from the Ferrari 348 meant that the second-generation MR2 was dubbed the “poor man's Ferrari”.
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Which car is called the poor man's Porsche?

Time magazine featured a cover story about the car, and Motor Trend named the Corvair as the 1960 “Car of the Year.” Americans bought them due to their unique style, and affordable price, well under $3,000. They even earned the nickname, “The Poor Man's Porsche.”
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Is the 944 the poor mans Porsche?

Often referred to as the poor man's Porsche, the 944 was very affordable. In the late-90s, tired, early examples could be picked up for under $1000. It may seem crazy today, but that's how truly unloved the lesser Porsche 944s were at the time.
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What is the poor mans Corvette?

The 1971 Opel GT is considered to be a very rare car and is known by many as the “poor man's Corvette.”
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What is the Widowmaker car?

Porsche 911 Turbo (930) - The Widowmaker That Started The Turbocharging Craze. By Dimitar Angelov. Published May 12, 2022. Here's all you need to know about one of the most significant Porsche 911s in history - the 930 Turbo. The Porsche 911 is one of the most recognized sports cars out there.
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What car is notorious for breaking down?

1. Chrysler. Chrysler vehicles are some of the most unreliable on the market. They've been ranked as the least reliable car brand for three years in a row by Consumer Reports.
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Why is Porsche 917 called Widowmaker?

The Porsche 917 was dubbed The Widow Maker due to its instability and the general difficulty of keeping it on the road.
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Is a Porsche 944 a daily driver?

Bolstered by its reputation for being reliable, the Porsche 944, in all guises, makes a great daily driver. Offering up a decent-sized trunk, you can also get two small adults in the rear seats. Comfortable on long trips, a 944 makes a great long-distance cruiser.
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What is the poor mans Lambo?

Meet the poor man's Lamborghini. The Audi RS Q8 is that rarest of things: an SUV with true sporting pedigree.
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What is The Great Gatsby car?

Francis Ford Coppola's 1974 film adaptation of the book starred Robert Redford as Jay Gatsby, but more importantly, it featured an incredible vehicle as the millionaire's daily driver — a 1928 Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Phantom I Ascot Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton.
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What car is that Mr Beast?

When it comes to electric vehicles, Mr. Beast just has one option: a Tesla Model 3. The Tesla Model 3 is a 5-door electric automobile loaded with features. The Model 3 is an all-electric vehicle that can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 5.1 seconds and reach a top speed of 250 kmph.
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Which is Porsche cheapest car?

The lowest priced Porsche car in India is Macan, priced at ₹ 83.21 Lakh.
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What car do rich guys drive?

According to a study by Experian Automotive, a lot of wealthy folks simply don't drive fancy cars. The study found that for people with household income of more than $250,000, 61% don't drive luxury brands. They drive Toyotas, Fords and Hondas like the rest of us. Other studies show similar results.
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Who bought $70 million dollar Ferrari?

Earlier in June, German race car driver Christian Gläsel sold his 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO, chassis 4153, for at least $70 million in a private sale to David MacNeil, founder of the car floor mats maker WeatherTech.
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How much is the poor man's Porsche?

Hop on any private seller website - craigslist, eBay, bring-a-trailer - and find that good-condition Boxsters, and even Caymans of all model years will be reasonably priced. Depending on the generation, finding a $15,000-$20,000 car with low miles won't be a rarity.
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Are 944 parts cheap?

On the other hand, the Porsche 944 is underpowered in most guises, parts are expensive, and at current values they're far from the best car for the money.
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What is the Porsche 944 known for?

The 944 bridged the price and performance gap between the 924 and the 911 SC. Although the body of the 944 was based on the 924, it had considerably more striking contours. The 944 also featured a 2.5-litre in-line four-cylinder engine developed by Porsche.
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What is the rarest Porsche ever?

The 12 rarest Exclusive-built Porsche 911s ever
  • 7) PORSCHE 930 LE – 50 BUILT. ...
  • 6) PORSCHE 964 SPEEDSTER TURBO-LOOK – 15 BUILT.
  • 5) PORSCHE 993 TURBO CABRIOLET – 14 BUILT. ...
  • 4) PORSCHE 991 CLUB COUPE – 13 BUILT. ...
  • 3) PORSCHE 964 TURBO CABRIOLET – 8 BUILT. ...
  • 2) PORSCHE 993 SPEEDSTER – 2 BUILT. ...
  • 1) PORSCHE 935 'STREET' – 1 BUILT.
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What Porsche was in Top Gun?

If you did catch Top Gun when it hit theaters in 1986, you were delighted not only by the amazing aerial stunts but also the fact a black 1958 Porsche 356 Speedster driven by astrophysicist Charlie Blackwood, played by Kelly McGillis.
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What was the Scarface Porsche?

PORSCHE 928 – SCARFACE

Back in 1983, the Porsche 928 was the height of sophistication and performance. Purchased by the infamous Tony Montana once he had finally made it, it seems like the perfect car for a cocaine-snorting, gun-toting Miami gangster.
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What cars have no problems?

The report found that Lexus and Toyota make the most reliable cars, while Jeep and Mercedes-Benz make the ones you can depend on least. But those rankings reflect an average of all the cars each manufacturer builds. There can still be variation within any one brand.
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What is the deadliest vehicle?

1 Ford F-Series

According to ValuePenguin, the Ford F-Series emerged as the most dangerous vehicle in America.
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