Re: Q7 thoughts (CarreraRS)
You know, I've heard some hardcore porschephiles talk the car down, but I know when it was first announced, Fred Schwab told us at the Detroit Auto Show that Porsche owners have some silly high retention rate... meaning if you buy a porsche, you're VERY likely to buy another.
Considering that and the growth of the SUV market, it made sense on paper (I know that doesn't always translate off paper). That said, I thought I heard Porsche doubled their sales numbers overall, meaning their Cayenne sales doubbled overall sales. AND, there seems to be a market for it. I wasn't big on the truck at first, but the more I see it the more it seems to make some sense.... and with an updated interior in the style of the new 911 and Boxster, it'd be even more attractive.
So no, I'd say it's been a runaway success for Porsche, though the purists may argue its merits, from a profit and sales perspective - it's been huge.