[Hal Copple]

i suspect one would get very different replys if this question were posted on one of the Porsche forums. They are too different driving experiences to really compare. Some CC members are indeed fortunate to own both, and can post their experiences and opinions. I personally am not into the CSX thing, and the Porsche cars (my son loves his daily driver and only car, a Boxster), so i doubt i would spend the money for a turbo Porsche either; i see the former as way too costly, and the latter as so perfect and technical, and i am neither.

My guess is that Porsche guys and Replica drivers don't really "cross shop" the two automobiles. If i "had" to spend this much money for a car, i would unquestionably get one of the Turbo V8 Lotus Esprit cars. They too are getting rather timeless, and have incredible road appeal. But again, my guess is that if you asked this of Porsche owners, virtually zero would opt for a CSX. But occasionally reading the Porsche forums, they have pretty tight control over outsiders, and would not permit such a post anyway.

I guess one is either a CSX fan, or not. On the other hand, i have always liked the Lotus cars, even tried many years ago to find a way to get an Elan.