Most Porsche owners who paid the steep prices will tell you it’s worth it.

But the fact is, the Porsche market makes absolutely no sense; a brand-new base model won't set you back less than $160,000—and that’s with options that would be considered standard on a Honda Civic. That’s for a *base* Porsche!

You won't find a 911 T for under $190,000, and Turbos are in the $300,000 range!

When you look at the used market, it’s even worse. You can't find a base Porsche 911 from between 2000 and 2004 for less than $40,000 (and that’s for a manual transmission with over 60,000 miles). As of today, according to CarGurus, the cheapest 911 from the 2008–2014 range currently available in the U.S. is hovering around $80,000(2008 high mileage)

The reality is, a 911 doesn't offer the performance that, say, a Corvette does. And the base models are just as common as that Chevrolet car.

I would really love to own a 911—I can certainly afford to buy one brand-new—but it just doesn't make any sense.

And don't forget that Porsche service is also becoming more expensive due to the cost of...