How times have changed. Window sticker from my first Porsche. A 1979 Targa bought new in 1979. After 25+ Porsches the window sticker from my latest Porsche Targa. Also my first Targa since the '79.

 

What a cool comparison.

 

If you consider the tech advancements and what would be priceless functionality in 1979 money, today's car isn't actually crazy expensive comparatively. 1979 money today has a factor of about 3.71 so your 1979 car in today's money would be $105,141.00. Factor in sound, tech, added features and Porsche might even boast its a bargain!

PS - that is one well appointed Targa - I love the choice of colors and options!

 

Amazing how expensive these cars were in 1979

 

[h3=left]U.S. Inflation Rate, $28,900 in 1979 to 2018[/h3]=leftAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics consumer price index, prices in 2018 are 245.88% higher than average prices throughout 1979. The dollar experienced an average inflation rate of 3.23% per year during this period.=leftIn other words, $28,900 in 1979 is equivalent in purchasing power to $99,958.51 in 2018, a difference of $71,058.51 over 39 years.=leftThe 1979 inflation rate was 11.35%. The inflation rate in 2018 was 2.44%. The 2018 inflation rate is higher compared to the average inflation rate of 0.24% per year between 2018 and 2019.

 

Here's the sticker from my 1988 Cabriolet for reference as well.

 

Wow....Porsche is really screwing you people and you're dumb enough to keep putting money in their pocket. I wish I had more Porsche customers.

 

With an attitude like that I'm surprised you have any customers. I'm dumb enough to have 3 Porsches & 3 Bentleys. I guess i did something smart and it wasn't having an inheritance. Mr. "10 posts in 5 years." If you can't contribute something positive go back in your hole.

 

Volkswagon group absolutely loves you as a customer. Gotta be healthy margin on Bentleys and what a badge of honor to have three in one's garage. You the man.

 

My first Porsche was purchased in Germany ( US Specs) picked up there...cost....$6,850.00