Is a Boxster a poor man's Porsche?

The answer was price. A mid-engine, convertible with a Porsche badge that wasn't as expensive as a Carrera sounded like a great deal, and still does. For this reason, the Boxster was nicknamed the 'poor man's Porsche' because only those who couldn't afford a Carrera bought one.is the boxster still a poor man's porsche? - DriveTribe