If I were rich, I will buy a Porsche. vs If I were rich, I would buy a Porsche.

The correct phrase is "if I were rich, I would buy a Porsche." The use of "would" is appropriate in this context to express a hypothetical situation or condition. The incorrect phrase uses "will" instead of "would," which is not grammatically correct in this type of conditional statement.

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This phrase is not correct. In English, when expressing a hypothetical situation or condition, the correct form is to use "would" instead of "will."

"If I were rich, I will buy a Porsche."

The correct form is "if I were rich, I would buy a Porsche." Use "would" to indicate a hypothetical or unreal situation in the present or future.

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If I were rich, I would go abroad.
If I were rich, I'd never let you worry about money.
If I were rich, I could hook that up 'cause chicks dig dudes with money.
Cluny, if I were rich, I would build you the most beautiful mansion, with the most exquisite and complicated plumbing.
"If I were rich, I would take off my cap and bid farewell to Hungary."
But give us what you have now, I will buy a gravitsapa from them.
Look, when I'm in the mood to read fiction, I will buy a good book.
If I want to invest overseas, I will buy an emerging markets fund.
Nuts, I really wanted to get a Porsche.
From what you typed, I thought you were 24 and drove a Porsche.
You know, I was thinking about buying a Porsche.
If Mark doesn't have time for me in his private life, I will buy a restaurant and be a part of his professional one.
I will buy a new car next month.
I will buy a new car next month.
I will buy a car next month.
If you were rich, I wouldn't have followed you here.
If I were you, I'd buy a few more of those shirts.
If I were you, I'd buy a ticket on that ride.
If I weren't me, I would buy a CD by me.
I will buy a huge American hat in order to enter the American family.

This phrase is correct. It uses the appropriate conditional form to express a hypothetical situation or condition.

"If I were rich, I would buy a Porsche."

This phrase is used to express a hypothetical or unreal situation in the present or future. The use of "would" is essential in this context.

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If I were rich, I would go abroad.
If I weren't me, I would buy a CD by me.
Cluny, if I were rich, I would build you the most beautiful mansion, with the most exquisite and complicated plumbing.
If I wanted gossip, I would buy a newspaper.
If I wanted gossip, I would buy a newspaper.
If I were rich, I'd never let you worry about money.
If I were rich, I could hook that up 'cause chicks dig dudes with money.
"If I were rich, I would take off my cap and bid farewell to Hungary."
If I had a dog, I would buy a ball.
If I were the millinare, I would buy this boat.
If you were rich, I wouldn't have followed you here.
If I had money, I would buy the computer.
I mean, if I were ever going to buy a desk set... twice, I would probably buy this one... both times.
Nuts, I really wanted to get a Porsche.
From what you typed, I thought you were 24 and drove a Porsche.
You know, I was thinking about buying a Porsche.
If I was stealing big, I would buy me something that won't wear out from walking around.
When I get into the service I would buy a better one.
I would've thought five years here would buy a mistake or two.
I would've thought five years here would buy a mistake or two.

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If I were rich, I will buy a Porsche. vs If I were rich, I would buy a Porsche.

"If I were rich, I will buy a Porsche."

"If I were rich, I would buy a Porsche."

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