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turbo23dog · 08-27-2008, 08:50 AM

I'm just curious as to why a 911 SC (78-83) or Carerra (84-88) would not be under consideration... You can find 911SCs in good condition for $12-15K these days. The 911 gives you rear seats that can carry a kid or two, too, which kind of solves the dillema with the Boxster when you have family you may want to tote for a fun run.

On the down side, SCs and Carreras were never known for good air conditioning. It also helps to be slightly handy with oil changes and other regular maintenance items that would not be needed on a newer car.

Even still, an earlier 911 is pretty affordable and a really FUN car that I'd pick 10 out of 10x over an RX8.

08-27-2008, 08:50 AM	#11
turbo23dog Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 238	I'm just curious as to why a 911 SC (78-83) or Carerra (84-88) would not be under consideration... You can find 911SCs in good condition for $12-15K these days. The 911 gives you rear seats that can carry a kid or two, too, which kind of solves the dillema with the Boxster when you have family you may want to tote for a fun run. On the down side, SCs and Carreras were never known for good air conditioning. It also helps to be slightly handy with oil changes and other regular maintenance items that would not be needed on a newer car. Even still, an earlier 911 is pretty affordable and a really FUN car that I'd pick 10 out of 10x over an RX8. __________________ Rich F somewhere past: 2000 Boxster S past: 2010 Boxster S Last edited by turbo23dog; 08-27-2008 at 09:02 AM.