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smcgeary · 10-15-2009, 02:45 PM

I own a 79 911 SC euro and a 2002 boxster S. If I could only have one it would probably be the SC since I believe I can keep it forever.

The drive is completely different in both. The boxster is much more refined and has better brakes and handling characteristics. Not to mention a climate control that actually works. My SC is pretty well modified and it is a ton of fun to drive. More raw, more gear whine, more thrilling to push hard etc.

My guess is that ultimately the boxster aftermarket will come through with good reasonable options for remedying the problems in our cars. We are seeing this already with the likes of Jake Raby and LN engineering.

One of the guys that I have gone to a few track events with had much the same options that you are going through. He went with the boxster and has built a killer track machine. The sc's may be bulletproof but to put those motors together correctly you are still talking a good deal of money.

Bottom line drive both cars and pick which one you like. If these cars were built that crappy this board would not exist because no one would like the cars.

If I was comparing a SC to a standard boxster it would be a no brainer go with SC. If it was an S I would think harder but probably still go with the SC. I like old stuff though.

10-15-2009, 02:45 PM	#21
smcgeary Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California Posts: 40	sc or boxster I own a 79 911 SC euro and a 2002 boxster S. If I could only have one it would probably be the SC since I believe I can keep it forever. The drive is completely different in both. The boxster is much more refined and has better brakes and handling characteristics. Not to mention a climate control that actually works. My SC is pretty well modified and it is a ton of fun to drive. More raw, more gear whine, more thrilling to push hard etc. My guess is that ultimately the boxster aftermarket will come through with good reasonable options for remedying the problems in our cars. We are seeing this already with the likes of Jake Raby and LN engineering. One of the guys that I have gone to a few track events with had much the same options that you are going through. He went with the boxster and has built a killer track machine. The sc's may be bulletproof but to put those motors together correctly you are still talking a good deal of money. Bottom line drive both cars and pick which one you like. If these cars were built that crappy this board would not exist because no one would like the cars. If I was comparing a SC to a standard boxster it would be a no brainer go with SC. If it was an S I would think harder but probably still go with the SC. I like old stuff though.