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Old 06-29-2013, 07:05 PM   #7
KevinH1990
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I've seen a few 996's on Craigslist that are dropping into the $20k range and like you I get tempted from time-to-time. I saw a nice 996 cabriolet with the detachable hard top and almost went to look at it.

Although it would be nice to get away from the perception that I have a Boxster because I couldn't afford a 911, I considered the following:

1. Is the 996 better or is it just different from what I have now?
2. Will my child really want to sit in the vestigial rear seat?
3. Can I make do with just one trunk?
4. When will I really use the extra power in the 996?
5. What will be the hidden problems in the 996 that I will have to sort out in the first months of ownership?

I recently added a 996 gauge cluster to the car and a glass window top from a 2004 Boxster, so that satisfied my need for novelty and renewed my affection for my car. Since the child who probably won't want to sit in the back seat just started college last September, I have 3 or more years before I can make a change anyway.
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