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Originally Posted by Ckrikos
Wow, you really didn't like it. I'm glad you were able to sell it quick. I hope you didn't lose much money. I sold my boxster for a turbo and pinch myself every time I see the car, but sometimes think I should have just purchased a c4s as the turbo is truly a beast and more car than I will ever use. The 996's I drove didn't feel much faster than my boxster but the turbo is like you hit a warp drive button and you just take off. Also I may have purchased a cab instead of a coup. I have no regrets on the 996 though as now I have 4 seats and the kids love driving with me.
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Yeah, it was quick but I made up my mind in short time. I did drive a few others prior to purchase (so I have no excuse), but it was the "loaner" 997 I happened upon, and took home for a weekend, that sealed the 996's fate. After driving the 997 it was obvious the leap in comfort/technology and overall ride experience. It was also an S model so the power between the two was significant. It wasn't in the turbo league, but I felt cheated when I went back and drove the 996. That's what I get for buying an early build base model, I guess.
I had actually made up my mind to buy the 997 and trade in the 996 and 986, but in the end I wasn't happy with the 997's PPI. I never had an emotional attachment to the 996 and selling it was an easy decision. I had both the 996 and 986 the entire time and always went back to drive the 986. It was always the Boxster I wanted to drive.
Did I lose much money...I'm afraid to even calculate the entire amount. In the end I had the initial maintenance (vacuum/AOS leak, motor mounts, and misc parts), shipping, tax and the slight loss on resale. Probably $4,000, but lesson learned. I still have some misc parts I purchased for replacement items (led taillights, black leather interior panels, accordion spoiler shroud, etc...) so I can recoup a little.
So, I'm back and happy to drive the Boxster again without the 996 monkey on my back. I drove a few 987 Boxster's, but don't consider that an upgrade or a better car. I actually prefer the 986 styling. Now the Cayman is a different story and love the styling. I've driven a few and really like it and plan to drive an S this week. Will definitely take my time this go around. I still have the OE GT3 front number, so maybe I'll have that refinished and that will satisfy my addiction for now.