[JayG]

Back to the thread topic......

Yes, it does seem that the 996 pricing has dropped under $20k for some cars .

We just bought a beautiful 04 996 Targa for my wife. It was slightly above $20k, but did come with good service records and a stellar recommendation from one of the top indy's in So Cal that had been servicing it for the last 3 years

Now that I have had a chance to do a back road drive with the Targa, I do like it, a lot. That being said, I think I prefer my 986 S more for spirited twisty driving and general fun. The 996 is a blast with its extra power, but it does require more work to drive it. The Boxster is so frickin easy and fun to drive, period. On the twisties, the boxster is just as fast if not faster anyway. The big difference in on straight sections, the 996 just pulls away

Maybe I will change my opinion in the spring after I do the next PDS and really learn how to drive it.

As far as maintaince costs, they will be just about the same. Oil, brakes, filters, same cost. Tires, Well the Targa has bigger tires, so a little more $$. Convertible top vs Targa roof, well hopefully I won't have any problems with either, but the roof is far more $$ to repair

Is it decadent to have more than one Porsche? If it is, OH Welll......
Our long term plan is to hand them both down to our 2 boys anyway. Now they won't have to fight over who gets the Porsche, just which one