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blue2000s · 01-12-2007, 07:16 AM

I haven't read the article but I have to wonder how many of you have actually driven an 80s air cooled 911. There's no question that you're in a car meant for people who love to be connected to the machine. Light weight, manual steering, a screaming engine that needs to be rev'ed all make for a pure direct communication driving experience that the Boxster can't match.

Cars have evolved to add more safety, luxury, weight and power. The Boxster is from a more modern era where a direct line of communication with the vehicle is much more muted. Acceleration and cornering performance have dramatically improved but the driving experience certainly hasn't.

When I get behind the wheel of my sports car, I don't time how fast I can get through my favorite stretch of road, I enjoy the experience and let time melt away.

The 81 3.2 SC is one of the world's greatest driver's cars, period.

01-12-2007, 07:16 AM	#30
blue2000s Porscheectomy Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 3,011	I haven't read the article but I have to wonder how many of you have actually driven an 80s air cooled 911. There's no question that you're in a car meant for people who love to be connected to the machine. Light weight, manual steering, a screaming engine that needs to be rev'ed all make for a pure direct communication driving experience that the Boxster can't match. Cars have evolved to add more safety, luxury, weight and power. The Boxster is from a more modern era where a direct line of communication with the vehicle is much more muted. Acceleration and cornering performance have dramatically improved but the driving experience certainly hasn't. When I get behind the wheel of my sports car, I don't time how fast I can get through my favorite stretch of road, I enjoy the experience and let time melt away. The 81 3.2 SC is one of the world's greatest driver's cars, period. Last edited by blue2000s; 01-12-2007 at 07:34 AM.