911 vs boxster

[jwilson95]

I wouldn't go from an '07 Box to a 996 cab either. Yes, you're getting more HP, but are you really getting more speed/more pleasurable driving experience?

The interior quality on the 996 vs. the 987/997 is a definite downgrade. This coming from a 986 guy with the same basic interior I am knocking in the sentence above.

If I were in your position, I would be looking at a 987S with the right options or most likely a Cayman S. It seems you are wanting a cab, so the Cayman may be out. There are a few nice 987S out there for the right price esp. if you have a little patience.

Again, just another guy's opinion.

Keep us updated on your decision...

[humara]

getting rid of an 07? already?
you might as well go down to the ocean and put your money in the water.

[Perfectlap]

Cab might very well be the last 996 I would buy. I found the power to be better but not enough better to accept lesser handling and pendulus cornering. The worst of both worlds from my view point.
And at high speeds on the open highway a strong cross wind gave me a very bad feeling I have never gotten with the Boxster. I felt like I had to hold onto the steering wheel tighter. From a engineering perspective its a compromised sports car. you just can't hack the roof off a sports car without watering down the car. Even the pre-07 Ferrari F430 Spyders had this problem when compared to the F430 Coupe.
Aesthetically everyone is different but it just doesn't look right. Someone called it a bathtub with a big butt. The hardtop looks terrible, like a turtle with four wheels.

Get a Targa or stick with Boxster.
just my two cents.

[yellowboxster01]

My dad just bought my mom an 04' 996 C4 Cab with 14K miles on it. I'm going over there in an hour or so to check it out. I'm sure she'll let me drive it and I'll report back.