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Originally Posted by Daily Driver
Rick_V, how about a few words on the differences between the Boxster and the SC. Has Porsche improved (changed?) since the production of the '82SC?? I used to have an '83SC, but cannot do a back to back comparision, so I would be very interested in your comments.
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Sure I get this question all the time. I like to first point out that this is an apples/oranges type of thing, so I like to break it down in sections. The following is all my opinion and should be viewed as such. I also need to point out that there is 15 years between the cars, although the milage is close. 93k on the boxster, and 130k on the SC. I will do my best to answer.
1: Engine/drivetrain. The Boxster is quick, it turns up very fast, and will bang the rev limiter with little effort, the trans is also quick and the shift patern is spaced very well for my liking. the engine just purrs, and sounds like an Italian car at the higher R's. (where it lives when I get to drive it)
The SC is strong fron 1500rpm and up. This is where it blows the Boxster out of the water. It goes on forever with little to no "powerbanding" and almost endless torque. (My CIS injection is 100%) The trans is balky, and fast shifting will never happen, so the Boxster wins here.
2: Suspention, this is where the biggest comparison gap is. As Ya'll know the Boxster is very happy being thrown around, leaning on the swaybars and enjoying 4wheel powerslides. It is very predictable, and will go where it it asked to, without objection. I like showing off and drifting the car. (I'm a 43 year old kid)
The 911 is not a car to drive asleep or with one hand. It requires constant attention, and a very intentional hand. This car will bite you in the hind quaters the second you feel comfortable. You need to be ontop of the 911 every second. You can also forget about muscleing the car around. It is a finess type of ride but, when it works right it is a thing af beauty that will give you a severe case of automotive wood that will last a long time. In this dept, I vote the 911 hands down. I should also point out, that it took me over 40k to feel like I can handle the car. The Boxster I bonded with very fast. It is well heeled, the 911 is not.
3: Brakes. The Boxster wins hands down, no further comment needed.
4: Comfort. I am 6-4 so I find the headroom in the Boxster very nice. Other than that I find the cars to be about the same. I can drive both for several hours non-stop and not feel tired.
I will leave the subjct of looks in a no comment type of thing. Ya;ll know what they look like.
To sum up the cars, I would never recomend to anybody that they sell a Boxster to buy a 911. But if I could only have 1 it would be the 911. I would encourage everybody to have both. I love having options, and the cars are so diff. they will fill whatever urge you might have.
I hope this helps.
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