Boxster S or this ?

[racer_d]

As "tricky" as a 911 is to maximize its handling, the new versions are very hard to do anything silly in. Go back to an '80s or '70s 911 and its a bit different story. No computers, smaller tires and antiquated suspension design.

Believe me, if you "think" you are getting 100% out of your boxster on the street, you would have to be an even better driver than if you were in a 911.

Why?

Because in a 911 you are always aware of that mass behind you. You learn to always ADD gas in a corner, rather than lift.

the boxster has such balanced handling, that is doesn't give nearly the amount of feedback as you approach the limit untill its nearly too late. A boxster becomes VERY twitchy at the limit compared to a 911.

The Boxster is easier to drive.. but that doesn't make it better

[angman]

Sorry I shouldn't say that the Boxster is a better car than the 911 (did I?). But its a friendlier/easier drive on normal streets. The 911 puts an insane grin on my face whenever I get in one but I will never take either car to its limits on the streets anyway. With the boxster I tend to drive at a decent but safe pace and enjoy the handling. With a 911 I find that I always tend to go faster than I should and usually take turns much faster tahn I should. I would think in the long run the 911 would cost me more in tickets or even worse.

Sure a GT3 would certainly handle better but thats not even a realistic price range for many of us even when purchasing slightly used.

Originally Posted by racer_d

As "tricky" as a 911 is to maximize its handling, the new versions are very hard to do anything silly in. Go back to an '80s or '70s 911 and its a bit different story. No computers, smaller tires and antiquated suspension design.

Believe me, if you "think" you are getting 100% out of your boxster on the street, you would have to be an even better driver than if you were in a 911.

Why?

Because in a 911 you are always aware of that mass behind you. You learn to always ADD gas in a corner, rather than lift.

the boxster has such balanced handling, that is doesn't give nearly the amount of feedback as you approach the limit untill its nearly too late. A boxster becomes VERY twitchy at the limit compared to a 911.

The Boxster is easier to drive.. but that doesn't make it better