Is it worth it

[fatmike]

I love my 986.

I made a mistake and drove the 981. Holy cow. It's an AMAZING car. The best sportscar I've ever driven, and maybe one of the best (in the discussion) of best sportscars ever made by a car manufacturer.

Seriously, it blew my mind.

Vs. a 986:
- Its way faster (base is faster than my S)
- Sounds amazing
- Interior is fantastic
- Seats superior
- Looks great
- Handles better (no comparison actually, the 981 is seriously poised)
- Driving inputs are better (steering, shifter, brakes)
- Modern features like PASM are highly desirable
- Will be more reliable and under warranty

The PDK blew my mind on the test drive. I don't like automatics, and I can't believe how good it was. The manual 6 speed though was the best 6 speed I've ever driven. So I would end up with that.

What's not to like? I priced out the 981 with the options I want at about 75K. Hopefully get it for around 70K discounted. In my case, it's just a matter of time. Maybe I put it off for a year or so, or maybe I don't.

Is the 981 "55K better than my 986"? Probably not. It's probably unnecessary. The 986 is a lot of fun. But it's my daily driver, my only car, and affordable for me. So why not?

BTW - I will probably go with the Cayman S in a modern color with full leather interior.

I hope someone can talk me off the ledge...



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[stephen wilson]

Just wait a few years, and the price won't be nearly as painful ! IMO, Boxtsers are a great used car buy, since they're generally treated well, and have low mileage.

[husker boxster]

Originally Posted by fatmike

I hope someone can talk me off the ledge...

Jump. Jump! JUMP!

When the 08 LEs came out in Nov 07, I went to the local dealer to look at them - they had 4 in stock. And there on the showroom floor was #5. It bit me and wouldn't let go. I had to have it. I thought and thought about how I could afford a car with a $66K sticker. I did the math, calculated my job security at the time, and was going to have my house paid off in 6 mo. I could swing it. I went in on New Yrs Eve, shot them a number and walked out with the keys 20 min later. I don't care that it's worth $34K today. It's not for sale.

I bought my Cayman S Sport used, if you want to call a 3 yr old car with 7400 mi used. The sticker was $78K. Paid $42K. A lot of car for the money.

New or used, you can always find a way to justify the purchase. Let your money bring you happiness.