'03 Boxster S v. '00 996

[todd1ada]

Originally Posted by bmussatti

todd1ada, the choice seems like an easy one to make. But, you are kind of hung-up on what other people "think" about your car (choice). Don't be so concerned about what others think.

I was afraid some would focus in on this. I'm not really concerned about it. If I were, I wouldn't even be considering the 986. But, you can't really deny that it is something that comes along with owning a Boxster as compared to a 911, especially for a Porsche enthusiast.

At the heart of it is whether, for about the same $$, I will have a better overall ownership experience with a low mileage 986 S or the higher mileage 996.

BMUSSATTI, I am wondering whether you considered both cars.

Originally Posted by todd1ada

I was afraid some would focus in on this. I'm not really concerned about it. If I were, I wouldn't even be considering the 986. But, you can't really deny that it is something that comes along with owning a Boxster as compared to a 911, especially for a Porsche enthusiast.

At the heart of it is whether, for about the same $$, I will have a better overall ownership experience with a low mileage 986 S or the higher mileage 996.

BMUSSATTI, I am wondering whether you considered both cars.

I have ordered a new 987S. I take delivery in March. I only seriously considered the Boxster. I very-very briefly thought about a Vette, 300Z and BMW Conv.

Only test drove the Boxster. It will be a toy for me and not a daily driver.

I did not consicer the Carrera because I liked the Boxster best.

[Brucelee]

Drive and decide!

[TriGem2k]

I had the same choice at the time when i was buying my car... Although i had a choice of a new 996 or a new 986. I was 16 at the time and just couldnt see myself driving a 996. Id pick the Boxster 10/10 if i could do it over again. Now if i had a choice of the 996 4S or above thats a different story...

Go for the Boxster, you wont be disappointed. In your situation I think the warranty fact really tips the scale.