986 S vs 996

[jacabean]

So I have had my 01 996 cab for well over a month now and after many back to back drives with my 03 S i am really seeing the difference between the 2 . These 2 cars appear to be very similar but they have absolutely nothing in common. At first you notice the extra power of the 996 and the compactness of the boxster .
The boxster with the ROW suspension is tight but compliant , like a go kart you can attack corners and turns will little regard for your welfare. it feels light and steering feedback is more present . the 911 on the other hand does not feel nearly as fluid even with PSS9s you still feel the weight but it does give new meaning to "corners exits" . The 911 feels much larger than it is. the cockpit has a cozier feeling with all the tall glass that surrounds you . The 911 cab top is a complicated rattle box compared to the boxsters simple tight top. I can go on and on but my point is that both of these cars feel great and I think these 2 cars compliment each other . I was going to fork out the dough and get a 997 at the cost of losing the boxster. 996 prices have fallen to the point of boxster prices of a few years ago. so you can enjoy both for the cost of a single 997 . I highly recommend it !