Goodbye Boxster... Hello Stingray - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

GTSpeed · 11-12-2013, 05:41 PM

I have LOVED my 2001 Boxster for the past 2 years and had a blast working on it and driving it. I've been lusting after the new Vette and pulled the trigger. I sold my Boxster to the nicest guy who is super excited to be in the Porsche game...a life-long dream in his own words. I wish him as much fun as I had with it. What a great car. Thanks everyone for the good advice the past 2 years...

I'm selling my rollbar extender if interested:

http://986forum.com/forums/boxster-parts-sale-wanted/49425-roll-bar-extender.html

It served me well for several track weekend HPDE's at VIR.

Cheers,
Mike

evo-r · 11-13-2013, 09:00 AM

Nice Vette!

papasmurf · 11-13-2013, 09:07 AM

I can never wrap my mind around why chevy (and american car companies) is still so enamored with chrome wheels though. Black rims IMO would make it look extra nice.

Thumper · 11-13-2013, 10:15 AM

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I can never wrap my mind around why chevy (and american car companies) is still so enamored with chrome wheels though. Black rims IMO would make it look extra nice.

I feel the same way about black wheels. Looks like you've got 4 spares on.

Been looking at the new Vette as well. Just can't seem to make myself pull the trigger.

TeamOxford · 11-13-2013, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by thumper

i feel the same way about black wheels. Looks like you've got 4 spares on.

Now THAT'S funny. +1

TO

recycledsixtie · 11-13-2013, 10:51 AM

I hope that you don't miss your Boxster too much.....

BYprodriver · 11-13-2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by papasmurf

I can never wrap my mind around why chevy (and american car companies) is still so enamored with chrome wheels though. Black rims IMO would make it look extra nice.

Chrome looks good with certain colors, blue is one of the best. I think the whole black wheel fad has played out & will soon pass, it definitely has with me.

evomind · 11-13-2013, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by papasmurf

I can never wrap my mind around why chevy (and american car companies) is still so enamored with chrome wheels though. Black rims IMO would make it look extra nice.

Yeah, Ive heard that about my Viper but theyre not "chrome," theyre polished aluminum.
Im not sure what the new vette has, but I would lay money down that its polished aluminum also.
Many European car guys, like Jeremy Clarkson, are quick to denigrate American cars with "chrome" rims without actually checking the facts. Jeremy will use any excuse to insult an American vehicle, justified or not.

fusionist · 11-13-2013, 09:23 AM

Nice car!

I never think of Porsche owners and Vette owners as the same people. Give us a review when you get a chance.

jbs986 · 11-13-2013, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by fusionist

Nice car!

I never think of Porsche owners and Vetts owners as the same people. Give us a review when you get a chance.

Congratulations on your Vette, I have owned Vettes for over 17 years I do not own one now. I currently own a 2002 Boxster,a 2006 Lotus Elise, a 2011 Volvo S40 R-Design. and a Jeep wrangler.

I love cars

I also had a 99 Boxster with chrome rims and it looked great, it is a matter of taste and what car there on that makes a difference.

986_c6 · 11-15-2013, 12:15 AM

Congrats on the new c7!

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I never think of Porsche owners and Vette owners as the same people. Give us a review when you get a chance.

Au contrare my friend! I am one that love both, and I am active on both 986 and corvette forums. You will be surprised how many of us "multi-brand car lovers" there are out there.

You should try it! You will appreciate automobiles for what they are more.

pothole · 11-13-2013, 09:31 AM

Interesting to see the latest Vette looks reasonably compact even next to a 986...

GTSpeed · 11-14-2013, 02:25 AM

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Interesting to see the latest Vette looks reasonably compact even next to a 986...

I was thinking the same thing. I feel like the boxster is wrapped around me and the vette is a lot bigger, but check out this pic.

Also - I'm not sure if I'm a fan of the chrome wheels either, but this car is the Premiere Edition and it only comes this way. It had every other option I wanted, including a bunch of stuff on constraint that I probably couldn't get until next spring...I plan on using these as track wheels and will get some cool, possibly black, aftermarket rims when there is a good selection sometime next year.

Still waiting on the center caps. This special edition car has special ones, but it accidently came with the standard ones.

Driving impression so far - Comfortable GT car in touring - this thing would be awesome for a serious multiday road trip. It feels and sounds like a race car in Track mode. I still have not hit 500 mi break in, so I have not taken it over 3500 RPM. That said, it is faster than the Boxster even without flooring it and short shifting. Duel mode exhaust is the best of both worlds. I'd put the interior up against any car - my Uncle's 550 or my buddies Jag really aren't any better. Seats are amazing. So far, GREAT. I may autocross this weekend. I'll let you guys know what I think (assuming I make the 500 mi break in point).

I still contend, for cruising the back roads where I live, the Porsche may be more fun. You can get on it and work the shifter a lot more without hitting go to jail speeds. It was also so raw and connected to the road. I've never driven a car with better brakes than my old 986 either.

Flavor 987S · 11-14-2013, 03:49 AM

The new Vette is a HUGE bang-for-the-buck sports car. Enjoy.

thstone · 11-14-2013, 09:55 AM

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I still have not hit 500 mi break in, so I have not taken it over 3500 RPM.

I met a guy at the track last weekend with a brand new Stingray with 840 miles on it and he was flogging that car like an old horse. My first thought was that probably wasn't too good for a brand new engine. I applaud your sensible restraint!