"Horsepower challenged"

[Perfectlap]

I started out with the intention of buying a Carrera just before the 997 came out. I drove every 996 variant but the GT's. Believe it or not, the ones that had the power "kick" felt bloated or more suitable for winter (I came very close to buying a guards red C4S from AZ after I bought the 986S).
Then I drove my current 986S. A yellow 996 was supposed to be on my next stop, a private seller nearby asking only $10K more than the Boxster S.
I did not make it out to see that 996... The whole time after I test drove the Boxster I kept saying to myself "its nuts to spend more this has everything you need".

The funny thing is that back then air-cooled Carreras where pretty common for sale at pretty much give away prices. I wanted a white 911 or 964 with tartan seats but was too busy having fun in the BoxsterS. I'm not sure that I'll ever be a garage queen kind of driver. I like to get my money's worth out of what I buy. If I had an Aventador and garage full of cash (legally) I'd drive that thing everywhere too. Although parking it would be a hassle...