911 Buyers remorse

[woodsman]

Originally Posted by jeffm

Drove it around again this afternoon, but still don't feel the love. I have to say the power is addictive, but perhaps that's remedied by a 986S or 987?
Maybe the allure of owning a "real" Porsche or "911" may have played some part in the purchase, but at the end of the day who really gives a $#i| about what other people think. This is partly why I made the purchase in the first place, hence the regret!!
Of course the "it's a girl's car" comment doesn't much bother me. After all, I have owned four (all 3 models) MX5/Miata's

My plan is to keep if for another month, iron out any residual bugs, and see if it grows on me. Of course the whole 4 cars with only a 3 car garage and 2 driving adults is driving my wife crazy. There is some motivation in that...

Wow, I feel your disappointment. I often think about getting a 911- preferably a GT3, but then when I get in and DRIVE my car, I fall in love all over again! Really. For me it's all about how it drives. I did recently drive a 997 base, tip and it felt absolutely pedestrian to me. I was surprised and disappointed. Then I hopped in my Row030 sprung S and was truly blissed again. For now, I've got the right car for ME. As Joseph Campbell said, follow your bliss! Sounds like you're not ready for a grand tourer, yet.

[recycledsixtie]

I have tried a water cooled 911(a '99) before I bought my 2001 Boxster and to me there is no comparison. The Boxster for me is a sports car . The 911 is a GT as mentioned above. However the only exception is an air cooled 993 which I tried about 15 years ago.

Anyway I ended up with a Boxster because it has air cond. and heated seats. It feels
modern even though it is a 2001. The price was right and am in my third year of ownership. I just can't see getting a 911 of any kind now(air cooled = too expensive and the water cooled = not enough excitement even though more power).

I might consider a Cayman in the future. I like the 2 seat concept and the handling.
Cheers, Guy.