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Old 06-30-2017, 11:49 AM   #21
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RF-95 Van Diemen for sale

faster faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death ...

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Old 06-30-2017, 12:21 PM   #22
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My thoughts exactly!

But since the price is way above the boxster, I'm never parting with her. The 996TT/GT3 will become her brother instead
Somebody on here got a 996TT for $29K I think, I can't think of the name, and Trendy996 has one too I think. I got a ride in one at the track by someone that really knew how to drive, holy $%^&*
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Old 06-30-2017, 01:12 PM   #23
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Did the TT 'passenger' ride also, and can't remember anything of the ride. Man did I survive a lot of things in this lifetime....

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Old 06-30-2017, 03:14 PM   #24
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Same value - Air cooled 911 race car (I'd probably even have some cash left over from the Boxster sale for a truck and trailer)...

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Old 07-02-2017, 07:41 AM   #25
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faster faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death ...
Another Apexspeed fan? I am trying to get my Van Dieman RF80 together for next season's Club Formula Ford racing !
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Old 07-02-2017, 04:41 PM   #26
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I actually was strongly considering buying a Mk1 Audi TT Quattro with the baseball glove leather. If I got it, one of the Boxsters was probably going to have to go. I waited so long considering the options that it was already sold when I finally inquired about it.


Then I got in my Arctic Silver/Red leather '99 that I had considered parting with (the Tiptronic one) and had no regrets.



I may have to end up with 6 Roadsters if I find the right TT.
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Something within its price range? Nah. But in about 4 years, my plan is to swap it plus a new loan for a 997 or a Shelby gt 350.
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Old 07-05-2017, 03:53 AM   #28
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I looked long and hard for a fun second car under 20k. The 986 S was the clear choice to me.
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Old 07-05-2017, 05:18 AM   #29
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....but if it had to be another car, then it's money towards an anthracite colored MK4 Supra(twin turbo of course).
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Old 07-05-2017, 05:30 AM   #30
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My thoughts exactly!

But since the price is way above the boxster, I'm never parting with her. The 996TT/GT3 will become her brother instead
Exactly....

The correct answer for the number of cars to have is always, n + 1....

For me, my next car that will sit next to the Boxster will be an F348ts, and then maybe another Corvette. Who knows.

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I would go for a Nissan Skyline R33 since prices are good since 25 years not up now.
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Exactly....
For me, my next car that will sit next to the Boxster will be an F348ts, and then maybe another Corvette. Who knows.

Mike
My sons have been after me to get a new Corvette.

What is the comparison like between the Boxster and the Corvette other than pure power? The Vette seems so much bigger and heavier.
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...it could ONLY be for another PORSCHE Boxster/Cayman/911.

PORSCHE Panamera (maybe Macan, not so much Cayenne) could ONLY be additions to my PORSCHE fleet
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Old 07-05-2017, 08:37 AM   #35
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My sons have been after me to get a new Corvette.

What is the comparison like between the Boxster and the Corvette other than pure power? The Vette seems so much bigger and heavier.
I had a C6 for a while. The Corvette gives so much more torque and power than the Boxster. That being said, the Boxster handles so much better.

Corvette is coming out with a mid engined version soon, and that may really tip the scales...

Also, from an affordability standpoint, the Corvette is much easier on the wallet....

Different cars...I like them both....for different reasons. LOL.

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Absolutely nothing in the Boxsters current price range. I had thought of selling it and getting an older 911. I am rethinking that now. The 997.2 cabs are why down in price and a great car. But, it would take a lot more cash to jump from the Boxster to that so I think I'll keep it for another 16 years.
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