Boxsters (986body styles) are now considered a ‘Classic Porsche’

[Roger Katz]

Originally Posted by Lacostas

Yeah I agree. 987 indeed look more "modern" (and it is) cause of the circle headlight (even though it reminds me the Mini Cooper lights), bigger body, renovated interior, and so on. But yeah, I don't know if it has that kind of "retro" look.

I first owned a '97 Boxster, then bought a 2013 981 S with PDK and loaded new for $84,000. Drove it 5 years with 10,200 miles on it could only get $43,000 IF I wanted to sell it! Traded it for a 1965 Painted Dash 912 with the potential of exceeding the purchase price of the 981 soon! I bought another '97 986 with lots of options at 123,000 miles, a $60,000 new car in perfect condition for $4,500! I'm now happier than with the 981!

[Lacostas]

Originally Posted by Roger Katz

I first owned a '97 Boxster, then bought a 2013 981 S with PDK and loaded new for $84,000. Drove it 5 years with 10,200 miles on it could only get $43,000 IF I wanted to sell it! Traded it for a 1965 Painted Dash 912 with the potential of exceeding the purchase price of the 981 soon! I bought another '97 986 with lots of options at 123,000 miles, a $60,000 new car in perfect condition for $4,500! I'm now happier than with the 981!

Wow that should have been quite a transition! How did you feel on the 986 (2.7 I guess ?) after the Cayman? Cayman is superb but the lack of "rooftop" is a no-go for me