986 Haters

[zoomster1776]

Some what "tongue in cheek".
911 folks look down on all "non-911" models with the 996 being on the bottom of the pecking order.
996's look down on 986's.
1st Gen Boxsters look down on all other Boxsters
TT 'ers look down on all other 911's
air/oli coolers look down on the "water" cooled (and there is a pecking order within the air/oil cooled folks, someone else will have to clarify)
356'ers look down on every one
people who race look down on the unwashed masses

(Opinions based on 50+ years of owning roadsters and being ridiculed for my choices)(lots of smiley faces)

But we all love our cars... and isn't that all that matters?

[marcoc]

Originally Posted by zoomster1776

Some what "tongue in cheek".
911 folks look down on all "non-911" models with the 996 being on the bottom of the pecking order.
996's look down on 986's.
1st Gen Boxsters look down on all other Boxsters
TT 'ers look down on all other 911's
air/oli coolers look down on the "water" cooled (and there is a pecking order within the air/oil cooled folks, someone else will have to clarify)
356'ers look down on every one
people who race look down on the unwashed masses

(Opinions based on 50+ years of owning roadsters and being ridiculed for my choices)(lots of smiley faces)

But we all love our cars... and isn't that all that matters?

It is what matters but there are many owners that see the Marque as a "status" symbol.
I see some other members agree with my observations.

[redciv1]

Originally Posted by zoomster1776

Some what "tongue in cheek".
911 folks look down on all "non-911" models with the 996 being on the bottom of the pecking order.
996's look down on 986's.
1st Gen Boxsters look down on all other Boxsters
TT 'ers look down on all other 911's
air/oli coolers look down on the "water" cooled (and there is a pecking order within the air/oil cooled folks, someone else will have to clarify)
356'ers look down on every one
people who race look down on the unwashed masses

(Opinions based on 50+ years of owning roadsters and being ridiculed for my choices)(lots of smiley faces)

But we all love our cars... and isn't that all that matters?

I like the observation. Honestly, after having owned different brand, the food chain is there for each make. I am part of Ferrari and Lamborghini forums and the same talk is from owners of older models. For example one of my favorite Ferrari, Mondial 3.2, seems to be the Boxster of Ferrari, with owners noting new model owners not being really receptive. You probably do have a valid point.
I think owning a motorcycle was the best from waving to just talking with different people about riding in general.

[rczap]

I am lucky in that my social circle is part of the R Gruppe, they just love to run their cars hard and have a good time. I have the only Boxster in the group (not an official member) and am accepted as part of the scene. I was even invited by Chris to attend the next Treffen. I just went on an epic weekend with the guys and had a blast. I get good natured ribbing from one or two guys but they get it right back. When I first got it they called it a chick car, now that they see how good this car is I don't hear that anymore!

[fusionist]

Originally Posted by zoomster1776

1st Gen Boxsters look down on all other Boxsters

Wait... are we doing this now? I didn't get the memo. When did this start?

[kirkandorules]

Originally Posted by fusionist

Wait... are we doing this now? I didn't get the memo. When did this start?

I've heard some looking down on 718s, but that's about it.

4cyl

[That986]

Originally Posted by fusionist

Wait... are we doing this now? I didn't get the memo. When did this start?

I tend to find that's the other way round tbh.

[marcoc]

Nice to see a healthy conversation about a topic that most agree on in some way or another. I see some regions are more friendly than others. As far as 986 hate I think any "entry" level car in a what most consider a prestige marque will always be looked down on no matter what. I enjoy my 986 even if its no 991 Turbo although I won't lie I really want a Carrera someday

[zoomster1776]

Like I said Tongue in cheek. It's probably only me who believe that the Gen1 Boxsters were the 'best' Boxsters

[rexcramer]

No, when your right, you're right. Go with it. Long live the Fried Eggs and Amber Side Markers.

Originally Posted by zoomster1776

Like I said Tongue in cheek. It's probably only me who believe that the Gen1 Boxsters were the 'best' Boxsters

[911monty]

This really is a funny thread. The 914 is only just peering over the edge of acceptance after nearly 50 years! You're just gonna have to have some patience cause the rear axle boys are ahead of us, it might be a while. But then acceptance is NOT why I drive mine.

[BFeller]

Originally Posted by zoomster1776

Some what "tongue in cheek".
911 folks look down on all "non-911" models with the 996 being on the bottom of the pecking order.
996's look down on 986's.
1st Gen Boxsters look down on all other Boxsters
TT 'ers look down on all other 911's
air/oli coolers look down on the "water" cooled (and there is a pecking order within the air/oil cooled folks, someone else will have to clarify)
356'ers look down on every one
people who race look down on the unwashed masses

(Opinions based on 50+ years of owning roadsters and being ridiculed for my choices)(lots of smiley faces)

But we all love our cars... and isn't that all that matters?

We have the same tongue in check pecking order for Jeeps. With the square headlight out ones being at the bottom - forever.

[bockster75]

Originally Posted by BFeller

We have the same tongue in check pecking order for Jeeps. With the square headlight out ones being at the bottom - forever.

Love it, jeep guy myself. There's definitely a pecking order with Jeeps as well, although I'm finding more acceptance of the YJ's over the 4dr JK's these days. The guys with the newest JK's, dripping with lifted chrome at the grocery store seem to be the ones who feel they are top of chain. The real jeep enthusiasts (driving the rusty, trail scarred beasts) are the only ones I find myself having great conversations with. Seems boxster owners and old jeep owners have a lot in common. I'm sure it's the same with all enthusiasts not matter what your flavor is.