911 v. Boxster

[blue2000s]

It totally depends on what you're looking for. The new 911 is a very capable GT but far from a pure sports car. Even the Boxster is fat for a sports car. Drive a late 70's 911SC and you'll know your driving a true sports car. You'll also fall in love.

[markk]

Drove a 993 and I was very disappointed
Drove a 996 TT and while it was fast it didn't felt like a pure sportscar
Drove a 986S tiptronic and I was very disappointed
Drove a 986 (non S) 5 speed manual and ordered a 986S, manual with sportsuspension and exhaust.

Although I think 911's are still very, very, very nice from an exterior point of view its not my car. Haven't yet driven a 997 though.

And yes I know I could have afforded the 996TT. And yes I know a BoxsterS is less faster. And yes I know my MY05 Mitsubishi EVO 8 MR RS with 360bhp is faster. Who cares ?

After purchase of the BoxsterS I also drove a 996 GT3. That's very nice. If I will ever buy a 911 it would be a GT3 (RS) :-)

Mark.

[Brucelee]

I have owned many 911s and Boxsters.

If I had to choose, today I would buy a Boxster S.

[Marc Gelefsky]

Originally Posted by markk

Drove a 993 and I was very disappointed
.

Really? I love the feel and look of the 993! way better than a 996 to me.

[Rail26]

I agree with almost everything that was said. I have test driven everything in the Porsche lineup except the Carrera GT. I love the driving feel of the boxster, the look of the 911 and the Zidane head-chest butting accelaration of the Cayenne Turbo S.