986 versus 911 - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

since95 · 01-09-2019, 06:16 AM

The other car in my garage is an 06 Gallardo. I had 4 911 all air cooled. when it came time to hit the track I chose to buy a 986 - simply put mid engine and bang for the buck. Mid engine is simply better - if they only gave us 911 power.

I rather call the Boxster/Cayman the smart man's Porsche!

Starter986 · 01-09-2019, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by since95

The other car in my garage is an 06 Gallardo. I had 4 911 all air cooled. when it came time to hit the track I chose to buy a 986 - simply put mid engine and bang for the buck. Mid engine is simply better - if they only gave us 911 power.

I rather call the Boxster/Cayman the smart man's Porsche!

That 06 is a beauty! What color is your ride?

since95 · 01-09-2019, 06:55 AM

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That 06 is a beauty! What color is your ride?

Giallo Midas - Pearl Yellow - it is really stunning

Jay B. · 01-09-2019, 10:43 AM

Last year when our PCA group did a drive and dine I was placed right in the middle of the 911 guys and we all were getting pretty crazy on the Ohio country roads and I can tell you my 00S Box hung right in there with those 911's and I was not holding anybody up. My car was probably the cheapest one there but it was performing as the cost of a 911 : )

Burg Boxster · 01-09-2019, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay B.

Last year when our PCA group did a drive and dine I was placed right in the middle of the 911 guys and we all were getting pretty crazy on the Ohio country roads and I can tell you my 00S Box hung right in there with those 911's and I was not holding anybody up. My car was probably the cheapest one there but it was performing as the cost of a 911 : )

Maybe others were really bad drivers and the event organizers knew your supreme motoring skills; thus they placed a bunch of 911s on either side to keep you corralled?

In reality, ALL Porsches including SUVs are great specimens of the good Dr. If I could have one of each in my stable I certainly would. Regardless, you shouldn't give a rat's arse about what anyone says and thinks. Enjoy what you drive and own... otherwise it'll own you in very short order.

So, if anyone needs me I'll out for a spin in my Weissach Ed. 918

Porsche9 · 01-09-2019, 09:05 PM

I haven’t driven a Porsche sport car, and I’ve been very fortunate to drive many, I don’t like and the last I checked most Porsches when new were relatively expensive cars. I guess poor man Porsche is relative but I think the whole idea is stupid. Someone that prescribes to this idea is making up for something missing in their life.

I just helped my daughter buy her first Porsche and partially due to my influence it is a 6 speed Boxster.