End of the Boxster road for me
The 2000 Boxster S has found a new home in Maine as someone's vacation home car. I hope he has a garage for it. :)
Anyhow, I have learned a lot here and wanted to say thanks to all of you that have either help me or walked me off the ledge at times. I can only imagine how much you guys have saved me in $. Car goes tomorrow afternoon, and I supposedly get the new (to me) wheels tomorrow night. I actually got a PPI on this one. Got real lucky on Box. Again, thank you all for your wisdom and guidance. Good luck to you all in your car adventures. David |
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Is there another Porsche in your future plans?
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Yes, a Guards Red 2002 996 4S.
I wanted to get more GT ish. I felt with the Boxster, it just says drive fast when ever a curve presents itself. I was either going to kill myself, someone else, get a ticket or get frustrated not pushing it. I tend to do a lot of highway driving so thought it might be a better fit. Plus I've had for over 4 years. Thought I would mix it up. I think the hardtop might help my sanity with road noise too. About car: Car had an excellent PPI, has a scratch I need to tough up and I'm doing the IMS on Monday. I wasn't going to bother but it seems like a good candidate. The last owner was a 83 year old guy who bought in 2006 and only put 13k on it during that time. Previous owner racked up 55k in 4 years. Funny, the guy left to his daughter. The daughter husband wanted to keep it and she gave that the big "no". Wish me luck. http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/9961561571337.jpg |
This is the car. During the test drive the Porsche dealership was the first place we came across that had shape.
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Congrats on the sale and the purchase.
Be careful with the 996. I've only owned 1 911 - a 996 cab. It insulates your sensation of speed and it's VERY easy to be driving along, look at your speedo and see you're going 15 over. :eek: The Boxsters and Caymans give you more of a sensation of speed. Maybe the only way to calm you down on the street is to take it to the track. ;) |
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Congratulations and enjoy it! You shouldn't be a stranger around here and besides, there are enough similarities and common parts between the 986 and 996.
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Good point PaulE. Thanks JayG, I will do that.
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Safe travels sir.
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Congrats on your sale and purchase! I did same last May....Sold a 2000S and bought 2003 996 cab with 66K miles and a crap load of receipts, including RMS, IMS and clutch 500 miles before my purchase.
So far so good! |
Sorry to see you leave the Forum but congrats on the sale and the new ride!
I loved my 996 and it was a blast to own. I certainly didn't drive the 996 any slower than my Boxster. That 320hp is awful nice to have on tap and it seemed like such a waste not dipping into it often. :) About 90% of what you learned about a Boxster is applicable to the 996. Just remember that the engine mounts are now in the back and the trans mounts are in the front! |
Some buyer gifts. He's new to a Porsche so I think he will enjoy the reads.
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Congratulations! Good Luck! Do you ever attend the C&C in Newport, RI? Every other Sat morning check out Audrain's website. I am in Cranston RI. Good to see some locals here!
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I'll check it out. Thanks
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It is on paper but is it? It doesn't feel it.
Several factors came into my results: I just wanted a change after 4+ years. I found I am not a convertible person. Friend has a Cayman S so I've had my fill of those that I don't need one (though they are wonderful cars). I think the Box is built for the curves and I have no where to enjoy that thrill. I don't track, I can barely afford the cars, never mind racing. I've always loved the looks of the 996 4S though the red I still need to get use to. Not getting any younger. Anyhoot, should be fun. Time will tell. |
Congrates, my favorite color on the 996.
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Enjoy the new ride and don't be a stranger. Your 996 is really just a 3.6L hard top Boxster with the motor in the wrong place. :)
After 10 years with the 986 I too decided to get a hard top for the next one. Ninety percent of the time I am glad I did but those magical summer canyon drives were more fun top down. |
I just ran up to Ice house Canyon and back with the top down and I agree. Get's you out of the heat and into nature.
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