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jmatta · 07-03-2008, 07:55 AM

I have driven all the series of 911s on the track as a Chicago Region PCA instructor. The early 996s are very nice cars, but as mentioned, very different from a Boxster. The 996 is a tight car, but still with weight bias to the rear, though you don't feel it as much as the air cooled series. Power is good, though I don't think you'd see an appreciable difference bewteen a 3.4 996 and a 3.2 Box S.

It boils down to the intended use of the car. I drive my 911 on the track, but thoroughly enjoy my '02 Box S for street driving.

BTW, my friend has an immaculate '99 996 in arctic silver/red interior with the aero package for sale. He just bought an aero 997 Carrera S and is selling the 996 for around $39k. He is located near Road America in Wisconsin (car has not been tracked). Let me know if you have any interest...I could get you pics.

07-03-2008, 07:55 AM	#5
jmatta Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 1,675	I have driven all the series of 911s on the track as a Chicago Region PCA instructor. The early 996s are very nice cars, but as mentioned, very different from a Boxster. The 996 is a tight car, but still with weight bias to the rear, though you don't feel it as much as the air cooled series. Power is good, though I don't think you'd see an appreciable difference bewteen a 3.4 996 and a 3.2 Box S. It boils down to the intended use of the car. I drive my 911 on the track, but thoroughly enjoy my '02 Box S for street driving. BTW, my friend has an immaculate '99 996 in arctic silver/red interior with the aero package for sale. He just bought an aero 997 Carrera S and is selling the 996 for around $39k. He is located near Road America in Wisconsin (car has not been tracked). Let me know if you have any interest...I could get you pics. Last edited by jmatta; 07-03-2008 at 07:58 AM.