986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners - View Single Post

solo118 · 02-17-2021, 06:59 PM

I am only speaking from experiences from 18 years ago, but at one time my household had a 986 and a 996 C4 at the same time.

The 996 was great, fast and extremely fun to drive, however the boxster while slower was easier to toss around.

I feel like the 996 just had too much bulk in the back, more of a GT while the 986 was a mid-engine true sports car that got lots of flack for being a "hairdresser" car.

I say if you just want a weekend toy, go for the Boxster and do not look back.

02-17-2021, 06:59 PM	#22
solo118 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: NY Posts: 37	I am only speaking from experiences from 18 years ago, but at one time my household had a 986 and a 996 C4 at the same time. The 996 was great, fast and extremely fun to drive, however the boxster while slower was easier to toss around. I feel like the 996 just had too much bulk in the back, more of a GT while the 986 was a mid-engine true sports car that got lots of flack for being a "hairdresser" car. I say if you just want a weekend toy, go for the Boxster and do not look back.