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Old 07-18-2007, 09:05 PM   #1
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The thing is you can get a a brand new base boxster on lease for $575 - $599 a month. I see these leases in autoweek offered all the time. You could probably get a brand new S for $800 a month or so lease. Thats cheap and with a lease who cares about depreciation. Then in 3 years get another new one

Also some companies offer leases on slightly used, maybe you could pickup an 05 S on a lease for $500-$600 a month.
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Old 07-18-2007, 11:10 PM   #2
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leasing a car in my opinion makes absolutely no sense. so you pay a car payment every month for so many years but, never own the car. if you alter it in any way you have to return it to stock before giving it back. that's something i would never do.
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Old 07-18-2007, 11:20 PM   #3
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leasing a car in my opinion makes absolutely no sense. so you pay a car payment every month for so many years but, never own the car. if you alter it in any way you have to return it to stock before giving it back. that's something i would never do.
Im with you on that one... i never liked the idea of lease for a personal vehicle. For business it depends
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Old 07-19-2007, 03:53 AM   #4
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diddo the same on leases....
I would buy a 911 cab.
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Old 07-19-2007, 04:22 AM   #5
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When I was growing up the 911 was always my dream car. Now I prefer the 986 styling and the mid engine layout. Plus I got a killer deal on mine. I'm going to put a turbo in it and coil overs and keep it forever and always.
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Old 07-19-2007, 04:41 AM   #6
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I'm always thinking about what I'm going to do next.

One option is to do what Adam is doing, putting a 996 engine in my Box. That would just rock.

I've also thought about upgrading. I'd like a C4S, but I'd probably get a coupe next. If I can afford it I really want to pick up a used GT3.

I don't know. I've been a Porsche owner for 10 months and I still walk out to the garage just to get a glimpse of my car. I might just keep my Box and spend the money to modify her more and more.

In answer to the original post, probably not. I don't see myself going from a 986S to a 987S/988S.
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Old 07-19-2007, 09:15 AM   #7
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I would not buy a 987 over my 986. I have put so much into my car it is worth more from a driving experience standpoint than I could ever get for it. I would not see a 987 delivering enough incremental benefit to justify the switch given all the modifications. I am not shy about putting miles on my car as I get behind the wheel every chance I get. I replace trim and other parts as they wear to keep the car looking fresh. If the engine fails I would replace with a 3.4L. The car does have a classic roadster look that will always appeal to me.
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