When you sell your 986 would you buy a 987? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

blueillusion97 · 07-18-2007, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowboxster01

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

fab · 07-19-2007, 03:53 AM

diddo the same on leases....
I would buy a 911 cab.

dmcutter · 07-19-2007, 04:22 AM

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.

Chills · 07-19-2007, 04:41 AM

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.

steve00s · 07-19-2007, 09:15 AM

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.

wild1poet2 · 07-19-2007, 10:38 AM

I'd consider a C6 Vette. Or swapping a 3.6 engine into my Boxster. Or a '08 BMW M3. Or an RS4. Or a Big Dog K-9.... [snaps out of it]

NickCats · 07-19-2007, 10:44 AM

Not sure if I would get a new Boxster or a used 911 next.

There is a big difference in performance between a 986 & a 987 :

1999 986 ( non-S ) 2800+ lbs, 0-60 in 6.0 sec, 1/4 mi in 14.5 sec @ 94 mph

2007 987 ( S ) 2900+ lbs, 0-60 in 5.0 sec, 1/4 mi in 13.3 sec @ 104 mph

I would love to get a C4S, but I think I would miss the drop top too much...

Nick