HELP! I need someone to talk me out of this! - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Topless · 11-02-2007, 05:57 AM

A 996 is nice but they still put the motor in the wrong place.

I can't say I would never own one but the Cayman is a lot more attractive to me.

RandallNeighbour · 11-02-2007, 07:00 AM

If you are passionate about driving twisty roads, keep a Boxster or Cayman in the garage.

If you find yourself hungering for more 0-60 speed in a straight line, the 996-997 is probably the best car to have, especially if you drive it on city roads that are flat and you don't live in hilly country.

It really depends on what kind of driving you do in the car as to what to own.

I believe that if I had the cash to buy a C4S or Turbo, I'd do it in a heartbeat and ditch my boxster. Of course, my car is 11 years old and it has 103k on it and continues to need a lot of replacements for the suspension, brakes, etc.

NickCats · 11-02-2007, 07:28 AM

Max, don't think I can help you much here, I feel the same way. I love my car, but next time around I'm not sure if I will buy a new Boxster or a used 911. One of my friends has a C4S and the other has a convertible Carrera. I love the lines of the 911, and it sure would be nice to have 300+ hp and rear seats for the little ones.

On the same lines, I love dropping the top after work for the ride home, but if I went the 911 route I would probably buy a coupe. After autocrossing my car this year I finally realize what an amazing machine it is, and I must say that during the Tail of the Dragon trip I would have been scared of driving a 911 the way we were ripping our Boxster's around the curves.

I guess the only way to make the decision is try and get some seat time in a 911 you would consider purchasing, compare it to the Boxster, and go from there...

http://world-class-motorcars.ebizautos.com/detail-1999-porsche-911-carrera_4-2275264.html

Nick

boxstershorts · 11-02-2007, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Topless

A 996 is nice but they still put the motor in the wrong place.

I can't say I would never own one but the Cayman is a lot more attractive to me.

I have to second that. Cept it's not a convertible but I still agree. Cayman over 911.

NickCats · 11-02-2007, 09:48 AM

I really like this :

nola911 · 11-02-2007, 10:10 AM

Nick, I would love that car, but unfotunetly, it is out of my price range... by about tripple.

If I remember correctly, you were the bama grad. that welcomed me to this sight, well I am about to roll up to t-town for a wild weekend.

Brucelee · 11-02-2007, 10:17 AM

I have purchased and sold many 996s in my time. To me, they are vastly overrated in many ways.

IMHO, the Box is simply a better driving car and more fun to boot.

For what it is worth.

Perfectlap · 11-02-2007, 10:18 AM

996's are for Porsche daddies. That baby-on-board rear seat is the most important thing on the car for that over 40 family guy demographic. If they axed the rear seats and made the 996 a two seater sales would nose dive.
The 996 is also a good pre-emptive strike to avoid the missus demmanding you sell your impractical Pcar.
I would love to have both if I had the space because they are indeed sinking in price quickly. Which is something that should make you want to wait. If you can't wait hold off until after Thanksgiving. That's when you'll get sales guy who want to make a final quarter mad dash push to up their sales numbers and get a bigger bonus.

Grizzly · 11-02-2007, 11:23 AM

I have been thinking about a 996 coupe for myself, as the Boxster is really my wife's car. As I've been laying here doing nothing, I've been looking at the plummeting 996 prices and considering actually making a move.

But...a 911 would be in addition to the Boxster, not in place of it. I don't care what the 911 elite say, the Boxster is the better all around car. I might buy myself a Boxster S, but having two would look silly. If money were no object, I'd look at that black Cayman that Nick posted. Sweet.

Bambino Don · 11-03-2007, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by NickCats

I really like this :

Me too i love it and my Dad has that exact car arriving next month.

And i suppose as a testiment to this topic, he has had a Boxster S, a 996 Carrera 4 (gt3 rep) and currently Cayman and he says the best for him is the Cayman due to the fact he is 46 years old and doesnt like the attention of the Cabrio (even tho he has a full head of dark hair and looks mid 30's)
And he felt with the 996 even tho it was 4 wheel drive there wasnt the driving fun, he liked it and respected it never loved it. Stupid people said he was stepping back down to a Cayman, Rubbish its the balls, i love it. So he has had it 6months(from new) or so and decided to get a different Porsche saw a pic of the Design Edition and that was him, his perfect car!!

If i was getting a 996 i would get an 04+

James

wild1poet2 · 11-04-2007, 07:25 AM

I get that too, except I'm looking at C6 Vettes.... LOL

I don't like the look of the Porsche cabrio's other than the Boxster, and after awhile a hardtop seems too much like "just another cage" no matter how fast it goes.

And Corvette is rumored to be developing a mid engined Vette.

xxxalexxxx · 11-04-2007, 05:26 PM

i say go for it, id probably get one too when i get married and have kids...more room, still a Porsche...

nola911 · 11-13-2007, 02:22 PM

OK, I found one 996 I am interested in, with only 1 problem... mileage..

My box is a 2000 with 40k, the 911 is a 1999 with 75k. I can buy it from the guy for 25, with litronics, 2003 bumper/lights upgrade, 19 inch wheels. The value seems right, but the mileage makes me nervous. For the price of a warranty, I can buy a newer car. Is 75 too many? It seems more likely to have normal wear problems like clutch, brakes, ect.

The speed of the 911 is tempting. But, I love my boxster and I know I won't be putting the baby in it. Maybe I should wait for a few cayman s to hit the streets, and get speed and handling.

AHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!