I'm torn...what would you do? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

E Kaplan · 11-15-2008, 03:45 AM

I know alot of you will disagree with me, but I would keep the Boxster.
First, I think the Boxster is a better looking car. Especially the lines of the back of the car. I also like the way a mid engine car handles compared to rear engine cars. And most important, keep the convertible. I was driving last night in Tampa with the top down, the stars were out and got to see the light from the space shuttle taking off toward the eastern sky. Priceless.

Eric

edevlin · 11-15-2008, 03:59 AM

I really have not had a chance to spend much time behind the wheel of the 911. I was wondering of those that have had some time driving both the Boxster and the 911, which is more fun to drive. Or which would be more fun to drive with similar power, like if you did one of the engine conversions for the Boxster.

Ed

kabel · 11-15-2008, 04:55 AM

I'm no help here, the 993 is high on my list of wish to own too. If I had to give up one for the other... I would have to take the 993 out for several test drives, back-to-back with the boxster to help make a decision. Is there any chance of you trading cars with the seller for a week?

Good luck with it, seems like a win-win which ever way you go.

9eighty6 · 11-15-2008, 05:32 AM

993

not even a question

fatmike · 11-15-2008, 05:47 AM

Is that the 993? Its, umm, yellow. Nobody pointed that out yet. Of course you have to get the air-cooled yellow one. There are very few cars that sound better than a Boxster -- this is one.

BUT, for me, my Boxster is a daily driver. I wouldn't get a 993 for that.

AUDIOGUY · 11-15-2008, 06:08 AM

Go with the 993... even if you drive it for a year and then get another Boxster. You arent losing the Box forever you know. That yellow 993 is sick looking by the way!!

Brucelee · 11-15-2008, 06:28 AM

A large air cooled vw engine located behind the read wheels vs. a mid engined roadster.

Hmm, You're call but I woud keep the box.

That's just me.

ddb · 11-15-2008, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatmike

BUT, for me, my Boxster is a daily driver. I wouldn't get a 993 for that.

I think fatmike brings up a great point. That 993 is beautiful, and I would love to own one. I wouldn't however want to drive it daily. Would it be a daily driver if you get it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by EE3racing

obfuscates

Great word EE3racing!

ddb

jmatta · 11-15-2008, 09:21 AM

You don't state the year of the 993. '95s are good cars, but don't have the varioram of the later cars. That said, '96 thru '98s have the secondary air injection problems that arise on higher mileage (50k +). The dreaded CEL comes on and you're usually looking at a top end rebuild.

I have owned and driven numerous 993s and very much enjoy them. However, they are very different cars to a Boxster. Driving them these days, they have a dated feel to them, but not nearly as much as an earlier generation Carrera. My friend has a '98 Carrera S, which is a wonderful car. However, it doesn't feel any faster than my Box S and the controls, shifter, etc, feel dated. It is also fairly heavy and does not have the same sharpness a Box has on the twisties.

They are very popular cars and the hardcore 911 guys covet them as the last of the great air cooled models. Only you can decide which you like better.