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

yellowboxster01 · 11-14-2008, 09:16 PM

I have the oppurtinity to sell my Boxster and buy a 993 C2. There's so many thoughts of "hell yeah" and then so many thoughts of "I don't know". I LOVE my Boxster but, I also love this 993. I've been itching for more power in the Boxster, solved with the 993. I've been wanting a little more room lately, solved with the 993. But, I've driven both and on spirited drives through the mountains, they've both got it.

I'd be giving up a convertible which I'm content with as I've been thinking about the Zeintop.

I don't know, I love them both but, in different ways. What would you do?

Boxster

993

renzop · 11-14-2008, 09:57 PM

I'd go for it. A 993 is probably the last 911 that I would consider. The 993 value isn't going to depreciate much so buying it is not too tough a decision. You can always sell it and get in another boxster. Life is short, experience it all.

djomlas · 11-14-2008, 10:25 PM

yeah, no comparison, take the 993, fck a boxster when compared to that timeless ride.

Jeph · 11-14-2008, 10:25 PM

Is that an actual photo of the 993 you'd be getting? It looks pretty good.
Are you trading in or selling your car yourself?

Perhaps I'm not a purist or maybe my love for Porsche was a bit late to bloom, but the air-cooled cars didn't/don't do anything for me. I just see them as older Porsches. I, for one, prefer latest and greatest.

I am extremely curious to know what you can get for your car (with the conversion -if that makes a difference), as I am in a similar situation (wanting a 996 C4S). It's funny, all your wants in the 993 are identical to mine. Size, power, and fun.

If you end up keeping the Boxster, avoid that Zientop! Ug. Use that money towards something engine-y. Or for some rims/tires.

E Kaplan · 11-15-2008, 02:45 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, 02:59 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, 03:55 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.