If you had about $50K to piss away.... - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

JackG · 03-04-2009, 03:46 AM

Neither. Barely used Audi S6. The Audi chassis with Quattro V8 goodness.

bkiersz · 03-04-2009, 04:25 AM

Get the Porsche.

If you are lured by horsepower look at a 2009 CTS-V.
556 hp, 0-60 = 3.9 seconds. 12 second 1/4 mile.

Jaxonalden · 03-04-2009, 04:56 AM

Get the Porsche.

03-04-2009, 04:59 AM

That is NOT a good price for the Porsche. I don't know much about BMWs.

If you can not pay cash for either, I'd take a pass.

stephen wilson · 03-04-2009, 05:38 AM

Neither, get a new Boxster S!

Boxtaboy · 03-04-2009, 06:28 AM

I would get the 4S Cab, but you can probably get a better price than that. I saw an 03 Carrera Cab at a dealer in NJ with full leather interior for $29k asking price.

Topless · 03-04-2009, 07:18 AM

A nice used GT3.

unklekraker · 03-04-2009, 08:18 AM

I agree with Trick, Grizz and EKap esp. to Bmuss regarding the price.

But if it's me, I would rather buy a slightly used 04 and up Boxster S or if you preffer coupe, get a Cayman S and if there's money left over...buy me Jolibee Yumburger...LOL

Im gonna be honest here...the only reason why "I" would buy a car in 911 line up is for status symbol only not unless it's in a GT's line up.It's so cool responding to someone who ask you..what car do you drive? Oh, me..ahhh Porsche 911

conrad, just get your plastic window instead of buying a new car, more cheaper...way cheaper...hahahahaha

Perfectlap · 03-04-2009, 08:25 AM

take a gander at this month's Excellence.
They take a CaymanS, 997 Turbo, and 997S through their real world paces.
All of these cars were well modified from different tuners. The CaymanS had like $30K in upgrades, the donor car was about $35K and in the driver's opinion was the best per pound and pony. "No matter who was driving the CaymanS, it was right there with the other two".

If power appeals to you, (being that your considering an M3) and you are looking to plunk down $50K, I'd take a look at taking a nice Carrera or Cayman getting some of those tuners who are hurting from the economy to make some upgrades.
Maybe call the tuners featured in the Excellence article directly and see if the have cars for sale.

coreseller · 03-05-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bmussatti

That is NOT a good price for the Porsche. I don't know much about BMWs.

If you can not pay cash for either, I'd take a pass.

IMO this is the best advice, but you're not me either. Surprisingly, I looked up 2004 911's in Consumer Reports (I know, I know) and it got horrible marks. 911, more fun and flashy, BMW V-8, awesome growl and usable back seat and more practical.

jjanari · 03-05-2009, 07:44 PM

drive both and that should be the deciding factor since you're obviously set on getting a new ride. While the advise posted has been spot on, it sounds like you want something tangible to justify the hard work you've put in at work. therefore, if limited to the 2 choices, I would go with the C4; however, like the others have said, you can do better on the price. btw, don't get me wrong, the m3 is a nice ride, (I had an '02 cab), but the 911 will probably fit the bill between performance, prestige, familiarity (since you've already got a boxster) etc. But again, drive both, you might be surprised.

somewhat off topic, if I had $50k, I would go w/the cayman S!

roadracer311 · 03-05-2009, 09:00 PM

I'd pick up a Ferrari F355 rag top.

There are several of them on craigslist in the bay area right now. Someone just listed one today for $42k. It's got 45k miles on it, which is higher than average for one of these. They are also really expensive to service, but if you don't drive that many miles per year, it would be really fun to own.

threpwood · 03-06-2009, 07:18 AM

50K? I would go for 911 or just add more blings into the boxster to make it more fun! PS9, expensive wheels, stereo?, 3.4 engine conversion?, supercharger etc. I wouldn' go for cayman since there's zeintop and you can have the best of both worlds with the boxs...

If you love American cars, then corvette ZR is the way to go! You can always stuff your friends on the trunk and let the lady take the seat

ekam · 03-06-2009, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadracer311

I'd pick up a Ferrari F355 rag top.

There are several of them on craigslist in the bay area right now. Someone just listed one today for $42k. It's got 45k miles on it, which is higher than average for one of these. They are also really expensive to service, but if you don't drive that many miles per year, it would be really fun to own.

$8000 oil change along with $19k for major maintenance. Yep they're good deal to buy.

http://www.ferraris-online.com/pages/cardetail.php?reqcardir=FE-355S-106122