The Thrill of Driving your Box/Cayman

[gj3ny]

Many years ago I owned a Fiat X 1/9 and every 16 to 18 year old girl watched me go by. I still have my "65" Austin (Mini) Cooper "S" and females are still the predominate person watching me go by however they are usually 4 or 5 years old and pulling on mommy's skirt while pointing. On my first day of Boxster ownership I attracted a guy in a Shelby Mustang that actually stopped on a 4 lane freeway to try and get me to race and a drop dead gorgeous 30s something woman in a Maserati. The Porsche still attracts gorgeous and idiots.

[Coffinhunter]

Originally Posted by gj3ny

The Porsche still attracts gorgeous and idiots.

I find that they are not mutually exclusive either.

[fundriver]

Well, except when I am stuck in the trafic, it is always a pleasure (for 7 months for me) to drive the 986, especialy on little roads with a lot of turns and no other cars. The best is in the countryside and in the mountains.

But one of my pleasure, is to share my pleasure. So I am always happy to take friends for a trip, and even to give them the opportunity to drive. And I am perhaps still more happy to take children with me (for a safe drive naturally); they are so happy and proud.

I remember, before I bought mine, how nice it was to have the opportunity to travel or drive sport cars of friends.

[JustEnjoyIt]

Just bought, today, a used 01 S and I grin ear to ear every time I hit the gas. I drove the first new '14 Corvette in Cincinnati a while ago because I had ordered one and mine was the first to arrive. Drove for the weekend and returned it (long story, nothing to do with the Corvette). Well, the vette is amazing. Way more power than any Boxster and it felt like I was powered by a Saturn V rocket.

Who cares? I'm not buying a second car, a fun toy, to race on the street. The S goes 162 mph, I don't need more. I could not justify the payments for a car that is well over $60,000 with options. And no other recent model year Vette holds interest. But a Boxster with low miles for $15,000 that looks and drive like new? What's not to love?

To me, a used Boxster is the perfect adult toy and I am so happy with my decision.

So, no, it doesn't have five hundred horsepower, or whatever, but it is plenty fast, handling is amazing with great road feel, and it really is a thrill to drive. Me happy.

[Blazemandr]

I just bought my '99 base last week and we couldn't be happier. Haven't had a Porsche since 1984 when I sold my 356 SC coupe. I'm now wondering if Boxster owners flash their headlights when they pass on the road as we did back in the day with 356s

[Porsche9]

Originally Posted by Blazemandr

I just bought my '99 base last week and we couldn't be happier. Haven't had a Porsche since 1984 when I sold my 356 SC coupe. I'm now wondering if Boxster owners flash their headlights when they pass on the road as we did back in the day with 356s

Unfortunately the flashing of the headlights seems to have gone the way of the air cooled cars. I still did it when I had my 964 and the air cooled guys generally responded in kind. The new gen car owners would generally not respond. A lot of new to Porsche and non-enthusiast bought these cars and did not have clue.

Enjoy the Boxster. They are a blast.

[BruceH]

Originally Posted by Blazemandr

I just bought my '99 base last week and we couldn't be happier. Haven't had a Porsche since 1984 when I sold my 356 SC coupe. I'm now wondering if Boxster owners flash their headlights when they pass on the road as we did back in the day with 356s

No one seems to flash anymore, but most will give a quick wave of the hand. Welcome to the forum and back to Porsche!

[jdlmodelt]

Originally Posted by fundriver

Well, except when I am stuck in the trafic, it is always a pleasure (for 7 months for me) to drive the 986, especialy on little roads with a lot of turns and no other cars. The best is in the countryside and in the mountains.

But one of my pleasure, is to share my pleasure. So I am always happy to take friends for a trip, and even to give them the opportunity to drive. And I am perhaps still more happy to take children with me (for a safe drive naturally); they are so happy and proud.

I remember, before I bought mine, how nice it was to have the opportunity to travel or drive sport cars of friends.

I couldn't agree more! Share the fun. Kinda like that commercial, "Vroom, Vroom!"