'98 986 vs 2011 987

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by pothole

Really? E46 M3, 3.2 Carrera, SC, 996 and E39 M5 are all proper driver's car, if you ask me - that's over half the list.

I'd count only the carrera and sc. Modern bimmers are F-A-T.

[pothole]

E39 and E46 are big cars. But they're still proper driver's cars, even if they're a little soft and insulated.

I'd also put the 996 fully in the driver's car category. With the arrival of the 991, it's also looking very compact and understated. Pretty light, too, at just over 1,300kg. I really fancy a 996 C2 in Guards right now...

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by pothole

E39 and E46 are big cars. But they're still proper driver's cars, even if they're a little soft and insulated.

I'd also put the 996 fully in the driver's car category. With the arrival of the 991, it's also looking very compact and understated. Pretty light, too, at just over 1,300kg. I really fancy a 996 C2 in Guards right now...

Mah, e36 was the last driver's car that came from bmw. And it was still a porker. The horsepower wars, idrive, and Chris Bangle have sucked the life out of these cars.

If you jump from a pre-89 911 to a 996 it feels like a driving a Lincoln.

[pothole]

Sheesh - and I thought I was old school!

I'd love a 996 on KW Clubsports - that definitely wouldn't feel like a Lincoln!

Oh, and I have had several E36s. Great cars.

[recycledsixtie]

fun car I have ever owned. My wife said that the next car must have air. cond. and heated seats. My 99 MX5 Miata had neither. So here I am with a base 2001 Boxster with 32k miles which I bought last May. Now I just have to find a way to stop my wife getting after me for the money I am spending on upkeep - cv boots replace, ims guard installed etc etc. Buying new is not an option-way too much money. I think that I will be keeping this car a long time. This is more fun to drive than my daughter's boyfriend's tiptronic 911 C4. Yes it is a bargain but I still need to spend money on it as it is a 10 year old car.
Safe and happy motoring:dance:
Cheers, Guy

[recycledsixtie]

Well I am an ex Brit guy living in Canada and from what I have seen the photos of US Boxsters put mine to shame. They are well polished and detailed. Mine I take to the wand car wash and make it look respectable. She is no garage queen.

As regards if I lived in the UK I would probably own an MX5 as it is appropriate to the size of other vehicles. My 99 MX5 felt small compared to the half tons and suvs in Edmonton, Canada. The Boxster is a nice size,side airbags etc. Finally we have snow here so I can try it out in the snow and ice. More fun than a barrel of monkeys:troll:. I would think that running a Porsche in the uk would be pricey?
It is good to hear from the British contingency.
Great forum
Guy