'98 986 vs 2011 987

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by blue2000s

The word bargain has to be put into the correct context. I believe the point of the article is that an older 986 is a bargain for what you get compared to a new 987 considering the relatively small performance difference and other subjective measures. In this view, they are absolutely right, it's a screaming bargain.

The Boxster was never a bargain compared to other convertibles on the market and that remains true as a used car compared to other used cars. No one would argue otherwise. But if you compare what you get between a used Boxster and a new Miata, for example, the story becomes more interesting.

I'm not so sure that a 98 Boxster is a bargain as much as that you are really paying up for the performance of a new 987. I suppose if you are arguing how you will least pay up for brand and status, things that don't necessarily translate into faster lap times, then I would agree that it's a good value in that strict sense.
I guess it would also be limited to someone who was intent on only exploring Porsche as an option.
I'd be curious to see a performance comparison, in lap times, of a turbo charged second hand miata with the savings over the 2.5 Boxster spent on Miata supsension, braking, intake/exhaust upgrades.

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

I'm not so sure that a 98 Boxster is a bargain as much as that you are really paying up for the performance of a new 987.

As I understand it, and I've read similar articles that stated the same, the difference in the cars, off the track isn't as great as the $45k+ price difference.

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

I suppose if you are arguing how you will least pay up for brand and status, things that don't necessarily translate into faster lap times, then I would agree that it's a good value in that strict sense.

It's not about track times to everyone, or even most people.

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

I guess it would also be limited to someone who was intent on only exploring Porsche as an option.

Boxster vs Boxster is the idea. What's changed in 15 years? It's a Porsche magazine, after all.

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

I'd be curious to see a performance comparison, in lap times, of a turbo charged second hand miata with the savings over the 2.5 Boxster spent on Miata supsension, braking, intake/exhaust upgrades.

Grassroots Motorsports often does these kinds of comparisons. Usually it's an entertaining read.