Went for a ride in a 996 turbo today... - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Crono0001 · 03-24-2013, 06:59 PM

I think trying to compare an old Boxster 986 to a 996 Turbo is like trying to compare a stock 911 to a GT3. Wishful thinking at best. They are in completely different classes.

The gap has closed since the introduction of the 981 and the 991, but it's still there.

Again, don't get me wrong, I love our cars. But having driven the 996TT many times, there is no way that ours can compare.

blue2000s · 03-24-2013, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Crono0001

Again, don't get me wrong, I love our cars. But having driven the 996TT many times, there is no way that ours can compare.

If all that matters to someone is acceleration, I agree. If the driver is looking for more than one dimension, I don't agree. Considering them somehow uncomparable is silly. I can compare a duck to a bicycle if I want to.

Banana S · 03-27-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Crono0001

I think trying to compare an old Boxster 986 to a 996 Turbo is like trying to compare a stock 911 to a GT3. Wishful thinking at best. They are in completely different classes.

The gap has closed since the introduction of the 981 and the 991, but it's still there.

Again, don't get me wrong, I love our cars. But having driven the 996TT many times, there is no way that ours can compare.

I'm yer huckleberry...

3 Droptop Porsches at Putnam Park - YouTube

(Skip to 3:20 for the pass.)

KYPCA Blue (Advanced) Run Group, Putnam Park, September 2012.

blue2000s · 03-28-2013, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Banana S

I'm yer huckleberry...

3 Droptop Porsches at Putnam Park - YouTube

(Skip to 3:20 for the pass.)

KYPCA Blue (Advanced) Run Group, Putnam Park, September 2012.

Hey, you can't do that, your car isn't in the same league as the 996TT

coreseller · 03-28-2013, 08:44 PM

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Hey, you can't do that, your car isn't in the same league as the 996TT

To act as if they were is simply a joke.......two COMPLETELY different cars. I'd take a 996TT over two 986's any day. Not trying to start anything, just wanted to point out the obvious......

BTW.....for those of you with 986's looking to get offended....I'd suggest you ride in a 996TT then comment. Yes, I use to own a 986 S.

blue2000s · 03-29-2013, 04:47 AM

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BTW.....for those of you with 986's looking to get offended....I'd suggest you ride in a 996TT then comment. Yes, I use to own a 986 S.

That's exactly what started this thread. There's nothing more special about the turbo except the thrust. If you want to feel like the turbo car is somehow special because it simply cost more than the Boxster, that's your prerogative, but I don't think so. Not everyone buys a Boxster because they can't afford a 911.

I don't simply put cars with more power into any kind of special category. If I did, the 996tt would be in a box with the new Shelby Mustang and supercharged Camaro.

coreseller · 03-29-2013, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by blue2000s

That's exactly what started this thread. There's nothing more special about the turbo except the thrust. If you want to feel like the turbo car is somehow special because it simply cost more than the Boxster, that's your prerogative, but I don't think so. Not everyone buys a Boxster because they can't afford a 911.

I don't simply put cars with more power into any kind of special category. If I did, the 996tt would be in a box with the new Shelby Mustang and supercharged Camaro.

We all think differently brother, if we all thought and felt the same it would be a pretty boring world......

Regarding the increased power comment, I believe on that one you are in the minority and frankly I pretty much agree with you. But with every model line there is a hierarchy and the top dog (most expensive) always has more power than the base, whether or not people need or use it is a different question though.