Will there always be a Porsche in your...

[yeti]

I sold my 2001 986 last fall. I do miss the driving experience, but not the associated costs and that came with a 12 year old sports car.

For now, my motorcycle fills the need for that spirited curvy road ride, plus other bikers give a wave!

I'd still consider another Porsche in the future if the right manual transmission model comes along.

[Boxster_S_girl]

I was under the impression that the 981 manual blips the throttle on downshift. I can confirm it does so on the PDK.

My manual 981 does not blip the throttle on downshift (even in sport mode), but it may be attached to a package I don't have.

[Skrapmot]

Probably change up to one of the various 911 or maybe a lightly used Panamera in a few years as the wife is more than a little annoyed by my 2 seat capacity. Although I have been looking at the Tesla S as an alternative they are becoming a little too common place and "trendy" but my treehugger wife would be more on board with it.
Whatever it is, I'll probably loose the soft-top and go with a big hardtop.

[j.fro]

I've built my 986 for me, unless I'm living in a tent, it will be mine. Now shopping for a C4 s a daily driver.

[coreseller]

Originally Posted by j.fro

I've built my 986 for me, unless I'm living in a tent, it will be mine. Now shopping for a C4 s a daily driver.

I too have been contemplating a nice 996 or 997 C4S for a DD down the road when all the kids are gone.

I will probably hold onto the current P-Car for quite awhile if not forever, couldn't think of what I'd replace it with if I did sell it.

[litespeedp]

Oddly,my continued/future Box ownership will depend on my desire/ability to keep a fun daily driver such a my current 97 Jeep Wrangler road ready.To me, total Box ownership costs and efforts include the cost for 2 cars as I would not want to have the Box as my DD.

[Chuck W.]

Yes. I really like the Boxster. I have owned two 911s (993 cab and 993 Turbo) while owning the Boxster. If anything were to happen to the Boxster I may look at a 2004 or 2005 996 turbo cab. The problem is the Boxster is the right size and weight. It meets the needs of my wife and I perfectly.

[jotoole]

Maybe, but I doubt it.
Had a lot of fun with my Boxster, but time to move on.

[986_c6]

Yes, there will always be a p-car in my life with finances and health permitting. I have had ample chances to sell my boxster, but never could part with it in the past 11 years.

We have since added a couple more cars, My wife has a mini clubman and I just bought a saleen mustang. With 7 vehicles, the boxster is still one of my faves. The only other Porsches that I would like to replace my boxster is a boxster Spyder or 997gt3.

[southernstar]

Sam C, sorry your experience with the Boxster did not meet your expectations. I don't know the specifics of your car, but it is a little unfair to owners of other Boxsters to suggest that the "only benefit is the artificially inflated sense of self-worth." Most of our egos don't need stroking either!

You say that you can get higher driving satisfaction for less money, but history suggests that you are wrong. When the 986 was introduced the reviews were virtually unanimous - it was one of the best handling, best balanced sports cars of all time and a relative bargain. The reviews for the new 981 are essentially the same: they are at the top of their class and tremendous bang for the buck. The handling, braking, acceleration, top speed, and yes the glorious exhaust note all contribute to an incredible driving experience.

If someone buys a new Boxster, you get a cutting-edge car at a reasonable price and you get the benefit of a factory warranty. For those of us who purchase used, care must be taken. We must understand that while used Boxsters can be had for less than many economy cars, they are decidedly not economy cars and the cost of maintenance can be quite high. We must also keep in mind that some of these cars (the 986's) are now between 9.5 and 16.5 years old! Its not just the mileage, but age that contributes to wear and tear on any automobile.

Parts are expensive - although they are not cheap for an old Mercedes or BMW either. One cannot expect the parts costs for a relatively limited-production vehicle that originally cost 3 X that of a Toyota Camry (if not more) to cost the same to maintain.

Sadly, I suspect that many have bought used Boxsters because the initiation fee (i.e., initial purchase price) is now incredibly low for what the car delivers. Many do not maintain them properly and when repairs are required (e.g., the water pump) replace them with low-priced Chinese parts that are doomed to fail even more quickly. In life, it is often true that we get what we pay for. In the case of a used Boxster, you get a low initial purchase price for such an incredibly well-balalnced and fun car, but must understand that the cost of ownership reflects that of a car that was intitially quite expensive, and is now getting quite old.

Brad

[thstone]

Originally Posted by southernstar

Sam C, sorry your experience with the Boxster did not meet your expectations. I don't know the specifics of your car, but it is a little unfair to owners of other Boxsters to suggest that the "only benefit is the artificially inflated sense of self-worth." Most of our egos don't need stroking either!

You say that you can get higher driving satisfaction for less money, but history suggests that you are wrong. When the 986 was introduced the reviews were virtually unanimous - it was one of the best handling, best balanced sports cars of all time and a relative bargain. The reviews for the new 981 are essentially the same: they are at the top of their class and tremendous bang for the buck. The handling, braking, acceleration, top speed, and yes the glorious exhaust note all contribute to an incredible driving experience.

If someone buys a new Boxster, you get a cutting-edge car at a reasonable price and you get the benefit of a factory warranty. For those of us who purchase used, care must be taken. We must understand that while used Boxsters can be had for less than many economy cars, they are decidedly not economy cars and the cost of maintenance can be quite high. We must also keep in mind that some of these cars (the 986's) are now between 9.5 and 16.5 years old! Its not just the mileage, but age that contributes to wear and tear on any automobile.

Parts are expensive - although they are not cheap for an old Mercedes or BMW either. One cannot expect the parts costs for a relatively limited-production vehicle that originally cost 3 X that of a Toyota Camry (if not more) to cost the same to maintain.

Sadly, I suspect that many have bought used Boxsters because the initiation fee (i.e., initial purchase price) is now incredibly low for what the car delivers. Many do not maintain them properly and when repairs are required (e.g., the water pump) replace them with low-priced Chinese parts that are doomed to fail even more quickly. In life, it is often true that we get what we pay for. In the case of a used Boxster, you get a low initial purchase price for such an incredibly well-balalnced and fun car, but must understand that the cost of ownership reflects that of a car that was intitially quite expensive, and is now getting quite old.

Brad

+1 Very well said.

[M1NDCRlME]

Originally Posted by southernstar

Sadly, I suspect that many have bought used Boxsters because the initiation fee (i.e., initial purchase price) is now incredibly low for what the car delivers. Many do not maintain them properly and when repairs are required (e.g., the water pump) replace them with low-priced Chinese parts that are doomed to fail even more quickly. In life, it is often true that we get what we pay for. In the case of a used Boxster, you get a low initial purchase price for such an incredibly well-balalnced and fun car, but must understand that the cost of ownership reflects that of a car that was intitially quite expensive, and is now getting quite old.

Brad

And this reminds me of something I was told a loooong time ago: "there is no such thing as a cheap Porsche".

[HAUSIDMT]

I certainly hope so, but If the current Boxster was to leave the stable I would hope for a reasonably priced/well loved Cayman R or a 981S.

[AndyA6]

Well, let's see here. I had Porsches all my life in one way or another. Starting with a 356, 2 911SC, 928S, 964 C4, 964 C2, currently a Cayenne S and a my Box.

I guess it is safe to say there will always be a Porsche for me and my wife

And yes, maintenance is crucial, that's why I have a Durametric, my tools, the internet (thanks guys for all the tips!), I for one love to wrench once in a while and it keeps the cost way low!

Sometimes I do not understand the complaints about maintenance and the associated cost. Yes, parts are dear but our cars are not exactly a Corolla or Chevy, right? High performance vehicles require "better" parts.

[tnoice]

Yes....my daughter would be terribly distraught if there was not a porsche in the garage.

[Vista glass]

Yes. My Porsche cars have hit so many marks so well! The current unit is a treat to drive. It is affordable if $2000.00 per year is not too much, gotta pay to play. I have other interests that are way more expensive. There is a plethora of information in places such as this forum ( Thanks ya'll ) that removes any mystery to the vehicles design, engineering, and maintenance. Wrenching is challenging sometimes but rewarding. I have driven and owned other machines that simply do not supply the internal combustion induced grin that my Boxster does. I have not found any other vehicle that my Neurosurgeon will permit me to operate that can match or replace the total package that Porsche presents.