Goodbye Boxster... Hello Stingray
 

I have LOVED my 2001 Boxster for the past 2 years and had a blast working on it and driving it. I've been lusting after the new Vette and pulled the trigger. I sold my Boxster to the nicest guy who is super excited to be in the Porsche game...a life-long dream in his own words. I wish him as much fun as I had with it. What a great car. Thanks everyone for the good advice the past 2 years...

I'm selling my rollbar extender if interested:

http://986forum.com/forums/boxster-parts-sale-wanted/49425-roll-bar-extender.html

It served me well for several track weekend HPDE's at VIR.

Cheers,
Mike

Nice Vette! :cheers:

Good Looking Car....Great Color too!
 

I can never wrap my mind around why chevy (and american car companies) is still so enamored with chrome wheels though. Black rims IMO would make it look extra nice.

Nice car!

I never think of Porsche owners and Vette owners as the same people. Give us a review when you get a chance.

Interesting to see the latest Vette looks reasonably compact even next to a 986...

Both desperately need to be lowered!

My condolences on your loss

I feel the same way about black wheels. Looks like you've got 4 spares on.

Been looking at the new Vette as well. Just can't seem to make myself pull the trigger.

The center cap is missing already? Good old American engineering.

Now THAT'S funny. +1

TO

Chrome looks good with certain colors, blue is one of the best. I think the whole black wheel fad has played out & will soon pass, it definitely has with me.

I hope that you don't miss your Boxster too much.....

I love the chrome wheels. I can't stand black rims. To me they always look dirty and I have never understood why that fad came around. Chrome looks so nice when all spit shined and buffed. Love the color of that Vette. They are a blast to drive! Congrats!:cheers:

Yeah, Ive heard that about my Viper but theyre not "chrome," theyre polished aluminum.
Im not sure what the new vette has, but I would lay money down that its polished aluminum also.
Many European car guys, like Jeremy Clarkson, are quick to denigrate American cars with "chrome" rims without actually checking the facts. Jeremy will use any excuse to insult an American vehicle, justified or not. :)

Congratulations on your Vette, I have owned Vettes for over 17 years I do not own one now. I currently own a 2002 Boxster,a 2006 Lotus Elise, a 2011 Volvo S40 R-Design. and a Jeep wrangler.

I love cars:)

I also had a 99 Boxster with chrome rims and it looked great, it is a matter of taste and what car there on that makes a difference.

I was thinking the same thing. I feel like the boxster is wrapped around me and the vette is a lot bigger, but check out this pic.

Also - I'm not sure if I'm a fan of the chrome wheels either, but this car is the Premiere Edition and it only comes this way. It had every other option I wanted, including a bunch of stuff on constraint that I probably couldn't get until next spring...I plan on using these as track wheels and will get some cool, possibly black, aftermarket rims when there is a good selection sometime next year.

Still waiting on the center caps. This special edition car has special ones, but it accidently came with the standard ones.

Driving impression so far - Comfortable GT car in touring - this thing would be awesome for a serious multiday road trip. It feels and sounds like a race car in Track mode. I still have not hit 500 mi break in, so I have not taken it over 3500 RPM. That said, it is faster than the Boxster even without flooring it and short shifting. Duel mode exhaust is the best of both worlds. I'd put the interior up against any car - my Uncle's 550 or my buddies Jag really aren't any better. Seats are amazing. So far, GREAT. I may autocross this weekend. I'll let you guys know what I think (assuming I make the 500 mi break in point).

I still contend, for cruising the back roads where I live, the Porsche may be more fun. You can get on it and work the shifter a lot more without hitting go to jail speeds. It was also so raw and connected to the road. I've never driven a car with better brakes than my old 986 either.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1384427851.jpg

The new Vette is a HUGE bang-for-the-buck sports car. Enjoy.

Look forward to your review. I think GM has really hit the mark with this one.

I love the styling of the new vette, enjoy it!

I have to admit that the new Vette looks more compact and better looking than the old ones. I have not priced one out all but they are advertising the 2014 base Cayman here for $62k(I would think less in the US) and would think that a similar equipped Vette would be less. Bang for the buck would go to the Vette. Money no object I would go for the Cayman/Boxster.

Enjoy your new ride. I would think that it is a blast.:)Sorry that you cannot have the two....

Congrat's on the new Vette! I have never been a big fan of Corvette's but anything new and fast deserves a big thumbs up! Drive it like you stole it. :cheers:

I met a guy at the track last weekend with a brand new Stingray with 840 miles on it and he was flogging that car like an old horse. My first thought was that probably wasn't too good for a brand new engine. I applaud your sensible restraint!

I would say "color me envious", but the car isn't green. :D

Love it, congratulations. I love what they've done with the new Corvette.

Great car, enjoy.

Congrats on the new c7!

Au contrare my friend! I am one that love both, and I am active on both 986 and corvette forums. You will be surprised how many of us "multi-brand car lovers" there are out there.

You should try it! You will appreciate automobiles for what they are more.:cheers:

Center cap or IMS failure... hmmmm.... which would I rather have.... Which is more about engineering... :p

Nice car! I like the new Stingray although I do feel the Stingray badge does remind me more of horseshoe crabs. Darn New England upbringing! Enjoy!

Hey, I'd love a new Vette too. But at $60k I think not.

Nice color. I just couldn't part with mine when I got the vette so now they keep each other company.

Looks like Chevy is getting close to going mid-engine on the Vette.

Very nice. Did you cross shop any other cars like a new Cayman or Boxster? curious about what led to your ultimate decision. Looks great, love the blue!

I did not... I love the Caymen and Boxster but needed to get the tire smoking, burbling V8 thing out of my system.

Congrats! That's a beautiful car.

If they made this car about a foot shorter, with the engine in the middle, it would be the DE/AUTOX car of the decade.
They should really consider this. It would eat 911's, Boxster/Caymans, M3's for breakfast.

Well according to today's road and track magazine that arrived in my mailbox you picked the right car... Hehe :):). PCOTY

$60k for that level of performance is a bargain!!! (Read: GTR, 911TTS, F458)

Hey Perfectlap, I know you are an avid tracker as I am. But, considering all things equal (driver, blah, blah, blah,:ah:), my C6Z06 already eats everything in its path (I only have DOT Hoosiers and race brake pads, stock suspension, stock engine, stock seat, etc)! Only GT3RS, 996Cup cars or F430 will give me a run for my money with even skills. :dance:

it has perfect 50/50 weight distribution...Why push the engine further back? Not to mention, look how small it is parked next to my old 986. It's actually pretty small...a lot smaller than I thought it was until I got it home.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1385259888.jpg

Yup! Most folks have this notion that a vette is really big, but it is very close in size to a 911 in reality.,

Well, the new 'vette got downsized a bit, but it does have a wheelbase around 11" longer, and just feels bigger. I think it was the tall, squared off front fenders, which they have also improved. I'm not sure about the styling yet, but I will test drive one when I look to replace my Boxster.

BTW, who ever said 50/50 weight distribution is "ideal' ? The marketing people for front engine cars that can't do any better than that. It's always a compromise with design parameters, but a slight rear bias of 55% or so is better, for a variety of reasons, including traction, and reduced front scrub while cornering.

It already is mid-engined...motor is behind the front axle