Please help me in making an educated choice

[Bmod986]

Originally Posted by cfos

I'd pick the pdk every time. On my second car with the pdk and think it's great. Having driven a manual, I still do not get the obsession. Having said that, I:

1. Go to the grocery store for my food -- I don't grow or hunt it.
2. Use a computer/iPad/smart phone for "texting and typing" rather than going up to each person individually and "speaking to them" or grabbing a pencil and writing a letter.
3. Buy homes that have already been built, rather than building it myself (I'm not one for felling trees for lumber).
4. Can't stand fried-egg headlights. Are you still wearing something from 9 years ago? Using a TV from 9 years ago? A TRS-80, maybe, for the feel of vintage? Not me, but that's my bias. Good luck!

It is a personal preference. We live in a time where most cars are automatic and sometimes its good to break away from that and do some shifting with a clutch. Its not to feel vintage or remember the old days but its more of a satisfaction of giving proper shifts and making decisions yourself rather then having a computer cut in so that your car won't blow. Its a connection between you and your car.

I also have driven the 991s with a PDK and sport exhaust. Awesome car, visceral noise, great time, and lighting fast shifts. Had the flappy paddles which added to the fun. I loved the PDK but I still like to shift with a clutch.

With that said I have two SUVs with auto trans in my home so I can always take a break from shifting.

"Also I do have a tv that is 8 years old and still use it. New TVs are expensive I have a boxster to maintain" hahaha.

[Porsche9]

I'd go with the newer car. At $5k diff you get the 5 year newer car, no IMS to worry about and a better warranty it is a no brainer. PDK vs manual is a personal preference mine being a manual if it is a sports car but I totally get the appeal of a dual clutch automated manual. It is an awesome transmission and light years ahead of the old tiptronic transmission.

[jcb986]

Personally I haven't driven one with a PDK, but I own one with a TIP. I drove several preowned with sticks from 99 to 05 and they all seemed very stiff with the clutches engaging high up on the peddle. When I drove the TIP I found both worlds, auto and manual, and I do love the thumb switches on the steering wheel. Plus I can still shift using them while in auto mode. Go for the PDK.

[AJR]

Originally Posted by jcb986

Personally I haven't driven one with a PDK, but I own one with a TIP. I drove several preowned with sticks from 99 to 05 and they all seemed very stiff with the clutches engaging high up on the peddle. When I drove the TIP I found both worlds, auto and manual, and I do love the thumb switches on the steering wheel. Plus I can still shift using them while in auto mode. Go for the PDK.

Thank JCB! I hope I don't chicken out this time around. :>) I have a little regret about letting go the car I had test driven back in July.

~AJR

[jcb986]

Here is something you can look at.

http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/49535-2000-boxster-s-first-car.html

I posted some Boxsters in Orlando for sale.

[AJR]

Originally Posted by jcb986

Here is something you can look at.

http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/49535-2000-boxster-s-first-car.html

I posted some Boxsters in Orlando for sale.

Thanks JCB! I'm in Seattle. Maybe you want me to fly down to Florida to buy a car and drive it all the way back to Washington! :>) I actually like the idea.

When I first started looking at boxsters a few months ago, I was thinking about getting a low mileage well maintained car between 2000 and 2005. But after pricing a few of the good ones and taking into account the IMS solution, possibly a new water pump, Oxygen sensors etc., the better cars were coming to around 20,000 to 30,000. Spending a little more and avoiding those expenses for a much newer car seems to be making sense, even if I have to wait a little longer. :>)

[jcb986]

Originally Posted by AJR

Thanks JCB! I'm in Seattle. Maybe you want me to fly down to Florida to buy a car and drive it all the way back to Washington! :>) I actually like the idea.

When I first started looking at boxsters a few months ago, I was thinking about getting a low mileage well maintained car between 2000 and 2005. But after pricing a few of the good ones and taking into account the IMS solution, possibly a new water pump, Oxygen sensors etc., the better cars were coming to around 20,000 to 30,000. Spending a little more and avoiding those expenses for a much newer car seems to be making sense, even if I have to wait a little longer. :>)

Look, I personally think the IMS is way over stated. Look, my ride has 76k on it and the only thing that I personally did do myself was an axle seal on the final drive side. The rest is fairly easy stuff. I know when it hits 100k, I will need to put a chunk of change in it, most likely I will buy another one though. If you can get a good buy on a fairly new model, I would do it. Good luck.

[AJR]

Originally Posted by Porsche9

I'd go with the newer car. At $5k diff you get the 5 year newer car, no IMS to worry about and a better warranty it is a no brainer. PDK vs manual is a personal preference mine being a manual if it is a sports car but I totally get the appeal of a dual clutch automated manual. It is an awesome transmission and light years ahead of the old tiptronic transmission.

Thanks P9! I'm trying to further negotiate to see if I can get an extended warranty or even get them to lower the price a bit.

~AJR