Questions about the 986

[silver-S]

Can't comment from personal experience on Boxster vs. 911, but if you go watch a lot of YouTube reviews of the Boxster, you'll hear a lot guys yelling "I can't believe it. It handles better than a 911 -- this is one awesome sports car!" I think it's pretty well accepted now that the 911 is the luxury grand tourer and Boxster/Cayman are Porsche's sports cars.

Wheels: see attached.

[mrp5150]

Originally Posted by silver-S

Can't comment from personal experience on Boxster vs. 911, but if you go watch a lot of YouTube reviews of the Boxster, you'll hear a lot guys yelling "I can't believe it. It handles better than a 911 -- this is one awesome sports car!" I think it's pretty well accepted now that the 911 is the luxury grand tourer and Boxster/Cayman are Porsche's sports cars.

Wheels: see attached.

That table is very helpful. Thanks! Seems like a 285 would fit perfectly fine on a 10" wheel. Anyone here running 285 rear tires? Any negatives to going wider than the stock 265's?

[nicecar]

There is no such thing as a cheap Porsche . In the end you will pay....ask any of us

[mrp5150]

Originally Posted by nicecar

There is no such thing as a cheap Porsche . In the end you will pay....ask any of us

I meant cheap as in, it's not $90,000 like a brand new 911.

[ekam]

Originally Posted by mrp5150

I meant cheap as in, it's not $90,000 like a brand new 911.

What he's trying to say is maintenance cost for $10k Porsche is the same as $90k Porsche.

I wouldn't go 285 on the rear... it will slow the car down by a good margin from stand still since there's too much rubber plus it will cause more understeer.

[recycledsixtie]

There is not much comparison in handling and performance between the two. The Boxster justs feel better and more fun. If you need 4 seats(occasional back seat for 2 midgets) then the 996 is okay for that.

Not much difference in running costs between the two. Boxster slightly less but budget around $1500 to 2000 a year for expenses. If you are concerned about the ims then you will have to put out more to replace that.

I have tried to like the water cooled 911's but cannot sell my Box for something so GT like. Enjoy your search and try lots of cars. PPI is a must.
Cheers, G.

[Lobo1186]

Originally Posted by silver-S

I think it's pretty well accepted now that the 911 is the luxury grand tourer and Boxster/Cayman are Porsche's sports cars.

Shots fired!

Where did you get that table? I wonder if they have a 911 table like that lying around.