Why I still love my 986.
 

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And yes, I have spilled every single cup of coffee after putting it in my cupholder.

I still love my 986 too, more every time I drive it, and I've never spilled coffee in it (horrors :eek:). The Alfa Romeo sure looks like it has an e-brake to me...

I absolutely love this car, but I just don't think i could give away the feel of a manual transmission.

Shifting gears is one of the most enjoyable parts of a spirited drive.

Don't get me wrong I love my Boxster for it's vintage feel and overall fun factor but after driving the 987 version I wish I had popped for that model. I think I would have had a lot less issues too.
Let the flaming begin!

I remember drawing comparisons between the cars when I first heard of the 4c. Specs are fairly similar to a 986 S.

As you have stated though, why trade for an auto, and from the reviews I have seen its an auto that beats the hell out of you. If the cars automatic is going to be rough then why not just give it a manual anyways.

Not to mention you are not only trading for an auto..... You are trading a Porsche flat 6 for a turbo 4 made by FCA that you can get in a Dodge Dart.

Still Love my Box
 

Been driving Porsches since 1979, and still love 'em. And, I hope to never give up a stick shift.

This is why I would not buy the 4c. Add to it that it's a automatic. I will give up a stick shift when my hands are cold and dead. And then there's still a bit of the "Fix It Again Tony" with Fiats.

I love my 986 and can only imagine replacing it with a 987 or a almost no option 981. I go to the Porsche dealer and all I see are 981s larded up with options that add nothing to the driving pleasure of a sports car.

I hate love it.

I don't daily drive it anymore. It seems like I do more little fixes then drive, peek at it sitting in the garage
BUT when I do drive it, I am a happy boy. Love to row through the gears. Love the feed back that vibrates back through the steering wheel to my hands

Then the CEL dings at me - Oh Baby, now whats wrong

"significant turbo lag" and no manual? Ick.

I haven't had mine that long. But while I was looking, I drove a lot of different cars. Vette, 350z, Miata.....It wasn't until my Mrs. talked into trying a 986, that I found that sensation I was looking for! I grin like an idiot every time I start the thing up!

It is to note that the car has a lap time almost identical to the 987 spyder on the top gear test track.

The new cayman gts had a time over 3 seconds quicker. Which is actually quicker then a 997 turbo cab!