986's a rare breed?

[BIGJake111]

I see about a box a week southern weather seems to mean more box than cayman. Depending on where I am going i see a 911 either 80s or 997 or newer every other drive and a boxster about once a week, mostly 986 but there are a few 981 owners I cross paths with often.

I've seen about 6 different other 986s just within my school zone but I don't run into them often and think most are weekenders at most.



(Also there is a pre 03 S that's speed yellow on campus with me, people think it's me all the time only difference is mine has litronics.)

[Jay B.]

Okay so I guess I must be living under a rock then. A swear its rare I see these cars (986's not just Boxsters) on the road. Oh well I'm just glad these cars still being driven. Thanks all !

[10/10ths]

Not under a rock, just Arizona.

[Pdwight]

"I love fixing things"

My wife says on my tombstone will be "I can fix this !"

[More]

Surely the 986 is a Future Classic. It's best to hold onto one and look after it well. It might become a collectors item one day and it's value will rise.

[Quadcammer]

Originally Posted by More

Surely the 986 is a Future Classic. It's best to hold onto one and look after it well. It might become a collectors item one day and it's value will rise.

Nope, not gonna happen

[itsnotanova]

Hard to speculate what will become a collectors car. I remember reading an article back in the 90's saying the Fiero will be a future collector's car. That didn't happen. I also remember when the air cooled 911's weren't worth anything. I paid $2000 for my 911sc. I don't see the 986 becoming anything special in the future for the same reasons as the 924,944 and 928. They're too expensive to maintain and too complicated for the average home mechanic to restore. I hope I'm wrong though.

As for being rare, I rarely see them on the road. Mostly new Porsches around here

[Giller]

Originally Posted by Quadcammer

Nope, not gonna happen

Agreed. A car needs a certain cache to become a true collectors car. There are a ton of cars out there with similar stats to that of the Boxster....and we don't talk about them being a 'collectors car'. I cannot believe that a 'poor man's Porsche" will suddenly be worth a significant amount from Collectors.

But who know's. I'd rather spend my time driving it and enjoying it than locking it away just in case....

[jonogt6]

Originally Posted by Quadcammer

Nope, not gonna happen

Hmmm not convinced by your thinking there.
'If 80s European Fords can become Classics then
Surely a Boxster can.

Have you seen how much XR2/XR3 prices have risen in the UK!!

[BoomerRoadie]

I live in the Phoenix area. The 986 is not common nor rare by any means. The hardtop option is quite a bit more or a rarity. BUT, what makes it really weird is, there's another red 986 like mine in town with the hardtop!! It's weird seeing her drive around with the hardtop on!!

Other than that, I'd say I see a handful of 986's. The newer 918 seem to be very popular in my area now. There's a BUNCH of old farts around these parts!!! Sorry guys...you're the only ones who can afford them!

[Boxtaboy]

Originally Posted by BoomerRoadie

I live in the Phoenix area. The newer 918 seem to be very popular in my area now. There's a BUNCH of old farts around these parts!!! Sorry guys...you're the only ones who can afford them!

The 918 starting price is $847,000. Guess there's a bunch of really rich old farts in your neighborhood!

[jrebot2]

I really like the 981s