First day out test driving cars. Notes & Questions.

[Timco]

Originally Posted by Jgkram

This argument will go on forever just like oil and coolant. We should try to be helping this person find a car he enjoys as much as the rest of us and I think deep down we are but it is an emotional decision.

The reality is that the specs on the cars are simply not that far apart. As an engineer, I Was taught to speak with data. Always, always, always... That is why I love to read the guys like PW, Nine8Six, Road and Race, Ger and many others who back their comments with photos and data. Between the two, the 0-60 times are less than 1 second equivalent to the blink of an eye. Watch the TFL videos of a '97 base beat the 911 & 930 around the track.

In the end, find the best condition model you can and tune out this noise. Enjoy the car 'cause life is short.

I meant my comments as my opinion / experience in shopping, not to shame the base.

I jumped in with both feet. Not much research, no PPI. I knew I wanted a Boxster and went to L.A. to drive several. Bought same day I saw it, last day there. Car sounded and looked great, I knew it was older and I had work to do but engine / trans felt & sounded great. No stored codes on my reader. Rolled dice, did well.

[Jgkram]

We are all passionate about this car. It's very hard but what we have to do is use our experiences to impassion others. To argue that one model, year or type is better than another is pointless. Base models are no less of a car than is an S model overpriced for its incremental gains. And the tip finds its own place by filling the needs of many many drivers. It's all about finding what you want with no right or wrong choice.

Go find, drive and enjoy. Time is running out.........

[thstone]

Originally Posted by Jgkram

We are all passionate about this car. It's very hard but what we have to do is use our experiences to impassion others. To argue that one model, year or type is better than another is pointless. Base models are no less of a car than is an S model overpriced for its incremental gains. And the tip finds its own place by filling the needs of many many drivers. It's all about finding what you want with no right or wrong choice.

^^^ What he said ^^^^. Some good advice.

[BruceH]

Originally Posted by thstone

^^^ What he said ^^^^. Some good advice.

Yep, I wholeheartedly agree, very well put. Everyone has to find the "right" one for them.........and then mod it or not mod according to what is right for them.

[Giller]

Originally Posted by Jgkram

We are all passionate about this car. It's very hard but what we have to do is use our experiences to impassion others. To argue that one model, year or type is better than another is pointless. Base models are no less of a car than is an S model overpriced for its incremental gains. And the tip finds its own place by filling the needs of many many drivers. It's all about finding what you want with no right or wrong choice.

Go find, drive and enjoy. Time is running out.........

Exactly. Not sure why everyone gets their knickers in a knot about Regular vs. S model.