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Old 01-30-2017, 02:52 PM   #28
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Originally Posted by Jgkram View Post
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.
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