911 v. Boxster

[Dr. Kill]

Yeah, I went to the dealership to look at slightly used 911s, drove a new Boxster and was taken aback at how much fun it was to drive. I will probably purchase a new 911 next, but not because I like driving it more, but because I have wanted one since I was 3.

I also agree with you about the performance envelope - you can push the car pretty hard on the street and not be too far into unsafe or illegal territory...

[drburton]

Pretty much the same story for me. I test drove used 911's but didn't want to spend over $60k which meant I couldn't get into the new styling (2005). I also drove the Boxster S and really liked the handling. Ended up going with a new Boxster S, but I still plan to get a 911 in the future.

I have always wanted a 911, and just can't let it go even though I love my Boxster. My wife is now suddenly all excited about the new M3, so who knows where I will go next, but the 911 is definately high on a short list.

[FIG]

Originally Posted by Dr. Kill

I have wanted one since I was 3.

I too have wanted a 911 for as long as I can remember.......

I believe the boxster is a great entry level to get to know the "Porsche Drive", although I love my Boxster, I WILL be buying a 911 Cab!!!

(unfortunately here in Australia, $75K just gets you into a '01 Boxster, $200K for a 911 Cab , we get raped here, even with currency conversion)

[blue2000s]

It totally depends on what you're looking for. The new 911 is a very capable GT but far from a pure sports car. Even the Boxster is fat for a sports car. Drive a late 70's 911SC and you'll know your driving a true sports car. You'll also fall in love.

[markk]

Drove a 993 and I was very disappointed
Drove a 996 TT and while it was fast it didn't felt like a pure sportscar
Drove a 986S tiptronic and I was very disappointed
Drove a 986 (non S) 5 speed manual and ordered a 986S, manual with sportsuspension and exhaust.

Although I think 911's are still very, very, very nice from an exterior point of view its not my car. Haven't yet driven a 997 though.

And yes I know I could have afforded the 996TT. And yes I know a BoxsterS is less faster. And yes I know my MY05 Mitsubishi EVO 8 MR RS with 360bhp is faster. Who cares ?

After purchase of the BoxsterS I also drove a 996 GT3. That's very nice. If I will ever buy a 911 it would be a GT3 (RS) :-)

Mark.

[Brucelee]

I have owned many 911s and Boxsters.

If I had to choose, today I would buy a Boxster S.

[Marc Gelefsky]

Originally Posted by markk

Drove a 993 and I was very disappointed
.

Really? I love the feel and look of the 993! way better than a 996 to me.

[Rail26]

I agree with almost everything that was said. I have test driven everything in the Porsche lineup except the Carrera GT. I love the driving feel of the boxster, the look of the 911 and the Zidane head-chest butting accelaration of the Cayenne Turbo S.