End of the Boxster road for me

[DWBOX2000]

Yes, a Guards Red 2002 996 4S.

I wanted to get more GT ish. I felt with the Boxster, it just says drive fast when ever a curve presents itself. I was either going to kill myself, someone else, get a ticket or get frustrated not pushing it. I tend to do a lot of highway driving so thought it might be a better fit. Plus I've had for over 4 years. Thought I would mix it up. I think the hardtop might help my sanity with road noise too.

About car: Car had an excellent PPI, has a scratch I need to tough up and I'm doing the IMS on Monday. I wasn't going to bother but it seems like a good candidate. The last owner was a 83 year old guy who bought in 2006 and only put 13k on it during that time. Previous owner racked up 55k in 4 years. Funny, the guy left to his daughter. The daughter husband wanted to keep it and she gave that the big "no".
Wish me luck.

[JayG]

Originally Posted by DWBOX2000

Yes, a Guards Red 2002 996 4S.

I wanted to get more GT ish. I felt with the Boxster, it just says drive fast when ever a curve presents itself. I was either going to kill myself, someone else, get a ticket or get frustrated not pushing it. I tend to do a lot of highway driving so thought it might be a better fit. Plus I've had for over 4 years. Thought I would mix it up. I think the hardtop might help my sanity with road noise too.

About car: Car had an excellent PPI, has a scratch I need to tough up and I'm doing the IMS on Monday. I wasn't going to bother but it seems like a good candidate. The last owner was a 83 year old guy who bought in 2006 and only put 13k on it during that time. Previous owner racked up 55k in 4 years. Funny, the guy left to his daughter. The daughter husband wanted to keep it and she gave that the big "no".
Wish me luck.

checkout 996outpost.com for a fun forum on 996's. Rennlist has one, but not near as fun. A lot of us on outp[ost used to be regulars on RL

[jonogt6]

Originally Posted by DWBOX2000

Yes, a Guards Red 2002 996 4S.

I wanted to get more GT ish. I felt with the Boxster, it just says drive fast when ever a curve presents itself. I was either going to kill myself, someone else, get a ticket or get frustrated not pushing it. I tend to do a lot of highway driving so thought it might be a better fit. Plus I've had for over 4 years. Thought I would mix it up. I think the hardtop might help my sanity with road noise too.

About car: Car had an excellent PPI, has a scratch I need to tough up and I'm doing the IMS on Monday. I wasn't going to bother but it seems like a good candidate. The last owner was a 83 year old guy who bought in 2006 and only put 13k on it during that time. Previous owner racked up 55k in 4 years. Funny, the guy left to his daughter. The daughter husband wanted to keep it and she gave that the big "no".
Wish me luck.

So you decided to go for something even faster!

[DWBOX2000]

It is on paper but is it? It doesn't feel it.

Several factors came into my results:

I just wanted a change after 4+ years.

I found I am not a convertible person. Friend has a Cayman S so I've had my fill of those that I don't need one (though they are wonderful cars).

I think the Box is built for the curves and I have no where to enjoy that thrill. I don't track, I can barely afford the cars, never mind racing.

I've always loved the looks of the 996 4S though the red I still need to get use to. Not getting any younger.

Anyhoot, should be fun. Time will tell.

[Cunningr]

Congrates, my favorite color on the 996.

[Topless]

Enjoy the new ride and don't be a stranger. Your 996 is really just a 3.6L hard top Boxster with the motor in the wrong place.

After 10 years with the 986 I too decided to get a hard top for the next one. Ninety percent of the time I am glad I did but those magical summer canyon drives were more fun top down.

[rexcramer]

I just ran up to Ice house Canyon and back with the top down and I agree. Get's you out of the heat and into nature.

Originally Posted by Topless

but those magical summer canyon drives were more fun top down.