Box - 911 Has anyone done it and wanted the Boxster back?
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I test drove both Cayman S Gen 2 and 997 Gen2 Carrera back to back before deciding which model I preferred.
They are both great cars but did think the Cayman was a more exciting drive (only just) which was enough for me to decide to get a Cayman (R in my case).
I can only assume the 987 and 981 Boxters are similarly great drives.
If it's an itch you have to scratch, then just do it.... What's the worst that can happen but to change back to a Boxter in the future, if assuming you think you made a mistake which I doubt will be the case.
They are both great cars but did think the Cayman was a more exciting drive (only just) which was enough for me to decide to get a Cayman (R in my case).
I can only assume the 987 and 981 Boxters are similarly great drives.
If it's an itch you have to scratch, then just do it.... What's the worst that can happen but to change back to a Boxter in the future, if assuming you think you made a mistake which I doubt will be the case.
Dblue said:
I was given a Boxster S (987) as a courtesy car when my 997GT3 was serviced a couple of years ago and it was a sweet fun car in every way with delightful handling and a raspy motor but was , of course, entirely overshadowed by the GT3.
Different to a C2 I know but in isolation the Boxster would have impressed but back to back it was miles slower and felt every bit a car worth half the price, maybe a third of the price.
i agree with above if talking about gen1 cars but not the gen2.Different to a C2 I know but in isolation the Boxster would have impressed but back to back it was miles slower and felt every bit a car worth half the price, maybe a third of the price.
the spyder/cayman R were half the price of a 7gt3 but not half the car hence i opted for a spyder which is far more useable on the road.plus the fact the new 991 gt3 will now have essentially the same engine as the gen2 987/997 puts those cars in a whole new ball park.
in some ways the best car porsche now make and closer to the original concept 40 years ago is the humble 2.7 boxster although not that i would have one i would always have to take the S
Edited by itsybitsy on Thursday 13th September 13:39
anonymous said:
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Nope, sorry, can't agree with that. On paper it's right, but when actually getting in and driving the cars, the two are very different (or should I say were, as I am referring to a 986 and 996).Yes they share lots of parts, but the configuration, the handling, the way you can use the power and the sounds are all just different. Dropping off the 986 and driving out in a new 996 I expected to be wow'd, but I remember feeling that is was less nippy, less dynamic and less fun.
I don't really give a rats a** about the 'image' of a 911 v Boxster, I'm just interested in how the car drives. I had 3 Boxsters as I loved the way they drove before changing to a 911.
To the OP, I'd say go for a few test drives and see what you think. Only you can decide.
itsybitsy said:
Dblue said:
I was given a Boxster S (987) as a courtesy car when my 997GT3 was serviced a couple of years ago and it was a sweet fun car in every way with delightful handling and a raspy motor but was , of course, entirely overshadowed by the GT3.
Different to a C2 I know but in isolation the Boxster would have impressed but back to back it was miles slower and felt every bit a car worth half the price, maybe a third of the price.
i agree with above if talking about gen1 cars but not the gen2.Different to a C2 I know but in isolation the Boxster would have impressed but back to back it was miles slower and felt every bit a car worth half the price, maybe a third of the price.
the spyder/cayman R were half the price of a 7gt3 but not half the car hence i opted for a spyder which is far more useable on the road.plus the fact the new 991 gt3 will now have essentially the same engine as the gen2 987/997 puts those cars in a whole new ball park.
in some ways the best car porsche now make and closer to the original concept 40 years ago is the humble 2.7 boxster although not that i would have one i would always have to take the S
Edited by itsybitsy on Thursday 13th September 13:39
Cayman R different kettle of fish and a very fine car. Personally, I reckon the GT3 is worth the extra but thats only when compared back to back
yes the cayman R is the best day to day car whereas gt3 and spyder are more weekend toys which is what i wanted!hence the spyder with its removable roof and lighter clutch in traffic ,gokart like handling has the edge over a gt3,the spyder/cayman R just need a few more horses and they would eat the gt3 for breakfast so not really half value of a gt3 i would say more like 80% the value of a GT3
I traded my Boxster S for a 996 C4S last year. I found myself missing the Boxster but didn't necessarily regret the trade. A few months ago I ended up buying my Dads (100k one owner) Boxster as it was fantastic value. I now have both at my disposal and they are fantastic cars. It is hard to beat the experience offered by the Boxster (beautiful mid engine handling, the lovely induction sounds and open top motoring). Then again the 911 is much quicker, has more torque, looks better and is an icon.
anonymous said:
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When it comes to the cost of building these cars Porsche’s target was that 911 Turbo, should only cost $6,000 (say £4k) more to build than a Boxster. The cheaper to build Cayman probably made the difference a bit more. $US dollars were used as that is the market with the smallest margins.Dblue said:
Surely a Cayman should be cheaper than a Boxster, not the other way round
Marketing. So production cost is of little significance. Same rules apply in the price of items on the lengthy and expensive list of options where the cost of producing the car barely changes.They know the Cayman is effectively a 2-seat 911 with the engine in a better position so can charge a price between Boxster and 911.
If you want a convertible - buy the Boxster
If you want a 4 seat coupe - buy the 911
If you want a coupe with beautiful mid engined balance - buy the Cayman
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