911 (996) Cabriolet

[schmalex]

My wife is looking at replacing her car with a 996 C4S. Initially, we were looking for a coupe, but but we have seen a couple of cabriolets that look very nice indeed. Whilst most people would probably hate a bloke driving Porsche cabriolet, what's the opinion about about girls driving them?

My take is that I don't think people would hate a girl in a 911 convertible anywhere near as much as if a bloke was driving them. In fact, I think most people would think it's quite cool.

Before anyone wades in, she doesn't give a **** about whether she "looks good" in it or not, she is more concerned about people called her a wker (or whatever the female version is) for having it / cutting her up / generally being obstructive.

[s3fella]

Great cars. Go for it. ANd dont worry about the name calling, the ones doing the shouting are the true wkers!

[paddyhasneeds]

Never had a problem with abuse in my Boxster, hardly read of it either - certainly not enough that when I do I think the fact it's a Porsche was a contributing factor.

Out of curiosity have you considered a 987 S? Newer car which, IMO looks better and is a much nicer place to be inside.

[Don]

Anyone in an expensive convertible will overhear some hateful comments.

That's the way it is.

Thankfully not so much. The trick is to understand that one owns a wonderful, wonderful car and is having a wonderful life and they are s having a st, bile-filled experience and are in a state of constant disappointment that their life has turned out so crap.

Great feeling, eh?

[GKP]

[yoof] Is she hot? Obvious question, I know. But a munter in a convertible is a strange and odd looking combination. However, there's nothing better than seeing a hot chick in a cool car. [/yoof]

[schmalex]

I haven't found a 987 4S in budget so far, unfortunately (I agree, it is a much nicer car), as top whack of the budget is about £33k. If she goes for the Pork, she is looking for a 4S & cannot be persuaded to go for a 2S (she got caught out in the snow round Basingstoke in January & got a little un-nerved with the BMW twitching all over the place). She's decided that her next car has to a 4WD....

Neither of us ever experienced any negative comments in my old Box S. Regarding whether she's hot or not, I certainly think she is!!!

[Denno B]

schmalex said:

I haven't found a 987 4S in budget so far, unfortunately (I agree, it is a much nicer car), as top whack of the budget is about £33k. If she goes for the Pork, she is looking for a 4S & cannot be persuaded to go for a 2S (she got caught out in the snow round Basingstoke in January & got a little un-nerved with the BMW twitching all over the place). She's decided that her next car has to a 4WD....

Neither of us ever experienced any negative comments in my old Box S. Regarding whether she's hot or not, I certainly think she is!!!

I think paddyhasneeds was referring to a 987 boxter s, not a 911 as another option. I'd have to say go for the c4s even if it is the older car, looks much nicer than a boxter in my opinion although i do agree that the interior is far superior in the boxter. I would think a female in the 911 would look rather cool.

[schmalex]

Denno B said:

schmalex said:

I haven't found a 987 4S in budget so far, unfortunately (I agree, it is a much nicer car), as top whack of the budget is about £33k. If she goes for the Pork, she is looking for a 4S & cannot be persuaded to go for a 2S (she got caught out in the snow round Basingstoke in January & got a little un-nerved with the BMW twitching all over the place). She's decided that her next car has to a 4WD....

Neither of us ever experienced any negative comments in my old Box S. Regarding whether she's hot or not, I certainly think she is!!!

I think paddyhasneeds was referring to a 987 boxter s, not a 911 as another option. I'd have to say go for the c4s even if it is the older car, looks much nicer than a boxter in my opinion although i do agree that the interior is far superior in the boxter. I would think a female in the 911 would look rather cool.

Doh! I read it as 997!!!! Unfortunately, it can't be a Box. We need the rear seats for little 'un.

[Johnny Drama]

A chap driving a 911 cab will always get grief from other motorists. Sadly it's to be expected in this wonderful nation of ours and I got plenty during Boxster ownership. But I would say a woman in the same car will largely attract a positive reaction from male drivers. It's the jealous female motorists I'd be worried about