964 vs. Boxster running cost?

[axels]

Looking for your collective wisdom here:

I'm currently running a MY03 Boxster and very happy with it - accumulated on the order of 70k miles in 4 years of motoring all over Europe.

I'm now thinking about swapping this for a 964 targa (rwd) on the points of:

- classic shape of the 964
- always liked the huge wraparound rear window
- 2 extra (emergency)seats
- will be an almost 1:1 swap pricewise (give or take a few...)

While I understand that 10 years between models will mean the Boxster is more refined, what would I be looking at as far as running cost is concerned?

Also looking for a verdict on how livable a 964 targa is as a daily driver?

Thanks for your feedback

Axel

[axels]

Thanks for your feedback re cost & usability - looks like some more thought needs to be put into this and I need to sit in one to get a better feel re the driving position.

911addict said:

A 911 targa (ie.pre 964) is a better buy, and should be cheaper to maintain, but it is purer - if you like a bit of raw. I had one for 4 years as a daily driver- brilliant!

Good point actually - they are appr. 5k cheaper and have more of a classic appeal. The raw part though will need extra convincing power with the Mrs since even if it's my primary vehicle she will obviously be driving as well on the odd occasion.