Cayman, Boxster or 911?
Discussion
I'm idly musing at the above cars but I haven't driven any of them yet...
I'm under the impression that they are very different propositions with a wide range of disparity beyond the badge I'm looking in the £15k to £20k bracket, which appears to get me an older 911, a newer Boxster or a 'somewhere-in-the-middle' Cayman.
Advice from those of you who have driven, owned or stolen any of these three most welcome.
GroundEffect said:
The Boxster and Cayman are the same car. I don't understand why anyone would buy the Cayman over Boxster - it might be a little stiffer but the infinite headroom is just so much better.
I just preferred the looks of the Cayman. Boxster was never in the running for me. I’m 6-2 and have no problems with headroom.
GroundEffect said:
The Boxster and Cayman are the same car. I don't understand why anyone would buy the Cayman over Boxster - it might be a little stiffer but the infinite headroom is just so much better.
I prefer the looks of the Cayman and it’s also available as a GT model. I’d suggest cone heads take the bus anyway I personally wouldn't risk a sub £20,000 911
They can throw up some huge repair bills.
I'd go Gen 2 Cayman or Boxster.
Early 3.4s ones are well avoided, although I ran one for a year and was lucky to have no problems.
Can you up your budget a bit and get into a 981?
That would be my advice.
They can throw up some huge repair bills.
I'd go Gen 2 Cayman or Boxster.
Early 3.4s ones are well avoided, although I ran one for a year and was lucky to have no problems.
Can you up your budget a bit and get into a 981?
That would be my advice.
Trevor555 said:
I personally wouldn't risk a sub £20,000 911
They can throw up some huge repair bills.
I'd go Gen 2 Cayman or Boxster.
Early 3.4s ones are well avoided, although I ran one for a year and was lucky to have no problems.
Can you up your budget a bit and get into a 981?
That would be my advice.
First thing that came to my mind. Either go for an earlier car with a contingency fund or a later one with a warranty? They can throw up some huge repair bills.
I'd go Gen 2 Cayman or Boxster.
Early 3.4s ones are well avoided, although I ran one for a year and was lucky to have no problems.
Can you up your budget a bit and get into a 981?
That would be my advice.
It really is down to personal choice.
You could get a good 996 at that money, a very good 987.1 or 987.2 non S which is a mighty fine car.
Roof on or off is very personal, both are great.
Not sure it’s worrh adding more to get a 981 when the 987 is so good. I don’t they know you would lose anything which has to be a bonus. Don’t get hung up on spec, just go with what floats your boat.
You could get a good 996 at that money, a very good 987.1 or 987.2 non S which is a mighty fine car.
Roof on or off is very personal, both are great.
Not sure it’s worrh adding more to get a 981 when the 987 is so good. I don’t they know you would lose anything which has to be a bonus. Don’t get hung up on spec, just go with what floats your boat.
supersport said:
It really is down to personal choice.
Not sure it’s worrh adding more to get a 981 when the 987 is so good. I don’t they know you would lose anything which has to be a bonus. Don’t get hung up on spec, just go with what floats your boat.
Fair shout, I just prefer the 981 interior.Not sure it’s worrh adding more to get a 981 when the 987 is so good. I don’t they know you would lose anything which has to be a bonus. Don’t get hung up on spec, just go with what floats your boat.
I did love my earlier 987, it was my first Porsche and got me hooked.
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