964 swap for boxster?
Discussion
Hmmm looking for a bit of advice here.
Currently have a 964 c2 cab, which I love, I mean really love, it is one of those cars that you get in tired, p**sed off, upset, miserable and instantly makes you feel a million times better as you turn the key.
But there's no denying it is a 15 year old car now, although the mileage doesn't seem to be bothering it (nearly 140,000 miles) as it has been serviced religiously, as age goes on things do start to go, of course it is a Porsche and they are easy to fix, but still.
I fancy something newer, could go and buy an as well as but space, time and money do rather veto that idea, so really looking for a direct replacement, don't really want to be putting any money in to the pot so a 996 is pretty much out, even in LHD as my 964 is.
Do you think I would enjoy a boxster? I know it won't be as quick, and I also expect a load of boxster owners to be up in arms at that comment but I have had friends with them and they just aren't, but I'm talking the whole experience, are they as much of an event to drive as a 911? I drive a 996 occasionally as we own a 3.4 c2 cab, are they similar?
I would say to sell mine I would recover between 10-12K depending on the sellers out there, what can I get for that, I realise it will be 986, I am happy with LHD, will I scrape a 3.2? if it has to be a 2.5/2.7 then fine but what do you think?
Not bothered about sat nav, but would like cruise, not bothered about stability programs etc, but did they do one with sports suspension and LSD? I assume they all have full leather that is essential, that's about it really.
Currently have a 964 c2 cab, which I love, I mean really love, it is one of those cars that you get in tired, p**sed off, upset, miserable and instantly makes you feel a million times better as you turn the key.
But there's no denying it is a 15 year old car now, although the mileage doesn't seem to be bothering it (nearly 140,000 miles) as it has been serviced religiously, as age goes on things do start to go, of course it is a Porsche and they are easy to fix, but still.
I fancy something newer, could go and buy an as well as but space, time and money do rather veto that idea, so really looking for a direct replacement, don't really want to be putting any money in to the pot so a 996 is pretty much out, even in LHD as my 964 is.
Do you think I would enjoy a boxster? I know it won't be as quick, and I also expect a load of boxster owners to be up in arms at that comment but I have had friends with them and they just aren't, but I'm talking the whole experience, are they as much of an event to drive as a 911? I drive a 996 occasionally as we own a 3.4 c2 cab, are they similar?
I would say to sell mine I would recover between 10-12K depending on the sellers out there, what can I get for that, I realise it will be 986, I am happy with LHD, will I scrape a 3.2? if it has to be a 2.5/2.7 then fine but what do you think?
Not bothered about sat nav, but would like cruise, not bothered about stability programs etc, but did they do one with sports suspension and LSD? I assume they all have full leather that is essential, that's about it really.
I ran both for almost a year (Boxster S and 964 C2). Loved the Boxster when I got it 4 years ago. I was sad to see it go a month ago however the 911 has just gotten right under my skin and is the essence of my love for cars. The Boxster is hugely accomplished but insipid in comparison to the air-cooled purity of the 964. There are days I can't be arsed with the 964's quirks but there's no way I'm ever selling it.
HTH
HTH
Edited by Kibosh on Saturday 11th August 12:30
Listen Oliver, keep the 964 mate it's a 911 for Christ sake.
Yup one does sometimes fancy a modern car.............but then you ask yourself, thats the whole appeal of the 964 or any 911 for that matter, the admiring glances the howl of the flat 6, the quircky interior and the 6 dials.
Someone was said to me if you got into a 911 with a blindfold on you would know its a 911 straight away, if you got into a boxter it could be any modern roadster, i don't have any issues with boxters by the way but they are just modern mass produced sports cars end of story classic 911's have something about them if you get me drift. Anyway mate good luck with your choice!
Yup one does sometimes fancy a modern car.............but then you ask yourself, thats the whole appeal of the 964 or any 911 for that matter, the admiring glances the howl of the flat 6, the quircky interior and the 6 dials.
Someone was said to me if you got into a 911 with a blindfold on you would know its a 911 straight away, if you got into a boxter it could be any modern roadster, i don't have any issues with boxters by the way but they are just modern mass produced sports cars end of story classic 911's have something about them if you get me drift. Anyway mate good luck with your choice!
No have still got it awaiting a 997. In a clumsy way I was just trying to highlight the fact that interest and appreciation for a marque of vehicle is not always about looking backwards. It is possible to enjoy a modern vehicle just as enthusiatically, as some people enjoy their older models, without being a CHAV,WAG or some other neanderthal who doesn't appreciate engineering. I cannot conceive that some one can have as much fun in a fifteen year old vehicle as an updated version of the same thing. However you obviously do and that is fine long may it make you smile.
On a more helpful note I have found that my wife's car is a whole heap of fun on those days when you are feeling miserable.
On a more helpful note I have found that my wife's car is a whole heap of fun on those days when you are feeling miserable.
well considering I'm thinking of a change to a newer car I'm a little confused, however Rich knows I get easily confused.
I'm off to drink some snake oil, sure it will "restore" my faith!
Simple fact of life we all like different things, off to see a boxster tomorrow morning, we shall see what happens.
I'm off to drink some snake oil, sure it will "restore" my faith!
Simple fact of life we all like different things, off to see a boxster tomorrow morning, we shall see what happens.
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