mpd425

I'm thinking about selling the 996 and getting a 987. Anyone go from 996 and regret decision?

Spokayman

I owned a 987 Cayman first and then also bought a 996.
They are really two different cars in how they feel, and how/where you drive the car might make the biggest difference in which you might prefer.
In my case, I am comparing a Cayman S (6 speed) to a '01 C4 Cabriolet (tiptronic), so they are quite different mechanically as well as body style.
If I was to use one as a daily driver or take very many 300+ mile trips, I would probably choose the 996 or buy a 997.
For fun driving in the twisties, I will take the Cayman just about every time. They are also much more rare at PCA rallies and other sports car gatherings.
If I had to pare down to just one, the 996 would have to go. The 987 chassis is just lighter and more nimble, more raw, a bit louder (both road and mechanical noise), and a fair amount cheaper than it's 997 bigger brother.

Schmidts Cat

Great description spokayman.

Hoopumpers

Spyder or bust. Do it

Charlie C

I went from a 997 2006 C2S Cab to a 2012 Black Edition Boxster S. No regrets. I have two Boxster S cars. 2004 and 2012, both bought new. The 997 was purchased CPO but didn't like the handling compared to the Boxster S. The 997 definitely had more power but on the roads, I was always holding back. Obviously, I still have to hold back but I have more fun with my Boxster S. It's a personal thing.

You do lose the rear seat but you gain a rear trunk. Sometimes I do miss being able to throw something into the back seat though.

As far as the convertible thing, I like the looks of the Boxster S better than a 997 cab.

Not sure about the 991 though. I may give a serious consideration of a 991 sometime in the future, maybe even a coupe. That would be a first for me, I've never owned a "closed" Porsche. The closest I had was a 1980 911SC Targa.

Best to drive them and decide for yourself.

mpd425

Thanks for your thoughts, still trying to decide. I'm going to try and drive a couple this weekend.

terbiumactivated

Charlie that's a hot looking whip, I thought about a black edition pretty hard my own self.

01C4

I traded in my 2003 996TT for a custom order 2011 Spyder. It arrived in May 2011 and my wife and I absolutely think it was the best automotive move we have ever made. The car is honest and yet follows your every command. My wife really enjoys driving it ...so much so that I wish we had bought two!

Cheers
Dean W.
Canada

Charlie C

Thanks!

meteor10

I agree with this assessment as well.

Zeus993

That is a dangerous thing my friend...