I've got it BAD !
#18
Nordschleife Master
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
apples and oranges... either she will understand or not, but you should tell her that the boxster is a very mass produced, fun, but common car, while a late model air cooled porsche in good condition is destined to become a classic...
no offense to boxster owners, i have driven them and they are great fun for what they are
no offense to boxster owners, i have driven them and they are great fun for what they are
#20
Seared
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
This car has had one very high quality respray to restore the fading tendency of the Polar Silver because of the soft water based paint that Porsche used during the mid to late 90's
I would give it a long hard look and have a thorough PPI performed before commiting. Looks great in the photos though.
Andreas
#22
Addict
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Agoura Hills (Los Angeles) California
Posts: 5,184
Received 358 Likes
on
212 Posts
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by Bull
There is only one clear answer that will bring peace and happiness to you and your wife in the future.....keep "Her" Boxster and buy "your" 993! It might not seem so at first, but it will become THE WAY.....
They are two different cars, apple to oranges. If she loves the Boxster she may not love the 993. Bull is right, you need both to save your marriage. A small price to pay.
#23
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by slider172
Its not that I'm afraid of her. I respect her. We are partners, and if she doesnt want me to spend $30000 on a toy, I have to respect that . I dont have to like it, but I have to respect it.
Its not like I dont already have a Porsche in the garage. I really enjoy the Boxster.
But Damn, I want that 993!
Its not like I dont already have a Porsche in the garage. I really enjoy the Boxster.
But Damn, I want that 993!
#25
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
A couple of suggestions... from experience...
1. Tell her that the 993 has much better resale value than a Boxster. Most women go for the financial argument.
2. If she likes the Boxster, DO NOT test drive the 993 with her before buying. I made that mistake a few years ago, and my wife thought that the 993 interior wad out dated and smelled like a Bettle.
3. Safety wise, the coupe IS safer than a cab. But the Boxster have side air bags...
4. Tell her that 911 is the REAL Porsche and she will get a lot more compliments and stares on the street. Women sometimes go for that.
Finally, if it is your car and you are the one who drive it, then sometimes it makes sense to pull the trigger first and then apologize later. I have done that a couple of times... It's your car, what can she say? It's not like you can say no if she wants to buy a dress that she really likes. Right?
Good luck!
1. Tell her that the 993 has much better resale value than a Boxster. Most women go for the financial argument.
2. If she likes the Boxster, DO NOT test drive the 993 with her before buying. I made that mistake a few years ago, and my wife thought that the 993 interior wad out dated and smelled like a Bettle.
3. Safety wise, the coupe IS safer than a cab. But the Boxster have side air bags...
4. Tell her that 911 is the REAL Porsche and she will get a lot more compliments and stares on the street. Women sometimes go for that.
Finally, if it is your car and you are the one who drive it, then sometimes it makes sense to pull the trigger first and then apologize later. I have done that a couple of times... It's your car, what can she say? It's not like you can say no if she wants to buy a dress that she really likes. Right?
Good luck!
#26
Instructor
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Try compromise... pass on a repainted & "never been raced" coupe (but has race hardware) with temporary tags (despite being a "personal car"), and push for a cabrio or targa instead. Best of both worlds - still open air, with more power!
![rockon](https://rennlist.com/forums/graemlins/rockon.gif)
#27
Rennlist Member
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Nobody resprays a car because of "fading," particularly on a light color. That can't possibly be the true reason. That makes the seller a dishonest person. Never, ever buy a used car from a dishonest person. Wait for a good car from an honest seller. In the mean time, work things out with your wife. You don't need the pressure of "I gotta make a decision before the auction ends."
#28
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I agree, I would stay away from this car. I didn't see the "faded paint" excuse before, but that's ridiculous. Unless this car was parked on Mars for the past 10 years, I don't think there's any way the silver paint faded from being left outside.
#29
Scared to Look
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 2,047
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Well, my wife made it clear that she likes the boxster much better, and does not want this car. But , she knows I do , so she told me to go for it. So I will be headed to Tuscon with a check in hand.
If the car checks out alright , I am going to have a long FUN ride back to Atlanta.
If the car checks out alright , I am going to have a long FUN ride back to Atlanta.
#30
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Did you get a PPI? May be hire someone to do a paint analysis to see if there were any major patching work done before the repainting?
Good luck! And good to hear that you have a great SO!
Good luck! And good to hear that you have a great SO!