'99 911 cab vs. '01 Boxster S
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Racer
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'99 911 cab vs. '01 Boxster S
All things being equal in condition and mileage. Why buy the 911?
I know what I expect to hear from this group. But, I'll ask anyway. Why would one go with the '99 911? Aside from "it's a 911." Thanks.
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jaxon
I know what I expect to hear from this group. But, I'll ask anyway. Why would one go with the '99 911? Aside from "it's a 911." Thanks.
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jaxon
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I just got out of my Boxster S at considerable expense (would have been much cheaper to wait another year or two) to get back into a 911. The Boxster is a fun car, but a 911 is a 911 and a Boxster is not. In addition, the 911 should hold its value better. Therefore, I would lean heavily to the 911.
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Racer
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Those two have many similarities, but different feels on the road. Drive and see if you have a preference.
The 2001 model has a little warranty left, so if your pockets aren't deep you might consider that.
You can be happy with either. Make a personal decision, not what anyone on this forum wants you to have.
The 2001 model has a little warranty left, so if your pockets aren't deep you might consider that.
You can be happy with either. Make a personal decision, not what anyone on this forum wants you to have.
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I had the Boxster S and now I have a 911 cab. Honestly, they feel different. The best thing to do would be to try them both and see which one you like better...it's about you, not what the rest of the world think. Either way you'll be happy because both are that good.
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I had the same dilemma 3 months ago. I chose the 911 coupe because of the power difference and because I think the 996 is one of the best looking models of the 911 produced. I also like the roomier cockpit.
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986S or 996 - 996 ALL THE WAY !
drive them back to back, most people can tell where the extra money went on a 996. the question should be: if there's no difference in price, why the boxster?
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Appreciate the info. I don't know what I'll do.
So many great Porsche's out there.
I owned a '99 Boxster for four year(pretty long for me!) and 951 at the same time. Went from there to an Audi TT. Thinking about what my next Porsche will be. I've always thought I wanted to try an aircooled. But, until I have time to tinker, I suspect I'd have to go with a 993 aircooled.(reliability). Heck, if I'm going that current, why not consider water. The Boxster has water, and I didn't have any trouble with the Boxster after they replaced the first engine
As I began to think about the 996 alternatives, it occured to me that a Boxster S merits consideration.
Anyway, that's what brought me here. While I know it ultimately comes down to what I like, it's always helpfull to hear from owners. You could have all said the '99's were a terrible year, get a '2000. That kind of help will only be found here.
Thanks
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Jaxon
So many great Porsche's out there.
I owned a '99 Boxster for four year(pretty long for me!) and 951 at the same time. Went from there to an Audi TT. Thinking about what my next Porsche will be. I've always thought I wanted to try an aircooled. But, until I have time to tinker, I suspect I'd have to go with a 993 aircooled.(reliability). Heck, if I'm going that current, why not consider water. The Boxster has water, and I didn't have any trouble with the Boxster after they replaced the first engine
As I began to think about the 996 alternatives, it occured to me that a Boxster S merits consideration.Anyway, that's what brought me here. While I know it ultimately comes down to what I like, it's always helpfull to hear from owners. You could have all said the '99's were a terrible year, get a '2000. That kind of help will only be found here.
Thanks
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Jaxon