944s2 cabriolet or porsche boxster 97-01?
03-07-2003, 10:16 AM
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Rich,
You're also forgetting more strict emissions and crash standards which definately makes it tougher to make a car with the exact same spirit/feel as that 550.
You're also forgetting more strict emissions and crash standards which definately makes it tougher to make a car with the exact same spirit/feel as that 550.
03-11-2003, 09:58 AM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by drsh:
<strong>...where as in my humble opinion when the Boxster gets replaced it will instantly look old, just like when the 3 series BM was replaced, not a major shape change but looking at a M3 old shape now, it's almost embarrassingly old looking.
Just my opinion of course</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">I disagree with that part. I also think that the Boxster will/has aged well. It is a wonderful/beautiful Porsche design. I just wish the interior will hold as long as our 951 have.
If I had to choose? Several things need to be considered. Boxster is a newer car, so parts will not be a problem. 944 parts are have started to climb in price (do not believe me? check how much the rear camshaft cover goes for now... it was 17.00 6 months ago, now it is 400.00). The 944 mechanics are simpler. I think that working diy on the Boxster due to the engine layout will be a challange, but I have no experience there. Someone that has could shed more light on this.
I simply could not choose... love both cars. Will try to own one someday... and a Turbo, and a 928, and a 914
<strong>...where as in my humble opinion when the Boxster gets replaced it will instantly look old, just like when the 3 series BM was replaced, not a major shape change but looking at a M3 old shape now, it's almost embarrassingly old looking.
Just my opinion of course</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">I disagree with that part. I also think that the Boxster will/has aged well. It is a wonderful/beautiful Porsche design. I just wish the interior will hold as long as our 951 have.
If I had to choose? Several things need to be considered. Boxster is a newer car, so parts will not be a problem. 944 parts are have started to climb in price (do not believe me? check how much the rear camshaft cover goes for now... it was 17.00 6 months ago, now it is 400.00). The 944 mechanics are simpler. I think that working diy on the Boxster due to the engine layout will be a challange, but I have no experience there. Someone that has could shed more light on this.
I simply could not choose... love both cars. Will try to own one someday... and a Turbo, and a 928, and a 914
