Hi Graham -- I've never owned a 911 of any vintage but have driven a few models (993 and 996, not a 964) on the street. But these aren't good test drives.

However, I have owned a 2000 Boxster S for 2.5 years now. I bought a Boxster S (skip the non-S's, Graham) because a long-time Porsche owner suggested I try it first, before putting down serious money for a 911, to see if I like the whole "sports car" thing. It is my daily driver, and is a very forgiving, comfortable and easy car to drive to work with all the modern amenities. I also attend local track days, and it is a very capable track car. It will take me years to outgrow its potential. And frankly, the engine is in the right place. [Ruh roh... here come the flames... ]

The crazy thing is, Graham, this purchase was meant to be an interim car whilst waiting for a 911. I'm not so sure I'm in any hurry to buy a 911 right now. I've even been given the green light by my wife to buy a 911 for the two additional seats (we have two teenage kids) for quick (and cramped) in-city trips. I know, I'm a lucky guy But for now, I am extremely pleased.

Good luck Graham. Please let us know what you end up purchasing!

Jonn

 

Oh man, that's a funny picture. My daughter thought you were trying to stuff a body into the trunk (they just watched Transporter). I can fit two golf bags in the back (one regular, and one junior size) and two golf carts in the front (again, one regular, one junior). It's pretty good storage for a sports car...

 

A boxter is arguably one of the best open cars ever. A 911 coupe is the best "closed" car ever made. A 964 with a 3.6 has pavement peeling torque. I think it would be an easy decision. Get both. The duality of porsche dictates that you can't have just one.

 

I like your thinking.

 

Me too, and if I ever do get a second Porsche (cause my Boxster isn't going anywhere...,) I assure you it will be a 993 Anthony.

.......or maybe a 930 S .....

 

See, a 993 C4S is my next one, but I really want another early 911(I had a 73 911s coupe for a while that was sweet).
Then again a Boxster is a special car-I could get cozy with one real easy.
I know the 930 very well, I have had several customers with all varieties and built a 1992 model for IMSA racing in the Bridgestone Potenza Supercar series back in the early 90s.
I also did an uber-expensive rebuild of an '87 factory slopenose that was awesome.
If its a Porsche and has TURBO written on it - beware. There is nothing like 500HP in a Porsche. It eclipses lots of other "powerful" sports cars.