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Car Forum / Porsche / Porsche Cars / March 2006porsche decision
hi i'd like to get you porsche fanatics' take: if you had a fixed sum of cash to buy a porsche.... would you buy a late model boxster S......or an older model 911 turbo? > hi > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > would you buy a late model boxster S......or an older model 911 turbo? 964 turbo or 993 turbo. What's the fixed sum? I'd go a third route and get a 993 w/o turbo if you're set on rear-engine. You'll get more bang/buck with the waterpumpers. > hi > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > would you buy a late model boxster S......or an older model 911 turbo? 993, a water pumper? > What's the fixed sum? > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >> >> would you buy a late model boxster S......or an older model 911 turbo? > 993, a water pumper? No, the way I read it, he's just stating that the water cooled cars (944/996?/986, etc) are less expensive alternatives. DS 95 993 Coupe 74 914 Hi :) As to which one to buy, the best bet is to drive both. Money is secondary to the decision really. There is something to be said about the mid engine boxer engine in the Boxster S, as it is one of the best handling cars in the world. The older model 911 turbo is raw and beefy, awesome speed. However, the older model 911's do not come with the PSM (Porsche Stability Management system) so you do risk spinning out and they do have a much rougher ride. Convertible versus hard top, different body styles- all beautiful in different ways. A late model Boxster S can be had for approx. $35K. The best you MAY find would be a 964 Turbo for that money (92-94) if your very lucky, else it will be a 930 of 80's vintage. What do you plan on doing with the car? Weekend driver in traffic? DE's? Here's the key.. the 964 Turbo will most likely not depreciate at all, and may even appreciate in value over the next 5 years. The Boxster will depreciate every year. Both are good cars, just depends on what your expectations are.. Gary >hi > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >would you buy a late model boxster S......or an older model 911 turbo? > hi > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > would you buy a late model boxster S......or an older model 911 turbo? How much cash? Older 911 Turbos are very hard to resist, and hold their value extremely well. Over the years you might be able to sell your Turbo and get several cars, assuming you can part with it. > How much cash? Older 911 Turbos are very hard to resist, and hold their > value extremely well. Over the years you might be able to sell your Turbo > and get several cars, assuming you can part with it. Serious question: doesn't the turbo lag mean that the power comes in a timing that you cannot anticipate? As in, with a normal engine you can smoothly adjust the power around a corner to match the tire grip, but how is this possible with a turbo? Don't you risk loosing control when the turbo stuff kicks in? RSVP,  SignatureDan Stephenson Photos and movies from US Parks and all over Europe: http://homepage.mac.com/stepheda |
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