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Monkeynutz
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I really enjoyed the nimbleness of the Boxster and appreciated the lighter feel, but sometimes the heavier weighted steering and overall feel of the 911 car made it feel overall more planted as a sports car.
I would still say that the 911 takes a slightly different driving style to most cars with the balance needing to understood to get the best from it.
Oddly if in the future I was to buy an open top Porsche, it probably would be the Boxster GTS as the value for money just seems better- but then again I've ticked the 911 itch [
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Monkeynutz
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Paulo R said:Hello Everyone. I,m Paulo
I joined yesterday and had been meaning to for a while, but business commitments in Italy tied me up.
Please to meet you all. I have a 997 C4S Generation 2 in Black with Natural Red Leather.
I love the car and she looks Bellissima!!
Paulo
They are amazing! Enjoy!
Been a member for a while but not really posted on here.
Ive had a few Porsches over the years, including a 993 Turbo, 997 GT3, 1974 Carrera (Tutthill car), Boxster S amongst others.
Currently own a low miles 997 Gen II Carrera manual in Aqua Blue, PASM with sports suspension (-20mm), 19" Turbo wheels, PSE sports exhaust, really well specc'd car.
Hoping to do a few more Porsche events this year, did a few Ferrari ones last year (also have a 458) and also spent a few weekends on track with our little Elise.
Looking forward to Donington Historic and Silverstone Classic this year. Also taking the 911 to Angouleme in September. It's going to be a busy 2017!
Monkeynutz
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MartinGreen said:Hi...
Been a member for a while but not really posted on here.
Ive had a few Porsches over the years, including a 993 Turbo, 997 GT3, 1974 Carrera (Tutthill car), Boxster S amongst others.
Currently own a low miles 997 Gen II Carrera manual in Aqua Blue, PASM with sports suspension (-20mm), 19" Turbo wheels, PSE sports exhaust, really well specc'd car.
Hoping to do a few more Porsche events this year, did a few Ferrari ones last year (also have a 458) and also spent a few weekends on track with our little Elise.
Looking forward to Donington Historic and Silverstone Classic this year. Also taking the 911 to Angouleme in September. It's going to be a busy 2017!
Welcome!! Great history and clearly you know your cars. Would love to see pics of that 997
DrSimon
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I still have my Boxster 987S but unfortunately I'll be putting it up for sale when the sun comes out more regularly. Today has been my first time in a 911 and I thought I'd offer some thoughts on the experience for anyone considering changing from a Boxster to a 911.
Without doubt the 987S is an amazing car. Despite my 997 C4S having the PSE, the engine sound just isn't as intoxicating as that of the Boxster. I guess having an engine six inches behind your head makes all the difference. However, the suspension on the 997 is so much more forgiving and stable, and I can imagine on long journeys the 997 would win hands down. Compared to the Boxster the 997 feels so much more like a GT but with arguably more grunt and overall more driver involvement. It reminded me a little of a Mercedes SL55 AMG I had the fortune to drive a year or two ago, but the 997 is obviously lacking the mammoth torque of the Merc. I can see why a lot of people argue that the Boxster is more fun. I partially agree, but they feel so different that I feel it's unfair to compare them simply because they share a badge. The Boxster is a fun roadster with super-sharp handling, concrete suspension and driveability to make you want to seek out the best B roads available. However, for solidity, looks and graceful all-round performance I think the 997 comes out slightly better. To sum up, the 997 feels more sophisticated and complex, in a positive way. I think it's going to take me a few months to get to grips with that complexity but I suspect it will prove to be worth it. The Boxster, on the other hand, is simpler: you point it in the right direction and press the throttle. The car skips and howls but it doesn't allow you to rest when you want to. If I was going to chose a car purely for the track I would chose the Boxster hands down, but for an all-round sports car for the British roads I would chose the 997.
I'd like to keep both but, alas, living in central London the insurance and parking costs are impossible.
Once again, a big thank you to all at RSJ for making my first 911 purchase so stress free. I can understand why they have customers who see a car online and buy without a test drive. Hopefully I'll meet some of you at a 997 gathering over the next few months.
Simon
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