Should I trade my 986 Boxster S for a 996 Carrera?

[Crepitus]

Have you considered a 1971 Ford F100?

98 chevy K-1500

 

[Crepitus]

Deal didn't end up happening anyway. The 911 has a bad ring and pinion.

 

[westwall]

So update, I did the trade. There's just something about the way the 911 loves to come out of the corners...

As similar as they look they are most definitely two completely different animals.

Yeah, it's called power!

 

[gipper]

Currently have 47K mile 2001 Porsche Boxster S 986. 3.2 flat 6, 6 speed, 2 seater in silver with black interior and black top.

Beautiful little car, quick, powerful, handles like a go-cart, a general blast to drive.

Looking at 44k mile 2000 Porsche 911 Carrera 996 cabriolet. 3.4 flat 6, 6 speed, 2+2 seating with the same color combination. More power, more room, and the iconic Porsche 911, but it drives like a grand tourer rather than a go-cart.

I do not have space for both in the garage.

Which way would you go?

911. It will hold its value longer than the Boxster.

I always wanted a 911. Such a great car. My uncle had one in the late 90s. He’d let me drive it occasionally. Just an awesome car.

Now that I can afford one, I’m too old. I’d have trouble getting in and out of it.

 

[Crepitus]

Was your dad pissed?

What would he have to do with this?

 

[Crepitus]

911. It will hold its value longer than the Boxster.

I always wanted a 911. Such a great car. My uncle had one in the late 90s. He’d let me drive it occasionally. Just an awesome car.

Now that I can afford one, I’m too old. I’d have trouble getting in and out of it.

I'm nearly 60, not too touhg to get into and out of.

Didn't happen though. the car wasn't mechanically sound.

Also the 996 generation isn't off the charts expensive like many.

 

[Crepitus]

Yeah, it's called power!

No, 20 or so HP difference.

 

[Crepitus]

would you vote for AOC if she wins the nomination in 2028 ?

I hope that she doesn't. As much as I like her we will not, cannot win with a minority female candidate.

What does that have to do with me trading toys?

 

[Robert W]

Yes. As previously stated I am indeed a capitalist. I'm just not the laissez faire version.

Capitalism requires regulation to prevent the slide into feudalism.

What you traded for is a great example of capitalism.
I am a Milton Friedman type of capitalist as well as a Friedrich Hayek style Capitalist. What regulation for Capitalism need and who would be it's victims if not regulated? You are an example of unregulated capitalism when you traded for the car you wanted.

What is your thinking on your tax issues now that you profited?

 

[Robert W]

I'm nearly 60, not too touhg to get into and out of.

Didn't happen though. the car wasn't mechanically sound.

Also the 996 generation isn't off the charts expensive like many.

I have not worked on Porsches but have worked on changing differentials with the Ring and Pinion. How expensive are parts to fix the Ring and Pinion? Seems a decent mechanic could change it for a decent price.

 

[Robert W]

Capitalism need regulation for the workers, for the public, for the environment.

Had the trade gone through I would have paid taxes on the car.

Not sure how trading toys would profit me, I had to add cash to the deal.

Is there a system that does not need regulation? What do you mean for the environment. I see it when I fly and it looks splendid.
If you would have paid taxes, it would be on your profit.

 

[Mashmont]

Currently have 47K mile 2001 Porsche Boxster S 986. 3.2 flat 6, 6 speed, 2 seater in silver with black interior and black top.

Beautiful little car, quick, powerful, handles like a go-cart, a general blast to drive.

Looking at 44k mile 2000 Porsche 911 Carrera 996 cabriolet. 3.4 flat 6, 6 speed, 2+2 seating with the same color combination. More power, more room, and the iconic Porsche 911, but it drives like a grand tourer rather than a go-cart.

I do not have space for both in the garage.

Which way would you go?

I've never been a car guy. Cars to me are a necessary expense. I want the car that I can fit into that stays out of the shop and is good on gas. I don't care what it looks like. High performance cars mean nothing to me except they burn more gas and cost more money. But I do understand liking something beautiful. I like coins that way. But I'm even getting rid of those. I want to clean out my life so that my kids won't be bothered by having to deal with my possessions.

 

[Robert W]

Crepitus, I was a member of the church where our Bishop then owned a new Porsche Carrera. By now he must have got another new one. He is very wealthy.

This photo is of his firm to give you an idea.

 

[westwall]

No, 20 or so HP difference.

But it's how it delivers it to the road.

 

[apolitical]

Would have to see pics

 

[Crepitus]

I have not worked on Porsches but have worked on changing differentials with the Ring and Pinion. How expensive are parts to fix the Ring and Pinion? Seems a decent mechanic could change it for a decent price.

Closest place that will do it is 3 hours away and wants $7500.00. Then I own the car for too much.

 

[Crepitus]

I've never been a car guy. Cars to me are a necessary expense. I want the car that I can fit into that stays out of the shop and is good on gas. I don't care what it looks like. High performance cars mean nothing to me except they burn more gas and cost more money. But I do understand liking something beautiful. I like coins that way. But I'm even getting rid of those. I want to clean out my life so that my kids won't be bothered by having to deal with my possessions.

That is a sad way to look at things.

 

[Crepitus]

But it's how it delivers it to the road.

The gear ratios are substantially different.

 

[westwall]

The gear ratios are substantially different.

So's the balance of the car, the weight distribution, the weight of the engine over the rear wheels, etc.

There's a reason the 911 is called the everyday supercar.

 

[White 6]

Wow. Thread sure gets smaller, when you take out the Off-Topic politics, economic theory and assorted BS, as well as replies to off Topic.

Stay on Topic of the cars or move on, or see the 3 point trolling warnings roll.

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Should I trade my 986 Boxster S for a 996 Carrera?​