Waxy Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 As the title suggests, today I say goodbye to my lovely little 981. It is to make room for a 997.2 Carrera 2, which I should be getting in the next couple of days. Whilst I have always loved the Boxster, it has always been an ambition to own a 911 since I was a kid, so this is very much a dream realised. If I could have somehow kept the 981 and got the 997, then I would. I suspect I will end up back in a mid-engined Porsche again at some point, but for now, let's see what it is like to own a 911. Incidentally my less than 1 year old Stormforce cover is for sale if anyone is interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSMarky Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 Interested to hear how the change goes. Im in a similar place looking at 911’s too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleStar Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 I’m sorry for your loss 😢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waxy Posted July 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 5 hours ago, EagleStar said: I’m sorry for your loss 😢 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 Likewise, I think you will be back in a Boxster sooner than you think. I very nearly went down that road myself, but saw the light at the last second! Good luck with scratching your 911 itch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 I did a comparison video earlier in the year, loved them both especially the 3.6l in the c2 but ultimately I felt it was too grown up for a weekender. I'd have one as my do it all car for sure, there is something about them that just makes you smile. Hope the one you've chosen has the sports exhaust it's a must have 'if' you like a bit of noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waxy Posted July 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 6 hours ago, daz05 said: I did a comparison video earlier in the year, loved them both especially the 3.6l in the c2 but ultimately I felt it was too grown up for a weekender. I'd have one as my do it all car for sure, there is something about them that just makes you smile. Hope the one you've chosen has the sports exhaust it's a must have 'if' you like a bit of noise. @daz05 yes, I watched your video! Man you have some lovely roads by you. Shame it is so bloody far away from Hertfordshire. The car I am buying is very similar to the one you drove, Basalt black, PDK, sports Chrono and a sports exhaust. My overriding impression is also that it is a bit more serious than the Boxster, which is a super fun sports car. I have genuinely loved my 981, but I have loved and wanted a 911 since I was a kid. Also I have 3 kids and the number of times the Boxster had to stay at home because I had more than one passenger were numerous. I do think I will eventually come back to a mid engined Porsche, but for now I am going to live out my childhood fantasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSyn Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 26 minutes ago, Waxy said: I do think I will eventually come back to a mid engined Porsche, but for now I am going to live out my childhood fantasy. Enjoy the car! I scratched the 911 itch, and am pleased I did it, and am now back in a Boxster. As you've implied the 911 will be different to the Boxster but a lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason3.2s Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 Have owned 3 Boxster S models (986,987 & 981) and now in a lovely 911 C4S and wow its a lot of fun. Loved the Boxsters but the 911 is something else - feels solid, hell of a lot of fun, road presence and driving round corners is crazy (might be the RWS and FWD). Its got lots of extras which is a major plus also as my 986 S had no cup holders and no glove box. Had it 2 months and loving every bit of it as its a daily driver but not many miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 4 hours ago, Waxy said: @daz05 yes, I watched your video! Man you have some lovely roads by you. Shame it is so bloody far away from Hertfordshire. The car I am buying is very similar to the one you drove, Basalt black, PDK, sports Chrono and a sports exhaust. My overriding impression is also that it is a bit more serious than the Boxster, which is a super fun sports car. I have genuinely loved my 981, but I have loved and wanted a 911 since I was a kid. Also I have 3 kids and the number of times the Boxster had to stay at home because I had more than one passenger were numerous. I do think I will eventually come back to a mid engined Porsche, but for now I am going to live out my childhood fantasy. Yes we do, it's definitely the roads, rather than the weather, I stick around for! That's a great spec, the car I drove defintely needed chrono and the PSE, must haves imho. The rear end was far more mobile which I liked and the ability to use it more is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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