Daboy3000 Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 (edited) I thought I better keep this topic in here, don't want to upset anyone. For some reason, I'm really not a fan of the 987, didn't really like the Boxster again until the 718 or whatever the proper model is. What did the 987 lose? Is it the lights, the interior, somethings off. Anyone else have some boxster preferences? Edited February 5, 2022 by Daboy3000 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 Yes but my view wasn’t popular in this sub-forum 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 For me, the 987.1 is the sweet spot in terms of the shape. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 I think every version is an improvement on the last with the exception that for me the 718 nose is a bit sharp and pointy. Wouldn't stop me ordering a 4.0 GTS though if tonight's numbers come up. I think the 981 is where it became something really special lookswise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 2 hours ago, Daboy3000 said: I thought I better keep this topic in here, don't want to upset anyone. For some reason, I'm really not a fan of the 987, didn't really like the Boxster again until the 718 or whatever the proper model is. What did the 987 lose? Is it the lights, the interior, somethings off. Anyone else have some boxster preferences? Probably because you have never driven one? Having owned many of both 986 and 987, I would not go back to a 986 by choice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daboy3000 Posted February 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 2 hours ago, bally4563 said: Probably because you have never driven one? Having owned many of both 986 and 987, I would not go back to a 986 by choice No I haven't driven one, but that wouldn't change my mind on how it looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 I stopped at a coffee shop this morning and a man was tinkering with his motorbike (1979 BMW). 'Nice bike' I said. 'Nice car' he replied. We both enjoyed our coffee. Next stop was the supermarket. A man sitting in his Discovery wound down the window and said' 'I like your car.' 'Thanks' I said, 'Your Discovery's a fine example too' 'Ah this?' he said, 'It's 10 yrs old. His eyebrows lifted when I told him mine was 17 yrs old. Just an average top-down day in my 987.1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 2 hours ago, Daboy3000 said: No I haven't driven one, but that wouldn't change my mind on how it looks. Try one a lot more grown up in my opinion, after having owned 2 986,s and 4 987,s including a RS60 , now a 3.4 Sports Edition ( which is tweaked) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennym1984 Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 6 hours ago, JonSta said: I think the 981 is where it became something really special lookswise. Weirdly, I have the opposite opinion. I like the newer Caymans/Boxsters for their performance but I think the 9X7 era was "peak porsche" in terms of looks. The newer ones look great but they have lost that distinctive "Porscheness" (ie. they could be from another manufacturer whereas the 9X7 could only ever be a Porsche). That said, the only car I really lust after at the moment is a GT4... I'm seriously thinking of buying one (a 981 - I can't afford a 718) once our house move is complete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 7 hours ago, Daboy3000 said: I thought I better keep this topic in here, don't want to upset anyone. Well that didn't turn out as expected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1flyguy Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 You usually find the best model is often stated by the person that owns that particular model, no matter what it is! 😉 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher2110 Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 Agree, 986 much more raw and just looks 'classic' to me. 987 is still a great car but lacks that something Bit like MX-5's last good one was the NB model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Loon Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 Everyones opinion will be different... I loved my 986S but the 987S to me is way more modern looking inside and out. The interior of the 986 looks like its from 1980 to me. My 987.1 3.4 was my fav, the 19 inch wheels really suited it 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 1 hour ago, r1flyguy said: You usually find the best model is often stated by the person that owns that particular model, no matter what it is! 😉 That's why people buy their particular model - because they like it best, surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 This a reason why don’t open up a gambit,people have there own options, but as a caveat, when you have owned multiples of both models, it’s all down to what you prefer, earlier or later.. but I know where I keep spending my hard earnt cash ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 Having only owned a 986, i actually think i prefer the looks of the 987 over the 981 and 718. Just think it looks more porsche somehow. But a 986 is nice too, will enjoy running that a couple of years then maybe go to a 987. Doubt id get anything newer than a 987 though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 When I bought my Boxster I wanted a 987 as it was the cheapest entry point for a Porsche that still had a resemblance of the classic 911’ ‘face’ with the rounder headlight, rather than the fried eggs. however, for possibly the lowest cost Porsche, you can’t go far wrong with a 986 and I wouldn’t turn one done if someone offered me one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1flyguy Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, McDonald said: That's why people buy their particular model - because they like it best, surely? So if you really wanted a 981 Boxster but you could only afford a 986 and it was suitable What would you do??? Edited February 5, 2022 by r1flyguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROOPER88 Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Mattman42 said: When I bought my Boxster I wanted a 987 as it was the cheapest entry point for a Porsche that still had a resemblance of the classic 911’ ‘face’ with the rounder headlight, rather than the fried eggs. however, for possibly the lowest cost Porsche, you can’t go far wrong with a 986 and I wouldn’t turn one done if someone offered me one The 987 will very soon be the lowest cost Porsche. They are dropping like a lead balloon in a lot of cases. I paid 4.5k for one a couple of days ago. 6-7k will buy a nice one with BCA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 3 minutes ago, TROOPER88 said: The 987 will very soon be the lowest cost Porsche. They are dropping like a lead balloon in a lot of cases. I paid 4.5k for one a couple of days ago. 6-7k will buy a nice one with BCA But you won’t be selling it for 4.5 though will you 😜 in the general market, not the trade, 986’s are still the cheapest Boxster to buy at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROOPER88 Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 1 minute ago, Mattman42 said: But you won’t be selling it for 4.5 though will you 😜 in the general market, not the trade, 986’s are still the cheapest Boxster to buy at the moment No, but it will be sub 6k! Madness how cheap they have become. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 32 minutes ago, r1flyguy said: So if you really wanted a 981 Boxster but you could only afford a 986 and it was suitable What would you do??? Keep saving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxsum Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 4.0 GTS for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1flyguy Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 5 minutes ago, McDonald said: Keep saving. Easy to say, harder to do for some people I’d like a Bugatti, no end of saving will still see me never owning one 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 Just now, r1flyguy said: Easy to say, harder to do for some people I’d like a Bugatti, no end of saving will still see me never owning one 🤣 Keep buying lottery tickets to keep the dream alive.🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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