Haven't posted a serious thread onthis BBS for over 18 months or more

Well I'm in a lucky position and have the option to get out of my Boxster S into a 2003 911 C4S (6k miles)..... Its a beautiful thing no doubt.

Just wondering about other options and a WR1 + cash saving is one option.

Money isn't the objective of the exercise. Just wondered what the prof's of this BBS would do ?

Thanks in advance,

Gastro

 

How about staying in the Boxster S?

Surely the WR1 wouldn't compare to either in terms of handling, engine note, looks, throttle response, braking, ride, refinement and residuals?

 

As a WR1 owner, love the car to bits. But surely the Porsche is a no brainer?

Blobster

 

ohhh man 2003 911, get it!! must be silver or black

 

Funny you should mention that - its special order Polar Silver with Porsche sports exhaust system..... sounds racey

 

I did say money wasn't the objective of the exercise. And I've had 2 Boxsters now - my latest for 2.5 years - time to move on - albeit its been a bloody good car.

Gastro

 

I don't think there would be much in it performance wise. Isn't that one around 320bhp? The build quality would be much better though.

You could spend some of the cash you save on the WR1 performance upgrade that Prodrive are working on.

If money is no object, buy a Maclaren SLR or a Pagini Zonda!

Anders

 

why would you want to bother wasting your money on either(by the way i just sold my wr1 to make way for this little beauty which outperforms the wr1 in every way)

look at this little baby http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=452692

 

Good god, that must be some kind of record

 

Indeed Richard - its the longest period of time I've owned a car

Anyway - just thought I'd see what the response on here was and if it had changed much over the years.

I pick up the C4S IN 10 days

Gastro

 

Good luck with that. I know it was something you wanted to get to eventually...hope it lives up to the hype....

 

Thanks Richard. Lets hope that it isn't a repeat of the last Carrera 4 I had (you probably recall the website you set up for me smokey911.com !).... and I too hope that it lives up to the hype

Gastro

 

How about a nice uk spec 22b Won't depreciate like a 911 or especially a wr1

 

Indeed - the list is endless of other possibilities.......I've debated them for over 6 months on other BBS's....

I've moved on from Subaru - thoroughly enjoyed my P1, but I'm a Porschaphile through and through.

I've been harking on about a C4S for too long and so I thought it was time to live the dream. That is until I feel secure enough to run a TT


Gastro

 

I'd go for the C4S as well.

Only issue I would have is that the 996 facelift is starting to take a tumble with residuals do to 997's now being a little easier to get and the last of the air cooled 911's (In good condition) are tending to hold and fetch more than 996's or only a couple of years older.

Having said that the 996 C4S is an excellent car and I must admit i was tempted with one new on a balloon payment and cash deposit from Autobahn. 5K below list

Steve

PS Only my opinion though

 

Agreed - problem is there simply isnt a good investment performance market anymore. Porsche are mass produced and that has deflated the market. Even the 996 GT3 RS has had miserable residuals secondhand.

So - in balance - you either live with the depreciation and enjoy - or you don't buy into the car in the first place. The C4S is currently the slowest depreciating 996 with prices near parity with TT'S.

The 3 year predicted value of a 2-3 year old TT in another 3 years time is exactly the same as a C4S - but the TT came in at £5k more....and came in at £20k more new

 

Indeed, no point worrying or it will keep you up all night.

Just drive it, and enjoy it

 

C4s for me as well, love the WR1 but would not give it much thought against a C4s unless i needed the extra seats/rear legroom and boot space.

 

Gastro mate - can't even believe you're even asking the question - you know what to do

 

Well of course I do I was playing devils' advocate a little
Its coming very soon

Gastro

 

Having recently changed from a heavily modded 02 STi to a 986 Boxster S, I wouldn't even consider a WR1. The Boxster is better in every way except absolute acceleration in a straight line. The Boxster is alot more fun to drive, fast or slow.

C4S may be less fun to drive than Boxster and is less well balanced. Having followed a 996 with a Porsche sports exhaust for 1000 miles around Scotland I can vouch that it makes a great noise. I think the choice betweena Boxster and 996 depends on how much you like open top motoring.

Of course a Cayman S may be the best choice depending on your budget!!!!!

 

Go for the C4s, the WR1 maybe quicker but at the end of the day, it's no Porsche!

 

Porsche 911 is the sort of car that people aspire to own one day, You might as well get one while you have the chance, dont hear many people say they would buy a subaru impreza if they won the lottery.

 

Wake up people, he's chosen!!

Correctly



Stunning car, but (hardly a big one) aren't those alloys starting to look dated?!