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| Andyrew |
 Jan 19 2008, 01:47 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait  Group: Members Posts: 13,380 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California 
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Well its been way to long since i've driven or even thought about my 914, so i've come to the realization that I need something a little more roadworthy. (I am just too busy to drive my car to events whenever I want to have fun..)
I've been considering finishing up the 914, selling it, and getting a Boxster for fun times instead. I'd really like to be able to drive it every day and rely on it as a second car, not a track ready race/street car as the 914 is. Im considering a 2.7 Boxster, 00, 01. I would love to have an S though, the extra power and handling would be nice. Does anyone own any? Anyone modify them? What should I look out for? What about driving impressions? Need more HP? How easy is it to toss it around? Powerslide? I will most likely use it as my racer/ autoxer, so it will see slicks and some modifications, but will remain relatively stock (No v8 swaps here.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif), although a 3.6....). Anyways, what are your thoughts? I guess driving around my Audi for the past almost year has changed my priority's.. One last thing, will my 5'1" girlfriend(of 2.5years..) be able to drive it? I want her to be able to autox with me, and she cant drive the 914 with the way its setup.. I appreciate your help, Sorry I havent been around lately I have a world of excuses, but primarily its been a lack of interest in my 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/blog-172-1157945315.jpg) |
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| sean_v8_914 |
Jan 19 2008, 03:27 AM
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Chingon 601 Group: Members Posts: 4,011 Joined: 1-February 05 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,541 |
Boxters are sweet. although I do not own one, I have driven many while instructing at PCA events. the CDI likes to put me in with them since I am used to teh mid engine characteristics. buy the newest one you can afford. I would recommend not buying the small engined early car. the bump in displacement made a big difference in usable low end torque although teh early cars are still fun to dive. the boxter is more forgiving at the limits than a 914 or 911. they are easy to drive and make an agile AX car that is very civilized on long trips or even in town...unlike a well prepped AX 914
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Posts in this topic
Andyrew OT: Porsche Boxster Jan 19 2008, 01:47 AM
Gustl I don't own one - and didn't ever do so
... Jan 19 2008, 04:43 AM 9146986 I've got a 00' standard with the Tiptronic... Jan 19 2008, 08:45 AM Andyrew I appreciate all the responses!
I had conside... Jan 19 2008, 01:52 PM Scott Carlberg while I don't have a Boxster, I did just drive... Jan 19 2008, 02:06 PM Dan (Almaden Valley) the Boxster is a wonderful Porsche.
Balanced like... Jan 19 2008, 02:13 PM ConeDodger Buying an 04? or newer S model will get you the be... Jan 19 2008, 02:28 PM tommy914 I have the 2000 Boxster S. Really like it. Great f... Jan 19 2008, 02:43 PM 70Sixter I still love my Boxster S after almost 4 years and... Jan 19 2008, 02:48 PM Jake Raby Yes.. I have one. It's our test car for Boxste... Jan 19 2008, 03:29 PM brp986s I have '01 S. It's a modern(ish) car with... Jan 19 2008, 05:36 PM
9146986 You can get a regular golf bag in the rear trunk, ... Jan 20 2008, 09:59 AM |
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