2003 boxster s or 2003 c5 z06
#1
02-13-2008, 10:03 AM
2003 boxster s or 2003 c5 z06
i am in the market for a new toy...and these are the two cars that i have narrowed it down to.... any comments, critiques, are welcome......
#3
02-13-2008, 02:30 PM
Interesting choices. I see the boxster more as a top down cruiser for putting around in. The Z06 is more of a beast. Very livable w/all it's amenities, but it is a super car.
Guess it depends which of those two sounds more appealing for your next toy.
Guess it depends which of those two sounds more appealing for your next toy.
#5
02-13-2008, 02:57 PM
ive driven both and like them both equally...each has their pluses and minuses.....
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02-13-2008, 03:05 PM
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Seems like you are trying to get into a car for less than 30k. Pick up a 993. Drive the crap out of it and never lose a dime. Much classier than a Boxster or C5Z.
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02-13-2008, 03:14 PM
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That comment makes me cringe...
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#11
02-13-2008, 03:43 PM
Nice opinion... you want mine? Its dumb to put dymags on a car that weighs as much as a RS4...
Back on subject.... They are two different cars... I made the same choice between these two and a E46 M3.... I would have been happier with either, but I wouldn't put a price on the friends Ive made through my local Porsche Club...
Also just my two cents
, but my 986S with coilovers and etc is faster than an older Zo6 on small circuits with comparable drivers... I was coming out of turn 10 at Putnam after following a C6 Zo6 for a few turns expecting to get a point by, but he instead floors it totally leaving me at the start of the straight... he put at least a 1000 feet on me, but I nearly hit him in the rear breaking for turn 2 just a few seconds later. 
They are different cars...
Back on subject.... They are two different cars... I made the same choice between these two and a E46 M3.... I would have been happier with either, but I wouldn't put a price on the friends Ive made through my local Porsche Club...
Also just my two cents
, but my 986S with coilovers and etc is faster than an older Zo6 on small circuits with comparable drivers... I was coming out of turn 10 at Putnam after following a C6 Zo6 for a few turns expecting to get a point by, but he instead floors it totally leaving me at the start of the straight... he put at least a 1000 feet on me, but I nearly hit him in the rear breaking for turn 2 just a few seconds later. They are different cars...
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02-13-2008, 05:13 PM
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OK, so no 993. How about an older 996. Plenty on Ebay less than 30k.
And vettes, well been there and done that. Don't even want the T shirt.
If you really want either a Boxster or a C5V......that's tough. The Vette is faster, much faster. I am not a fan of Boxsters.
And vettes, well been there and done that. Don't even want the T shirt.
If you really want either a Boxster or a C5V......that's tough. The Vette is faster, much faster. I am not a fan of Boxsters.
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#14
02-13-2008, 05:19 PM
^speed isnt that important.... ive considered an older 996 but i didnt really want to get into too old of a car....5 yrs old is old enough i think....
#15
02-14-2008, 12:27 AM
if you plan to mod the car at all, then get the Z0', if not then it's a toss up... They are both great cars, however when you start the mod bug, the Z0' will be MUCH more "Bang" for the buck... $3500 will get you 450rwhp and some breaklines/pads and adjustable anti roll bars... hard to touch it then on the track, street, or strip... for the money...