What Car to Buy to Use Daily and Autocross?
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Originally Posted by pete_vb
I'm a Porsche guy, but even I agree with the posters that say the S2000 is better bang for the buck. It also has some of the highest owner satisfaction ratings of any car period.
Despite that I think you might still be better off with the Boxster (if you like Boxsters) for one reason- PCA. Here in Norcal, at least, we usually have as many or more PCA AXs as SCCA, etc. And we usually get 8-10 runs vs 3 at SCCA, so you gets lots of extra course time. Add the schools, etc and having the option to run PCA is very nice to have.
If you like the early 996 they are great deals right now; I'd take one over a Boxster...
-Pete
Despite that I think you might still be better off with the Boxster (if you like Boxsters) for one reason- PCA. Here in Norcal, at least, we usually have as many or more PCA AXs as SCCA, etc. And we usually get 8-10 runs vs 3 at SCCA, so you gets lots of extra course time. Add the schools, etc and having the option to run PCA is very nice to have.
If you like the early 996 they are great deals right now; I'd take one over a Boxster...
-Pete
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Originally Posted by teutonictrio
Have you driven both on the track? I have and that's why I'm about to be on my third Boxster (on the track)
The boxster is my preference, I am just looking for a good deal and will probably pull the trigger on the best value I can find.
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I'd go for the Boxster like Pete mentions above. PCA offers great AX venues with lots of runs. San Diego PCA has a great AX scene and uses Qualcom.
Boxsters are the best deal going. Used Boxsters are going cheap - old boxsters are a steal (Under $15k)! You might consider going with an old 2.5 Liter Boxster as POC is running a Spec Boxster class. You could do short track series at Streets of Willow and really get some use from the car beyond AX.
Here is a little 2.5 Spec Boxster on Thunderhill: http://barrickpickeringracing.com/TH...ong_033107.wmv
Boxsters are the best deal going. Used Boxsters are going cheap - old boxsters are a steal (Under $15k)! You might consider going with an old 2.5 Liter Boxster as POC is running a Spec Boxster class. You could do short track series at Streets of Willow and really get some use from the car beyond AX.
Here is a little 2.5 Spec Boxster on Thunderhill: http://barrickpickeringracing.com/TH...ong_033107.wmv
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Originally Posted by Grantsfo
I'd go for the Boxster like Pete mentions above. PCA offers great AX venues with lots of runs. San Diego PCA has a great AX scene and uses Qualcom.
Boxsters are the best deal going. Used Boxsters are going cheap - old boxsters are a steal (Under $15k)! You might consider going with an old 2.5 Liter Boxster as POC is running a Spec Boxster class. You could do short track series at Streets of Willow and really get some use from the car beyond AX.
Here is a little 2.5 Spec Boxster on Thunderhill: http://barrickpickeringracing.com/TH...ong_033107.wmv
Boxsters are the best deal going. Used Boxsters are going cheap - old boxsters are a steal (Under $15k)! You might consider going with an old 2.5 Liter Boxster as POC is running a Spec Boxster class. You could do short track series at Streets of Willow and really get some use from the car beyond AX.
Here is a little 2.5 Spec Boxster on Thunderhill: http://barrickpickeringracing.com/TH...ong_033107.wmv
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Originally Posted by wilbur760
alright I am convinced on the p-car, I just need a good deal! Let me know if you guys see or hear of anything...
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This is the car you should really buy though.
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Originally Posted by |Drew|
Don't sell the 335! Keep the 335 and go open-tracking! I got tired of autocrossing. It's ok fun, but having to work all day standing out there on the track to get 4 minutes of track time just didn't do it for me anymore. And not to mention, at least in Houston, a lot the SCCA regulars are annoying as hell.
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Originally Posted by |Drew|
Don't sell the 335! Keep the 335 and go open-tracking! I got tired of autocrossing. It's ok fun, but having to work all day standing out there on the track to get 4 minutes of track time just didn't do it for me anymore. And not to mention, at least in Houston, a lot the SCCA regulars are annoying as hell.
and those SCCA types really are annoying, i would drop autox for that reason alone
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if you really want a car to have fun in and be competitive in while living your normal life...an EVO is really one of the best cars for the job...rapes in many autox's and on the track can be competitive with nearly anything that doesnt have over 500 hp and a great driver...
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true...i have seen evo's on track and they do quite well. if you get one think about replacing the front diff with a quaife unit. i have spoken with some owners on track and they told me it was the weak point (besides the clutch) in the drivetrain. apparently, people think they have blown the transfer case but in reality its the diff inside the transfer case? dont quote me on that, do some research.
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Originally Posted by sechsgang
if you really want a car to have fun in and be competitive in while living your normal life...an EVO is really one of the best cars for the job...rapes in many autox's and on the track can be competitive with nearly anything that doesnt have over 500 hp and a great driver...
I agree they are crazy cars, I just wish they werent so ugly!