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02-19-2022, 02:51 PM | #1 |
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Interesting Comparison Video
Ran across this one, thought it was a solid choice for comparison.
He gives the Boxster a couple points that I would have given to the BRZ, (practicality, desirability) but worth a watch anyway.
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useless comparison is useless.
stuff can be tossed in the rear seats. i do it every road trip. makes the brz have 2x's the 'trunk' space as well... also, most used porch owners tend to become the dude from friends. and seem to need to convince everyone else that what they got is desirable...
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I can count on no hands all of the times I've seen a boxster mentioned by perspective or future upgrading twin owners.
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I think its ok to compare - the 86 platform has always been compared to them. Comparing new to used... well I think your a mug to do that in todays market, but the lack of availability does make it hard.
The Porsche community (from just my cursory glances around forums) have welcomed the new model with open arms. |
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I've owned both.
The flat 6 sounds a million times better. Besides that I prefer the BRZ/86 in pretty much every other way. |
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Was about to write something about the comparison in my experience, but you summed it up perfectly 😂
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I saw that to. IT was an interesting idea for a video, though I think comparing it to a 944 would be more realistic. Front engine, rear drive to front engine rear drive. Original S30 Datsun Z's and the 944's honestly seem like the closest 'spiritually' to the 86 twins (1st or 2nd gen). I'd really like an original 240Z brought up to more modern standards for suspension/brakes, etc, or a 944 myself.
But the price to get either in good condition would far exceed an 86, and in the end be heavy on the maintenance costs/responsibilities. And both have become, or are becoming collectible, making them investments. While this has its upside, the reality is that as they get more and more valuable, I'd be less and less likely to drive them, which is the whole point of wanting them in the first place... |
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more cylinders is always better
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Oh, they do have one thing in common i forgot , both have engines that like to crap out and need expensive rebuilds
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The 986 felt super cheap interior wise, with crappy gear change and to modern and insulated driving experience. The engine note was barely noticeable on full throttle, but its fixable. The base 2.5 version isn't exactly a rocketship, though engine power isn't so important for me, compared to steering feel for example.
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The storage space in my old cayman was surprisingly decent with the trunk and frunk combined......but it absolutely does not compare to the amount of space in the interior of the BRZ. Also in the "desirabilty" category, no one is ever going to be impressed by the curb presence of an old model boxster. I feel like he was way off there. This is not a GT3
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The other day I spotted a 1993 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo on my way into the grocery store. I’ll bet that 99% of people walking by would not give it a second thought. I stopped to take photos. On the way back to my car, I met the owner and stopped to chat. He had just bought the car for about $91,000. Let that sink in for a minute as you consider the wide range of new and pre-owned cars available. Personally, I prefer the vintage Supra to the new one for several reasons most notable is that the new one is too much BMW. Setting aside the cost to buy and then to maintain any car, preference is purely subjective to the individual. All the experts pointing to statistics and their ‘informed opinions’ is all background noise. I think the Porsche Vs. new BRZ is useful in that it suggests that there are alternatives to buying the latest and greatest, especially if someone is thinking, “I’ve always wanted to have a Porsche and I can do it now if I want to.” If something happened and I don’t get my 2022 BRZ, what new car would I be interested in? I found a Cayman S that would be a great consolation prize that is on its way to the dealer last I checked. I don’t know if it is still at the port of entry, on a train or truck. I saw the news: there is a ship on fire out on the Atlantic that has more than a thousand Porsche cars in it. Looks like Plan B may be heading to the bottom of the ocean. Crossing my fingers and hoping for a sober crew and a calm Pacific Ocean.
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