T Huestis

Guys,

Contemplating something that I never thought I would give serious thought to. I bought in January a pristine C2S with just 22,000 miles. Absolutely love the car. It is my weekend driver. All I ever owned are classic Porsches from the 1960's & 1970's because you can enjoy them and get your money back out if you ever need to. Never gave any serious thought to buying a new Porsche because none really spoke to me, and they all depreciate in value. That is until I saw the 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder.

A Porsche dealership about 3 hours from my house has a 2016 Spyder with just 3,000 miles; it has all the options that I would want. Try not to ridicule me, but I have yet driven the Spyder. I knew if I did........ I would loose all objectivity. I have certainly read many, many reviews on the car and virtually every one is very positive.

Having said that,.. I have sent the dealership pictures and information on my C2S about a potential trade. Should hear from them today. Assuming they are realistic about what they will value my car for, I am curious to hear from those that have owned both and/or driven both cars. I of course know they are radically different cars that handle different.

How would you describe the joy of ownership of a nice classic that rides great, versus a new car that I'm am sure handles wonderfully. What insights might you offer about choosing between a classic and a new Porsche Spyder. My wife permits just one Porsche at a time......so I can't have both.

Here are a few pictures of my C2S

jdistefa

Are you nuts?

JZ98-993

Agreed, don't think that's a wise move. My car ADD flares up with the best of them, but 6 months later the newness of the Spyder will wear off and you'll have a nice car but nothing like the 993. Look at the values of the last Spyder and apply here as well. I'd be really curious to see what value the dealer gives you on trade, typically those never work out and I gotta think even more so here since these new dealers don't like to carry "old" inventory. I've seen numerous folks go new only to come back months / year later to the 993, think long and hard. My $.02

rome

You're joking, right?

ppashley

If you've only had the car since January and you're already looking around then maybe you should let it go. I'm guessing it's only an matter of time. Doesn't sound you're really that in to it.

LexVan

Your 993 is analog. The Spyder is digital. The only way to do this deal, if you have the means, is to own both. Good luck in your decision making process. And whatever you do, don't test drive the Spyder unless you plan to really buy one.

Cactus

+1. Put a proper suspension on it and keep it.

bobbyp

I don't see any dealership offering you close to market rate for your C2S on a trade so if a reasonable trade offer is the criteria, this deal isn't happening.

Personally, I don't think I'd be happy going from a C2S to this Boxster - but I'm not a convertible guy either.

dannycf

I have the same color combo as yours only in a 97 narrow body couple with 19k miles.
First of all, DON'T DO IT!
But if you must, what kind of trade deal are they offering you? I might consider raising it and selling mine to buy yours.
Feel free to PM me.

Tlaloc75

Spectacular C2S, you would never be able to replace it. Buy an older boxster and keep the 993.

M. Schneider

+1. .. You have a case of the wandering eye syndrome. Its only temporary. I've seen this before. Hang in there, a simple cure is at hand. Drive the 993C2S, bond with the coupe and you are cured.

Laughed out loud when reading "Are you nuts"

Signed, Dr. Schneider ... calling doctor Schneider .... calling Dr. Schneider .....

The best of the best air cooled and my wife's weekend Boxster is a nice combo. I get it. The 993 is a hoot and over time a connection develops. Not so much with the Boxster. Each new 911 and Cayman/Boxster version cars are all nice! I'll give you that. However, yeah here's comes the however; The 993 has that elusive "IT" machinery aspect, full blown character. Character in spades!

All the best to which ever way is forward.

soundbehindyou

Trade immediately! I will give you $5000 over what the dealer offers you!
Seriously, as Cactus above mentioned, put the proper suspension on it, lower it a bit and you will have a different car.......if you typically weekend drive your porsche, you will regret it (and certainly lose "cred" among your cars and coffee crowd).

EMBPilot

boxsters are cute, i was going to get one for my girlfriend

fineito

T Huestis - First, nice 993! I've not driven the new Spyder but I understand the nature of your question and lived it myself. My solution was to acquire a CR to supplement my 993. Two entirely different cars, and both appealing in their own ways. You can check my previous posts for how they compare. Honestly, a tough decision if I was forced to pick only one. The decision is highly personal and will involve those characteristics of ownership and driving experience that you place a premium on. That is what you should answer for yourself, and the right decision for you will follow.

AOW162435

Andreas