Open Porsches

[Kitdy]

However, I have gradually changed my opinion about the 911. It used to be my favourite car, but now while I still like it I think it just something to own at some point in my life and then move on.

I did not know that the 911 was formerly your favourite car. When was this?

Last I asked you said your favourite car was a Lancia Aurelia of some kind. Is that still the case?

[Ferrer]

When I was a child the 911 was my favourite car. I also was very interested in rallying and there the 911 featured well and was usually one of the exotics that featured more often.

And yes right now the Aurelia B20 GT is still my favourite.

[Cobrafan427]

I'd take the Boxster S and extra cash in Cream White, Cocoa leather, and 19" Carrera S II wheels. Last test i saw, the Boxster S slalomed at nearly 74 mph which is insanely agile. I can only imagine how fun that would be to drive on the twisty backwoods roads around here. I'd gladly sacrifice the coolness and every day driving comforts the 911 offers for something that would put a huge smile on my face every time i go around a corner.

[Commodore GS/E]

They probably wanted to build a convertible with added roll over protection, and that's what they came up with.

Rollover protection- this car has it.

[092326001]

Boxster and the cash.
If you really need to better the 911, I'm sure there's aftermarket options for that.

[Birdman]

Boxster S because the 911 Cabriolet is just that ugly.

[NSXType-R]

(Sorry for looking at older posts.)

Boxster with the tent, definitely... (White)

...or go a-huntin' for a 356. (Silver)

If I had to go for a Porsche Boxster, that would be the one for me. I love the fact that it looks so much like a mini Carrera GT.

Which I wouldn't mind owning, but could I ever afford it?

Mostly agree... of the three options here, the Boxster would be my choice. But I'm sorta backward and would prefer a 356 Speedster or 550. Even a well done TupperSpeedster. Later 911 cabs aren't attractive at all IMO, Porsche should have taken some cues from American hot rodders that knew how to get the proportions right. What I'd really prefer is something like these:

Were those ever official? I guess not right?

I am not familiar with TupperSpeedster.

[Ferrer]

Rollover protection- this car has it.

And anyway Porsches are just glorified VWs...

[clutch-monkey]

This one.

whiteballz wins.

the 911 cabriolet is an ugly hump backed whale of a thing.

there is a lady in my run group with a standard looking gemballa tuned boxster S. goes like shit off a shovel. would recommend.

[pimento]

So long as you don't end up endebted to gangsters.

[jcp123]

Boxster S. White with a saddle interior. Good enough performance for me, gas mileage good enough to justify as a DD, and IMHO looks better than the open Carreras.

Or preferably a 356

[henk4]

Or preferably a 356

spot on, a Carrera Speedster would be a sure winner

[csl177]

And anyway Porsches are just glorified VWs...

Always worth a rise from the P-car crowd...

Boxster S. White with a saddle interior... Or preferably a 356

spot on, a Carrera Speedster would be a sure winner

Thankfully good taste is timeless, even if it was just a glorified VW.

I am not familiar with TupperSpeedster.

A sore point for contentious 356 owners. Which one is real or Memorex?

[Bracketracer]

Boxster S, After 10,000 km tour, starting in Saskatoon SK. Canada, passing , Salt Lake City, Vegas, LA, Mazda Raceway, Alices Restaurant(near San Fran) then to Mt. Hamilton. Coast Highway, Back to LA, Canyons around Malibu, Rock Store, Back to Vegas then back to Canada. Any any twisty paved road I happened on along the way. Total pleasure with a Boxster S,