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I see Dougie's point and I think he should get the car. I don't care that my resale value sucks. I love my car and I'd rather put miles on it autocrossing or dragging it. I don't see myself keeping it forever, but I'd like to keep it in good shape for now. It's possible that in 3 or 4 years when it's paid off, it will be my daily driver.

If I remember correctly, Cartman has a Boxster. No offense, but nothing special if you ask me. Sure, it's a Porsche, but it's also only a Boxster. They're not rare at all and the performance is slightly better than an SVT Contour.

I'd rather have a car that get recognized by hardcore auto enthusiasts than a car that will make someone say, "Dude! That's a Porsche. He must be rich." I'm not saying Cartman bought the car just because it's a Porsche.

I consider myself a major car enthusiast and I would rather not have a Porsche or a Mercedes than buy a Boxster or a C Class.

Just my opinion.

Um.. Ok? Where do I start?

I never treated my SVT like ****. I sold my car in mint condition with 50K, just shy of 4 years old. It still could pass for a new car. I also had every single piece of paperwork that ever came with the car, including all the work done to it (maintenance history, etc). Just because the car was driven alot in the beginning (23,000 miles the first year alone), doesn't mean that the car wasn't in mint condition.

My point is that the resale on the car sucks. It will not improve in 20 years. The days of that are long gone. A 2000 Cobra R, yes. A 98-00 SVT Contour, no. Buy a cover if you're worried about driving it everywhere. Cars get dings and such, it's a way of life. It's still cheaper to get such damaged repaired, than pay the cost of a 2nd car, additional insurance, etc.

I didn't ask you. You guys are funny. I ran a PCA DE event last weekend, and consistantly put down better lap times than the slew of 996s, 911s, and 944s on the track. Only thing in front of me was a 993TT, an 02 996, and an 01 996TT. Not bad for only a Boxster. Oh wait, mid-engined, perfect 50/50 weight distribution, ideal gearing, maybe Porsche actually had a clue when they made the car. :rolleyes: Comparing it to a C-Class is just idiotic. Compare it to an SLK, if you're going to try. Not a bad car, we've got one of them too..

Let's not forget I owned an SVT, so I think I could compare the 2 cars, having driven them both on the track quite extensively, as well as on the street. No comparison. Handling, braking, acceleration, don't kid yourself.

BTW, if you're a true auto enthusiast, you wouldn't have made that comment. When you can afford to drive a Boxster, maybe you'll understand. I originally had a deposit on a 99 C5 Convertible, but after driving the Boxster for 10 minutes, I went back and got my money back. The car is that good. It was never built to be king of the drag strip, that's not Porsche's intention. It's all about the handling. 3 years now, and it still brings me a smile everyday when I fire her up and take off. :p

No, just forgot to take it out of the sig, but thanks for your concern.. I apparently ask too much for everything I sell, but still manage to sell it all somehow.

Is it me, or does Cartman sound like a real a$$? Flaming ppl for their opinions... Plz......

get it dude. for 2-3G's, you get a car that you probably already know really well, and if any problems pop up, you've got a GREAT group to help ya out. Can't loose for even 3G if thats what it costs. AND it'd be great to keep the SVT at low miles. Screw resale, you'll probably never want to get rid of it if it's in great condition. Jeez, the car is so freakin fun to drive....

Thanks for the input everyone. I'm going to go ahead with it.

I raced my buddy in his Boxter S a few weeks ago and wow, those things are fast and handle great!

My cousin gave me advise a while back that I still consider valuable, "No matter what you have, treat it like it's the best."

This means, I may not have the means to have a Porsche right now (actually I do, but I am buying a house instead), so I will treat my SVT like it is the best.

If I can get it for 2K I think that would be a great deal.

How many miles do you guys have on 1996 tours/stiques?

What was this I read about a wiring harness recall?

Thanks,

Dougie Fresh

Yeah, seriously. I got my 1995 V6 LX autobox for about $3500, and it's a combo daily driver and project car. Someday when the tranny goes south I'll have it Level 10'd, and if/when the engine needs to be replaced or rebuilt, I'll get Terry Haines to do it, and even if the car's resale value never goes up to cover the cost, who cares, because it'll be a strong, solid runner for a lower total expenditure than, say, a stripped Honda Civic or some other grocery getter.

If you like your car, I'm happy for you.

When I can afford to drive a Boxster, I'll be driving an M3, an S4, a ZO6, or an SVT Cobra.

I've driven them all.. Cowl shake & chassis flex own the ragtop M3s and Cobras.

Keep reading your magazines, as that's all you've got.

It's official.. he is an a$$