Which would you rather have?
 

2000 Boxster S or a 2002 996 C4S?

None of the above.

996 for the additional space minimally

Boxster all day long and twice on Sunday Not even close
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I voted 986S but both are excellent. I tend to see the C4S as a poser 996TT without the power but I’m sure they are fun cars and look great. I just like the tossable Boxster.

When I bought my car, I drove several boxsters and caymans and even a 2001 996tt. I was surprised that the 2001 996tt felt boring. And it didn't feel that fast either. I'm sure it's faster than my 2008 Boxster S, but my car is a lot more fun and engaging to drive.

Boxster S


You can buy a sedan or a wagon if you need space

A Boxster S because it's not a 996.

The 2000 S but I have one so I’m biased. I’ve never driven a C4S but they’re good looking. Are they even in the same price range?

I voted 996 because rag tops are overrated :p

Is this Thread a Social experiment or something?

On looks alone, I have to go with the 996 C4S.

Of course, I’ve never sat in or driven one either.

996 all the way. It's the most under valued 911 to date!
Boxters are cheaper and they also feel cheaper IMO.

Have you driven a good 996? They are a brilliant drive... It's an old car now but they certainly don't feel old.

996

996 for me. I drove a 914 for 26 years. I have had all the convertible time I want for a lifetime. I want a coupe. And I would skip the weight of the 4 wheel drive system, and go with a 2 wheel drive model.

So bottom line neither, a slightly different coupe.

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Felt cheaper? How? Aren’t the interiors exactly the same, except for two more gauges in the 996 cluster? Haven’t driven a 996 myself, so I don’t know... but that’s what I’ve read.

I think I've seen that it's possible to backdate the instrument cluster, but I'm not positive.

I know it’s possible to fit a 5 gauge 996 cluster in the 986, and do some wiring/programming to make it work. But I thought that was all that differs between say a 1999 986 and a 1999 996. Interior-wise, of course, sans the back seats.

I voted boxster, would have voted neither if the option existed.

09 and up seems to be the only boxster cayman worth owning unless you like scored cylinders.

I took the same approach! Beautiful car btw, I love the RS60.

They are almost 100% identical. Most parts interchange. The only thing that could feel cheaper are options between cars. Seats, dash, door panels, trim pieces, all the same.

I have had a 2001 Boxster S and now own a 2004 C4S coupe. I'd vote C4S but loved the Boxster. For me the Gen 1 Boxster was a bit too small in terms of interior room for my frame or I'd probably still have it. I needed another inch or so of seat travel. Longer term I'll likely get a 2009+ Boxster or 911 Cabrio as I miss having a soft top for our climate. The full leather on the C4S makes the interior feel much higher end.

Full leather is definitely more luxurious but you could get it with a Boxster too. Mine has it.