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Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

I loved my 1974 914 2.0 and it was my only car for 25 years. Easy to work on, and loads of fun. But even the 2.0 was a 10 second 0-60. Not fast except in a corner. And the newest 914 is a 1976, and that is a very old car.

A Boxster is a better car by every metric. Every single review I have seen praises the handling. If I had the garage space, or a no cost option to store one, I would likely have one, but I need another car like I need another hobby.

I voted Boxster, but I have to admit I miss my old 914.

You don't need a boxster with your 911. I had an '88 911 targa. I've now got an '08 Boxster S. The boxster S has better HVAC and stereo, but not as much character, charisma, or soul. It's a great car, and I love it. Your Carrera has great AC, and I believe you've got updated tunes in it as well. The carrera wasn't as fast, but was plenty fast. I thought my old carrera was very comfortable.

If I had to compare your carrera to my boxster, I'm not sure that there's anything about my boxster that would make me want it more than your carrera. My guess is that my boxster and your 911 are probably closer than a boxster and a 914. Your 911 is probably closer to a 914 than a boxster is other than the placement of the motor and orientation of the transmission.