[Sonic dB]

I've been pondering a dilemma for some time, and I'd like to get some opinions here.

My current car is an 86 Cab. I use it on my job in outside sales and put a ton of miles on it, mostly highway in a North LA up to Visalia/Paseo Robles territory.

I bought the car on a good deal for $17K in 03 with 64K miles on it and it now has about 120K. I put about 3K miles on it per month. The car looks and drives fantastic. It has been completely reliable mechnically except for a failed DME relay and a dead alternator, both of which left me stranded.

Lately though, little repairs have creeped up and I find that I am spending a good deal of cash on minor repairs and upgrades. Ive probably sunk $8K into the car since I bought it, on everything from a new clutch to two sets of tires, Bilsteins, oil lines etc. etc.

Anyway, money is good right now and Im in the market for a new car. Due to the high mileage that Im going to put on it....Id like a newer model with a warranty of some kind. I considered the 997 and 996s but those may not represent the best value due to the mileage issue taking down the resale very quickly.... I also considered the 993, but after much research on the 993 board, Ive learned that simple DIY things like Oil changes and plug changes are extreme PITAs. I do those things quite frequently right now with the 86 due to the mileage.

So, Im leaning towards a new Boxster S....I guess im asking for opinions, especially on the depreciation that this $60K car will take over the next few years. I will put about 30-40K on per year... thanks.

I have to admit that Im spoiled on Porsche now, and a normal daily driver pretty much is out of the question...I drive so much that the car must be enjoyable and must have the ability to go top down. Im open to other makes/models though that you may suggest.