[Wayne 962]

There aren't too many downsides to the Boxster except that it's a bit slower than your 951, and also a lot more expensive. The car is 15 years newer, so there are a lot more advancements that you will not find when driving the 951. Just the feel of the car is more solid, and you don't have to tune it up until it reaches 100K.

The maintenance costs will be much lower than for your 951, but the parts will probably cost more when you need to replace them.

Boxsters (in theirshort life) have earned a rep for being refined, well-handling cars that are mostly trouble-free. Check some of the other posts in this Tech Board for more information on problem areas (like the pinhole case leaks of 1997).

In general, they seem to be very good cars...

-Wayne