Looks like I have to buy both!

 

Driving a sport scar on the street can be quite fun. The purpose of the Porsche is driving enjoyment. For that purpose it does better than the Lexus. One does not have to go to track to justify purchasing a sports car.

 

Yea, they buy it because of branding, they are enthusiastic to own a Porsche, not necessarily that they spent $81k on a dinky compact sports convertible.

There is a disconnect between the branding and the product, which in the long term will only lead to buyer's remorse, something I'm sure historically most Boxster owners are familiar with.

 

lol. you're sure, huh? i don't think porsche has much of a problem with brand loyalty or buyer's remorse.

 

i think you should drive both and less us know what you decide :-)

Talk is cheap, when you drive them, you will certainly like one over another for various reasons.

 

Yeah that's why I have only put 103k miles on my Box up & down the CA 405 fwy the last 13 yrs.

It's obvious you have never driven a Box.

 

You are actually describing Audi owners

Yes, Porsche options are notoriously pricey, but if you are looking for a sports car than the 981 is a no brainer. From a balance and driving dynamics perspective, it is leagues ahead of the RCF and 997, turbo or otherwise for that matter. If you want a rocket ship then by all means get a 997TT but it doesn't sound like that's the priority.

If you want a fast and comfortable GT with distinctive style, then RCF is your best bet, but you don't get a convertible.

Good luck!

 

As is most often the case, ownership of a newer/new Porsche or a used one with warranty for those well-off enough to comfortably afford it, is never about buyer's remorse, because nothing really compares to the sheer pleasure of driving it. On the other hand, just as anything else in the luxury/performance group, don't buy it if you even come close to straining your budget on the upfront cost, maintenance and repairs.

 

Another vote here for the Cayman. It may run a few you a few grand more, but I like the solid roof!

After owning a Cayenne for the past two years, whenever the wife talks about her next vehicle, it's more in terms of which Porsche she wants next. You better believe Porsche builds brand loyalty...

 

That's not my point. I'm just trying to get across that most aren't going out on a high speed run for the fastest speed, but for enjoyment. The RC F may have lower limits than the Porsche, but on the street, you're probably not going to be approaching those. And for 10, 15k cheaper it's still a great buy to get 465hp and that sweet V8.

 

I don't get this argument at all. The 467hp in the RC-F is even less usable on the street than the much lower hp Boxster.

 

You should really take a boxter or cayman out for a spin on some back roads, these cars are not about high speed enjoyments, they are about the agility and responsiveness on the twists and curves.

Compared to the cayman / box, the RCF is a pig. The cayman / box are the types of car where if you switch from one high performance summer brand to another, you can tell which one has a harder sidewall by the split sec change the car responds to your steering input.

The RCF, much like the ISF, makes good daily drivers and occasional spirited drive, I would compare it more to the C class AMG or any high power 4 door sedan

 

As a long time Porsche owner I would agree hundred percent with the statement above.. If you are looking at performance you should look at torque.. Is horsepower rating of the car you are looking at the horsepower at the wheels or at the flywheel. Porsche at least the older ones 98 and older horsepower and torque are rated at the rear wheels. There's really no appreciable loss of power on a Porsche because the gearboxes bolted directly to the engine and transfers power directly to the transaxle, I think that's the correct way to explain it.

I have driven 993 twin turbo and I can tell you the acceleration rate scares the absolute you know what out of you it's certainly scares me. I look at torque as the number that tells you how quick you will get where you're going. I look at horsepower as how fast the car Will go.

 

After owning a Boxster, 911 S, and now a 997.2 TT, I can tell you its NOT boring having that kind of power and acceleration. Yes, its tough to exploit that speed within legal limits but when you leave a stop light or accelerate out of a corner, there's very few cars that are as enjoyable. I have ridden/drove in many high end cars from a Porsche 918 on down and they are all great to drive in their own way. The GT3 is a track car and not well suited for everyday road use (unless you enjoy a rough ride).

Just my thoughts.

 

I have to disagree. The 981 chassis is spectacular (leaps and bounds better than the 986/987). It a better performer than the 997 and maybe a tad better than the 991 due to its size (excluding GT3 RS of course). The interior is a major step up from its predecessor. The 987 interior felt like it belongs in a $40k car, but the 981 has really nice hardware.