GSteg

I get more excitement revving the Porsche to redline than the Honda. The flat-6 engine sounds cools and unique and when you pair it with a nice exhaust..it's heavenly. It's just a better all-around car than the S2K. I still keep the Honda around because it's cheap as hell to drive.

Just avoid the 1st generation Boxster (986).

rpg51

In some circles a Porsche is viewed as ostentatious.
The numbers are daunting and not just the purchase price. I imagine the insurance and maintenance costs are also something you need to consider. And, for me a divorce would almost certainly add to the expense.
Still - they sure are impressive cars.

SweetWaterSurprise

I own a 911 Turbo. I love my S but nothing compares to my Porsche for me.

gerry100

I have an '86 911 in addition to my S2000. Was looking for a Boxster when we "accidentally" tested an S2000.

Boxster is a great driving car but an S2000 is 90% of a Boxster at 50% of the cost.

Nuf said, at least for me

cosmomiller

This thread reminds me of comments a flying buddy of mine made. He happens to own a boat and motorcycle dealership. Boats with helo pads. Really nice big boats. He said that no matter how big of a boat you get, no matter how much money, no matter how many toys it will hold or how luxed out the suites are, someone will come along with a nicer boat and pop your bubble.

Someone will always have a nicer, faster, better, more "valuable" car than you. I surmise a few P owners pine away for a prancing horse emblem on the steering wheel. I am one who wonders what it would be like to own one. I actually could but my savings for retirement are worth more to me as they are.

I am more than content with my very nice S.

WolfpackS2k

It's not really that bad. Insurance for my 987 S is roughly the same as what it was for my S2000. Porsches are very reliable cars so you don't have to worry much in that respect. Yes dealership work is insanely expensive but if you're handy with a wrench most work can be done in your own garage. And OEM parts can be located on the internet at discounted prices. Yes parts cost more than an S2000's, but given their reliability it's not a big thing.

And that comment about someone spending $3000 at the track to have tires and brakes replaced is a bit silly. I'd imagine the same items and work for an S2000 would be around $2000, depending on what you're talking about. (my Cayman Pagid track pads are only around 10% more expensive than the ones I had for my S2000. Rotors are considerably more expensive but they're also considerably larger and are cast with holes - no blanks like S2000).

vader1

I had it. But I was below the PPL or the "Porsche Poverty Line" for a few years until I could remedy the situation. Now, life is good.

rob-2

It's hard to beat the economics of the S2k at the track. When you step up to faster cars the consumables usually jump up too.

mosesbotbol

Porsche envy, not so much. Aston envy; well perhaps.

blueprint

Bought a Porsche last year and have been loving every second of it. I still have my S2000 as well and enjoy driving both.