2012
The Pros And Cons Of Buying A Used Porsche Boxster/Cayman (987)
While the Type 987 is a desired sports car on the used market, there are a few things to note before jumping into one
Porsche’s Boxster/ Cayman models are, often, regarded as the budget-friendly alternative to the 911. It used to be the one you get when you can’t or don’t want to spend 911 money. This isn’t necessarily the case anymore since the Cayman/ Boxster models have their fair share of high-performance versions that borrow tech straight from the 911. The 987-generation of the mid-engine Porsche (2004-2010) is particularly sought-after on the used market, and there are a couple of reasons for that.
Budget GT3 RS Slayer: The Secret Porsche Everyone's Missing Out On
Packing usable performance and value in spades, find out what makes this hidden gem, one of the most engaging Porsche sports cars ever made
The Porsche 911 GT3 RS is a dream sports car for many enthusiasts, but given its high price tag, it remains unattainable regardless of the generation. A few 911 GT3 RS examples from 2007 are quoted for almost half a million dollars in the used market. You can’t just walk into a Porsche dealership and spec your new GT3 RS if you haven’t owned any Porsche before, which makes the newer 992.1 generation models cost a fortune in the used market. So, what is the best alternative to such a hardcore sportscar? Well, it’s the Boxster Spyder. No, we’re not talking about the current-gen 718 Spyder, which comes with a 414-horsepower 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six, but the Boxster Spyder from 2011.