Over the past decade or so, Porsche has been making arguably the best 911s in history. They are pillars of performance, attractive aesthetic, aural seduction, and comfort. They aren't just the best 911s in history, they're among the best cars, full-stop. The 996 led the 911's watercooled revolution, but it was the 997 that really put the edge on …
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Project Boxster Clubsport – Part 4: Porsche Headlight Polishing
Last year we introduced you to our newest project car, called simply "Project Boxster Clubsport". In that first installment we found the right car, we purchased it for a song, and it was sitting politely in our garage waiting for its first modifications. So far, the Boxster has been happy to simply rack up the miles and keep things rocking along. …
Continue to the full articleProject Boxster Clubsport – Part 3: LED License Plate Light Installation
Last year we introduced you to our newest project car, called simply "Project Boxster Clubsport". In that first installment we found the right car, we purchased it for a song, and it was sitting politely in our garage waiting for its first modifications. So far, the Boxster has been happy to simply rack up the miles and keep things rocking along. …
Continue to the full articleProject Boxster Clubsport – Part 2: GT3 Style Center Console Delete
Earlier this year we introduced you to our newest project car, called simply "Project Boxster Clubsport". In that first installment we found the right car, we purchased it for a song, and it was sitting politely in our garage waiting for its first modifications. So far, the Boxster has been happy to simply rack up the miles and keep things rocking …
Continue to the full articleHow Long Did You Wait To Buy Your First Porsche?
Chances are, no matter how long it was, Lewis Guernsey of Lansing, Michingan has you beat by a decade or two. Last week, on Veterans Day, Autoweek ran this feel good story about Guernsey and the recent purchase of his 2015 Boxster and we wanted to share it with you. Guernsey and the rest of his B-26 bomber crew were shot down behind …
Continue to the full articleWhy A Pre-Owned Porsche Is The Perfect Entry Level Strategy
Since the introduction of the 912 model in 1965, Porsche's best selling models have always been their entry level positioned cars. For a number of years, the 912 outsold the 911, some years even at a rate of 2 to 1. The 914 was Porsche's best selling model through the 1970s, that is until the introduction of the 924. Then, the 944 carried that …
Continue to the full articleIs Porsche’s New Entry Model Strategy A Huge Gamble?
From the words of Porsche North America’s CEO Detlev von Platen: "Our entry model is our pre-owned program." Damn. My initial reaction was a bit strong: I have a few good reasons for that frustration! I’ve grown up around Porsches; I have enjoyed my 944, the 914 we had in the family when I was old enough to drive, and I want to buy another …
Continue to the full articleProject Boxster ClubSport – Part 1: Introduction
Before we get started we would need to thank Michelin. As many of you know, Michelin is a long-time sponsor of FLATSIXES.com. Recently, they have generously offered to sponsor Project Boxster Clubsport as part of their involvement with our site. Please consider checking out what Michelin has to offer by clicking their banners on this page. Without …
Continue to the full article13 Tips To Tell If An Early Porsche 911 Is Original
As values of early 911s continue to soar, originality is more important than ever. However, not all Porsche enthusiasts are experts when it comes to spotting the tells. And while nothing will ever take the place of a good Porsche pre-purchase inspection performed by a knowledgeable expert, the following video provides some valuable tips and …
Continue to the full articleQuestion on Porsche Suspension Options from a new Owner
I receive a lot of email from readers of 993C4S. I do my very best to respond to each one in a timely manner. A lot of the email comes from one of my previous posts where I owned up to the fact that "I'm not a Porsche expert, but I play one on the Internet." In this post I offered to answer any question you may have, so long as it was Porsche …
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