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Old 02-01-2008, 09:41 AM   #22
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Do NOT try to replace the zhp that you know & have owned from new with a 996. Back in my pre-'mudgeon/waffling days, I had an audi a4 2.8q. It was nice and I had it for 4.5 years, I got tired of it and bought a 996. While the speed & handling were nice, the loss of practicality/comfort was immense. I did not miss the 911 (too much) when I got my - new to me - zhp coupe. One could also argue that the 911 intimidated me and I decided to work my way up the hp ladder slowly. You will regret it badly if you go from your zhp to a 996.

It is very hard to beat the zhp's fun factor with 4 decent seats. (e36m3 but those are beat up by now)

Keep zhp. Get a used boxster S (01's are in the low-20's).
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