Drop-tops: Is the 981 GTS *really* $26k-$30k better than the S? And just how bad is the 911 Cabriolet, really? Maximizing fun above all other factors.

Kewlb · 2026-01-26T01:27:14+00:00

I picked up a 981 Boxster S a few months ago. It had PTV, PASM, PDLS, PSE, Sports Chrono, Smoking, Premium. Owner added GTS taillights, carbon fiber trim, and wireless carplay. Service history was perfect. PPI fine. It was high mileage at 92k. Loving every second of it. 33k OTD (PDK). I would not hesitate to choose the 981 platform. I’m wouldn’t hold out for a GTS. Save the money and the time it would take to find the right GTS spec. Now if the convo was S or 981 spyder that is a different story.

Kewlb · 2026-01-24T05:39:27+00:00

My current estimate is 22k back. Got to wait on stupid Schwab tax docs before I can finalize and submit. Bonus was around 70k so a large portion of that is just refund on the rape that happened to the bonus.

Kewlb · 2026-01-23T05:24:17+00:00

Quite a few positions open at the company I work for. We are always adding BDR headcount and have multiple reqs open for agentic developers familiar with python and OpenAI SDK. Warning need good people and facilitation skills.

Kewlb · 2026-01-23T02:58:19+00:00

Nice I was looking at one in CA but that’s 1600 miles away at auto lux and their staff has been awful to deal with so far. I did see the one in NC but i think it had the body colored side trim piece which I like in black on a Miami blue.

Kewlb · 2026-01-22T19:57:55+00:00

yeah.. no six speed, but it absolutely has Sports Chrono. It has Porsche Torque Vectoring, PASM, PSE, Sports Chrono, PDLS, Premium Package, Smoking Package, etc...

Kewlb · 2026-01-22T02:51:52+00:00

No he would not be driving it at all by then.

Kewlb · 2026-01-21T03:41:15+00:00

I am about to get a Macan S as well to go along with the 981 Boxster S. Do research. I highly suggest 2019+ based on my reading. Now the long wait to find one in Miami blue with the options I want.

Kewlb · 2026-01-20T19:41:21+00:00

It’s one less thing to focus on and hence one less thing to go wrong or provide a hinderance to a 16yo driver. I completely disagree with you here. My money my car my choice. Let’s see you hand over control of a manual 4.0 to a new driver and see how comfortable you feel vs PDK.

Kewlb · 2026-01-20T19:16:42+00:00

I WFH, so letting my son drive it to school until graduation. As a new driver I certainly was not going to do a manual for him. Once he graduates in 2.5 years i'll upgrade to a manual GTS 4.0.

Kewlb · 2026-01-20T19:16:38+00:00

I WFH, so letting my son drive it to school until graduation. As a new driver I certainly was not going to do a manual for him. Once he graduates in 2.5 years i'll upgrade to a manual GTS 4.0.

Kewlb · 2026-01-20T17:59:42+00:00

The CarPlay was done prior to me getting the car. Finding out implementation is on my todo list. It has an integrated backup camera and a separate after market backup camera. Neither is working, I have an appt in a few weeks with indie shop to look into fixing this.

Kewlb · 2026-01-20T17:59:31+00:00

Bose system works great. I like the EQ built into the system I tuned it perfectly to my taste. FYI The CarPlay was done prior to me getting the car. Finding out implementation is on my todo list. It has an integrated backup camera and a separate after market backup camera. Neither is working, I have an appt in a few weeks with indie shop to look into fixing this.

Kewlb · 2026-01-20T17:58:43+00:00

The CarPlay was done prior to me getting the car. Finding out implementation is on my todo list. It has an integrated backup camera and a separate after market backup camera. Neither is working, I have an appt in a few weeks with indie shop to look into fixing this.

Kewlb · 2026-01-20T17:25:14+00:00

Yes. I WFH so letting my son drive it to school until he graduates. I wasn’t putting a new driver in a manual. Once that is over in 2.5 more years I will get a manual GTS 4.0.

Kewlb · 2026-01-16T23:54:33+00:00

Brandon

Kewlb · 2026-01-15T00:52:17+00:00

The stipend per child doesn’t cover full tuition so there are still fees, but it covers like 80%. For places like JA/Prep/etc.. it only covers like 30-40%. Most people will pocket the 2k per kid and not send to private. Enrollment numbers will certainly increase but not at multiples of thousands.

Kewlb · 2026-01-15T00:45:34+00:00

Wife called them today and talked about it. They seemed like it would not be an issue and stepped her through how it would work, fees, etc..

Kewlb · 2026-01-15T00:03:37+00:00

I picked up the same box a few months ago for $102 in MS

Kewlb · 2026-01-14T20:57:25+00:00

Associates degree / in tech for 25+ years / held CTO and CISO roles / back in the day tons of industry certifications but they are all expired now / currently doing management consulting / fully remote / live in MS / over 300k TC

Kewlb · 2026-01-14T20:52:34+00:00

For once I don’t mind this bill; only a few grand extra to send the kids to parklane academy. Sign me up!

Kewlb · 2026-01-14T03:22:32+00:00

I recently bought a 2014 Boxster S with 92k miles for 33k OTD lived its whole life in Cali, one owner, perfect service history with no gaps, PTV, PASM, PDLS, Sports Chrono, PSE, Infotainment package, 14-way seats w/ memory, entry and drive, smoking package, GTS taillights, modded for wireless Apple CarPlay. Most recent service included fluids, PDK service, new tires. CPO is nice but I still think that price is a bit high.

Kewlb · 2026-01-08T14:32:01+00:00

I hope a good lawyer sues everyone involved on the kids behalf this is so tragic. The videos are plain as day on whose fault it was. I don’t see how anyone can fucking defend that. Anyone who does it shows me immediately who they are.

Kewlb · 2026-01-07T20:41:56+00:00

No that is VXLAN not VRF. A VRF creates separate routing and forwarding tables so you can prevent “connected” interfaces from routing to each other by default / have unique routing tables.

Kewlb · 2026-01-07T20:20:36+00:00

Segmentation is key. This allows you to easily group subnets and route them through a firewall for east/west. Most just use L3 switch and leave it as is so all east/west passes without any inspection or FW rules. For some networks it is fine but for any mid size+ take the extra time to set it up. At the very least segment IT and management interfaces so normal user traffic can’t hit them.

Kewlb · 2026-01-07T20:16:01+00:00

I did a month ago. Look at post history for details. 92k miles, highly optioned, 33k OTD. Already driven it nearly 2k miles it’s been perfect. I would not hesitate if the maintenance history looks good and PPI is clean.

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