Help with Tough Decision (memoirs of a track newb)

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If you think you had it bad, check out this thread

http://www.caymanclub.net/zone-2/25128-g...point.html

 

Bob is right that it is cheaper to buy an already prepped track car.  Make sure you get a PPI done.

I am not a personal fan of the Boxster as a track car.  I personally feel more comfortable with a metal roof over my head on the track.  This is probably more psychological than anything else.  For years I thought that Porsche was missing out on a lower entry cost steel roofed track car (non 911) and at least came the Cayman.

Many of the prepped cars, are probably more car than you are a driver (this is not a dig) so don't be worried about buying the fastest, most prepped, most expensive one.  Find the one that fits your budget and one that can help you develop as a driver as well as one that can grow with you.   Look for a car that has a active after market manufacturers that are not only supporting your model but at least one or two model cycles previous to the car you are looking at, this way based on current and previous experience you can expect that parts will continue to be available, with out having to resort to custom fabrications.

The rule that I have followed in purchasing a track car, is only to purchase one that I can afford to lose.

I am glad that you did not suffer any injuries in your incident.

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