I was parked next to that at a car show in the 80s, it had a rover V8 and Jag IRS at the time.

Or even a volvo estate! :duh:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBu6STlhh8Q

There was a while when I desperately wanted a 260 tourer and was prepared to let the current yellow tourer go to make way for one. Talking to a few owners I decided not to bother due to the idiosyncrasies of the model. Hand brake shoes, shocker prices and other little items specific to the V8. Working in the trade the last thing I want after an 8 hour day is fighting with a car that’s off the road with parts hard to find. Maybe one day though, as it’s been many years since I’ve driven one and it was only a short journey. The Boxster S is a car I’d love to own and probably never will as I just don’t know enough about them, I’m guessing if they go wrong in a big way it will ruin your life. A friend has a 966 carrera, that years equivalent to the 911 and his independant service and repair bills are eye wateringly expensive.

Yes those 996's are deep pocket cars, a workmate had one after an inheritance. He bought it from a Porsche dealer and within a 3 or 4 months it needed some major work but was luckily it was covered under there all encompassing warranty that comes when you buy a car from a main dealer.

12 months later and the engine management light came on and another trip to the dealer diagnosed a failing oil pump. The quote to repair this was in excess of £12k. The car was collected and he sold it to a specialist for a huge loss on his initial purchase price.

In the 18 months of ownership he had a couple of services that cost in excess of £600 each, new front brakes and two sets of tyres at over £1200 a set.

With the depreciation and running costs he reckons it cost him over £20k to do 15,000 miles. He now drives a Merc AMG.

Very glad my street doesn't have a moron like you, so our children can play out happily and safely. I'd be glad to take you on in my TVR Tuscan 2S or my MG ZT Supercharged 4.6 V8. On a racetrack though.