A Change of Heart?
If you’d asked me a couple of months ago which car I’d sell to downsize, the answer would’ve been easy: the 2023 Boxster 718 GTS 4.0L. No hesitation. I even nicknamed it “The Flash” because of its Racing Yellow paint and playful nature, but in my mind, the Lizard Green 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S was the untouchable one.
Now, I’m not so sure. The thought has been creeping in that maybe, just maybe, if one car were to go, it might actually be the Lizard. Nothing’s set in stone yet, and I’d probably hold onto both for a while. But it’s the kind of idea that keeps tugging at the back of my mind.
Ginger vs Mary Ann
The Lizard: 911 Carrera 4S in Lizard Green
The 911 C4S has always been my dream car. With its twin-turbo flat-six, all-wheel drive, and seamless 8-speed PDK, it’s an icon for a reason. It feels unstoppable in any weather, planted on every road, and always ready to unleash rocket-ship acceleration. Dressed in Lizard Green, it doesn’t just attract attention—it owns the spotlight. She’s Ginger from Gilligan’s Island: glamorous, dazzling, and unforgettable.
The Flash: Boxster GTS 4.0 in Racing Yellow
The Boxster, on the other hand, was the one I thought I’d sacrifice if push came to shove. And yet, every drive in The Flash has me rethinking that. Its naturally aspirated 4.0 flat-six paired with the 7-speed PDK is pure theater. The sound, the balance, the feel of the road with the top down—it’s intoxicating in a way the numbers don’t capture. She’s Mary Ann: approachable, playful, and the one who makes you feel alive in the moment.
Now add in the fact that Porsche has stopped building the 718. Owning one suddenly feels even more like holding onto something rare and special, a reminder of what made sports cars so engaging in the first place.
Why I’m Torn
On paper, the Lizard looks like the obvious keeper. It’s faster, stronger, and objectively more capable. A couple of months ago, that was enough to make the choice easy. But lately, I’ve realized the car I reach for when I want to smile isn’t always the 911—it’s the Boxster.
That’s where the dilemma comes in. Do I keep the icon, the dream car, the glamorous pageant queen? Or do I stick with the one that makes every drive an event, the girl next door who wins with charm and fun?
I haven’t made the decision yet. The Lizard will probably stick around for a bit. But for the first time, I can’t imagine letting either go.
So here’s the question: if you had to choose, which would you keep—the Lizard Green 911 Carrera 4S or the Racing Yellow Boxster GTS 4.0?
We also have both, a ’25 911 C2 and a one week old ’25 Boxster GTS 4.0. Both are great cars, and have their merits. But I will say the Boxster is one hell of a car.
It’s a tough choice no matter which side of the coin you’re on. May come down to which will depreciate/appreciate the most over time
The Boxster 4.0 will beat the stuffing out of the depreciation curve and I think it will do better than the 911. Both will do fine though. I drove my 991.2 for 8 years, 20k miles. Depreciation was about $18k on a dealer trade. That was a win in my book.