My "First Porsche" in my 20s
As a fellow car enthusiast in his 20s, Naota-kun has been involved with CCG since we first launched. This time, we’re featuring his Boxster S (986).
"I've started to get interested in older cars lately," Naota-kun says.
He chose this car not for the prestige of the Porsche brand, but for the "pure joy of driving."
Some might think owning a Porsche in your 20s is a bit pretentious.
But for a car lover like him, it’s not about "prestige"—it’s a natural choice made by someone who wants to be honest about what they love.
The 986 Boxster is more accessible than the legendary 911, making it a classic entry point for those beginning their Porsche journey. Even though it can be bought for about half the price of a 911—which has seen prices soar in the used market—its light two-seater frame and responsive handling feel perfectly suited to his sensibilities as someone in his 20s.
The MR layout: The origin of "the joy of handling"
This vitamin-colored Boxster S (986) brightens your mood at a single glance.
Its performance is far from what you'd expect from an "entry-level" model.
This car features an MR (midship) layout,
with the engine positioned just behind the seats.
Because the center of gravity is right in the middle, the car's movements are incredibly intuitive,
letting you feel that sensation of "obeying your every command" each time you turn the wheel.
The open-air freedom of a convertible combined with the balanced unity of an MR layout—
that is the charm of this 986 Boxster.
It offers a satisfying sense of rigidity and an engine that revs with effortless agility.
It responds to the driver's inputs with refreshing, straight-up honesty.
It values "sheer pleasure" over "sheer speed."
That is the kind of drive this car embodies.
Even more than 20 years later, it still offers fresh surprises every time you take the wheel.
The 986 Boxster transcends mere numbers and specs to remind you of
"the pure joy of driving."
The freedom of a two-seater—perfect for your younger years
The agile size of a two-seater and the seamless unity of an MR layout.
Drop the top, and the city breeze or the coastal air fills your senses.
It is a car that responds to the pure desire of wanting to drive.
And above all, the freedom to own a two-seater like this is perhaps at its peak when you are in your 20s. Once you have a family or your lifestyle shifts, you naturally start looking at four-seaters or more practical vehicles.
You might find yourself thinking, "When I'm older, I'll go for the classic 911."
Being in your 20s allows you to be honest with your passions, which is exactly why the 986 Boxster is the perfect choice.
It perfectly captures "the joy of handling a Porsche" and the "lightness that you can only experience when you're young."
Why not start the engine, put the top all the way down,
and feel the wind as you drive through the city?
CCG'S Good Point
Porsche Boxster S
Porsche Boxster S
