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Originally Posted by johnlink
Does anyone have a copy of the article from Excellence magazine that compares the Boxster to the S? If so, would you be willing to email, fax or mail it to me? I think its from sometime in 2001. Thanks. John
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Yes I have that article. I can mail you a copy. Basically it says:
1) The Boxster S gearing isn't good- the base Boxster has better gears/shifting for city driving:
"And with the base car's slightly longer gear spacing, you're less likely to
shift up to third while driving from light to light - which makes it a bit
easier to drive around town. So in an urban environment, the
base car may be a better pick than the Boxster S, ..."
2) The base Boxster is a better buy than the Boxster S. This to me means the measly 33HP gain of the S is essentially negated by its greater weight (to the tune of about 100 lbs) and it's essentially a toss up in terms of performance. A driver who's had some DEs in a base Boxster is going to beat your average Boxster S driver 0 - 60. The performance figures are that close. It's neglibible.
Bottom line conclusion of Excellence magazine: base Boxster is a better car for city.