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Originally Posted by 08MustangGT

Yes, I know that. I checked it out, but was looking for more info on turbochargers + if a Stang would be a better choice for power.

A Mustang will always be a better choice for building power, period.
No contest or argument there, ever.

Originally Posted by 08MustangGT

A Mustang is a Mustang, and a Boxster is a Boxster.
The only thing these two cars have in common is that they have 4 wheels and tires.
Not true. They have bumpers, radiators, gears, headlights, tail lights, doors, windows, "hoods", brakes, rotors... Etc.

That was a cool comeback, but the Boxster has more radiators than the Mustang.
It also has two trunks, and comes in any body style you want, as long as its convertible. You get more choice with the Mustang in that regard.

Originally Posted by 08MustangGT

If you haven't noticed as of yet, this is a Porsche Boxster forum, and no one here really cares how much horsepower you can get out of a Mustang when you throw oodles of money at it. Bragging about that fact isn't helping anyone care much about you, your Mustang, or your friend.
Wow dude, get that stick out of your ass. Whats the matter with you? Did I manage to insult you? Yeah, Mustangs make a lot more HP and TQ than Boxsters, but the Boxster make up for it in curb weight, "balanced weight" (50-50 weight distribution???), and most importantly handling. If you need to insult me to get your point across, I definitely need to rethink my definition of a Porsche driver.

I'm sorry, what was insulting about my section above?
I didn't say anything that was insulting, or not true.
I'm shocked that you took offense to it.

Originally Posted by 08MustangGT

Go find a Porsche dealer, and dress up fairly nice (business casual, preferred).
Ask to sit in one of their Boxsters, and have your friend get a feel for the car.
He might not like the interior or the seating position in comparison to your Mustang.
If the dealer asks if your friend wants to take it for a spin, be polite, and accept. Screaming "Hell Yeah, fire this bad boy up!" isn't going to help much. When he goes for a test drive with the salesguy, have him drive easy, and be reasonable with the car. That's the best way to get another test drive with just him and you behind the wheel.
Yeah, except he's not looking for a NEW Porsche. Something 15K or less.

I suggest this as a Brand New Boxster will handle and feel pretty close to identical as a late 90's Boxster. The only real difference is that the new ones will have a slightly larger motor, with a bit more power. But handling and overall feel will be pretty close.

Originally Posted by 08MustangGT

Once you guys have actually DRIVEN a Boxster, then you might be able to get past the paper spec wars that you are currently engaged in.
Paper spec war??? Hmm... I.e. time slips? What do you mean? 0-60 numbers are tests... One test is better than 1000 opinions. Not that acceleration is the only thing. Your handling is much better than ours, & you can take us in the turns (stock ).

I mean just that.
HP numbers. Torque numbers. 0-60 times. 1/4 mile times. Trap times.

What I learned a while ago is that nothing beats the overall feeling that I get when driving a great vehicle. Its not all about raw untamed hp, and blasting down the highway or 1/4 mile track as quickly as I can.

I'd rather have a vehicle that communicates with me exactly what is going on at all 4 tires as I slice my way through a perfect set of curves, while feathering the throttle to maintain that fine line between oversteer and understeer. Life is a wonderful thing at the edge of tire adhesion.

Originally Posted by 08MustangGT

And I'm sorry, but there isn't ANYTHING that you can do to make a Mustang with a live rear axle handle like a Boxster. Its taller, heavier, longer, crappier suspension design, crappier brake design, low revving engines, and just will never, ever feel the same as a Boxster.
REALLY!? Are you some sort of car expert here??? I guarantee with an UNLIMITED budget you can make a Mustang handle better than a Porsche. The cost would be huge, but nothings impossible.

With an unlimited budget, you can shovel more hp into a Boxster, and then take a car that already handles stunningly, and get close to being able to alter physics. I'm sure if you took a $10k Boxster, and threw $25k to $35k at it, engine, suspension, brakes, and exhaust, you could have something truly remarkable.

If you take a $25k Mustang, and add $10k to $20k in add ons to it, I'm sure you would have a monster of a car. Massive hp. Slide the rear end of the car around the corners, smoke pouring out of the rear wheel wells whenever you want. Is it fun? Yes, just not my cup of tea.

Originally Posted by 08MustangGT

Hell, if you guys lived near Colorado, I would take your friend for a spin in my '98 to show him what its all about. We have some fantastic roads that when experienced in a great car, will melt your brain, plain and simple. I'll even let you and your Mustang tag along, to see how it compares on a great road.
Porsche --> Luxury sport ~ Mustang --> Muscle sport. Your car better damn well outperform a Mustang.

Offer stands.
Fully stock '98 Boxster in its intended environment vs a modded musclecar out of its environment.

It all come down to how your friend plans on driving his car.
If he's all about HP and 1/4 mile times, the Mustang is the better way to go.

If he's got great roads with lots of curves to slice through, then the Boxster is the winner.

We don't know what your friend is looking for in a car.
We do know that you can't build a high hp Boxster without spending ALOT of money to get it there, and then you're still looking at 300 to 400 hp max for about 15 to 25k dollars.

So the main thing is that your friend needs to look at his budget, decide what he wants to do with the vehicle, and then go from there.

BC.