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boxsterbuyer · 09-11-2003, 11:20 PM

Hi, I'm in the market for a Boxster (2004 model year), and I have been reading much about this car. Nothing matches the mechanical precision and refinement that goes into every car. I am almost sold on the car but I have a couple questions for everyone.

1. Should I spend my money on a well-equiped Boxster or a semi-well equiped Boxster S?

2. I read a dissapointing review on Car and Driver.

http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=15&article_id=6846&page_number=4

They complained about noise. My current car (2003 Hyundai Tiburon GTV6) makes noise. Every car makes some noise. Is this noise bad or is this just a bunch of whiny cry babys bagging on the $50K Mid-Rear cruiser.

3. How is the summer tire wear under semi-normal driving conditions (w/ occasional weekend fun

)?

4. I like to do my own maintence. Is it hard to change plugs and such because of the mid layout?

5. 17" or 18" wheels?

6. What are the RPMs for 80 mph in top gear (manual)? Both boxsters if possible.

7. What fuel economy do you really get (city/road trip)?

8. Do you recomend the hard top for really long drives (i.e. GA to TX)?

Thanks for any input. I hope to see one of these 2004's on the lot in october.

09-11-2003, 11:20 PM	#1
boxsterbuyer Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1	Thinkin about purchase Hi, I'm in the market for a Boxster (2004 model year), and I have been reading much about this car. Nothing matches the mechanical precision and refinement that goes into every car. I am almost sold on the car but I have a couple questions for everyone. 1. Should I spend my money on a well-equiped Boxster or a semi-well equiped Boxster S? 2. I read a dissapointing review on Car and Driver. http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=15&article_id=6846&page_number=4 They complained about noise. My current car (2003 Hyundai Tiburon GTV6) makes noise. Every car makes some noise. Is this noise bad or is this just a bunch of whiny cry babys bagging on the $50K Mid-Rear cruiser. 3. How is the summer tire wear under semi-normal driving conditions (w/ occasional weekend fun )? 4. I like to do my own maintence. Is it hard to change plugs and such because of the mid layout? 5. 17" or 18" wheels? 6. What are the RPMs for 80 mph in top gear (manual)? Both boxsters if possible. 7. What fuel economy do you really get (city/road trip)? 8. Do you recomend the hard top for really long drives (i.e. GA to TX)? Thanks for any input. I hope to see one of these 2004's on the lot in october.