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Hi Kriss,
A year and a half ago I sold my 99 Miata which had 50k miles on it and bought a 2001 Boxster base with about 40k miles. I sometimes miss my Miata but the Box is so much more car it is like comparing apples to oranges. I have heated seats and good air cond. and the Miata had neither.
The Box has great handling and steering and a great manual transmission. I have no regrets making the switch.
What strikes me most is that more outlay is needed for maintenance. I plan to spend $2-3k on maintenance a year. The ims is a factor in the Box and u should read up on that. This forum has a section for prospective Boxster owners.
I could have bought my Box earlier but wanted to be able to afford it. If u do your own maintenance you can save big $$$$.
Boxsters advantages:
More power
Great steering
Superb handling
Great engine sound
Solid body
Disadvs.
Pathetic cupholders
Higher maintenance costs
Miata advs.
Cheap to run
Better gas mileage
Miata disadvs.
Feels like a small car.
Got no respect.
No rollbar unless u installed one.
PPI you should get. Consider IMS guardian install.I would try and find out why the previous owner did so little driving and why he is selling. Buying from a dealership you may not find that out. I bought it from a private seller and I got maintenance info. and lots of info. My wife adds that the Miata was on life support during the winter because the battery had to be charged all the time(it was in the trunk)and the block heater had to be plugged in frequently. I have not had to do either with the Box.
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