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Some harsh facts for everyone...

The Box is perceived by many as a bit of a girl's car.

Most people buying and driving Boxes are not car enthusiasts. They just want something flashy and convertible.

In that sense, all the criticisms are true.

And yet...

On the other hand, it just so happens that the Box is a wonderful driver's car. It's just that most people haven't got a clue what that means.

A sorted basic Box is more of a driver's car than, say, a McLaren 12C (yes, I have driven the McLaren). Most people will think that's a mad claim, but most people haven't actually got a clue about what makes a driver's car.

Even people who think they have a clue do not properly understand that a Box and a 911 are essentially the same car on the same platform.

There's no point trying to explain any of this to mainstream car drivers. We should just enjoy the fact that the Box's modest status makes them so accessible to those of us who understand and appreciate what they offer to a keen driver.