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DWBOX2000 · 05-18-2017, 05:18 AM

If you haven't driven a miata, definitely do. I have both (00 S and 01 SE) and one has to go. I am afraid which way I am leaning. Feels so wrong. The miata just reminds me of what Porsche once was. The boxster is likely superior for track, wow factor and long distant driving. The miata has a lot more go cart feeling which I believe is why it is a more fun car for weekend short distant driving. I hate saying it but the boxster feels so less exciting to drive for everyday street driving. Heavy! Pretend both are Porsches and see what one you like better. You may be surprised.

You can't go wrong with either. Great cars, different strong points.

05-18-2017, 05:18 AM	#4
DWBOX2000 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Scituate MA Posts: 932	If you haven't driven a miata, definitely do. I have both (00 S and 01 SE) and one has to go. I am afraid which way I am leaning. Feels so wrong. The miata just reminds me of what Porsche once was. The boxster is likely superior for track, wow factor and long distant driving. The miata has a lot more go cart feeling which I believe is why it is a more fun car for weekend short distant driving. I hate saying it but the boxster feels so less exciting to drive for everyday street driving. Heavy! Pretend both are Porsches and see what one you like better. You may be surprised. You can't go wrong with either. Great cars, different strong points.