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YellowJacket · 01-18-2007, 08:01 AM

The Boxster is a great car. When I bought mine, I drove several cars, new and used, not all verts, including 993, 9-3, G35 coupe, 350z, TSX, Z3, Z4, 330ic. On paper, the Boxster was one of the worst options -- slower, older, no space, etc. But it had that unexplainable "fun" factor that I been looking for since my 88 325i convertible that I bought in high school, that most new cars seem to lack in all their refinement, sound-proofing, and seclusion.

I haven't looked back. Having put 32k on it in the last 2 years, I've only paid for one expense out of pocket (window regulator for $500) that wasn't part of one of the service intervals. No tires, no brakes, no other unscheduled repairs. The key is a good PPI and buying a car w/ a good history (if used).

Regarding how "imperfect" the car is, I have not felt the need to mod anything. I will probably upgrade to 18" rims when I need tires, just for the look. If I ever get into an accident (hopefully not!), I will probably do like many people on this forum and pay the extra to upgrade to the newer bumpers or lights, but even that I'm not doing if I have to pay for it 100% out of pocket. Would a supercharger be great? Of course, but who wouldn't want more power? If I had a Z06 and you offered me another 10 hp, I'd take it. That doesn't mean that the Z06 is underpowered, though.

I think it's a great car. But that should be obvious -- that's why for the first time in 4 cars, my money went to Porsche instead of BMW.

01-18-2007, 08:01 AM	#31
YellowJacket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 251	The Boxster is a great car. When I bought mine, I drove several cars, new and used, not all verts, including 993, 9-3, G35 coupe, 350z, TSX, Z3, Z4, 330ic. On paper, the Boxster was one of the worst options -- slower, older, no space, etc. But it had that unexplainable "fun" factor that I been looking for since my 88 325i convertible that I bought in high school, that most new cars seem to lack in all their refinement, sound-proofing, and seclusion. I haven't looked back. Having put 32k on it in the last 2 years, I've only paid for one expense out of pocket (window regulator for $500) that wasn't part of one of the service intervals. No tires, no brakes, no other unscheduled repairs. The key is a good PPI and buying a car w/ a good history (if used). Regarding how "imperfect" the car is, I have not felt the need to mod anything. I will probably upgrade to 18" rims when I need tires, just for the look. If I ever get into an accident (hopefully not!), I will probably do like many people on this forum and pay the extra to upgrade to the newer bumpers or lights, but even that I'm not doing if I have to pay for it 100% out of pocket. Would a supercharger be great? Of course, but who wouldn't want more power? If I had a Z06 and you offered me another 10 hp, I'd take it. That doesn't mean that the Z06 is underpowered, though. I think it's a great car. But that should be obvious -- that's why for the first time in 4 cars, my money went to Porsche instead of BMW.