Selling my '06 Boxster - need help finding replacement

[RandallNeighbour]

Take long-term ownership in mind if you plan to keep the car outside of the warranty period.

Japanese cars are going to make it to 100k without much of a repair bill. Mini's and VW's are not nearly as "repair free" and when repairs come along, you'll pay a lot more comparatively.

I've thought a lot about what you're about to do. I like the Mazda, but LOVE the mini, even if I went with a non-S for price and fuel economy.

BTW, I'd buy a 2 year old car with low mileage instead of a brand new one and take the extra cash and bank it for the possibility of repairs... which may not happen in a Japanese car. Everything drops like a rock value-wise after you drive it off the new car lot.

[cvhs18472]

You would be short changing yourself if you do not look at the Volvo S-30. A fine and fun automobile. I've had mine for close to a year and have not fallen out of love with it. Good gas mileage, dependable, low maintenance costs, fun to drive and a decent amount of room. Ed

[unklekraker]

here's my $.02: I'm thinking of selling my Benz' due to financial reason and I seriously looked at Mazda 6 due to the space that I needed but If I don't need that much space, I would go for the Mini Club S, I love the way it looks but only 4 seater and that would be a problem coz' sometimes, my 20 yr. old daughter still hangs out with us on weekends

but it all boil down to this:
cost wise for maintenance: I would go for the Mazda 6
mpg wise: I would go for the Mini Club S
looks: my 2 boys love the Mini esp. my son who just got his driving permit

I'm still holding out though and see once she turns 21 few months from now, by that time, the price of the Mini's are a lot cheaper

[RandallNeighbour]

Uncle, I love the Mazda 6's styling and price point, although I don't know their reliability compared to other Japanese makes.

Let your kids choose their own make and model one day. Buy what works best for you, your family, and your pocket book.

[unklekraker]

well, I did a little research on Mazda (C/Report and known local mechanics) and they said, the past few years, Mazda has improve a lot and still improving but not close to other Japanese car..so the other mechanic are short of saying, it's like the new GTO, best bang for the buck but....still Pontiac w/c is sloooowly improving.

yah, right now..pocketbook and family dictates Mazda 6 w/c is fine but will hold out till she turns 21 and Mini Club S price go down

[wt888usa]

wow, great response everyone! thanks for your suggestions, and i will def. test drive some of the other suggestions. i do want everyone to know that it is also possible for me to keep the boxster, as the two trunks and passenger seat are enough to carry my *essential* items. the other items i can keep with a friend here in texas, and have them ship it to me later if i need. so the utility of another car is not a MUST, but more of a convenience. so knowing that, and being in my position, would you want to keep the boxster or switch out?

[unklekraker]

well, now that's a different story...at your age, cali, top down = chick magnet (blinkwatt would know..hahahaha)

if you could keep it..keep it! I could easily sell my box instead of my benz but the fun factor is alot greater than my pocketbook. it's my date car, bonding time with my kids car and toy car on AX season

where in CA. are you going?