Really interested in 2008 M Roadster, but... - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

husker boxster · 10-12-2008, 04:51 PM

Maybe the answer to your problem is right in front of you. Have you driven a 987S? I traded a beautiful Lapis Blue 01S in on my LE. It took 2 days to consumate the deal and I wondered if I was making the right choice and would miss my 01S...

There hasn't been a day when I wished I had it back. My LE is sooo much better - better shifter, 45 more HP (which you can feel), PSE, and more options. I even saw my old Box driving down the street so I chased the guy down and talked to him. I still didn't miss it.

I'll bet Porsche dealers are making some smokin good deals right now with the economy spiraling down the toilet. If you find a Box you like on someone's lot, they'll be mighty happy to see you. Or as LordBlood suggested, you could find a low mileage one from someone who just lost all their 401k this week.

944boy · 10-12-2008, 05:37 PM

When I was looking for a newer car I was looking at Beemers and just about everything else. I am more than happy with my descision of the 987. I don't change cars often so it was important that I was happy with it.

To replace the box would take something more visceral like a 993S, 997S or GT3. Much more expensive even used. And that doesn't mean that I'll get rid of the box, maybe just add more cars!

Jacques79 · 10-12-2008, 07:45 PM

I cannot afford a 987 S yet. 50 000$ is too expensive for me; I don't want a 2005 because I don't feel that paying 20 000$ on top of my car is worth 30HP. At least with a 2007 the engine grew .2L.

2 days ago my BMW dealer lowered their offer for a lease by 400$ a month! They offered me a price for a lease during the summer, and I declined because it was too high. Now that the price has come wayyyy down (tough financial times due to economy or end of year special, I don't know...) it made me wonder.

Maybe Porsche is willing to play with their 2008 Boxster S prices....But I doubt they will be as desparate to let them go for the same price as an M Roadster.

Jeph · 10-12-2008, 08:07 PM

The only reason I'm not driving a Lotus Elise is because I don't fit (same reason I didn't get an S2K as well). If you're 6' or under, go test drive an Elise! They have the removable Targa-like roof. And those are available under $40k easily.

This is assuming you're not looking for a daily driver.

I also test drove an M Coupe this Summer. I too found it to be softer than I had hoped for -Too much body roll.

Brucelee · 10-13-2008, 06:18 AM

A Corvette C6 convertible makes a nice daily driver and will satisfy your lust for power quite nicely.

I find the Box a very nice everday car but that is me.

jmatta · 10-13-2008, 11:22 AM

BMW is taking it in the shorts due to the fact that a high percentage of their cars are leased and they are not keeping up with the residual values at lease termination; good if you want to buy a pre-owned, as there are tons of them out there. The slow movers?... well they'll do about anything to get them out the door in this environment. Personally, I've driven most the offerings at the BMW track days (as an instructor) and wouldn't trade my Box S on one.

vincesf · 10-13-2008, 02:59 PM

I say look for a slightly used '07 or '08 987S, there are quite a few available with less than 4,000 miles, and believe you could find a reasonably equipped car with 3 or more years left on the warranty, priced comparably to a BMW M Roadster.
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