So why a Boxster? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

sd_boxster · 04-01-2009, 06:24 PM

Solstice bickering aside, the Boxster is a sweet car. I've never owned a car that felt so... capable.

NWI Bill · 04-01-2009, 07:20 PM

Well, I owned a Solstice for 3 years. I saw my first one in 2003 at the Chicago Auto Show and decided right then and there I was going to buy one. I did as soon as they came out. I really enjoyed the car. It was easy to mod and after a couple of years of production there were tons of after market bolt ons, even SCs & Turbos.

The problem I had was a lack of Pontiac's commitment to the car. They rushed it to production to compete with Mazda. It shows in the fit and finish of the car, one of the biggest complaints among Solstice owners (just visit the Solstice Forum).

I sold the Solstice to buy a Boxster and there is no comparison. The Boxster is what the Solstice could have been if Pontiac had taken the time to really see how a sports car is built.

Sorry to the Solstice fans out there but the Boxster is a much, much better car. I still like the Solstice and it's retro look but I'll keep my Porsche.

NWI Bill

ekam · 04-01-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by NWI Bill

The problem I had was a lack of Pontiac's commitment to the car.

That's a problem for 95% of all Pontiacs out there???

Sorry don't know why people bring up a Pontiac (or any American make) in this discussion either.

Oh wait I forgot people are still debating between Boxster and a Vette...

944boy · 04-01-2009, 08:24 PM

I bought mine because I am hopelessley in love with Porsche's and I needed a newer driver over my 944 (which can pull ~1.2-1.5g's).

I took the amount of money I had to spend, and wrote down every car I could buy with that money that I would have ANY interest in. The only one that had a fighting chance against the Boxster was the M-coupe, but it was still pulling the same money as a used Cayman. Neither of which was in my price range.

eightsandaces · 04-02-2009, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ekam

That's a problem for 95% of all Pontiacs out there???

Sorry don't know why people bring up a Pontiac (or any American make) in this discussion either.

Oh wait I forgot people are still debating between Boxster and a Vette...

Ahh you're ruining all the fun, I thought today we could contrast the 944 and Fiero for those still trapped in the illusion pontiac builds capable sports cars.