Has anyone compared BMW M Roadster to the Boxster S?

[Push]

Well after takling to more owners of Boxster S's I'm leaning that way.

I can't really get an answer about that rear suspension "spookyness" on the Roadster and I won't want to, in a car I buy. Even BMW owners say the Boxster "S" has the upper hand in the control department. I like the increased power from the BMW and I think the BMW wins in the aggressive looks department while the Porsche looks great in a much more classy, refined way.

I guess it comes down to reliability and price. Is the Porsche more rock solid than the BMW and is the edge in handling and braking worth the extra 5k-7k {depending on the Coupe or Roadster}.

I'm also in Canada so add 20% to all prices. :ah:

[Brucelee]

"I guess it comes down to reliability and price. Is the Porsche more rock solid than the BMW and is the edge in handling and braking worth the extra 5k-7k {depending on the Coupe or Roadster}."

As someone who deals in both BMW and Porsche, I would not call either marque "rock solid" if you are talking reliability. You would have to hand that title to Toyota or Honda for sure.

Having said that, both the M and the Box will hold up very nicely IF TAKEN CARE OF! If you intend to race on or off track weekly, expect to have a repair budget similar to racing teams.

[Push]

Originally Posted by Brucelee

"I guess it comes down to reliability and price. Is the Porsche more rock solid than the BMW and is the edge in handling and braking worth the extra 5k-7k {depending on the Coupe or Roadster}."

As someone who deals in both BMW and Porsche, I would not call either marque "rock solid" if you are talking reliability. You would have to hand that title to Toyota or Honda for sure.

Having said that, both the M and the Box will hold up very nicely IF TAKEN CARE OF! If you intend to race on or off track weekly, expect to have a repair budget similar to racing teams.

Yes, I didn't think they were the "most" reliable of all cars, I was just comparing the two, thanks.

The car won't see a track and I will use it like I do any other car, so I don't think I'll run it into the ground.