Boxster vs S2000

[mts]

I owned a 2005 S2000 before picking up my current Boxster S. For me:

S2000 > Boxster S:
-Reliability hands down
-Maintenance costs hands down


Boxster S > S2000:
-Cachet
-Day to day driveability/handling

Lots of other things are plus/minuses in my book depending on what you are looking for. An S2000 is a track weapon in the hands of a talented driver, but it will bite you. The Boxster S can make a bad driver look pretty good, it's much more balanced.

Given all that you listed in your original post I would seriously consider the S2000. If I didn't have relatively deep pockets I would probably still have the S2000 instead of the Boxster S.

[tawheed]

That's a matter of opinion, I've owned both an AP1 and an AP2 S2000 and have driven countless others in various states of modification. The advantage of the S2000 is it's sheer simplicity and the 9000rpm redline of the AP1. The AP2, for me, wasn't as much fun to drive as the AP1.

As for the comparison with the Boxster S, I enjoy the fact it produces 72 lb/ft more torque and 10 extra horsepower, has creature comforts like heated seats and automatic climate control - both nice features in a convertible and lastly, the mid engine, rear wheel drive lay out must truly be experienced to be appreciated. The balance of this car is unlike many other I have driven, including 996 911s.