Instead of a Boxster I wish I would have bought....

[vath2001]

Instead of the Boxster? I looked at the S2000 - too small, look at the Miata - overpriced for what you were getting. I would have considered a Z350 rag top, but there were none to be found.
I am pleased with the Boxster, except for that one time in Florida when the car was at the Dealers for 10 days with a broken for mechanism.

[unklekraker]

I have to admit, when I bought the Boxster, it was only to get in the Porsche family but I fell in love with it. With that said, this are my all time favorite:
930 Slant Nose




Or: 993

[yellowboxster01]

I’m very happy with my purchase. I considered and researched a ton of cars before arriving at the Boxster. To name a few S2000, TT, Mini, M3, S4, 330ci, 996, etc... If the Cayman were offered as a 986 and used models were like used Boxster prices I would’ve bought a Cayman. That’s really only because I don’t really like convertibles. That said, 3 out of 5 cars I’ve owned have been convertibles.

Boxster and 996 Turbo are the best bang for you buck at this time. A friend of mine just picked up a 996 Turbo for $33K w/40K miles. Can’t beat that for a $127K new.

All that said, if I got rid of the Boxster I’d buy a 993. I couldn’t afford the 993 so, I bought a Boxster.

[Flavor 987S]

After owning the the 2006 987S for a couple years, I got the itch for an air-cooled Turbo, and added this to the garage in 2009. Best of many worlds:

[986_inquiry]

Originally Posted by yellowboxster01

Boxster and 996 Turbo are the best bang for you buck at this time. A friend of mine just picked up a 996 Turbo for $33K w/40K miles. Can’t beat that for a $127K new.

All that said, if I got rid of the Boxster I’d buy a 993. I couldn’t afford the 993 so, I bought a Boxster.

wow, a super car for only $33,000?! Looks like I found my next car!

the 996 turbo is still an amazing vehicle and still looks new. With 4 wheel drive, 0-60 in 4.1 and 12.5 quarter stock it'll hang with anything available

that said I think I'll keep the boxster for a awhile, until the style becomes as dated as a 924. It'll be a great backup when my future 996 turbo is in the shop

I'll go ahead and get the Litronic headlamps for the Boxster and some tasteful OEM-looking LED tail lights and be done with the upgrades, it's pretty much perfect as-is. I know people say the 2.5 is "slow" but I've already killed cars that are suppose to be much faster than the 2.5 and it's fun killing 300+hp cars with a 200hp engine

[RandallNeighbour]

I should have bought a pre-owned lotus exige. With each passing year, I only drive the box at the track and the exige is arguably one of the best street legal track cars you can buy.

[SoK]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

I should have bought a pre-owned lotus exige. With each passing year, I only drive the box at the track and the exige is arguably one of the best street legal track cars you can buy.

i love my boxster, i've never had an issue with it since i bought it 9/2010. I really would have loved a white exige turbo with the blackout package...

but, i daily drive my boxster year round (only drive my civic when there's snow on the ground). The problem i had with the exige was that i wouldn't have been able to fit my golf clubs in it and the dealer is like 100 miles away...

i'll have one eventually though.

[fivepointnine]

I wanted the S because of the 6 spd and the monster brakes....and the 3.2 is a nice bonus

[lahalte]

Nope.I still go in the garage to just take a look at it after three years.Saw a GT3 the othre day.Beautiful......Oh well

[Lil bastard]

These threads are so much like loyalty oaths, it cracks me up...

They're just cars... there isn't one perfect car, most have their good points and bad, the Boxster is no exception.

I've owned many, many cars. I don't own them to own them, I own them to 'experience' them. I want to experience them all.

I owned my Boxster for more than 7 years. It was a fine car, despite all it's odd maintenance and design flaws. I owned the Boxster longer than most of my previous cars, and it was fine, competent, mildly fun. But, compared to many other cars I owned, I didn't love the Boxster, never once, and that was one of the primary reasons for selling it. I sold it for a 964 cab, and I love that car, much more like a Sports Car, and being aircooled is a bonus.

I also own a 2002 and an E30. I love those cars too. Everytime I get into my 1-owner, low miles '90 325is E30, I feel like I'm getting into a carnival ride on the Midway... it is an absolute GAS to drive - it can be tossed around like a ragdoll, it's even fun to drive in traffic!

But, as I said, they're just cars. I can always buy another Boxster if the urge strikes me... but I doubt I ever will. I wouldn't dissuade anyone from buying one, but, I doubt I'd recommend it either.

Cheers!

[Flavor 987S]

Originally Posted by Lil bastard

These threads are so much like loyalty oaths, it cracks me up...

They're just cars... there isn't one perfect car, most have their good points and bad, the Boxster is no exception.

I've owned many, many cars. I don't own them to own them, I own them to 'experience' them. I want to experience them all.

I owned my Boxster for more than 7 years. It was a fine car, despite all it's odd maintenance and design flaws. I owned the Boxster longer than most of my previous cars, and it was fine, competent, mildly fun. But, compared to many other cars I owned, I didn't love the Boxster, never once, and that was one of the primary reasons for selling it. I sold it for a 964 cab, and I love that car, much more like a Sports Car, and being aircooled is a bonus.

I also own a 2002 and an E30. I love those cars too. Everytime I get into my 1-owner, low miles '90 325is E30, I feel like I'm getting into a carnival ride on the Midway... it is an absolute GAS to drive - it can be tossed around like a ragdoll, it's even fun to drive in traffic!

But, as I said, they're just cars. I can always buy another Boxster if the urge strikes me... but I doubt I ever will. I wouldn't dissuade anyone from buying one, but, I doubt I'd recommend it either.

Cheers!

Hey Jim, a.k.a. Andy, a.k.a. MNBoxster, when you posted under the "MNBoxster" screen name, I'm pretty sure you stated that you loved your Boxster too. Are you off your meds again, Jim?

[ekam]

Originally Posted by Lil bastard

These threads are so much like loyalty oaths, it cracks me up...

They're just cars... there isn't one perfect car, most have their good points and bad, the Boxster is no exception.

I've owned many, many cars. I don't own them to own them, I own them to 'experience' them. I want to experience them all.

I owned my Boxster for more than 7 years. It was a fine car, despite all it's odd maintenance and design flaws. I owned the Boxster longer than most of my previous cars, and it was fine, competent, mildly fun. But, compared to many other cars I owned, I didn't love the Boxster, never once, and that was one of the primary reasons for selling it. I sold it for a 964 cab, and I love that car, much more like a Sports Car, and being aircooled is a bonus.

I also own a 2002 and an E30. I love those cars too. Everytime I get into my 1-owner, low miles '90 325is E30, I feel like I'm getting into a carnival ride on the Midway... it is an absolute GAS to drive - it can be tossed around like a ragdoll, it's even fun to drive in traffic!

But, as I said, they're just cars. I can always buy another Boxster if the urge strikes me... but I doubt I ever will. I wouldn't dissuade anyone from buying one, but, I doubt I'd recommend it either.

Cheers!

I guess you must have lots of wives throughout your different stages in life... !

[Flavor 987S]

Originally Posted by Lil bastard

These threads are so much like loyalty oaths, it cracks me up...

They're just cars... there isn't one perfect car, most have their good points and bad, the Boxster is no exception.

I've owned many, many cars. I don't own them to own them, I own them to 'experience' them. I want to experience them all.

I owned my Boxster for more than 7 years. It was a fine car, despite all it's odd maintenance and design flaws. I owned the Boxster longer than most of my previous cars, and it was fine, competent, mildly fun. But, compared to many other cars I owned, I didn't love the Boxster, never once, and that was one of the primary reasons for selling it. I sold it for a 964 cab, and I love that car, much more like a Sports Car, and being aircooled is a bonus.

I also own a 2002 and an E30. I love those cars too. Everytime I get into my 1-owner, low miles '90 325is E30, I feel like I'm getting into a carnival ride on the Midway... it is an absolute GAS to drive - it can be tossed around like a ragdoll, it's even fun to drive in traffic!

But, as I said, they're just cars. I can always buy another Boxster if the urge strikes me... but I doubt I ever will. I wouldn't dissuade anyone from buying one, but, I doubt I'd recommend it either.

Cheers!

Hi,

My recommendation is to seriously look at all Model Years. There are some real CremePuff '98 and '99s (at Bargain Prices) while there are some real Dog '01 and '02s. There have not been that many Boxsters produced that you would have to check out 55+ Cars to find one in the shape and at the price you want. I doubt in your area there would be 10 Cars which you would seriously consider for one reason or another. And, there is some correlation between the amount of work you put in up front to the quality of Car you eventually buy. AND NO MATTER WHICH YOU CHOOSE, PAY $300+ FOR A PROPER PPI - EVEN ONE WHICH IS CERTIFIED!

All Porsches are expensive to own. None are particularly reliable, especially as compared to the 2Ks or MX-5s. The 'S' will cost the same to own and maintain as the Base Model, with the exception that you may drive it Harder and suffer the consequences of this.

If depreciation is an issue, stay away from Fun Cars altogether. In one form or another, they are all Black Holes! You can't Reason your way into a Porsche - it's gotta be a Love Affair, and one which will bring it's share of Love/Hate!

Don't be enamored by the Porsche Crest. A Miata will bring just as many smiles to most people at one third the cost.

I'm not trying to discourage you, I love my Boxster. But, in truth, I hate it much more than I imagined I would as well. I have had virtually no problems per se, but one carries a greater degree of anxiety than I ever have with any other Sports Car, even the stream of Lotus, which I have owned.

If you're still reading this, do your research and go out and find the best one you can for the money... then NEVER look back! Good Luck!...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

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Last edited by MNBoxster; 04-07-2006 at 09:22 AM.


See the above post here in the original post:



http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/5618-questions-prospective-boxster-owner.html


Like I thought, Jim's off his meds. He loved his Boxster back in April of 2006. Myth busted.

[Dale_K]

I had an EVO once. It was the best car I've ever owned and I regret selling it. It was magic on the road - made you feel like a hero driver. I got scared when Daimler sold its stake in Mitsubishi and it looked like they might go bankrupt or drop out of the US market.

This was a hell of a good car.

[Mark_T]

You're drag racing a Boxster?? On the street?? And then you come on here spouting some crap about beating Evo's??

That's pretty lame.

[986_inquiry]

Originally Posted by Mark_T

You're drag racing a Boxster?? On the street?? And then you come on here spouting some crap about beating Evo's??

That's pretty lame.

i know! how dare I take a fast car and drive fast with it and then tell people about it... what was I thinking?

sorry, won't happen again for the rest of the day (probably)

[fivepointnine]

come on guys, dont even try and pretend its not fun occasionally smoking someone from a dig...Im 32 and like to do it sometimes

[tnoice]

Originally Posted by fivepointnine

come on guys, dont even try and pretend its not fun occasionally smoking someone from a dig...Im 32 and like to do it sometimes

Especially those old 5 liter mustangs.

[fivepointnine]

Originally Posted by tnoice

Especially those old 5 liter mustangs.

dont even get me started on those, or the sloooow 94-02ish Mustang GT's that the owners put a crazy loud exhaust on and think they are fast.

[986_c6]

Originally Posted by fivepointnine

come on guys, dont even try and pretend its not fun occasionally smoking someone from a dig...Im 32 and like to do it sometimes

May I suggest tracking the car...no seriously, not just 1 or 2 track days, but once a month at least.

There, you will find the true meaning of driver skills and the blurring of car capabilities. For instance, I can lap a GT3, but it is clearly the driver and not the car. Lewis Hamilton can probably lap me in a 80's Yugo.

After that, street driving will purely be cruising and enjoying the sound system/scenery.