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

[Mike_Yi]

Originally Posted by 986_inquiry

Boxster meets most of them:
1) Limited? No.
2) Personaliztion? No
3) Unusual materials or engine design? No. Boxer engines are not unusual, and the car does not use unusual materials.
4) Not for general population except for prestige? No. A Lambo is a prestige vehicle, a car that is priced new to be an "accessible version" of a brand is not a prestige car.
5) Special dealer? No harder to find that Merc or Audi. No.
6) Scarcity? Not really. Compared to "Last year, Ferrari sold 6,250 cars worldwide" That's 5x.
7) Special tools to repair? Yes. So does a Chevy. So that question is pretty foolish
8) May have competed in races? No
9) Exotic design influenced by past exotics? Really? No.
10) Unusual concept or design, including special functions? C'mon. You're really stretching on these.

You can call your car an exotic car if you want. I suggest you do it on most automobile forums and see how people respond.

[Ghostrider 310]

Originally Posted by Mike_Yi

You can call your car an exotic car if you want. I suggest you do it on most automobile forums and see how people respond.

Since many people out there persist in the thought to this day they can spank a Porsche in the twisties with a New Stang or Challenger, who really cares what they say?

[Sawfish]

Upon reflection I wish I had bought a Porsche 718 W-RS Spyder. But I was unable because they are so rare and expensive.

So I am satisfied with the Boxster.

[Johnny Danger]

Whether or not the boxster is itself an exotic car is extraneous, because when I'm at the wheel, the driver is considered very exotic .

[ekam]

^You stole my line again Danger.

[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by ekam

^You stole my line again Danger.

Brilliant minds think alike !

[Dale_K]

I took action on this topic today and traded in my 2000 S on a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. And I just bought $400 worth of new rear tires only 2 weeks ago. That was money down the drain, lol.

The Boxster was pretty troublesome although I hadn't had a CEL in about 6 months. Things my car needed during the one year I owned it were:

Oil fill tube
MAF
Tip coolant control valve
Brake booster pipe
Coolant tank
Gas cap, bleeder valve
Alternator, battery

It smoked pretty often on a cold start and had a cold start rattle that might have been cam chain tensioners but also could have been valve lash adjusters. The rear window wasn't cracked (yet) but it was non-pliable. If I kept the car I kind of figured I'd be down probably $2k for mechanical work next year. It had 111k miles when I traded it.

Basically I came to realize that the high performance aspect wasn't really very important to me. What I really like are convertible cars and scenic drives at the speed limit. There is a lot of scenery near me. Jeeps hold there value terrifically and I have a garage so I can take down the top and leave it that way during the warm weather months. Maybe even take the doors off too. I'll never use the 4 wheel drive but a new convertible vehicle has a lot of appeal and the Jeep was only $21k. It's surprising how tight and rattle free it is. The 2012 Wranglers have the Pentastar 3.6 with 285 hp. I got the 6 speed manual, so it has a little sporty feel but obviously not the handling.

I'm going to have some stuff to sell so keep an eye on the FS thread. The Boxster forums are a fantastic resource.

[fivepointnine]

Originally Posted by Dale_K

I took action on this topic today and traded in my 2000 S on a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. And I just bought $400 worth of new rear tires only 2 weeks ago. That was money down the drain, lol.

The Boxster was pretty troublesome although I hadn't had a CEL in about 6 months. Things my car needed during the one year I owned it were:

Oil fill tube
MAF
Tip coolant control valve
Brake booster pipe
Coolant tank
Gas cap, bleeder valve
Alternator, battery

It smoked pretty often on a cold start and had a cold start rattle that might have been cam chain tensioners but also could have been valve lash adjusters. The rear window wasn't cracked (yet) but it was non-pliable. If I kept the car I kind of figured I'd be down probably $2k for mechanical work next year. It had 111k miles when I traded it.

Basically I came to realize that the high performance aspect wasn't really very important to me. What I really like are convertible cars and scenic drives at the speed limit. There is a lot of scenery near me. Jeeps hold there value terrifically and I have a garage so I can take down the top and leave it that way during the warm weather months. Maybe even take the doors off too. I'll never use the 4 wheel drive but a new convertible vehicle has a lot of appeal and the Jeep was only $21k. It's surprising how tight and rattle free it is. The 2012 Wranglers have the Pentastar 3.6 with 285 hp. I got the 6 speed manual, so it has a little sporty feel but obviously not the handling.

I'm going to have some stuff to sell so keep an eye on the FS thread. The Boxster forums are a fantastic resource.

if you dont mind me asking what did they give you on trade? Ive been thinking about trading in my S on a G35 coupe 6 spd (back seats and a better daily) and have been offered 11.5k as a trade

[Dale_K]

Originally Posted by fivepointnine

if you dont mind me asking what did they give you on trade? Ive been thinking about trading in my S on a G35 coupe 6 spd (back seats and a better daily) and have been offered 11.5k as a trade

I accepted $7,500 for the 2000 S with 111k miles. It was running excellently.

Here's a couple of pictures of the new Jeep. Also check out the For Sale section for several items I've put there including a car cover, Durametric, Tiptronic service kit and center wind deflector.

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by Dale_K

I accepted $7,500 for the 2000 S with 111k miles. It was running excellently.

Here's a couple of pictures of the new Jeep. Also check out the For Sale section for several items I've put there including a car cover, Durametric, Tiptronic service kit and center wind deflector.

Wow, someone got a Porsche for a deal.

[DenverSteve]

[/QUOTE]

Lovely vehicle. Congrats.

[Bmod986]

Before i bought my boxster which was in june of 2011, i was looking for an audi A4 2006 face lifted modle. I had driven a boxster before and I didn't really like it for myself and when i was given the offer of the boxster the first time the first thing that came to my mind was its going to be expensive to maintain, ether way i was convinced to test drive this boxster and when i did something in me just went like, wow I dont care if it brakes down on me this is sooo much fun. I paid 10,000 for it and i didn't even get a PPI before i just said lets do it. Completely blind and a maybe stupid leep of faith. So far i have had to change the MAF and did a major service myself.

The boxster is one of those cars that puts a smile on the drivers face every time you drive it. I don't care if people say oh its a girls car or any other thing that is bad about it, to which i have to say thanks but i didn't buy the car for you to like it, its for me and whomever may be my one passenger. For the past 6 months I have had my boxster i have had no regrets just joy of driving as a daily driver. Sometimes i think about how it would have been to have a A4 but then my boxster reminds me it dosen't matter.

Its not like i haven't had a go at faster cars. My first car was a 1995 Mistubishi eclipse GSX. So turbo and all wheel drive. It was great and fast. Enjoyed it very much but when i moved i had to sell it so too bad. Its the same color as my boxster so I spend some time remembering my car when i look at my boxster even though they are very different.

On the other topic of the boxster being exotic, well that is up to the person. In the car community it isn't, but to everyone else who sees that porsche badge its like," you have a porsche!! thats crazy" to me its a fun toy that i will juice every penny out of until it all goes horribly wrong.

And to all you boxster drivers who don't smile at least for a moment when driving your boxster, then i will call u a lier or u should never have bought one in the first place. That is what the test drive is for.
So to end this let us have another great boxstering year.

[fivepointnine]

most common comment at my work (where chargers, WRX's, EVO's and Mustangs are the norm) "how the hell can YOU afford a Porsche?" if only they knew lol

[Brockmeister]

I've been reading these posts and of course I have to add my perspective. I've owned 13 cars, 3 trucks, and 5 motorcycles in my lifetime. I've had to fix them all from time time to time. (no exeptions). they all break down. I have owned the '99 Boxster since 7/11. I have already done the brakes and replaced the top. It's not any harder to work on than any other car, but looks much better and puts a smile on my face every time I drive it.
Exotic? to some..maybe. To me...a great style that commands attention. And it's woth every penny.

[986_inquiry]

Originally Posted by Brockmeister

I've been reading these posts and of course I have to add my perspective. I've owned 13 cars, 3 trucks, and 5 motorcycles in my lifetime. I've had to fix them all from time time to time. (no exeptions). they all break down. I have owned the '99 Boxster since 7/11. I have already done the brakes and replaced the top. It's not any harder to work on than any other car, but looks much better and puts a smile on my face every time I drive it.
Exotic? to some..maybe. To me...a great style that commands attention. And it's woth every penny.

Agreed. Best bang for buck in terms of impressing people. There is no other vehicle that will impress as many people for the same price a used Boxster goes for. It's definitely an inexpensive "look at me" vehicle.

[Flavor 987S]

Originally Posted by 986_inquiry

Agreed. Best bang for buck in terms of impressing people. There is no other vehicle that will impress as many people for the same price a used Boxster goes for. It's definitely an inexpensive "look at me" vehicle.

Not so impressive with a smashed windshield, and dented body panels from hitting a pedestrian, right?

[coreseller]

Like MTS I will likely purchase a 987 down the road, no doubt with DFI. No comparison between the Boxsters and earlier 911's, each is superior in their own respect. Hindsight being what it is................if I had not bought the Boxster.........a ZO6 no doubt, brutal performance for the buck and an excellent value.......Porsches are what they are.....an emotional purchase and they pay off in spades in terms of driving pleasure. Either way.......Box or 911.....you win.

[fivepointnine]

wow, just added it up and I have owned 23 cars! not including cars my wife has had or motorcycles! they have included 2 BMW's, 3 Porsche's, 2 RX7's, 2 Mustang GT's, 2 Civic's a Merkur XR4Ti and a 68 F100 with a built FE big block in it!

[Mark_T]

I've also owned 23 vehicles so far: 12 GM's, 3 Fords, a Rambler, 2 Chryslers, 2 Datsuns, a Toyota, a Riley, and the Boxster. I have to say that, with the possible exception of the '66 Falcon, this Porsche is the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. 3 seasons, no mechanical failures, no CEL's, just regular maintenance. It's also the most fun to drive, with second place going to the 510.

I don't think there is any car within my means that I would rather have.

[fivepointnine]

nice vehicle, but there is no way I would have accepted $7500...MAYBE if it was a 98 base but no way on a 2000 S......but no matter its a nice looking Jeep