BRZ vs. Boxster

[thstone]

Very similar story as the Miata vs Boxster comparisions. At the end of the day, its hard for a $25K car to truly compete with a $50K car (even if its used). A $25K car just has too many compromises that had to be made to meet the cost target.

[brian325is]

We will have to wait for the inevitable turbo version to come out. AKA WRX

[truegearhead]

The problem with the turbo version is that it has to be around 3,000 more then the base version which puts it at the 30k mark with v8 mustangs and some other serious performance cars.

[Crono0001]

Originally Posted by truegearhead

The problem with the turbo version is that it has to be around 3,000 more then the base version which puts it at the 30k mark with v8 mustangs and some other serious performance cars.

Yea, but a turbo BRZ will be able to kill any mustang on the mountain passes.
EDIT: Save the Roush.

[jesseborgelt]

My superficial subconscious would much rather say I drive a Porsche then either a Subaru or a Scion. There is a very good reason a new Boxster costs twice as much as these cars being discussed.

[recycledsixtie]

Originally Posted by jesseborgelt

My superficial subconscious would much rather say I drive a Porsche then either a Subaru or a Scion. There is a very good reason a new Boxster costs twice as much as these cars being discussed.

Actually if my Boxster engine blew up I would consider a Subie engine replacement and have the best of both worlds. In the meantime I will keep the revs up and enjoy the Boxster engine.

[944boy]

I have been itching to test drive a BRZ just out of curiosity. The same comparison has been going on for years. Back to the 944/RX7 days. The Porsche has always lost the "value" category. However you do get the benefit of better materials and feel.

Some people only want to buy new cars with factory warranties. That makes the Boxster out of the price range for many people.

However for me I can say for sure that pulling up to the Opera house after the nutcracker to pick up my girlfriend in front of 100's of people felt much better in the Porsche than it would have been in a subaru or scion. Conversely I get much more worried when parking in hobo territory overnight.