BRZ vs. Boxster

[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.

[BrokenLinkage]

Both are capable cars, with similar performance virtues. But one is beautiful and gives pleasure without even starting it up. One will give a pride of ownership that relates to pedigree and heritage distilled into a refined driving experience, not just numbers or the brief smell of new plastic and leather. One will depreciate very little in the next few years, then will stabilize before perhaps eventually increasing if maintained & enjoyed long enough. If 30 yrs henceforth you make mention of the two in conversation, only one will likely be known to the other party. Apples & figs,different strokes,etc, but a clear choice to me.