New here and need advise

[recycledsixtie]

You should read the thread above - thinking of buying a Boxster.

Comparing a Corvette to a Boxster is like comparing apples and oranges. Never owned a Vette but have driven one. I own a Boxster 2001 base. I have never had a car like this before that gives so many highs but a few lows comes in as well. The lows are high maintenance costs, possibility of ims failure, odd noises etc. But the handling is the best I have ever experienced. I have up given worrying about ims failure -I have the ims Guardian.

I had a Miata before but this is so much more car. Feels more solid too. PPI before purchase is a must. Try several Boxsters. Get the options and color you want. Enjoy the search. Find a good one. Cheers, G.

[Chuckster54]

Thanks to all for your input. The tire pricing came from online shopping the 19" tire currently offered on a new Boxster. It compares to about $1,500 for the tire coming on the 2014 Corvette. The oil change price came from the Porsche dealership where I will probably be buying. As long as the car is under warranty, I will be reluctant to do oil changes anywhere else.

The 2014 Corvette is a significant redesign. I've seen the first hardtop delivered recently in my area. Convertibles will commence deliveries early 2014. A few years ago, I would never have imagined that I would be considering a Corvette. I love the recent redesign of the Boxster. Both it and the Caymen are classic and timeless.

Of course I will drive both before making a decision. If I go with a Corvette, it will probably by an automatic. If I buy the Boxster, I can't imagine not getting it with a stick.

My Camaro is a 323 HP six cylinder. It replaced a V8 powered retro T-Bird, and I've never had any regrets. I doubt if either will compare with a 460 HP V8 vette. We'll see.