I just have to say that the biggest difference I have noticed between my 02 boxster and the other cars I have owned is usage. Used to be that I was always worried about how many miles I put on my car each year and if it affected resale value. I've owned my boxster for a little over a year and don't really think at all about how many miles I'm putting on it, I simply drive it as much as I like and do maintainance when needed. I enjoy driving it so much I plan on keeping it indefinitely. I'm glad the boxster has changed my mind about what a good car is truly meant to do. I hope to report back many years from now with 3,4,5,00000 miles-drive on!