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Old 10-13-2014, 04:10 PM   #1
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Journalist take on a porsche pecking order

Article is about the Spyder however there is lots of good commentary on Boxsters and their percived place in the Porsche world. See link below.

Boxsters are nearly universally praised by auto journalists as some of the best sports cars made. Don't get caught in the pecking order trap - those guys are never happy - no matter what they get is not going to be good enough - there will always be something better.

Cars are meant to be driven. Porsche makes great sports, Boxsters are among the best.

Enjoy your awesome car and set a good example when talking about cars with other people.

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Old 10-13-2014, 04:45 PM   #2
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Article is about the Spyder however there is lots of good commentary on Boxsters and their percived place in the Porsche world. See link below.

Boxsters are nearly universally praised by auto journalists as some of the best sports cars made. Don't get caught in the pecking order trap - those guys are never happy - no matter what they get is not going to be good enough - there will always be something better.

Cars are meant to be driven. Porsche makes great sports, Boxsters are among the best.

Enjoy your awesome car and set a good example when talking about cars with other people.

2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder: First Drive

Well put!!

It may seem that I always jump on this topic when it rears up, but I will never understand how some cannot see their own hypocrisy. Some guys get their nose out of joint over a perceived slight and then immediately degrade another make / model as an almost reactionary response, laughable and sad at the same time.

Enjoy your Boxsters!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 10-13-2014, 06:00 PM   #3
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Article is about the Spyder however there is lots of good commentary on Boxsters and their percived place in the Porsche world. See link below.

Boxsters are nearly universally praised by auto journalists as some of the best sports cars made. Don't get caught in the pecking order trap - those guys are never happy - no matter what they get is not going to be good enough - there will always be something better.

Cars are meant to be driven. Porsche makes great sports, Boxsters are among the best.

Enjoy your awesome car and set a good example when talking about cars with other people.

2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder: First Drive
If I had a dollar for every time someone poo poo'd the Spyder as a gimmick or what ever.
If there is better experience for the money I can't think of one:

1:41 lap time @ Laguna Seca with a Porsche Boxster Spyder - YouTube
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I wish I had a dollar for every 911, Carrera, 4S, 2S, or GT passed on track. I'm not sure if they're looking down their nose at that point.
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