How common are Boxsters in your area?

[SD987]

"As one would expet, they're very common in Los Angeles (five park just on my level of the parking structure at work).
Last week I was in South Beach (Miami) and was amazed at how many i saw, they were as plentiful as the leggy models strolling. Only thing more surprising was how many had their tops down in 85% humidity. (I'm referring to the car)"

As a former LAian and current SoCaler, I find it odd that LA has so many convertibles but on a relative basis, so few people drive top-down. Not sure that I could quantify it, but it was enough to notice. Have other LA people noticed this too? I guess it's because of the very real possibility that you can get hit by a stray bullet driving through some parts of town.

SD convertibles definitely favor top-down and I see multiple 986's on a daily basis. 987 sightings are still pretty uncommon and Cayman sightings are an "event". Porsche publicly declares Cayman sales to be strong, but I'm wondering who they're selling'em too cuz I've only seen one on the road in P-crazed SD.

[alex911s]

Originally Posted by SD987

"As one would expet, they're very common in Los Angeles (five park just on my level of the parking structure at work).
Last week I was in South Beach (Miami) and was amazed at how many i saw, they were as plentiful as the leggy models strolling. Only thing more surprising was how many had their tops down in 85% humidity. (I'm referring to the car)"

As a former LAian and current SoCaler, I find it odd that LA has so many convertibles but on a relative basis, so few people drive top-down. Not sure that I could quantify it, but it was enough to notice. Have other LA people noticed this too? I guess it's because of the very real possibility that you can get hit by a stray bullet driving through some parts of town.

SD convertibles definitely favor top-down and I see multiple 986's on a daily basis. 987 sightings are still pretty uncommon and Cayman sightings are an "event". Porsche publicly declares Cayman sales to be strong, but I'm wondering who they're selling'em too cuz I've only seen one on the road in P-crazed SD.

I agree with you man, I'm here from the Silicon Valley, and perfect weather not too hot, not too cold, but rarely see people with the top down weird!! maybe they dont have the smarttop,LOLOL
With the price of a loaded Cayman you can buy a base 997 or a used 911turbo..

[eslai]

Originally Posted by SD987

SD convertibles definitely favor top-down and I see multiple 986's on a daily basis. 987 sightings are still pretty uncommon and Cayman sightings are an "event". Porsche publicly declares Cayman sales to be strong, but I'm wondering who they're selling'em too cuz I've only seen one on the road in P-crazed SD.

Yeah, same here--I see them all over the place down here, it's a non-event. 987's are still a little more rare--I see maybe one a week. Hardly any Caymans at all other than at the dealership.

I know that the finance manager down at the Honda dealership on Convoy St. has a black Cayman. He's paying like $1700 a month for it...

[jangobox]

On a sunny day in DC, I will usually see around 2 to 3 boxsters with a couple of hours. It seems to be the roadster of choice in DC. As for Northern Virginia on a sunny day , 2 or 3 boxsters, 3 to 4 911's and the Spice SUV everywhere the eye can see.

[smith12895]

To and from work my drive includes the PCH between Santa Monica and Mailbu and either Malibu Canyon Rd or Topaga Canyon Rd, all of which are roads traveled by some very wealthy people. As far as I can remember, seeing how I wasn't really counting, this morning I saw a least six 986's and two 987's, two 997's, one 996, one Ferrari 348, one Bentley Continental, one Hummer H2, mybe three Hummer H3's, one new M5, one E55, one CLS55, a couple SLK's and... well, anyhow, you get the picture and I'm to tired to think any more.

Maybe what I might do one day is try and take a picture, either with my camera or my phone, of all the "exotic" cars I see in one day. Then again that could be dangerous... driving and taking pictures.

[Chris C Atlanta]

Still only 1 987 every 2nd or 3rd day though...seems the production and sales volumes are significantly lower than the 986 models.

About half have the top down, at least this time of the year.

[ralegen]

I'm in orange county. Everyday while I commute to work I see 1 parked near my office. So far, I've seen 2 on the freeway; we'll usually end up cruising together until I exit the offramp. Also, a couple 911's on the freeway so far. I've only seen 2 Caymans, one of which where the driver and I waved at each other in respect to each others interest in such a fine looking car.

I live in central VA, and there are 2-3 other Boxes that I see fairly regularly; a burgundy one a silver one and a blue one like mine. They usually have their tops up. I see more Cayennes than Boxes but this is SUV heaven around here.

My car spends 95% of the time with its top down, and I am forever wondering why anyone would pay the extra money for a convertible and never use it? I mean, really, 75 degrees, no humidity and not a cloud in the sky, and you see people drive by with their tops up and windows down.

The only other make I see that have their tops down on a regular basis are the S2000's. Even Miata owners tend to leave their tops up around here.

[eslai]

Well, I understand when people have their tops up. Perhaps they have really fair skin and don't want a burn or tan. Perhaps they need their hair to not be mussed up when they get to their destination, etc.

I feel bad for the people for whom the "novelty" of a convertible has worn off, and they end up never putting the top down. That's my sister with her Miata. Bummer.

lately a little too many....common cars ? like bimmers! not yet well still too many for my liking so i am changing to an aston db9......





NOT!!!

Originally Posted by olly986

lately a little too many....common cars ? like bimmers! not yet well still too many for my liking so i am changing to an aston db9......





NOT!!!

Personally, I prefer the V8 Volante convertible....hot car!

[fab]

I've never seen a boxster in the Boston financial district but I have seen 1 on the freeway going home on occasion, but that's about it.
I've seen more 911's than boxster.

[RevDice]

Here in Upstate NY (Rochester) I see soooooo many Cayennes on the road. Boxsters and 911's are relatively unique. Swear I see the same 4 of each at least once a week.
Corvette C5's all over the place... and C6's are startting to become more prevalent.

Actually saw my first Lotus Elise as it passed me on the highway at about 100 mph. Seriously low and tiny. Almost kit car like... but cool.

[TVC15]

As a former LAian and current SoCaler, I find it odd that LA has so many convertibles but on a relative basis, so few people drive top-down. Not sure that I could quantify it, but it was enough to notice. Have other LA people noticed this too? I guess it's because of the very real possibility that you can get hit by a stray bullet driving through some parts of town.

I have always owned convertibles and always lived in L.A. and in the last 10 years the top is definately staying up more frequently when driving in town. As trafffic congestion becomes worse, it becomes really unpleasant to have the top down in the broiling sun, inching along, surrounded by fume-spewing diesel trucks and buses, and cars with their stereos blaring.
I now reserve my top-down driving for off-peak times and more pleasant and condusive environments like Santa Barbara, San Diego, Palm Springs, etc, where you can be on the (somewhat) open road with the wind in your hair.

[TriGem2k]

Originally Posted by TVC15

As a former LAian and current SoCaler, I find it odd that LA has so many convertibles but on a relative basis, so few people drive top-down. Not sure that I could quantify it, but it was enough to notice. Have other LA people noticed this too? I guess it's because of the very real possibility that you can get hit by a stray bullet driving through some parts of town.

I have always owned convertibles and always lived in L.A. and in the last 10 years the top is definately staying up more frequently when driving in town. As trafffic congestion becomes worse, it becomes really unpleasant to have the top down in the broiling sun, inching along, surrounded by fume-spewing diesel trucks and buses, and cars with their stereos blaring.
I now reserve my top-down driving for off-peak times and more pleasant and condusive environments like Santa Barbara, San Diego, Palm Springs, etc, where you can be on the (somewhat) open road with the wind in your hair.

I can second that...I always see more top of driving in covertibles then i do top down. My top usually stays up for the very reasons you stated. I like to keep my down at night...

[asnigro]

I live in the Western Suburbs of Chicago and maybe see one boxster every 2 weeks. I've never seen a Caymann on the road, I've seen one 987 on I-290 about 2 months ago, and a 996 once every 3 weeks or so. They're not that common out here in the burbs (if there are some, probably garage queens). I'd bet I see a Cayenne once a week.

[Mark Miller]

I live in a small town in South West Georgia, and there are only three Porsches here, my Boxster,a 996 and 911 Speedster.
But I'm in Tallahassee FL twice a week and I usually see at least one per trip.