How common are Boxsters in your area?

[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.

[Marc Gelefsky]

Around here I see more 996 and 997's than Boxsters.. but there are tone of Porsches in general in the NYC/North NJ area.

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!

[QUOTE=creseida]Personally, I prefer the V8 Volante convertible....hot car!

it is a babe puller alright, actually maybe even a stud puller if you are behid the wheel yourself.......smack!!

[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.

[porscheracer]

Anyone see a Carrera GT ? NYC area? Rare beast..
Let me know where I can chase one..