Boxster or Boxster S?

[RandallNeighbour]

No question in my mind. S all the way. "I wish I'd bought the slower Porsche" said no one EVER.

Plus, they sell far faster than base models when you're ready to get rid of it.

[Giller]

This is a topic that has been covered a number of times - use the search function and you will be in information heaven.

Same with the whole 2000 mile IMS issue.

[imon_2nd]

Hello, Snipershot and welcome to the forum.

I just went through this process myself over the past couple of months. I ended up with a 2004 S. This "new" car replaces a 1995 Miata that was supercharged and lowered on a track-ready setup. To me, it seemed the base Boxster was only slightly faster than the Miata up to 100 MPH and did not handle as sharply. The S model handles about the same as the Miata (but leans more), is more composed on bad pavement, and is significantly faster to 100. I can't speak to anything over 100 since I don't go there. (My license still has speeding points on it.)

Best of luck with whatever you choose.

Cheers,

Dave

[Rufcar]

Recently bought an 03 S with 72k mi super maintained but has road rash. Best handling car I ever owned and I have had 85 cars. I still have a Ruf BTR c4, a 73 rs hot rod and an 08 Z06 vette and the Boxster still handles better then all of them.








I just went through this process myself over the past couple of months. I ended up with a 2004 S. This "new" car replaces a 1995 Miata that was supercharged and lowered on a track-ready setup. To me, it seemed the base Boxster was only slightly faster than the Miata up to 100 MPH and did not handle as sharply. The S model handles about the same as the Miata (but leans more), is more composed on bad pavement, and is significantly faster to 100. I can't speak to anything over 100 since I don't go there. (My license still has speeding points on it.)

Best of luck with whatever you choose.

Cheers,

Dave[/QUOTE]

[Snipershot]

Well, ive found a couple S cars that have me ready to buy. One is a 2000 boxster s with 72k miles thats already had the imsb replaced. I am gonna talk to the guy and try to work out a time to go get it. I may soon be seeing my lifelong dream of owning a Porsche come true!

[Snipershot]

Well, after much searching and being picky as hell, i picked up a 2001 boxster S with 46k miles on it. Its super clean, and has been very well taken care of. It rides and drives like new. Im in shock, i cant believe i own a Porsche. Its been a dream of mine since i was a kid playing with hotwheel cars. I know i must sound dumb or cheesy, but i dont care. And im sure i look goofy in the car, being 6 feet tall and 295 pounds, but it fits me like a damn glove. Lol.

[tommy583]

Nice ride!! When you walk out of your house and see it this morning you still wont believe you own a Porsche. I still have that feeling 5 years after I bought mine. You will find yourself going outside just to stare at it. Enjoy

[BruceH]

Congrats on finding a great looking Boxster

Originally Posted by tommy583

Nice ride!! When you walk out of your house and see it this morning you still wont believe you own a Porsche. I still have that feeling 5 years after I bought mine. You will find yourself going outside just to stare at it. Enjoy

I still feel like this^^^^, still love to peek in the garage and see it sitting there, and then getting to drive it! Have lots of fun and drive it like you stole it. And no, it's not dumb or cheesy, that's why we are all here