Boxster or Boxster S?

[Gforrest2]

I've regretted not getting an "S' for going on 7 years now. And I've never even driven an S.

[dbear61]

Snipershot - welcome to the forum!

I've had my 01S for four years and prefer it over the base. When I was researching the Boxster back in 2012, several auto mag reviews stated the 5-speed in the base wasn't as good for long distance cruising at 65 or higher. If I were looking to get a newer Boxster that has the 6-speed in the base, I would it. But there's never a rush to get any vehicle. Take your time ad hold out for the car that has what you want; don't settle for a car that is lacking anything you think is important.

As Chuck W. mentioned, try to get a PPI, but I wouldn't worry about getting the IMS replaced for the drive home. I bought mine on e-bay kind of by accident from a private party, so I didn't even have a PPI. But I drove it from Chico, CA to Milwaukee in three days with a grin on my face the whole way and not a worry in my mind.

DBear

[GaryMulcahey]

Also you must remember the grief you will be caused by not buying an S model.
About a month after getting my 99 Base I started to noticed a change. First I ignored it. My voice got higher but very little at first. Then my penis started to shrivel. Then couldn't get it up at all let alone find it it got so small. It is almost unbearable. But I managed to get through the day. I was about to go see a priest, but that would just bring up bad memories. I've tried painting my brake callipers red and putting an S on the trunk. That didn't change anything, so back to stock. I am woken up some nights by Miata owners driving by laughing and pointing. The horror . . . the horror.
So think twice about purchasing a base model. You just don't need the grief.

G