Boxster or SLK?

[Shellbmb]

What if you add the "M" roadster into the mix? That is my issue. Boxster S or M roadster. I've driven both and love them both. The SLK is out for me due to lack of cargo space. The M doesn't have much more and the Box has the most. But the box is the most expensive, the more popular ( I see them everywhere), and probably depreciates the most. But boy does it handle well. It can't top the M in straight line power, but around curves it shines.

What do I do.

[SD987]

I think the thread is a little confusing in that we seem to be talking about cars over two generations.

Roberto: I didn't realize you were comparing the SLK230/320 with the 986/s. In this comparison I'd agree that there is nothing sporting about the older SLK but woud agree with myeboxsters that the AMG engine in the older car certainly improves the acceleration. However it's the handling and braking that makes the older SLK a dog.

Shellbmb: If you're talking about the Z3M, I can't comment from personal experience but did review the Z4M here, and some folks with Z3M experience commented:

SD987's Z4M Review (Long)

TVC15: Although different than the Z4, I don't think the styling of the new SLK is any less controversial and you love it or hate it. IMHO it looks great from the front, phenomenal from the back and not so much from the side. My primary beef with the interior styling is the orange creamsicle lighting scheme, with the white LEDs ala the 987 combined with orange backlit buttons, like a BMW.

Perfectlap: The Porsche gets more compliments, but raising and lowering the hard-top of the Merc always draws a crowd due to the intricate 475 step process executed with German precision. However, I get more "hmm...this is a nice ride you have" comments from passengers in the Merc. I think people who haven't driven in a Porsche before are expecting more of a luxury car environment than the brutal assault on the senses that driving in the Box can be, or maybe they're just too scared to get a word out.

[Shellbmb]

Thank you for the link to the review. Very detailed and very accurate compared to my personal experience.

I think the bump in hp for MY07 will certainly help those who are hp-hungry and are considering the Z4M over the Box-S for that reason. But I'm not sure I can justify paying a lot more over the M on a car that depreciates faster just for a few extra hp. I think my decision is more between a M or a 2005/2006 Box S. I guess I'll just have to go test drive some more. Darn!

But again, thank you for that detailed review.

after everyone else, could i mention the Boxster...maybe too, oh and i you can add an S to it

[ricklin]

Automobile mag just did a head to head with the Box S and the Z4 M. May issue. Bottom line the Z4 is faster in a straight line. Boxster wins overall.

I too am a former 928 owner (89 S4 Auto) and I too loved that car. Best high speed car ever. I love our Boxster but it's a different animal.

Years ago a comparison was made between the 928 and the 911 for a several hundred mile high speed blast. The bottom line was the 928 driver will arrive relaxed and refreshed at the end of the journey, while the 911 driver will be a little beat. Same is true for the 928 vs. Boxster, perhaps more so. GT vs. roadster.

Def. both sporting Porsches, at completley different ends of the spectrum.

Rick Lindquist
06 Boxster S
White / Blue / Blue

[Brucelee]

http://www.renegadehybrids.com/928/928.html

I am going to do one of these conversions one day. Likely it will be a 968 but the 928 is tempting also.

[victoreric]

I'm probably too late for my opinion to matter, but I had both and I will choose by Boxster over the SLK anyday!!!!