Boxsters a "chick" car?? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

BadBoyS · 01-07-2006, 05:51 PM

Wild

I must agree most who comment really don't understand the difference in automobiles. Having 2 muscle cars and then getting the boxster I have had a few knuckleheads (friends) ask if its for my wife. I love the suspension and engineering that has gone into the boxster. I realize my other cars are 34 + years old but also have have driven new vettes and bmw's. The boxster is a true sports car and falls into that relm.

wild1poet2 · 01-07-2006, 07:31 PM

BBS- A '68 Chevy 396 is definitely a classy ride. I'm jealous. The muscle car is lots of fun. They say power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. I had an '87 mustang GT which was too tempting and always got me into trouble.

But you're right. Every machine has its niche.

One of my most memorable cars was my first. A '60 VW bug. My dad had an auto repair shop and one of his customers gave him the car in '70. It had been T boned and the engine was tired. I started out intending to chop it into a dune buggy with a Porsche engine. Lacking funds, I ended up straightening out the body with the help of about 100 pounds of bondo. I built up a VW motor for it but sold it for some cash and had to build up a second one. I forget the displacement but remember it had a whopping 36bhp!!! They were air cooled flat fours with push rods back then. I think I was around 14 and it was just the coolest thing to have my own wheels.

deliriousga · 01-07-2006, 08:06 PM

Have your friends follow (as that's all they can do) you through the mountains and they will learn what kind of car the Boxster is.

We take mountain runs and the Ferraris, BMWs, Vettes, etc. can't keep up with the Boxsters. 911s do much better, but still can't hold the corners as well. Other Porsches are the only ones that can keep up.

MNBoxster · 01-07-2006, 10:16 PM

Hi,

Absolutely the Black Ninja Stupidest post I have seen on this forum. Can't believe I have even contributed to it...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

blinkwatt · 01-07-2006, 11:33 PM

It can be ended by saying, "Well if its a girl car then why arent you driving one?". Most people dont respect cars and run off stupidy rather then knowledge.

faterikcartman · 01-08-2006, 12:21 AM

Yeah, my wife loves the Boxster. She thinks it looks better than the 911. My wife is gorgeous. Maybe they meant "chick magnet" car rather than just "chick" car.

mjw930 · 01-08-2006, 03:56 AM

Actually our Boxster is really my wifes car

She just lets me drive it on occasion

(and of course, do all the required wrenching.......)

I agree, this is one of the lamer threads but hey, we all need a little diversion on occasion.

wild1poet2 · 01-08-2006, 04:56 AM

MJW has the best signature. Cogito Ergo Zoom! Why can't I think of stuff like that.

Man, you latin guys are cool....

I don't have to be defensive about contributing to this thread, cause I am pretty lame, so here's how to spot a chick car;

stand outside a strip club during a shift change and watch the girls drive in.... lol

A waste of expensive machinery, but man they do look good together.

Vicelike · 01-08-2006, 11:00 AM

Thanks for all the new input on this question.

The only thing I have to add is a question.

Where does Wild1-Poet2 find deserted mountain roads in the Boston Area??

wild1poet2 · 01-08-2006, 11:18 AM

wow, I guess CA is the center of the world. lol Ever hear of the White Mountains or the Smokies?? Mt. Washington is highest mountain east of the Mississippi. We actually ski out east. Imagine. We rock climb and ice climb too. Our surfing isn't to brag about but we got hard core guys who go out year round in their dry suits. We also got the Berkshires and the Green Mountains. These are glacial mountains and are actually older and thus craggier than the Rockies.

come on out.... I'll give you the tour.