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Old 09-11-2021, 11:55 AM   #1
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If you can't tell in a few miles of driving which one feels right to you, then ask on the internet.

Before I was married, I drove Alfas including race versions. 35 years later as I was looking for a sports car after paying off all the student debts and the house etc, I drove 5 or 6 brands. Several C5s. I knew within a mile.

Drive several possibilities. One will bring a smile, the others not so much. No reason you should make the same choice I did. Please yourself.
Agree 100%!

I was never a big 986 fan when they came out....wasn't crazy about the looks. The looks kind of grew on me over a few years and finally, in 2005, I had a chance to drive a 2003 Box S that was on a used car lot.

I knew right away I'd own one! It felt like a go cart and was jus fun to drive.

Took a few years but I finally bought a 2000S in 2008 that I kept for 10 years.

You just know!
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Old 09-06-2020, 06:45 AM   #2
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Honestly, you should probably just get youself teh turbo'd Civic with some JDM stickerz. They will always be faster.
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Old 09-06-2020, 08:26 AM   #3
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Unsuccessful Boxster S search - What do I miss out on/gain with a C5 Corvette?

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If you get a C5, your going to have to choose a hood art option. Personally, I'd do a flag and eagle style. ...maybe we should start doing hood art on our Boxsters to show off our spare tires?


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Honestly, you should probably just get youself teh turbo'd Civic with some JDM stickerz. They will always be faster.

Hahahahaha!

I know man. Those turbo civics are just too fast. What can we do once they’re at they’re 50th+ sticker. Thats like +250 hp with zero weight gain!
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Old 09-06-2020, 04:49 PM   #4
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Honestly, you should probably just get youself teh turbo'd Civic with some JDM stickerz. They will always be faster.

So I've heard that when you make a high horse power civic the rest of the civic doesn't like it. As in the chassis welds start to give weigh. Thats just hear say though I have no dog in that fight.
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Old 09-06-2020, 11:17 AM   #5
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Haha, I love the people who are saying that because we disagree we must never have driven one... hahaha.
So many internet experts around here. Haha.

Look: this really is a personal choice. If you've dialed-in on what makes a car fun to drive for you, then weigh the pros and cons and go drive one to be sure. Don't believe anybody who'll tell you there's no question which is better..... there clearly IS a question.

As I said: for me, between the two cars, the C5 takes 5th place.

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Old 09-06-2020, 03:38 PM   #6
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Haha, I love the people who are saying that because we disagree we must never have driven one... hahaha.
So many internet experts around here. Haha.

Look: this really is a personal choice. If you've dialed-in on what makes a car fun to drive for you, then weigh the pros and cons and go drive one to be sure. Don't believe anybody who'll tell you there's no question which is better..... there clearly IS a question.

As I said: for me, between the two cars, the C5 takes 5th place.

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Might I ask what 2nd, 3rd, and 4th be Maytag?

Boxster S Boxster S and Boxster Base?
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Old 09-06-2020, 04:38 PM   #7
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Might I ask what 2nd, 3rd, and 4th be Maytag?

Boxster S Boxster S and Boxster Base?
Ha!
Lemme think..... the comment was more of a "it doesn't even register..." sort of thing.
But if pressed, sub-$20k sports cars, I'd probably fill-out the other 3 with an R52S (supercharged mini cooper), maybe a subie sti or a 370z. An SLK is on the list for sure, but they're tough to find with the big motor and a manual trans. I love the Saturn sky, but it'd need a little love to get it where I want it.

Truth: right now, if I were gonna spend $15k on a car and it can't be a boxster, well, I'd build me a monster of a fiat spider, or an LS powered miata.

But I've got 7 cars floating around my place right now, with 3 drivers in the house. I'm outta room, haha.

Yesterday, when my wife told me she wants another old-skool amigo like the one I built for her 10 years ago, I asked her how many cars she thinks she wants at any given time. Her reply: "all of them. All of the cars."
I'm a very lucky man indeed. ;-)

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When I was buying my first Boxster, I drove several vettes to see what I thought of them. I'm not a high HP or mods sort. It felt like a truck. I knew in a half mile it wasn't for me. But my prior sports car background was with a 1.3 and 1.6 Alfa and a 1.6 914. So I was preconditioned to want light and nimble versus raw power.

No reason you should feel the same. The cars are so different I can't offer anything objective. Drive both and see how you feel.

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Old 09-08-2020, 03:36 AM   #9
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BLUF: Drive them both. Be honest with yourself about what you want in a car. The C5 will never impress people like any year Porsche, of any model.


I owned a 2004 Z06. Without a doubt, a very capable car that does everything very well. In 2009 when I bought it, and I believe still today, you will be hard pressed to buy something "better" for $17k in terms of outright performance.

The 2001-2004 C5Z is also unique in that it came in a Fixed Roof Coupe (FRC). I liked the look and still do. The pickup truck steering wheel is provided at no extra cost.

All you need to do is change the oil and maybe flush the clutch fluid reservoir. Thats it. No drama. The LS6 is bulletproof and your neighborhood shop can work on it. Or the kid next door.

For me and my heavy foot, there was too much power sometimes. The speed came too easily and it really forced you to be on your game. Which is probably true for any modern car with 300+hp but more so for 405hp and 3100lbs to push around.

At the time my daily driver was a hot hatch and I sometimes debated what was more fun in the canyons. Since the performance was so much lower in my hatch you could drive it really hard and have lots of fun.

Thats where my current base Boxster lives. Sure I wish it was an S with a manual. But I can drive it pretty hard and the speeds are reasonable-ish. Its civilized where the Z06 is a raw race car. I knew the Boxster was going to be expensive to maintain but it is what it is.

Can someone spare me some Grey Poupon?

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Old 09-08-2020, 04:16 AM   #10
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I agree with the others...comparing a Porsche Boxster S to a Corvette is like comparing apples to coconuts.

Totally different animals.

I say drive each and decide on your style/preference.

On a funnier note, to reply to the "arrogant" comment earlier...you can't find any YouTube vids of "Porsche Boxster Driver Fails" on the internet.

You should see how many Corvette Fails are on there. lol
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Old 09-07-2021, 05:34 PM   #11
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Decided I would hop back on this forum and share some updates.

A: The Porsche Forums are 2-3, maybe 4x better than the Corvette Forum (Not LS1Tech though, those guys are legit). You guys were awesome while I had my stay here.

B: I ended up with a 2005 C6 Corvette (what? Not a C5 or a boxster?) yep. 400hp of pure driving bliss. I even got to race it during NHRA at Sonoma Raceway (twice).

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C: Thank you for everyone that sent me messages and responded to my threads. Really helped progress me to finding my car of choice (unfortunately it didn’t end up being a Porsche)

Thank you again all.



Bonus: It hasn’t been without issues, but I expected that. I had too much fun at the drag strip just under a month ago (6th week out at Sonoma Raceway) and spun a bearing. Will be throwing in a 427 Sleeved 5.3 block for a hopeful 700hp
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Good for you!
I've always had two seat roadsters but the newer Corvettes have caught my attention for many reasons. I'm glad you pulled the trigger....why not? Either you'll have a blast with it or you'll sell it and have another good data point. No harm, no foul.

My brother bought a nice stock 2006 coupe a few years ago. It was the first time I drove a corvette that I wasn't disappointed in how the car drove. It felt tight and responsive and quality seemed much better than earlier year cars.

The 'vette is on the list of cars I look at on the internet almost every night, along with P-cars, Alfas and (flame me) older Tesla model S's.

The Tesla is interesting as simply being something different to mess with and the fact that we enjoy our reliable electric golf cart that an electric car must be fun as well!
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