Befuddled yet Bewitched

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

There's no need to curse at me, fellow forum member... the owners get all bent out of shape by it (glad you edited it out!). Sorry to ruffle your feathers... you just really seemed to have worked at the barbs in that paragraph to offend, not educate or enlighten.

To answer your question... Once the goal of ownership is achieved, there's not much to think about except making payments, insurance premiums, and fuel and maintenance costs. Modding the car to make it look better and faster or handle better always becomes the next logical thing to think about doing. Something like adding icing to a tasty cake. Could the icing make that cake look better or make it sweeter on the tongue?

Some mod out of boredom, others can't afford to buy a new S or a 997. For me it's just simple fun to see what I can do to the car to make it look and feel like it's unique and mine.

Hi,

BS, you simply took the opportunity to bash my post. I'm not buying any of the other babble.

You can't have it both ways. If the Boxster is the 2nd Coming of F. Porsche, there s/b no need to modify it, except to send the Aftermarket owners' kids to college.

And since when did you have the authority, or the insite for that matter, to speak on behalf of the entire group at large? Cheap shot - that's how I take it. My expletive should have been PM'd to you privately, that's why I deleted it, not because you didn't deserve it... Don't bother replying, I'm through with this thread, I'm not gonna encourage this to escalate to an ego boosting platform.

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[RandallNeighbour]

Jim, you're right. I'm sorry. I'll let the rest of the forum members speak for themselves if they took offense in what you wrote above. It sure hit me the wrong way though.

BTW, I don't think the Boxster is the perfect car and don't recall posting that I thought it was the way you are describing it now. I doubt I'd find any automobile to be without flaws or compromises in one area or another. It's just the brand I dreamed of owning since I was a kid... (not the model I dreamed of owning because it didn't exist way back when). But it's a fun ride for now and I am enjoying the additional performance upgrades and updated rims, etc. I am making.

Have a good evening. It's too late to keep posting and it's cold down here in Texas. Not like Minnesota cold, but plenty cold for South Texans!

[MartinJ]

So just to get back to the original question, here is my view.

I don’t think Boxster reliability is worse than other P-Cars (okay I lurk in other forums!).

The Boxster is a blast to drive! I did try a 911 and I simply enjoyed the Boxster more.

I drove a S2000 (and an acquaintance of mine has one) again I simply preferred the Boxster.

The 350z is a good car but it is simply not a sports car compared to the Boxster and it did not do anything for me when I drove it.

So here is my advice, take a Boxster for a test drive on a clear sunny day (it does not need to be warm) over a variety of roads (including twisties). When you take the car out and let it warm up, drop the top, use the heated seats if equipped, don’t turn on the sound system, don’t let the revs get below 4K, try some fast corners, use those brakes & listen to the flat 6. Be prepared to write a check!

My view on mods: I have owned and modified a number of cars, not aggressive mods, some appearance, some performance and some handling. I do it because I enjoy driving my cars and modifying them. I don’t have many car friends (in person) so it is always fun to explain my mods to someone who likes cars (most people) and does not mod (again most people) and let them drive the car explain what a mod does and let them and feel the difference (my current Benz is a reasonable example of that). I don’t mod because the original car was bad, I mod because I have different specific tastes (for example most suspension mods I have done have improved handling but always compromise ride quality a little, a compromise I prefer) and I like to make my cars my own and I am quite proud of the mods. I have managed to sell cars with mods and get at least some money back (mods have low resale value) and I think this is because I have been enthusiastic about my cars and that rubs off onto the folks I have sold my cars to. Having said all that I have not done anything to my Boxster yet and there is a simple reason for that, the car is simply great out of the box and it’s limits are far ahead of my driving skills! I plan on improving my driving skills this summer so who knows what is next, I just know it will be fun.

[rebeltown]

Dale, I'll give my 2 cents worth and you can take it or leave it. It's only my story on my Boxster. Everyones story will be a little different because... we are all different and the reason we bought Boxsters are all different to some degree. I replaced a 1967 Austin Healey 3000 that my wife and I owned for 7 years. It was a lot of fun for 7 years but frankly we got a little tired putting up with its vintage qualities. We wanted something to drive that looked great, had a good convertible top, handled well, had more power than the Healey and was something we could trust to get us to our destination and back comfortably. We both loved the looks of the Boxster so I started doing my homework, just like you are doing. I read about the early engine failures, RMS failures, and the cost involved in repairing what may go wrong. I discovered what a lot before me have written here and most is true. This purchase is going to be a GUT decision... Some of us purchase cars and have no trouble and some are not as lucky. Some use their cars for everyday travel and some only on the nicer weekends. Some drive harder than others, some bought better used Boxsters than others. I wanted a Boxster real bad so I was determined to buy one only after careful inspection and from the original owner who used it just as I plan to use mine. There is always some luck involved in purchasing used... any car! If you pick a good Boxster that fills your needs you won't be disappointed, I wasn't!

[rebeltown]

Dale, Buying new or used? If buying new you shouldn't be as concerned about reliablity.

[richmond058]

I certainly appreciate all the replys particularly the more spirited ones! I am going to begin the process of purchasing the automobile sometime this late spring or summer.

Cheers,

dale

[z12358]

Originally Posted by richmond058

I certainly appreciate all the replys particularly the more spirited ones! I am going to begin the process of purchasing the automobile sometime this late spring or summer.

Cheers,

dale

If you have the funds, and depending on where you live, you can probably get a better deal on a convertible right now than amidst the top-down season.

[ohioboxster]

What a shame and so embarrassing. The guy’s first post and our obnoxious member rears his ugly head. Let me say this is not usual behavior for the forum so don’t let this member influence continued questions or comments. This is a Porsche board so of course we will mostly give the Boxster our vote. As for you oh child like one, I will not be baited into argument and think I made clear what your comments mean to me.

[RandallNeighbour]

Just thought of something else, Dale.

One forum member who goes by MikenOhio (I hope I got the spelling right on that) just bought his second boxster this last year. His first boxster was bought new in 2000 and he drove it hard on the track 4x a year and it was his daily driver. He owned it for 5 years and said he only did oil changes on the car and never had a single problem with it.

He was so impressed with the reliability that he bought an 2006 and has been enjoying that car too (evidently so much that he's not posting much here!).

I think there are many Boxster owners who drive their cars and enjoy them and find them to be as reliable as other cars. Forums like this will always have a lot of chatter about repairs because forum are great for that... owners helping owners solve problems.

Where do you live in Texas anyway? You never posted that.

[richmond058]

Wife and I recently relocated to Dallas from Knoxville, TN. Trying to get used to the flat country!

One forum member who goes by MikenOhio (I hope I got the spelling right on that) just bought his second boxster this last year. His first boxster was bought new in 2000 and he drove it hard on the track 4x a year and it was his daily driver. He owned it for 5 years and said he only did oil changes on the car and never had a single problem with it.

He was so impressed with the reliability that he bought an 2006 and has been enjoying that car too (evidently so much that he's not posting much here!).

I think there are many Boxster owners who drive their cars and enjoy them and find them to be as reliable as other cars. Forums like this will always have a lot of chatter about repairs because forum are great for that... owners helping owners solve problems.

Where do you live in Texas anyway? You never posted that.[/QUOTE]

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by ohioboxster

What a shame and so embarrassing. The guy’s first post and our obnoxious member rears his ugly head. Let me say this is not usual behavior for the forum so don’t let this member influence continued questions or comments. This is a Porsche board so of course we will mostly give the Boxster our vote. As for you oh child like one, I will not be baited into argument and think I made clear what your comments mean to me.

Hi,

I don't find it a shame or embarrassing. I gave an honest assessment of what a great number of owners have expressed here, that the car is underpowered, and that it's handling can be improved.

OH, let's be honest. You know that all this animosity between us started when you and I disagreed about your mods and that you took offense and got personal. Things admittedly, and regretfully, escalated from there into a lot of ugliness. You were apparently offended to the degree that you now seem to make criticizing me your goal. Anyone reading this Forum can see that this is true.

That's OK, I concede your right to do so. You can make shaded references to me or call me names, but hopefully this will pass with time. If not, you'll be wasting your time as I will not get involved. I have no desire to keep up the fight with you, and won't. Peace Out!

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[super66]

Originally Posted by MNBoxster

OH, let's be honest. You know that all this animosity between us started when you and I disagreed about your mods and that you took offense and got personal. Things admittedly, and regretfully, escalated from there into a lot of ugliness. You were apparently offended to the degree that you now seem to make criticizing me your goal. Anyone reading this Forum can see that this is true.

That's OK, I concede your right to do so. You can make shaded references to me or call me names, but hopefully this will pass with time. If not, you'll be wasting your time as I will not get involved. I have no desire to keep up the fight with you, and won't. Peace Out!

must every thread turn into this??? maybe Bruce lee should start handing out time outs....sorry MN but this statement:
'You will find it underpowered (according to the majority here - budget an 'S' or Supercharger at least (don't forget the gauges whatever you do), with imperfect handling (again judging by the Wheel/Tire/Springs and other suspension mod popularities)."

was a cheap shot that started this all up. So if you really believe in your own statement of:

"You can make shaded references to me or call me names, but hopefully this will pass with time. If not, you'll be wasting your time as I will not get involved. I have no desire to keep up the fight with you, and won't. "

Then don't instigate other members with your remarks. Enough is enough already.......

Dale, buy the car!!!!! In terms of power and mods, most people want them. I mean Chevy bumps the power in their vettes over time, same with mustangs, people want more horses....nature of the beast.....

[Grizzly]

Originally Posted by MNBoxster

Hi,

BS, you simply took the opportunity to bash my post. I'm not buying any of the other babble.

But, if you want a Porche Badge crossing your driveway 1st, than it's a good choice.

And since when did you have the authority, or the insite for that matter, to speak on behalf of the entire group at large?

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

Dale,

I think a little clarification may be in order, so that you are not confused by the apparent misspelling/misuse of several words in some of our posts.

First, the majority of us spell "Porche" Porsche. I can see where "Porche" might confuse you, the word being neither porch, nor Porsche.

I think a fellow forum member also meant to state then it's a good choice, not "than it's a good choice".

Additionally, most of us spell "insite", insight.

Being a renowned author of both stage and screen and a man of boundless intelligence, a fellow forum member may use words in contexts, which, at first blush, may appear to be incorrect, when in fact we are just not astute enough to recognize the sheer brilliance of the verbiage.

Let me know if you require further assistance. Until then I'll be over here, continuing to be not very smart.