Thinking about a Boxster... - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

LoveBunny · 12-13-2007, 12:56 PM

Hi there. I registered for this forum a few years ago and was fully planning on getting a Boxster. Then I got a great deal on a Lexus and stopped thinking about it, at least for a while. Now I've had the Lexus three years and keep thinking about Porsche again. I've never driven a Boxster though. My only experience driving a Porsche is a 1983 944 I used to own way back when. Loved it though.

So now even though I don't NEED a new car I keep thinking I should at least go test drive a Boxster. But I also like the Cayman and 911. Honestly, first instinct tells me I'd want a 911, but it's so much more expensive. And also, I've never driven any of them at all. I'm just saying 911 because it's such a classic sportscar. If I want a car soon I could get the Boxster. If I want the 911 I should probably wait a couple years and save some money. Cayman I believe is about the same price as Boxster.

So I'd love to hear some opinions, advice, whatever. Are the dealerships pushy as far as trying to get you to buy the car or do they understand that these cars are pretty expensive and people might want to actually take their time to make a decision?

Brucelee · 12-13-2007, 02:35 PM

Driving is the only way to really tell how you will feel about the car.

I would suggest taking at least 3 test rides in each car that floats your boat. If you like the Box, drive it again.

It is different from a Lexus but very very nice indeed.

If the dealer objects to your taking your time, find another fast.

Best of luck.

PS-I have owned a many boxes and 911s. I prefer the Box, but that is just me.

LoveBunny · 12-13-2007, 03:41 PM

thanks. I am sure it'll be much different from the Lexus, especially because my Lexus is an SUV. I guess the only way to know for sure will be to go on some test drives.

12-13-2007, 05:15 PM

We need more Forum members with user names like "LoveBunny"!

Frodo · 12-13-2007, 05:40 PM

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'We need more Forum members with user names like "LoveBunny"! '

Posted by bmussatti.

I'll second that!

Hey LoveBunny---go drive a Boxster (or two, or three). Even if you don't buy one, ya gotta drive one! (My oldest son keeps buggin' me about how I need to go and test drive an Elise. There's no chance I'll buy one---not even sure I'll comfortably FIT in one, but you know what? Come spring time, I'm going to take that test drive.)

baseball · 12-13-2007, 06:39 PM

LoveBunny, if you think you want a Boxster now, go test drive one....... and then you will DEFINITELY want a Boxster!!