In your opinion is it worth paying $10,000 more to get the S badge and forty more hp

[Mr. Boone]

Horse power rules my friend. I have owned many cars and if I have learned one thing it is that you cannot have too much horsepower or too much money.... All kidding aside, whenever I am faced with buying the "S" model or the "not as fast" model, I choose the "S" model. Resale I believe is better (I just bought my 2002 Boxster S and love it. I screened out all the standard Boxsters very quickly in the selection process). I do understand the price difference is significant, but if price is a huge consideration perhaps you should not be buying a Porsche.....

[Brucelee]

I think you have already answered this question for yourself, as you have driven both cars. It is your money and only you can decide what you value most.

Good luck deciding.

Either way you are getting a pretty sweet car.

[Richard Truss]

Originally Posted by Mr. Boone

...but if price is a huge consideration perhaps you should not be buying a Porsche.....

I cant tell you how sick of the "maybe a porsche is not your best choice" or "maybe if you care that much about money, a porsche is not the best car for you" comments I am. People come here not for general car buying advise, but advise on their porsche buying. I am not rich at all, but I have owned 2 porsches now. Clearly this guy has a lot more money than me because he CAN afford not only a 2005 Boxster that is well optioned, but an S as well (he never said he could not afford it, he just wondered if the 10 grand was worth it.... NOT a bad question).

Porsches are great -- have a fun time in your new one. You cant go wrong either way. My opinion is that the S model (for me) is less important on the 2005 models than the previous models.

Don't forget, certain options cost more for the Boxster vs. the Boxster S. For example:

Bose is $1,665 vs $950
19 inch Carrrera wheel $2,785 vs. $1,550

So, the same options on the Boxster cost $1,950 more!

Therefor the price difference now is only $53,100 (S) - $43,800 (base) - $1,950 (options) = $7,350

$7,350/ 40 additional HP = $183.75 per extra HP!

GO FOR IT!

[Mr. Boone]

Originally Posted by Richard Truss

I cant tell you how sick of the "maybe a porsche is not your best choice" or "maybe if you care that much about money, a porsche is not the best car for you" comments I am. .

Sorry if my comment came off a little strong. I love all Porsches as evidenced by the fact that I used to drive a 1970 914 and loved it. The point I was trying to make was that I think it is a good idea to spend the money on the upgrade to S first, before some of the other options on the table. But that is just my opinion. Agreed, it will be a great car in either version.