My first long trip and drive on soaked mountain road...

[Jeannot]

I have my Boxster S for approx 4 months now. I drove only 3000 miles on it (I am traveling for work quite a bit…). This week-end, was the first time I drove a longer trip: approx 200 miles one way (by European standard, it’s already quite a bit)…I found the car to be very comfortable – despite the sport seats and the noise in tunnels (yes, 4 miles long tunnels are common…). It was pouring down rain most of the way, and the most disturbing thing is probably the limited visibility you have in the car, but then again, not major compared to any non-SUV. So I was very positive with that ride…but here comes the best bit. When I reached my destination, close to a mountain, I decided to go up the mountain and DRIVE it. Pouring rain again, leaves all over the road…very slippery…but yet and pushed and was never surprised by its reaction. The traction even on this slippery mountain road (I have 265 on Michelins’ pilot at the rear) is awesome, the car superb and balanced…
I pushed the car on the dry, but not in these conditions and I was amazed how it performed. My based for comparison: BMW 3 series: M3 & 330ci, definitely not as much traction...996: not as balanced, the car does not make you feel like you can push more and more…and the Boxster is the opposite, a very tempting mistress, regardless of the conditions…you and TT: underpowered and not much fun…
Finally, I am extremely pleased with this chassis…a real go kart…the car is really brilliant. Enough said !
Jean