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renzop · 06-23-2008, 11:56 AM

I hate to say this but if you fit comfortably in an S2K, a lease on a new one is certainly a better value.

But recognize that the S2K is not nearly as good a commuter car as a Boxster. It is noisier, rides rougher, requires more shifting and has less trunk space.

Of course your lease payment is not the only expense. The S2K will eat rear tires about as fast as the Boxster so figure $400 for tires per year (not covered by your lease) and Honda has no free maintenance so figure $125 twice/year for routine maintenance. Finally there's insurance. Make sure you get insurance quotes for both cars. Since the Boxster is only half the price of the S2K you may find you pay more for S2K insurance. Also I believe the S2K rate will be more than the Boxster rate - even comparing new to new. This mainly because Porsche owners are older on average than Honda owners and Porsches accumulate far fewer miles per year.

The S2K is a good car. It does not have the Porsche mystique but it will still be a very fun drive. Like the Boxster, it has some mechanical issues but they will be covered by your new car warranty.

Whatever you decide, enjoy your decision with no regrets. Life is short, why not live it as a blonde?

06-23-2008, 11:56 AM	#14
renzop Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 246	I hate to say this but if you fit comfortably in an S2K, a lease on a new one is certainly a better value. But recognize that the S2K is not nearly as good a commuter car as a Boxster. It is noisier, rides rougher, requires more shifting and has less trunk space. Of course your lease payment is not the only expense. The S2K will eat rear tires about as fast as the Boxster so figure $400 for tires per year (not covered by your lease) and Honda has no free maintenance so figure $125 twice/year for routine maintenance. Finally there's insurance. Make sure you get insurance quotes for both cars. Since the Boxster is only half the price of the S2K you may find you pay more for S2K insurance. Also I believe the S2K rate will be more than the Boxster rate - even comparing new to new. This mainly because Porsche owners are older on average than Honda owners and Porsches accumulate far fewer miles per year. The S2K is a good car. It does not have the Porsche mystique but it will still be a very fun drive. Like the Boxster, it has some mechanical issues but they will be covered by your new car warranty. Whatever you decide, enjoy your decision with no regrets. Life is short, why not live it as a blonde? Last edited by renzop; 06-23-2008 at 11:58 AM.