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fatmike · 01-10-2013, 04:03 AM

I went the other way and ditched a new 335 for the older Boxster.

The 335 has no throttle response. Its either blasting or idling. In a corner, you can't keep your foot on the throttle at partial throttle like I do all the time in the Boxster.
THe 335 steering feel is very light and not precise. You will make a lot of steering corrections in a turn.
THe 335 has the worst clutch of any car I have ever driven.
335 brakes are very grabby. Again modulation isn't your friend.
The steering feedback if vague.

Yes it has a great engine. But it's closer in performance characteristics to a Mustang than a Porsche. Drive it before you buy it. The 335 driver inputs are poor.

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01-10-2013, 04:03 AM	#4
fatmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 691	I went the other way and ditched a new 335 for the older Boxster. The 335 has no throttle response. Its either blasting or idling. In a corner, you can't keep your foot on the throttle at partial throttle like I do all the time in the Boxster. THe 335 steering feel is very light and not precise. You will make a lot of steering corrections in a turn. THe 335 has the worst clutch of any car I have ever driven. 335 brakes are very grabby. Again modulation isn't your friend. The steering feedback if vague. Yes it has a great engine. But it's closer in performance characteristics to a Mustang than a Porsche. Drive it before you buy it. The 335 driver inputs are poor. / __________________ SOLD - 2002 Boxster S - PSM, Litronics, De-ambered, Bird Bike Rack, Hardtop, RMS leak...