There is a "Sticky" on the top of the forum page titled:
"Thinking of buying a Boxster? - MUST READ!"
I suggest you start there. Here's a link for your convenience:
http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/14685-thinking-buying-boxster-must-read.html
TO
p.s. Flavor 987S has a great point.
p.p.s. If you think you're gonna kick ass at the stop lights, think again. If that's your goal, go for brute American horsepower. (or a Bimmer).