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JustEnjoyIt · 01-04-2014, 05:06 PM

Just bought, today, a used 01 S and I grin ear to ear every time I hit the gas. I drove the first new '14 Corvette in Cincinnati a while ago because I had ordered one and mine was the first to arrive. Drove for the weekend and returned it (long story, nothing to do with the Corvette). Well, the vette is amazing. Way more power than any Boxster and it felt like I was powered by a Saturn V rocket.

Who cares? I'm not buying a second car, a fun toy, to race on the street. The S goes 162 mph, I don't need more. I could not justify the payments for a car that is well over $60,000 with options. And no other recent model year Vette holds interest. But a Boxster with low miles for $15,000 that looks and drive like new? What's not to love?

To me, a used Boxster is the perfect adult toy and I am so happy with my decision.

So, no, it doesn't have five hundred horsepower, or whatever, but it is plenty fast, handling is amazing with great road feel, and it really is a thrill to drive. Me happy.

01-04-2014, 05:06 PM	#101
JustEnjoyIt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 9	Rather have the box than a new bette Just bought, today, a used 01 S and I grin ear to ear every time I hit the gas. I drove the first new '14 Corvette in Cincinnati a while ago because I had ordered one and mine was the first to arrive. Drove for the weekend and returned it (long story, nothing to do with the Corvette). Well, the vette is amazing. Way more power than any Boxster and it felt like I was powered by a Saturn V rocket. Who cares? I'm not buying a second car, a fun toy, to race on the street. The S goes 162 mph, I don't need more. I could not justify the payments for a car that is well over $60,000 with options. And no other recent model year Vette holds interest. But a Boxster with low miles for $15,000 that looks and drive like new? What's not to love? To me, a used Boxster is the perfect adult toy and I am so happy with my decision. So, no, it doesn't have five hundred horsepower, or whatever, but it is plenty fast, handling is amazing with great road feel, and it really is a thrill to drive. Me happy.