Hi, I am falling fast and hard for an 06 987.  Midnight Blue/Grey/Grey. Will be test driving this weekend.  Have driven Boxsters before (rentals), so I know how amazing the drive is.  A couple of questions:
This Boxster has 17" wheels with Michelin Sport Pilots, which are fairly high profile.  They don't look great, but I could handle the looks as long as they don't detract from the performance too much.   I will not be driving this car too hard (especially in the beginning!) but would like to take it on a long trip (2000mi) this summer.  Would the 17s be better for highway driving?  Will the 18s punish me on these rough Canadian roads?  Should I try them out and upgrade later if necessary or get 18s with the car?
I am thinking about maxing out extended warranty, for peace of mind re: reliability issues.  I plan on keeping this car for a long time.  Any info on price of extended warranties from dealer as well as pros/cons would be great.
Thanks for your help and I will send pics if (ie. when) I take the plunge.
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