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A couple years ago, while car shopping with a friend, I got to test drive both a base Boxster 986 and Scion FRS back to back. I was so surprised at how similar the driving characteristics were between the 2 even though 1 was a front engine RWD and the other a mid engine RWD. Now the differences(for me at least), the Boxster has a bit more torque and a little more solid ride. The FRS is by no means bad but to me felt like tin metal on wheels like a lot of Japanese sport coupes. The 1 thing I like about the FRS is that I felt more stable in the seat due to its side bolsters. To me, my biggest turnoff about the Boxster is the lack of support you have from the seats, unless you have the optional sport seats.
In the end, 2 years from that day that I got a chance to drive both, I have a Box 986 in my garage and couldn't be any happier. Not to mention girls go crraazzy for rides in a convertible "Porsche" over a Toyota unless you happen to know the Barton twins and have a
1000+ hp Supra.lol
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'99 Porsche Boxster 986 - weekend car
'04 BMW 645ci e63 - daily driver
'98 BMW 528i e39 - dog carrier
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