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donv · 04-06-2004, 06:52 AM

The Boxster with the roof up is very quiet at highway+ speeds, and is surprizingly so even with the top down up to ~85 MPH. Above 85, the wind buffeting starts to get more significant for long duration drives. I've driven 100+ MPH with the top down and could hold a conversation OK.

I don't know what seats are in the Boxster you're considering, but that may be a concern for long drives. The standard offer seats are famous for inducing "long drive backaches". Many folks replace their seats with Recaros, etc. to get rid of this one real weakness in the car.

04-06-2004, 06:52 AM	#7
donv Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: NW of Boston, MA Posts: 697	The Boxster with the roof up is very quiet at highway+ speeds, and is surprizingly so even with the top down up to ~85 MPH. Above 85, the wind buffeting starts to get more significant for long duration drives. I've driven 100+ MPH with the top down and could hold a conversation OK. I don't know what seats are in the Boxster you're considering, but that may be a concern for long drives. The standard offer seats are famous for inducing "long drive backaches". Many folks replace their seats with Recaros, etc. to get rid of this one real weakness in the car. __________________ 2001 Lapis/Black/Black, PSM, Rear Speaker Kit, Optima...