[EPIQTodd]

You have to really decide for yourself, but I know that anytime I get in another 'similar' vehicle, then get back in the Boxster, I appreciate it all over again. It's the intangibles that really set it apart - that and the incredible performance and feel. There are plenty of cars faster in a straight line, but few faster in a corner, and what's more fun?

Plenty of Boxster owners use it as a daily driver - it's definitely comfortable enough, gets good freeway mpg (27mpg on the S, for example - I imagine the base is more like 29mpg), and is a fun car to toss around when you get bored on the commute.

Personally I'd go for an '06 as you will be able to essentially steal one with the new one having a 3.4l motor, and EVERYONE who has driven the 3.4l motor in the Cayman who owns a 3.2l motor says that they expected to notice much more of a difference than they did, and in fact, it showed little difference if at all. Save 10k - 15k at LEAST and get the 3.2l - if you really want more power, there are always tricks you can do, but saving that kind of jack is priceless.