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1JB · 07-17-2006, 05:39 AM

I wrestled with the roadster, coupe, ZM4 issue for several months and after coming back to the '06 Boxster S time and again finally bought one. The visibility is fine with the top up though you have to get used to it. Care of the top has been no problem at all, there's simply no comparison to having the top down. It changes my perspective and enjoyment of life. I was set on a Cayman S and drove it and the Boxster S several times. I concur with the recommendation to get an '06 Boxster S as you will not notice a differeince with the 3.4 and vario cam plus unless you track the car. The 3.2 is a very refined engine with no bugs. The ZM4 really is a different ride altogether and BMWs have lost their cache. They're just everywhere. You won't see many Boxster S', particularly '06s. The Cayman S took a lot of sales. Just drive everything you're interested in. There really is no substitute for a Porsche. If you can find an '06 with what you want on it jump on it. I would not look for many options beyond the Bose premium sound, windstop, 6 cd changer, bi xenon and heated seats. The rest really aren't necessary imo though you can get caught up in the desire to get them. Anyway my 2@s, good luck in your search.

07-17-2006, 05:39 AM	#7
1JB Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 166	I wrestled with the roadster, coupe, ZM4 issue for several months and after coming back to the '06 Boxster S time and again finally bought one. The visibility is fine with the top up though you have to get used to it. Care of the top has been no problem at all, there's simply no comparison to having the top down. It changes my perspective and enjoyment of life. I was set on a Cayman S and drove it and the Boxster S several times. I concur with the recommendation to get an '06 Boxster S as you will not notice a differeince with the 3.4 and vario cam plus unless you track the car. The 3.2 is a very refined engine with no bugs. The ZM4 really is a different ride altogether and BMWs have lost their cache. They're just everywhere. You won't see many Boxster S', particularly '06s. The Cayman S took a lot of sales. Just drive everything you're interested in. There really is no substitute for a Porsche. If you can find an '06 with what you want on it jump on it. I would not look for many options beyond the Bose premium sound, windstop, 6 cd changer, bi xenon and heated seats. The rest really aren't necessary imo though you can get caught up in the desire to get them. Anyway my 2@s, good luck in your search.