NSX to Boxster:

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by CFRA_7

I went from a Pantera to the NSX. I guess a Boxster is my next step up the ladder because I can’t yet afford a Ford GT…

If the Boxster isn't what your heart is set on 100% then don't buy it, save for what you want.

[CFRA_7]

Originally Posted by blinkwatt

If the Boxster isn't what your heart is set on 100% then don't buy it, save for what you want.

My plan is to set aside $10K every year until I'm 60. At that point I'll have enough to buy a Ford GT assuming they reamin around $150K.

There is only $30K in the fund at this point. It's 12 more years until I'm 60 and a lot of bad things can happen between now and then. Besides, I need a solution between now and then. Can't always get what we want, when we want it. I know what I want based on what I can afford.

I only plan on buying one more car between now and 60. So far the Boxster is winning...

[Dr. Kill]

Originally Posted by CFRA_7

There is only $30K in the fund at this point. It's 12 more years until I'm 60 and a lot of bad things can happen between now and then. Besides, I need a solution between now and then. Can't always get what we want, when we want it. I know what I want based on what I can afford.

Excellent thinking - enjoy life while you can. We don't know what is going to happen tomorrow.

[SD987]

Question 1:
Motor problems are difficult to pinpoint with anecdotal data. Basically, there's in-warranty and out-of-warranty. If your engine grenades and you're in the former, you're fine...else, not so much.

Question 2:
If you're concerned with performance the two 987 options that would most impact performance, except for ceramic brakes, would be PASM (adjustable suspension) and Sports Chrono (more responsive accelerator, reduced stability management intervention).

Question 3:
In terms of knowledgable contributors on the 987, I'd rank the Boxster forums as follows:

986forum
Rennteam
PPBB
Rennlist
Boxa.net

Question 4:
I've owned a 2005 base and a 2006 S, neither was more reliable (both excellent) over 40K combined miles of ownership.

Question 5:
4yrs/50K. Your options as a resident of California for extended warranties may be limited. Some dealers offer extended warranties at point of purchase OR you may be eligible if you purchased the car second hand at a Porsche dealer. Tracking the car shouldn't void the warranty, but the 987 black-box reflects the improved sophistication across the industry and transmission abuse is recorded and may potentially impact your warranty.

Question 6:
Every 20K, minor/major/minor, like most cars these days. Tires can be an expensive regular upkeep item, but coming from an NSX you'll know this already. Some people feel that they know more about maintaining their Boxster than Porsche and Mobile and thus will change their oil more frequently to achieve self-satisfaction, peace of mind, and spend money unnecessarily.

[CFRA_7]

Originally Posted by SD987

Question 1:
Motor problems are difficult to pinpoint with anecdotal data. Basically, there's in-warranty and out-of-warranty. If your engine grenades and you're in the former, you're fine...else, not so much.

Question 2:
If you're concerned with performance the two 987 options that would most impact performance, except for ceramic brakes, would be PASM (adjustable suspension) and Sports Chrono (more responsive accelerator, reduced stability management intervention).

Question 3:
In terms of knowledgable contributors on the 987, I'd rank the Boxster forums as follows:

986forum
Rennteam
PPBB
Rennlist
Boxa.net

Question 4:
I've owned a 2005 base and a 2006 S, neither was more reliable (both excellent) over 40K combined miles of ownership.

Question 5:
4yrs/50K. Your options as a resident of California for extended warranties may be limited. Some dealers offer extended warranties at point of purchase OR you may be eligible if you purchased the car second hand at a Porsche dealer. Tracking the car shouldn't void the warranty, but the 987 black-box reflects the improved sophistication across the industry and transmission abuse is recorded and may potentially impact your warranty.

Question 6:
Every 20K, minor/major/minor, like most cars these days. Tires can be an expensive regular upkeep item, but coming from an NSX you'll know this already. Some people feel that they know more about maintaining their Boxster than Porsche and Mobile and thus will change their oil more frequently to achieve self-satisfaction, peace of mind, and spend money unnecessarily.

THANKS! THANKS! THANKS! Great info...