Boxster S vs. Base

[SD987]

Anyone know if the insurance of the "S" is more or the same as the base model?? Seem like it would be more.

When I switched from an 05 base to an 06 S, the difference was marginal. Less than $100/6 months.

In my experience, a new Box is a surprisingly cheap car to insure.

[YellowJacket]

Originally Posted by SD987

In my experience, a new Box is a surprisingly cheap car to insure.

I had the same experience when I insured mine. Coming from BMWs, my insurance went WAY down, even though the car was more expensive. I was told that since the rates are based on claims history, the demographic and disposition of the average driver plays a more significant role even than does simply power, cost to repair, etc., and that Porsche drivers are among the better drivers (definitely moreso than BMW drivers).

Originally Posted by YellowJacket

I had the same experience when I insured mine. Coming from BMWs, my insurance went WAY down, even though the car was more expensive. I was told that since the rates are based on claims history, the demographic and disposition of the average driver plays a more significant role even than does simply power, cost to repair, etc., and that Porsche drivers are among the better drivers (definitely moreso than BMW drivers).

I agree with SD987 and YellowJacket regarding insurance. My Boxster is cheaper to insure than my wife's 2001 Mercedes...not by much...but surprising still.