How would rate your Boxster as a daily driver? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

fourniem · 07-04-2007, 05:29 AM

Hello guys,

my 2000 2.7 is my daily driver her in montreal... I slap on a set of 16" wheels and winter tires in december and go through the winter .. I probably leave the car home once maybe twice when we get too much snow.. otherwise the car sees the road every day.. 160,000 kms and zero mechanical problems... just a great car...

thomschoon · 07-05-2007, 10:03 AM

I use mine as a DD, mileage is around 20mpg, the only hassle is being stuck in traffic with a 6 speed, I am old so I dont get the ricer effect wanting to race. It does create some problems when I pull up to work, the mid-life crisis versus perception of it being an expensive car, I really dont worry about but if I was in sales I think it could be a concern if you are dealing with conservative people.

In the end, who cares what other people think, buy one and have fun driving it!! The nay sayers will pee on every parade.

Dr. Kill · 07-05-2007, 10:10 AM

Mine is a DD too.

30k miles & two years = one heck of a good time and no problems. When I bought the 987, I had an Acura CL type S that I was going to keep as my DD and just drive the Box occasionally. However, when I drove the Acura, I found myself wishing I was driving the Porsche - the Acura only lasted three months and I have not looked back.

BoxsterBob - CA · 07-05-2007, 02:35 PM

Mine has been a DD ever since I bought her in 10/02. The drive to work and back are some of the most enjoyable times of my day. Living in the Bay Area, I am fortunate that my commute doesn't involve bumper to bumper traffic, as that would be the only downside I could see to having a (manual) DD.

The car rides great, is super comfortable and drives equally well in dry and rainy conditions. I average 20MPG of combined driving. I do all my own maintenance and do have an extended warranty in the event of anything catastrophic.

3 word for you: GO FOR IT!

rdancd816 · 07-05-2007, 02:43 PM

I drive my '97 every day, rain, shine, snow, sleet! It's a low mileage car (bought it 1 1/2 years ago with 9,700 -now 21,000) Other than what you'd expect from a 10 year old car, it's been great! Service majors - convert. top cables $1300, new radiator cap $0, new tires $1,000. I will never be without a Porsche! Best purchase of a used car I ever made!

ROCKSTAR · 07-10-2007, 10:33 AM

Damn!

That's the kind on insight I was looking for.

Thanks for the commentary. I think I need to sell my Passat...I already have a 4dr...

Uncle Bob · 07-12-2007, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ROCKSTAR

Damn!

That's the kind on insight I was looking for.

Thanks for the commentary. I think I need to sell my Passat...I already have a 4dr...

I went from Passat (96), to Passat 4wd (02?), to Touareg V8 (05) to Boxster (05) and aside from some difficult in very deep snow? I love having it as my daily driver. We go on extended vacations in it (kids are gone!) and we are very comfortable when we arrive. Maintenance wise the car is quite economical considering it's fun factor. I live on the Canadian border in WA and only need another 4x4 for deep snow about 20 days out of the whole year.

One suggestion? Look into a hardtop if you intend on keeping it any length of time. It's very nice in inclement weather and it saves the soft top.

Bavarian Motorist · 07-10-2007, 10:47 AM

It's an awesome daily driver.

Great for every road. Even in Manhattan!!!!

Plenty of trunk space (10 cubic feet total) and comfy interior.

I wouldn't use it in the snow. I've tried it once and it was a nightmare. Rust is a concern also.

As for making an impression on clients, best to use an average car like a Camry or Accord that doesn't speak of your success. You don't want to intimidate them and you want them to be able to relate to you.

My dad is an emergency room physician and he drives an '04 Camry to work so his employees won't think he makes a lot of $$$.

eslai · 07-10-2007, 07:18 PM

Daily driver here since May of '05. Just about to hit the 30,000 mile mark.

It's been fun. I even packed the girlfriend and myself in there to head up to Monterey/Carmel/San Jose this past New Years. We had all of our luggage in there for a five-day trip and even had room to stop by a winery on the way up and buy six bottles.

I was amazed. AND I've got an amp in the front trunk taking up a lot of room--three-inch-high false floor.

Highly recommended. Just make sure you have a bigger car for when you really need to haul stuff. For instace, you're not going to fit a hardshell Samsonite suitcase anywhere in the car!