Gearing in 5 speed Boxster (non-S)

[Daily Driver]

I am searching for a daily driver. My driving is exclusively in the city, where the traffic flows (not stop and go) but does not include any freeways. I have tested a Boxster, Z4 & 350Z (the TT is not on the list). I am seriously leaning toward a 2003 or later 986 or 987.
I am wondering how suitable the Boxster REALLY is for the city. I used to have an older 911, and I found the gearing a bit 'tall' for the city. I have no interest in a Tip, and with the cold shifting issues of the 6 speed, I am tending toward the 5 speed.
I came across an article from Road + Track that said the 2003 Boxster had the following gearing & speed in gears;
3.50/12.46/(7200) 43
2.12/7.55/(7200) 71
1.43/5.09/(7200) 105
1.09/3.88/(7200) 137
0.84/2.99/est (6350) 157
Using 4500 as the shift point, the speed in 1st/2nd/3rd is 1st - 27mph/2nd - 44mph/3rd - 66 mph.

Does the above speed in gears look correct?
If so, do you find 1st and 2nd a bit too 'tall' for the Boxster to be used alot in the city?