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Old 02-03-2008, 10:24 AM   #1
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Thanks to all for your comments.
Racer_d, I agree that the characteristics of the engine are an important consideration. My 911 was an SC, and it preferred to run above 3000 rpm, which lead to some of my in-town issues.
BTW, I had a look at the Mini Cooper S to see its 'speed in gears' (the Mini is more a city car than a Boxster - IMHO). I was surprised to find that the Boxster and Mini are almost identical in the first 3 gears (using a 6500 (Mini redline) shift point - Boxster/Mini (respectively) speed in gears is 1st = 39/39; 2nd = 64/63; 3rd = 95/90). Amazingly the same, for autos that strike me as having different purposes.
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Old 02-03-2008, 10:45 PM   #2
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My 02 gets about 75 miles a day during the week -all highway and often in very heavy traffic. You can expect to shift between 1st and 2nd frequently in HEAVY traffic and it's clearly not ideal. I have had very few concerns using mine as a daily driver. It does take a little getting used to, depending on your current commuter car. I always wanted a porsche, finally got a great deal on a nicely used one with warranty, and I drive it every day and put some serious miles on it.
If you must drive in traffic, just do it!
1. no one will look as good as you do with the top down and stereo blasting- let's face it, these cars look awesome
2. Few people will have had as much fun as you did pulling a few G's getting onto the highway
3. you get an great left leg workout- I sometimes put on driving/racing shoes which really help(balls of your left foot can get sore if you spend 90 minutes doing cluthwork in a pair of "work shoes" as I sometimes have to do).
If you are worried, don't be
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Old 02-04-2008, 06:59 AM   #3
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I have a 2.7L manual that I dd to work in downton atlanta. lots of stop and go. the 2.7l has a decent amount of low end torque so it's not hard to drive stop and go. I don't even notice it, but then again I've never owned an automatic car...
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