Really interested in 2008 M Roadster, but... - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Jeph · 10-12-2008, 08:07 PM

The only reason I'm not driving a Lotus Elise is because I don't fit (same reason I didn't get an S2K as well). If you're 6' or under, go test drive an Elise! They have the removable Targa-like roof. And those are available under $40k easily.

This is assuming you're not looking for a daily driver.

I also test drove an M Coupe this Summer. I too found it to be softer than I had hoped for -Too much body roll.

Brucelee · 10-13-2008, 06:18 AM

A Corvette C6 convertible makes a nice daily driver and will satisfy your lust for power quite nicely.

I find the Box a very nice everday car but that is me.

jmatta · 10-13-2008, 11:22 AM

BMW is taking it in the shorts due to the fact that a high percentage of their cars are leased and they are not keeping up with the residual values at lease termination; good if you want to buy a pre-owned, as there are tons of them out there. The slow movers?... well they'll do about anything to get them out the door in this environment. Personally, I've driven most the offerings at the BMW track days (as an instructor) and wouldn't trade my Box S on one.

vincesf · 10-13-2008, 02:59 PM

I say look for a slightly used '07 or '08 987S, there are quite a few available with less than 4,000 miles, and believe you could find a reasonably equipped car with 3 or more years left on the warranty, priced comparably to a BMW M Roadster.
vincesf

peakpro · 10-14-2008, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by vincesf

I say look for a slightly used '07 or '08 987S, there are quite a few available with less than 4,000 miles, and believe you could find a reasonably equipped car with 3 or more years left on the warranty, priced comparably to a BMW M Roadster.
vincesf

In my neck of the woods (NJ) Z4M prices have fallen like a rock. Boxster S prices have fallen but not nearly as much.

I don't believe they are close to the same price point.

Jacques79 · 10-20-2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by peakpro

In my neck of the woods (NJ) Z4M prices have fallen like a rock. Boxster S prices have fallen but not nearly as much.

I don't believe they are close to the same price point.

Same here in Montreal.

A Boxster S is much more expensive than an M Roadster.

I wish they were priced closer since they offer the same kind of performance-fun to drive.

ekam · 10-21-2008, 06:01 AM

There's a reason why corvette is cheap and fast.