If you had about $50K to piss away.... - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

conradtan · 03-03-2009, 08:36 PM

@ Tricknique and Grizzly: I know. I thought about it. But damn... I'm being lured by that 414hp V8. Haha!! Hey thanks for the replies by the way. I've always respected everyone's views and opinions here!

j.fro · 03-04-2009, 02:06 AM

What are your thoughts on how you'd use either car? And, more importantly, have you driven both of them?
If it were my dollar, I'd be considering an engine swap in my own Boxster, or possibly the purchase of another one for an engine transplant, suspension makeover, and weight loss therapy.

E Kaplan · 03-04-2009, 02:29 AM

If you need a functional back seat, I would go with the BMW. But, if a back seat is not needed, the Porsche wins in my opinion. I just think its more fun to drive a Porsche. Driving with the top down on a beautiful day. There's nothing like it.

JackG · 03-04-2009, 02:46 AM

Neither. Barely used Audi S6. The Audi chassis with Quattro V8 goodness.

bkiersz · 03-04-2009, 03:25 AM

Get the Porsche.

If you are lured by horsepower look at a 2009 CTS-V.
556 hp, 0-60 = 3.9 seconds. 12 second 1/4 mile.

Jaxonalden · 03-04-2009, 03:56 AM

Get the Porsche.

03-04-2009, 03:59 AM

That is NOT a good price for the Porsche. I don't know much about BMWs.

If you can not pay cash for either, I'd take a pass.

stephen wilson · 03-04-2009, 04:38 AM

Neither, get a new Boxster S!

coreseller · 03-05-2009, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmussatti

That is NOT a good price for the Porsche. I don't know much about BMWs.

If you can not pay cash for either, I'd take a pass.

IMO this is the best advice, but you're not me either. Surprisingly, I looked up 2004 911's in Consumer Reports (I know, I know) and it got horrible marks. 911, more fun and flashy, BMW V-8, awesome growl and usable back seat and more practical.