What should I buy

[Adam]

Originally Posted by boxsterfun

The SLK55 is a GT sport car and its faster in a straight line.. Thanks

Ummm..no. The New SLK was compared to the the 987 S in the recent R&T.

0-60 1/4 mile

Boxster 5.0sec 13.4sec


SLK 5.5sec 13.8sec


As you can see the SLK is no competition for the new S. BTW Lux, the SLK they tested was a 6-speed manual as mercedes has finally offered one for the SLK. The S dominates the SLK in every performance category.

[boxsterfun]

Originally Posted by Adam

Ummm..no. The New SLK was compared to the the 987 S in the recent R&T.

0-60 1/4 mile

Boxster 5.0sec 13.4sec


SLK 5.5sec 13.8sec


As you can see the SLK is no competition for the new S. BTW Lux, the SLK they tested was a 6-speed manual as mercedes has finally offered one for the SLK. The S dominates the SLK in every performance category.

That was the SLK350 with a V6 not The AMG SLK55 with the 355hp V8

The SLK55 run's 0-60 in 4.7sec and 1/4 mile in 13.4sec

The Boxster doesn't run the 1/4 in 13.5sec try 14.sec what a dreamer
The 325hp 911 Carrera runs 4.8 and 13.8 I guess your Boxster is special.

[Lux]

Originally Posted by boxsterfun

The Boxster doesn't run the 1/4 in 13.5sec try 14.sec what a dreamer
The 325hp 911 Carrera runs 4.8 and 13.8 I guess your Boxster is special.

Maybe you should get a clue before you slam people. Here's numbers from 2 different magazines both showing the first gen 986 Boxster S doing the 1/4 mile in 13.8:

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupe/112_0305_boxz4/index4.html

http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=39&article_id=3234&page_number=1

BTW, the SLK55 only comes with a 7 speed auto. Make no mistake, it will go fast in a straight line. Faster than the Boxster S in most drivers' hands due to its massive torque. But it's still a boring ride.

[boxsterfun]

Originally Posted by Lux

Maybe you should get a clue before you slam people. Here's numbers from 2 different magazines both showing the first gen 986 Boxster S doing the 1/4 mile in 13.8:

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupe/112_0305_boxz4/index4.html

http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=39&article_id=3234&page_number=1

BTW, the SLK55 only comes with a 7 speed auto. Make no mistake, it will go fast in a straight line. Faster than the Boxster S in most drivers' hands due to its massive torque. But it's still a boring ride.

Where's the numbers on the new one? I would like to see them. If the Boxster can run that fast it just may be the car I will buy. I will believe the numbers when I see them. The reason I don't believe them is the fact that I have blown the doors off so many Boxster's with my S2000. As far as Slaming people I don't think so, I just pointed out that you had the wrong SLK and no proof of the numbers for the new Boxster.

[Brucelee]

Lets try to tone the rhetoric down guys. I am sure that we can establish the true elapsed times etc. However, it should be clear that no one should buy a Boxster for taking to the drag strip, that is clearly not its forte. The Boxster appeals to a different sensibility, no?

Frankly, we live in an era when there are many many fine cars to choose from, for each, according to his taste!

Let the good times roll!

[Adam]

Originally Posted by boxsterfun

That was the SLK350 with a V6 not The AMG SLK55 with the 355hp V8

The SLK55 run's 0-60 in 4.7sec and 1/4 mile in 13.4sec

The Boxster doesn't run the 1/4 in 13.5sec try 14.sec what a dreamer
The 325hp 911 Carrera runs 4.8 and 13.8 I guess your Boxster is special.
Where's the numbers on the new one? I would like to see them. If the Boxster can run that fast it just may be the car I will buy. I will believe the numbers when I see them. The reason I don't believe them is the fact that I have blown the doors off so many Boxster's with my S2000. As far as Slaming people I don't think so, I just pointed out that you had the wrong SLK and no proof of the numbers for the new Boxster.

Oh, ok I thought he was talking about the new SLK. my mistake. You are going to eat your foot later when someone else can varify these #'s. Why would I risk looking stupid and like a liar and make #'s up? R&T did a 13.4sec 1/4 mile rip in the latest issue with a 987S and C&D did a 13.6 sec rip. How bout you do alittle research for yourself and go out and spend 4 bucks like I did. Then come back here and call me a "dreamer" or liar or whatever it was. I wont hold my breath newb. Maybe next time YOU should do some research before jumping on someone(before your 5th post no less). Does no one read up on cars in the car mags anymore? Anyone out there read R&T? You may be able to beat 2.5 and 2.7L boxsters, but the 986 S can do 13.7's-13.8's and will walk S2K's all day long...sorry. One more thing kinda off topic....is anyone else having a really hard time reading the posts? I have dark blue letters on a dark grey background and it is absolutely horrible to try to read.

[Subanez]

Seems to me that people too easily get caught up in the numbers game.

What is it really about? Do you want to spend so much money so you can swagger up to someone and start quoting car magazines while you car sits there staring at you like you're crazy?

Numbers in car magazines can vary greatly, but the true test is the driver. Spend some extra money and go to a professional racing/driving weekend class somewhere good, and learn how to drive better. I consider myself a very good driver, and I'm SURE that I couldn't match even close to the "numbers" given an any publication.

Its about driving the cars...that's what its always been about...you want fast, get a new vette.

You asked us questions about what we thought about the Boxster. We're a boxster forum. We love our cars. We will stand by them, and some of us probably will die by them (light humor).

Let's get back on the subject of cars. Drive them all...that's the only way that YOU can decide.

:troll:

[boxsterfun]

Originally Posted by Adam

Oh, ok I thought he was talking about the new SLK. my mistake. You are going to eat your foot later when someone else can varify these #'s. Why would I risk looking stupid and like a liar and make #'s up? R&T did a 13.4sec 1/4 mile rip in the latest issue with a 987S and C&D did a 13.6 sec rip. How bout you do alittle research for yourself and go out and spend 4 bucks like I did. Then come back here and call me a "dreamer" or liar or whatever it was. I wont hold my breath newb. Maybe next time YOU should do some research before jumping on someone(before your 5th post no less). Does no one read up on cars in the car mags anymore? Anyone out there read R&T? You may be able to beat 2.5 and 2.7L boxsters, but the 986 S can do 13.7's-13.8's and will walk S2K's all day long...sorry. One more thing kinda off topic....is anyone else having a really hard time reading the posts? I have dark blue letters on a dark grey background and it is absolutely horrible to try to read.

Here's the numbers for the SLK
http://www.dragtimes.com/Mercedes-Benz-SLK55-AMG-Timeslip-5170.html

Let's see the numbers for the Boxster.

[FUHRIUS]

no one can tell you which is better for you.
you'll find a very enthusiastic group of boxster owners here...the car certainly pleases most who are fortunate enough to own one.
I'd focus a lot less on 'the numbers' and mag write ups and a lot more on what fits your taste. The performance numbers only tell part of the story...who runs quarter miles in real life anyway? No magazine can tell you what the different cars feel like as you exit a corner, get on the gas, and eagerly approach the next...braking hard, finding a line, and getting through the next corner, etc, etc... you can only feel that by driving the cars and sensing what fits your style better.

But since you asked what *we* think, I'll say these few things:
The Boxster is an incredible car. I worked in the auto industry for many years and have driven many cars, but few, if any, have inspired such feelings in me. The car is an almost flawlessly executed example of what this car was designed to be...a driver's car, no compromises. Sure, there are 'faster' cars if you define fast by 0-60 or 1/4 mile times...but I'll argue all day long that there is no 'faster' car than the boxster in the kind of driving I find myself enjoying the most...twisty mountain roads. The car has a spirit and poise about it that's magical...it's 'lack of power' is, in fact, a perfect match for the car...and in even the least capable of hands, this car moves with uncanny confidence. The handling balance and braking are phenomenal, and with minor tweaks to the breathing on the 986's, these cars get very quick and sound incredible. I bought mine second hand from a guy who'd done tons intake and exhaust work, and the sound of this thing as it revs high in the range is incredible...truly incredible....and I've mostly favored big V-8's over the years.
On top of all that, there simply isn't a more beautiful car on the road today, in my eyes.

You won't go wrong if you choose the car that fits your tastes the best (vs focusing on what other people think). And you're likely not to go wrong with a boxster, no matter what your tastes are.

[Lux]

boxsterfun,

You're just being a troll. That link you provided means nothing. Anybody can input whatever number they want on that site. There's no timeslips to back up those numbers. That is a classic ricer move.

Regardless, why don't you just go buy that SLK because apparently all you care about is drag racing. Which is why I guess you own an S2K...known for its drag racing prowess.

Adam provided you with the information he got from R&T. Why do you keep asking for numbers? What part of "it's from Road & Track" don't you understand? And even at 13.4, it'll be slower than the SLK55. I've told you that already.

BTW, I've done my share of stomping on S2K's around here, both in my Box S and in my old E36 M3...both off the line and from a roll. Off the line was usually a massacre. If you beat a regular Boxster with your S2K, then that's no surprise. If you beat a Boxster S, that's because the driver sucks. Proves nothing.

I'm done here.

[Brucelee]

Generally speaking, it is a bad idea to come on a special interest forum and trash that interest. Makes for bad feelings, no!