What should I buy

[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!

[Adam]

^ I was thinking the same thing Bruce. I honestly don't think the guy is seriously thinking about buying a boxster. I think he wanted to come on here and talk about how he beat a (non S) boxster with his S2k. I went to the R&T sight so I could post the results directly from the site but unfortunately they don't have the article listed. I think they rather have people buy a subscription instead than read it for free is my guess. I just went out and paid the money for the one issue because they had a comparo and the boxster was in it. This info is available to anyone near a magazine rack or a subscription to R&T. The AMG SLK is certainly faster at the drag strip and I(or anyone else) asked for the straight line #'s or questioned the fact that it is faster. The regular SLK(which I mistakingly thought was the topic of the convo at first, was the one I was referring to up above).

P.S. Since they compare the S2k, 987S, and (non AMG) SLK in the R&T article you may want consider buying the magazine to pick up some useful insight on these cars Boxster_Fun.
I believe the SLK finished 9th(last), S2k finished 5th, and the 987S finished 2nd.

[Brucelee]

I read the R and T comparison in that issue. Very interesting.

From my point of view, they were all fine cars in there own right. I think certain cars speak to certain people. I have always loved Porsches and Corvettes and have no regard for Vipers.

Go figure!

Horses for courses!

[boxsterfun]

I bought my Boxster S Saturday afternoon and I pick it up on Monday. After I drove the car I like the way it handled and I love the sound of the engine. My Wife still likes the SLK55 better because of the hard top so were going down Monday night after I pick up my car to order one for her. I guess its my year to help keep the economy going. The good thing I get the best of both worlds the bad thing, ( I have to pay for them) Thanks to all of you for the great info on the car. I listed below what the car had on it.

Seal Grey Metallic / Black Top

M6A - Black Mats - Porsche lettering
446 - Wheel Caps with Colored Crest
435 - Sport Steering Wheel
342 - Heated Front Seats
P74 - Bi-Xenon Headlamp Package
P73 - Bose System w/Windstop
573 - Automatic Climate Control
403 - 19" Carrera S Wheel
680 - Bose Surround Sound System
762 - PAG Code - Launch code
P12 - Self-Dim Mirrors & Rain Sensor
435 - Sport Steering Wheel
475 - PASM

[QporscheQ]

Sweet . . . I guess one thing worth pointing out is the trunk space of both cars. With the top down on his SLK32 my friend has almost zero storage space what so ever. And don’t ever think about putting the top down on a nice day on your way to the golf course in the SLK, unless you want the clubs riding shotgun.

[Adam]

Wow, you don't mess around. Congrats on your purchase, you made a very good decision. I knew you would be sold once you drove it. I hope there's no hard feelings over silly disagreements. Welcome to the board and the boxster family. Be sure to post pics and provide a comparison of the two if possible. Did you trade in the S2000?