Am I nuts to consider a Boxster?

[Dave S.]

I looked at an S2000, Boxster S and a 3.0L BMW Z4. All were pretty nice cars and I drove them all back to back from dealerships right next door to each other.
My impressions of the S2000 almost immediately dropped it from the possible choices as I drove it right after driving a Boxster. The S2000 ride was very harsh on rough roads and I felt like if I gained a couple more pounds I wouldn't fit in it anymore (6'1" 210lbs). The motor was kind of fun over 6,000 rpm , but was lifeless below 6,000 rpm and who drives like that all the time?
I think your right that the S2000 will ultimately be more reliable and cheaper to own in the long run, but for me it came down to a choice between the BMW Z4 3.0L and a Boxster S.
I ended up getting a 2003 Boxster S with 14,400 miles on it last October and I have no regrets. My other cars include a Lexus and Toyota so I get the whole reliability thing, but driving the Porsche...there is no substitute.

Dave S.