The Thrill of Driving your Box/Cayman

[Murph]

Yesterday I returned from my first road trip with the Boxster or Porky as we all call her at home.

My friend flew into Heathrow from Chicago ORD to accompany me on almost a thousand miles of serious driving from Leicester, UK to Dover, Calais, France, Dunkirk, Rotterdam, Den Haag and Amsterdam, and back.

But first, she needed a bit of TLC - Three hours of washing and waxing with my new Dodo Juice finsh wax from a friend- nailed ever piece of body work with a thick coat, then gently buffed off. (all by hand)



And after, looking tres tres shiny.

Many videos taken whilst driving, most unsuitable for this forum due to the frankly staggering language from my Latino friend!! he is very good at swearing.

The car drove 100% solid, no knocks or squeaks, plenty of power all over and after the first 500 or so miles she felt even better! comfortable and fun for the whole three days.

Fuel economy lingered around the 30 mpg point even with my heavy right foot...:dance: how does this compare to yours?

The trip has given me a huge boost in confidence about the car, now for those new brakes......

[Vinney52]

I just got back from a trip to Reno in my Boxster. On the way home my brother suggested instead of taking the road between Susanville, and Mt. Shasta. I should try hwy 70. Between Quincy , amd Marysville. What a drive down the Feather River Canyon. Nothing but switchbacks for about 70 miles. The road was freshly paved. And it made for some great driving. I'm not sure I've ever had so much fun.

[jb92563]

Originally Posted by Vinney52

I just got back from a trip to Reno in my Boxster. On the way home my brother suggested instead of taking the road between Susanville, and Mt. Shasta. I should try hwy 70. Between Quincy , amd Marysville. What a drive down the Feather River Canyon. Nothing but switchbacks for about 70 miles. The road was freshly paved. And it made for some great driving. I'm not sure I've ever had so much fun.

Not sure you have ever had so much fun??!!!!!

I'm sending you back to do it again then, until you ARE sure!!!!!

70 miles of switchbacks does sound like a bit of a workout though.

[Vinney52]

Next summer, on my annual trip to Reno , I will drive this road again, maybe both ways.

[More]

Summer is almost here in Sydney and I popped down to my local Raceway to check out the tracks next week I'll be putting this 986 to the test properly :dance:

[kabel]

Drove a 2013 Boxster S for the first time last week. Very different from my fist gen 986 Boxster!

[Pilot2519j]

I enjoy driving my 2003S since I retired even more. I have no rush to go per schedule. Top down there is nothing like it. Sure I would like more power and other entrapment s but the car is rock ready and the steering is super and the braking super. I love hearing my car when someone else drives away from me. The whine of the engine is spectacular.

[Coffinhunter]

Originally Posted by Pilot2519j

I love hearing my car when someone else drives away from me. The whine of the engine is spectacular.

I'll have to take your word for it......I never let anyone else drive it

[Porsche Chick]

Originally Posted by Coffinhunter

I'll have to take your word for it......I never let anyone else drive it

+1!

I'lll let family drive it, but only if I'm in the car with them.

[jdlmodelt]

Originally Posted by Porsche Chick

+1!

I'lll let family drive it, but only if I'm in the car with them.

Of course I have been with my kids when I let them get behind the wheel but my wife has been by herself in our Boxster on multiple occasions.

[upfront559]

I think of my Boxster I drive it every day, right thru this last winter with Hankook ice bears. It is solid in snow and rain, the mid engine gives you an uncanny hold of the road.

[flybird]

I have always loved driving all kinds of vehicles. My 2001 Boxster base model is a blast. For such a small power plant this baby screams! It throws me off whenever I hear people say they want more power out of their boxsters. This car is so much fun to throw in and blast out of corners. This car is the real deal when it comes to all around performance! :dance:

[southernstar]

I'm with you Flybird - the 2.7 is more than enough for me and the car is just so incredibly well balanced. After winter storing her for 4 1/2 months, I've only been able (or willing) to take my car out twice in the last couple of weeks due to the lingering cold/snow in this part of the world, but what a joy.....

Brad

[LesMurray]

Friday drove the Boxster up to Paso Robles via CA-58. Some very nice twisties as you head over the hill from San Juaquin Valley.

I did this same route in my Mini last year. The mini does better in the tight corners, but the Boxster beats it with outright speed. Also, the Mini comes across as twitchier whereas the Boxster is smoother. At the end of the ride, I felt much more rested in the Boxster than the Mini.

[gj3ny]

Many years ago I owned a Fiat X 1/9 and every 16 to 18 year old girl watched me go by. I still have my "65" Austin (Mini) Cooper "S" and females are still the predominate person watching me go by however they are usually 4 or 5 years old and pulling on mommy's skirt while pointing. On my first day of Boxster ownership I attracted a guy in a Shelby Mustang that actually stopped on a 4 lane freeway to try and get me to race and a drop dead gorgeous 30s something woman in a Maserati. The Porsche still attracts gorgeous and idiots.

[Coffinhunter]

Originally Posted by gj3ny

The Porsche still attracts gorgeous and idiots.

I find that they are not mutually exclusive either.

[fundriver]

Well, except when I am stuck in the trafic, it is always a pleasure (for 7 months for me) to drive the 986, especialy on little roads with a lot of turns and no other cars. The best is in the countryside and in the mountains.

But one of my pleasure, is to share my pleasure. So I am always happy to take friends for a trip, and even to give them the opportunity to drive. And I am perhaps still more happy to take children with me (for a safe drive naturally); they are so happy and proud.

I remember, before I bought mine, how nice it was to have the opportunity to travel or drive sport cars of friends.

[JustEnjoyIt]

Just bought, today, a used 01 S and I grin ear to ear every time I hit the gas. I drove the first new '14 Corvette in Cincinnati a while ago because I had ordered one and mine was the first to arrive. Drove for the weekend and returned it (long story, nothing to do with the Corvette). Well, the vette is amazing. Way more power than any Boxster and it felt like I was powered by a Saturn V rocket.

Who cares? I'm not buying a second car, a fun toy, to race on the street. The S goes 162 mph, I don't need more. I could not justify the payments for a car that is well over $60,000 with options. And no other recent model year Vette holds interest. But a Boxster with low miles for $15,000 that looks and drive like new? What's not to love?

To me, a used Boxster is the perfect adult toy and I am so happy with my decision.

So, no, it doesn't have five hundred horsepower, or whatever, but it is plenty fast, handling is amazing with great road feel, and it really is a thrill to drive. Me happy.

[jdlmodelt]

Originally Posted by fundriver

Well, except when I am stuck in the trafic, it is always a pleasure (for 7 months for me) to drive the 986, especialy on little roads with a lot of turns and no other cars. The best is in the countryside and in the mountains.

But one of my pleasure, is to share my pleasure. So I am always happy to take friends for a trip, and even to give them the opportunity to drive. And I am perhaps still more happy to take children with me (for a safe drive naturally); they are so happy and proud.

I remember, before I bought mine, how nice it was to have the opportunity to travel or drive sport cars of friends.

I couldn't agree more! Share the fun. Kinda like that commercial, "Vroom, Vroom!"

[heliguy]

I like the C-7 but there's seems like no way you can use all that power.