The Thrill of Driving your Box/Cayman

[boxstertoy]

Looking at the posts reminded me of long ago days when I had my 356 a and we flashed now have my 2002 boxster still thrilled . Getting the ims done next week then on the road very exciting

[boxstertoy]

I can remember driving my 356 a years ago and flashing those days are truly gone but the thrill with the 2002 boxster is still there

[stelan]

I have driven a zillion cars and I must admit that the Boxster produces me an addictive need to rev it up, specially since I installed the custom exhaust.

[Sherrycanon]

I have a Cayman S. I absolutely love driving this car it goes really fast and the wheels are very stylish too.

[Wizzard1]

Woke to a glorious sunny day - first real opportunity to take her out on a test run. Her is a 2003 Boxster with 25K in mint condition, blue with grey interior.
Brought it to "Matthew" speed on the 95 and as expected very stable and solid ride. When you bank into the cloverleaf it does truly feel like it's on rails. Perfect balance and amazing transition in turns. WOW!
It's not about the raw power off the line (like the Charger 392 - daily driver), but the finesse and ability to provide an awe inspiring level of confidence through telepathically conveyed information of the road beneath, and the surroundings with top down. It tells you what you can do precisely with confidence.
A DREAM TOP DOWN DRIVE. ��

Other cars owned: 2016 Charger 392, 2014 370Z,
Previously: 2015 Challenger, 2013 Chrysler 300, 2005 C6 Vette, 2 Nissan Maxima........too many

[Porsche_David]

Perfect summary of the Boxster... it's that kind of awesome car

Originally Posted by Wizzard1

Woke to a glorious sunny day - first real opportunity to take her out on a test run. Her is a 2003 Boxster with 25K in mint condition, blue with grey interior.
Brought it to "Matthew" speed on the 95 and as expected very stable and solid ride. When you bank into the cloverleaf it does truly feel like it's on rails. Perfect balance and amazing transition in turns. WOW!
It's not about the raw power off the line (like the Charger 392 - daily driver), but the finesse and ability to provide an awe inspiring level of confidence through telepathically conveyed information of the road beneath, and the surroundings with top down. It tells you what you can do precisely with confidence.
A DREAM TOP DOWN DRIVE. ��

Other cars owned: 2016 Charger 392, 2014 370Z,
Previously: 2015 Challenger, 2013 Chrysler 300, 2005 C6 Vette, 2 Nissan Maxima........too many

[Dr. Acula]

I've been driving the car almost exclusively with the top down since I bought it 5k miles ago, but over the past week I've been driving with the top up. It's funny how having the top up allows you to focus more on the dynamics of the car and less on the open-air experience. I feel like I've gotten to know a whole new side of the car, and have a new appreciation for how nicely it handles and drives. There's a reason why Caymans are so popular, even without the convertible top.

[Frank N]

Any s turn on the county roads around me...especially when some idiot is riding up my azz because doing 55 in a 45 is not fast enough for them...then I come to the 's' turn marked for 35MPH and push past 60MPH and laugh as they don't dare keep up.

[gvogelsan]

I love driving both. I owed a 2008 Caymen base, loved it! Now, I have a 2000 Boxster S...guess what? I love it too. My Boxster S is actually faster than the 2008 Caymen. And, the 1st generation Boxster are tiny. In picture, old Boxsters look similar to a Mazda Miata, but when you see one up close, you see the Porsche lines and they no longer look like a Mazda.



I added "Fuche-style" wheels (STARKE SC18), OEM clear lights and custom rear badging. I really like the classy Black and White colorway with a dash of red. Hope you like it too.

The STARKE SC18 are smooth at 90+.

[YellowS2000]

Originally Posted by gvogelsan

I love driving both. I owed a 2008 Caymen base, loved it! Now, I have a 2000 Boxster S...guess what? I love it too. My Boxster S is actually faster than the 2008 Caymen. And, the 1st generation Boxster are tiny. In picture, old Boxsters look similar to a Mazda Miata, but when you see one up close, you see the Porsche lines and they no longer look like a Mazda.



I added "Fuche-style" wheels (STARKE SC18), OEM clear lights and custom rear badging. I really like the classy Black and White colorway with a dash of red. Hope you like it too.

The STARKE SC18 are smooth at 90+.

Wow looks amazing, the purity of the original design is really highlighted in the white body. Took my boss out in mine the other day and he commented how dated the interior looked compared to new cars. I reminded him the design is from 1997! I think people forget just how old theses cars are because the exterior design hasn't really dated...... or not as fast as the interiors compared to modern cars. Also reminded him half the junk cars have inside now is nothing to do with driver pleasure

[Van914]

Great looking car!

[algiorda]

I am so sick I waited 33 years to get my first Porsche. The Box is just pure driving pleasure.

What is really interesting is, I don't even have to race at red lights anymore. I've had Mustangs, Camaros, and even a Suby WRX just submit and let me take off with out a challenge. 1st gear launches in the Box are insane. The car seems to get a lot of respect out on the road.

What a machine!

[Apollomoon]

I made the mistake of driving a friend's 2006 Boxter last fall, just before winter settled in. I was hooked. Yesterday, I bought a 2007 with less than 50k and in (seemingly) perfect condition. I drove it the 40 miles home and already have gotten my money's worth from it. I can't wait for summer now. I live in the Adirondacks of NYS very near the Vermont border and the roads here were made for this car.

[algiorda]

Originally Posted by Apollomoon

I made the mistake of driving a friend's 2006 Boxter last fall, just before winter settled in. I was hooked. Yesterday, I bought a 2007 with less than 50k and in (seemingly) perfect condition. I drove it the 40 miles home and already have gotten my money's worth from it. I can't wait for summer now. I live in the Adirondacks of NYS very near the Vermont border and the roads here were made for this car.

Welcome to the Club and good luck with your new ride. Before moving to Florida, we lived in the lower Hudson Valley by Newburgh and you are correct; those roads are made for the box. I miss driving there. Everything in Fla is straight and flat; not much fun. BUT, at least we get to drive all year!!!

[That986]

Driving around London as i do on daily basis i sometimes get frustrated with the car and the manual shift. But then i get on to some back roads out of the city and it reminds me why i always wanted one of these, simply brilliant cars.

The way they get up and go is more than enough for most roads and then when you get to a corner it's a case of how brave you are feeling that day to how fast you go round. You know the car will do it and that's what makes them great, it makes you feel like a proper driver. I know the car has way more talent than me but the smiles per mile are awesome.

[Twin headlight Ernie]

On my very first day of owning my black 986S my girlfriend and I drove by our local soccer field with the top down. One of the middle school soccer players yelled "nice Porsche"
I turned to my girlfriend and said. "See what I'm going to have to put up with".

[Finnegan]

I had the summer tires put on two days ago, and took it out for some 'spirited' driving yesterday. Pure bliss!

[Leonardo111]

Here's a video I made which sums up the title of this thread I think:

https://youtu.be/we1suTQa7_s

[wwjd]

The first time I test drove ANY Porsche, the other day, left the dealer, got on it and into 2nd gear, and breathed out a long, "......aaaaaAAAWWWWWWWhHHhhhhh........."* I was hooked. Bought it next day, pick it up tomorrow. Expecting much more "aaaAAWWWHHHHH!"

(*was like an "awwwwww yeaaahh")

[Ronjoy]

I’ve had 911’s for years. Currently have a nice ‘86 3.2 which is a fine car. I bought a higher mileage 2.7 with hardtop several weeks ago just to see if all the positive road tests were true. Since then the 911 has been sitting in the garage and may very well be sold. The Boxster really is a delight in every way. I’m not complaining but I don’t understand the (nearly) giveaway prices. The ims problem is much less common than the tensioner issue that plagued the 911 for years and it can be done with clutch work on a regular basis. I don’t enter freeways in the rain wondering if I’ll be passed by the rear of my car under acceleration. The air conditioning actually works! If I do sell the 911 I plan on buying a second Boxster and making it a track car. It’s like speedsters were years ago-just buy, build and have fun.