Has anyone compared BMW M Roadster to the Boxster S?

[Perfectlap]

yes I have seen some very modified Z3's (Dinan I think) at Autocross events and even those seem to sway like battleships. Along comes a BoxsterS and its sticking at all four corners like an open wheeler. The Z4 corners allot better than the Z3 (from a spectators point of view) but the demmand and resale isn't looking promising. I'm a fan of the styling of both paticularly the Z4 and M Coupe, very forward looking.
But not in the Boxster handling league. I doubt you'll find a better car for hand over hand steering than a Boxster which you really really really notice right away when you get out your Boxster and into another sportscar. Excellent for clipping those corner apexes.

[Push]

Well after takling to more owners of Boxster S's I'm leaning that way.

I can't really get an answer about that rear suspension "spookyness" on the Roadster and I won't want to, in a car I buy. Even BMW owners say the Boxster "S" has the upper hand in the control department. I like the increased power from the BMW and I think the BMW wins in the aggressive looks department while the Porsche looks great in a much more classy, refined way.

I guess it comes down to reliability and price. Is the Porsche more rock solid than the BMW and is the edge in handling and braking worth the extra 5k-7k {depending on the Coupe or Roadster}.

I'm also in Canada so add 20% to all prices. :ah:

[Brucelee]

"I guess it comes down to reliability and price. Is the Porsche more rock solid than the BMW and is the edge in handling and braking worth the extra 5k-7k {depending on the Coupe or Roadster}."

As someone who deals in both BMW and Porsche, I would not call either marque "rock solid" if you are talking reliability. You would have to hand that title to Toyota or Honda for sure.

Having said that, both the M and the Box will hold up very nicely IF TAKEN CARE OF! If you intend to race on or off track weekly, expect to have a repair budget similar to racing teams.

[Push]

Originally Posted by Brucelee

"I guess it comes down to reliability and price. Is the Porsche more rock solid than the BMW and is the edge in handling and braking worth the extra 5k-7k {depending on the Coupe or Roadster}."

As someone who deals in both BMW and Porsche, I would not call either marque "rock solid" if you are talking reliability. You would have to hand that title to Toyota or Honda for sure.

Having said that, both the M and the Box will hold up very nicely IF TAKEN CARE OF! If you intend to race on or off track weekly, expect to have a repair budget similar to racing teams.

Yes, I didn't think they were the "most" reliable of all cars, I was just comparing the two, thanks.

The car won't see a track and I will use it like I do any other car, so I don't think I'll run it into the ground.