03-04 S or 05-06 base boxster?

[06boxster]

Hi,
I recently got my 2006 Boxster base, mid 20s.
Before I found this awesome ride, I was in exactly the same mind set as you and here is what I found. I took the time to test drive several 2000-2002-S. Then I found out that they did a major model update in 2005. I couldn't wait to test drive one of those and when I did the only one I could find was a 5-speed. I prefer the automatic with tiptronic, but that is my preference. I was so impressed with the feature updates as in the gauge cluster, switches, glove compartment, etc. For me there was no way I would get anything but 2005 or newer. So I found this 2006 and I kid you not, the engine performance of this 06 base is better than the 02-S, I drove. So I'd recommend drive one of each and see what you like better.

Originally Posted by jditom

Hello,

I have been reading and studing as much as I can and need some advise from you all. I have had many cars, all types gas and diesel. I do most of my own work just because I like to and it gets done right (OCD for sure). I currently have a BMW Z4 and a MB ML320 CDI. But I drove one of my partners 02 Boxster S and I can't get that feeling out of my mind. It is now a must have.

So I like buying used since I turn cars over when I get bored with them (may not happen with a Porsche)
The question is spending low to upper 20's will get me a nice lower miles 03-04 S or a 05-06 base model. If you all had that choice which way would you lean assuming both are clean, great maintance records, low miles etc????


Thanks