thinking about selling my 03 S ?

[jacabean]

think about it ? if you had to replace your Boxster with a reasonably priced performance oriented car what would you choose? The new 1 series M coupe looks good but that will be 50K . evo's , STI what else is there ?

[SeaNile31]

I think the fun factor of the Boxster is damn hard to beat. Sure you can find faster, more gadgets, etc., but overall these cars are awesome and a total blast to drive.

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

I've been a die hard year round motorcyclist for over 40 years. I have 3 in my garage now. I have 2 Triumphs, a Rocket 3 and a Thunderbird Sport and then I have nice little Kawasaki 250 Duel Sport for putting around in the mountains.

Since I bought my first Boxster, I have been very bad to my motorcycles. They often sit in the garage crying and begging me to ride them. I do ride them, just not as much since the Boxster. I call my Boxster the 4 wheeled motorcycle. I now have 2 Boxsters. They are just that exciting and impressive to drive. I can imagine that only a good Ferrari would be more fun to drive then a Boxster. (Although, I hear Ferraris are a maintenance nightmere to own.)

[yelojkt]

Originally Posted by jacabean

think about it ? if you had to replace your Boxster with a reasonably priced performance oriented car what would you choose? The new 1 series M coupe looks good but that will be 50K . evo's , STI what else is there ?

An 04 VW R32 is one I can think of. Build quality on par with porsche or BMW and a total blast to drive. Really clean low mile R32's go for 17-20,000.

[sasha055]

Boxster (and Porsche probably in general) are not for the weak of heart.

With me it's not the IMS I'm worried about. It's all other problems.
I got the car cheap.. it passed PPI ("post" purchase inspection) with flying colors

However since then.. something always breaks.
It started with ignition switch, then engine mount, then 60K (fuel filter/belt), then one of the wheel bearings went out, now the second one is out, then AOS failed, then Power Steering pipe broke...
Now I have a vibration while driving (no ideea what it is)

I changed everything DIY (thanks to this site) I learned a lot.. but I spent a lot of time fixing it.

It's still worth it for me.. it was a dirt cheap car.. and I looooove it

Sasha

[Mark_T]

quote"The car is fast and handles great it will embarrass a Boxster on and off the track"

Doesn't matter how fast it is - it's still just a ricer. The embarrassment is being seen driving one. Nothing quite says "wannabe" like one of those crap cans.
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quote"I'd rather have a broken Porsche than a well running Evo."

+1 to that!

[WhipE350]

Good thread, enjoyed this one. I'm like...what is an Evo (showing my age I guess) so I looked it up...oh I said one of those twangers the young men drive through my neighborhood while they drool over my porsche. Really not picking on the car, it sounds like fun if you want to track or just like raw a-s power. Again these are two totally different cars, and this stuff about being faster, heck if I drive my 2000 Boxster 'S' anywhere near the RPM I'm being told to, well I can't get out of 3rd gear without the cops chasing me. Me personally I couldn't sleep at night if I put $40k into an Evo, but for you it sounds like something you would really like...you should go for it, if your 03 'S' is nice I'm sure there are plently on this forum that would help you out . Or if you still love your Boxster get things fixed, save a TON of money and have some peice of mind.

Heck I got my Boxster in early Nov, before I got it I couldn't wait to drive my 09 E350 each day, now I'm thinking of selling it...I always say wait two weeks and see how you feel. My Benz is for driving and the Boxster is for the joy of working on it, though it really doesn't need a thing done, it's just fun and easy.

Post some pics so us plastic window guys can drool over your glass window.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Mark_T

Nothing quite says "wannabe" like one of those crap cans.

That's funny, I've heard the same said about Boxster drivers.

Originally Posted by Mark_T

Doesn't matter how fast it is - it's still just a ricer. The embarrassment is being seen driving one.

To each his own. A practical, well performing sedan that you can take to the track on the weekends and then use everyday isn't for everyone I guess.

[tuanle16]

i want to agree with what some have already said.

evo, who? i too had to look it up.

if you want a fast car and don't care about what you drive, then why not just buy a rice rocket..aka (civic with mod engine)

but as far as head turners...i can guarantee that most of the people out there will be wow'ed by you driving a porsche and won't car a rat's bottom that you drive a "fast" mitsu.

that's my opinion. never regretted getting my boxster and love it.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by tuanle16

but as far as head turners...i can guarantee that most of the people out there will be wow'ed by you driving a porsche and won't car a rat's bottom that you drive a "fast" mitsu.

I hate to rain on your parade, but most people don't think "Wow, that's a cool car" they think "yup there goes another rich prick in his Porsche." So you bought the car to turn heads and impress people? I'm sorry.