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Old 07-26-2011, 02:06 PM   #1
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although I might agree that at 240-270 hp a car of this weight seems to come alive out of corners most people never really even put that to the test. Toll booth racers.

You'll get bored with 310 hp just like you'll get bored with 210 hp. Then you'll get bored with 410 hp. After a few days or weeks you get used to your new power and every time you get into a more powerful car you'll say "I need one of these!".
The power game is a no win situation. I also think its a trend that is used to cover up the short comings of many cars in steering, balance, braking, throttle response, etc. And I'm not just talking about sports cars. Look at all these minivans now that have more power than a car raced at LeMans 30 years ago.

point is don't base your car choice on power.
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Old 07-26-2011, 03:03 PM   #2
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There is a person here selling another 3.4l boxster but for 15k with a sounds like pretty damaged top....I wonder if the rest of it is damaged.

Also i am aware of the HP issue, and its not at all the only thing factoring into my decision.

Where did you put the trailer hitch on that... our exhausts come out the middle

What is MY2000? I am unfamiliar with this.

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Old 07-26-2011, 03:21 PM   #3
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I recently test drove a 99 with a 3.4. Asking price was $17k. Car was in decent shape to. But the 3.4 is the most troublesome M96 engine as far as cylinder wall failures are concerned.
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My golf clubs fit just fine...take the driver and two hybrids out of bag and put in trunk first and then put the bag in...works great. Good thing the girl friend doesn't play though...would be cramped with two bags
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What is MY2000? I am unfamiliar with this.
Model Year 2000 , when the Boxster S was introduced.

You should definitely talk to Pedro, he's awesome!
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