Hypocrisy and "daily drivers" - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

hdpt73 · 08-04-2005, 05:20 AM

I don't understand the justification of having a beater and having the boxster in the garage, in yellow jacket's case it makes sense since he's got a utility vehicle. but a boxster is an entry level porsche, i used to have a passat as a beater but that thing would occasionally break thus causing me to spend money on things that i could have saved the money for more important things, like a 3.4 upgrade or other toys. not to mention additional insurance every month. a car is the worst investment you all know that, but two cars for 1 person is a stupid idea. Remember, entry level porsche designed to be used as a daily driver. I'm not knocking the boxster in any way, just the idea of having a beater. :chicken:

deliriousga · 08-04-2005, 06:15 AM

Keep the Boxster as your DD and make the truck the driveway queen.

We have two P-cars and a Dodge Intrepid. The Intrepid sits in the driveway until we need to take my daughter and friends or the family of four somewhere. With the choice, there's no way I'd be in the Dodge every day.

BuffaloBoxster · 08-04-2005, 06:17 AM

Just think of all the cool things you can haul with a truck though.. Dirt bikes, jet skis, go-karts, poweboats

Brucelee · 08-04-2005, 06:45 AM

, "but two cars for 1 person is a stupid idea. Remember, entry level porsche designed to be used as a daily driver. I'm not knocking the boxster in any way, just the idea of having a beater"

There are many reasons that folks buy beaters. To each his own my friend.

Hey, it is there money!

hdpt73 · 08-04-2005, 06:56 AM

what's the point of a beater? only reason i can think of is not putting miles on your car and avoiding door dings. but having a truck and a boxster makes sense to me, or a subaru forester (hauling family) and a boxster, that makes sense to me also. but a single guy having a honda civic or a vw passat and a boxster, care it elaborate on that idea bruce? i'm not starting a flame, just want to understand what's a good reason, porsche made the boxster so dependable as a daily driver that a few miles would never hurt it. i have 110,000 miles of hard hard driving in my boxster and not had any major problems.

Brucelee · 08-04-2005, 07:30 AM

My point is that each person chooses to spend their money and time based on their own preferences. This is the essence of freedom.

You choose not to have a beater or driver and that is fine. Others do and that is fine.

In the past, I have done both!

I just purchased a "driver" for a friend. He has a large dog that he likes to take out to the country with him on weekends. He was trashing his Boxster in doing so, so now he has a Rodeo for the rough stuff.

Makes sense to him, as it is his money to spend.

To someone else, they might shoot the dog.

It is all fine!

And I love dogs by the way!

Enjoy!

yellowbox · 08-04-2005, 08:21 AM

Reasons for a beater:

1. I want to keep my Boxster forever (ok, maybe at least 20 yrs), given that no matter how reliable a car is, there's a finite number of miles that you can put on the engine, parts, etc. Yes, you can replace parts, engines, body parts too, but to keep the car as original as long as possible, I try to not to drive it daily.

2. For ppl who keeps the car for 5 yrs, then trade in and upgrade, sure, drive daily, but the miles you drive during that 5 yrs, say 100,000, I can enjoy that over 10 years because I really have no intention of selling it! I'm spreading my joy over many years. Remember, I don't have to drive it to enjoy it. I smile just to see it in my garage and wipe of the dust

3. Long, stop and go, commute in LA. Not 30 mins, not 60, but usually 90 mins or more, 1-way! An automatic beater saves a lot of energy (mine, not the car's fuel)

4. Once I'm more financially sound, I'll get a 911 or Cayman and get rid of the beater. the Boxster won't become a daily drive, but it'll split that duty with 911 or Cayman, therefore I'll get to enjoy a Porsche daily, YET keeping the miles relatively low for both.

5. In a perfect world, I'll own a Boxster, Cayman and 911, plus a Cayenne for HD or Costco trips. Hey, maybe a Panamera too, but if I have that much deposable income, I might as well get an used F430

BuffaloBoxster · 08-04-2005, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by hdpt73

what's the point of a beater? only reason i can think of is not putting miles on your car and avoiding door dings.

Anyone who drives a Porsche in the snow, slush, salt, and mud of a Buffalo winter should be executed by firing squad

hdpt73 · 08-04-2005, 10:07 AM

good points fellas, i'd drive my box in the snow or ice, it's good fishtailing weather. i put my (mastiff) dog in it also, and it's a pain in the a$$ to get the hairs out. let me tell you why i would not drive a beater, the money that i save every month on additional repair costs and insurance is money that i plan on using to buy a 3.4 when my measley 2.5 blows or upgrade my aquarium to a 500 gallon. I love porsches, since i was 7 years old, but they cannot make a car where electrical components stay working. engine and trans works great but the cost of little electrical problems here and there on my box was enough for me to get rid of my beater. my boxster is my beater now. porsche (when it comes to electrical problems) there is no substitute.

forgot to mention, very nice car bhduxbury

Old Fart · 08-04-2005, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by hdpt73

I don't understand the justification of having a beater and having the boxster in the garage, in yellow jacket's case it makes sense since he's got a utility vehicle. but a boxster is an entry level porsche, i used to have a passat as a beater but that thing would occasionally break thus causing me to spend money on things that i could have saved the money for more important things, like a 3.4 upgrade or other toys. not to mention additional insurance every month. a car is the worst investment you all know that, but two cars for 1 person is a stupid idea. Remember, entry level porsche designed to be used as a daily driver. I'm not knocking the boxster in any way, just the idea of having a beater. :chicken:

I look at cars like tools - different tools for different tasks. The Boxster S is a great daily driver, but occasionally I need to tow the boat (96 Bronco) or play in the rocks (94 Jeep - well, some parts are still 94 anyway). Different tasks - different tools.

Of course, when I'm teaching a class for the Forest Service, I've been known to suffer through taking the Boxster up Hwy 330...

lexuspilot · 08-04-2005, 01:38 PM

I am looking for a Bandit Trans Am, does that count?

limoncello · 08-04-2005, 02:47 PM

where are the grounding points I should clean on my boxster? are they listed in the manual?

deliriousga · 08-04-2005, 04:05 PM

It prints at 17" across so you may have to print it on two sheets.

The grounds are right here: http://www.theschillings.com/boxster/grounds-web.jpg

limoncello · 08-05-2005, 03:41 AM

got it, printed fine. mine sat up during the previous owner (2001 bought with 13,000 miles). checking the grounds sounds wise. thanks!