The Boxster as a daily driver???

[larez2]

IMO, any 2 seat convertible is impractical as a daily driver. It's nice that the Boxster has 2 trunks, but it's much less flexible or usable than say a hatch back or compact SUV. You can never take more than 1 passenger safely, and what about all your sports gear and groceries and errands and anything you do on a daily basis? I tested using mine as a daily driver, but it got annoying. Maybe it won't be for you coming from a TT, although you can fit quit a bit of stuff into the back of a TT coupe.

In terms of reliablity, Boxsters are reliable cars when maintained, and since you have a newer one, the liklihoood of a problem is even less. I doubt it will ever keep you stranded with regular maintanence.

Just my .02

Larez2

[xclusivecar]

Drive it everyday in Chicago. I just keep the Pirelli P-Zero M+S tires on year round and have never had a problem rain or shine! My Conti's would get slippery in the rain and forget driving in the snow! Groceries...they all fit. Sports gear...all fits. 2 passengers...dont fit and don't want to drive my buddies around all night! Great excuse for not driving everybody around! If you need a bigger car for other "chores" than buy your wife a "nice safe practical car" and you will have the best of all worlds!

[Thumper]

Since the a/c went out on my truck, I've been driving my '01 50 miles round trip to work all summer. It's an excellent daily driver. You get spoiled pretty quickly with the handling and power to zip in and out of traffic. 75% of my commute is highway, so it gives me a chance to open it up on a daily basis. I believe that Porsche meant for owners to drive their cars, but the added mileage does effect value when you trade it in or sell. I personally bought mine to drive. I've got 48k on it now. I have the maintenance performed per Porsche's recommendations (I get the oil changed twice as often as they recommend), and I wash it every week whether it needs it or not. Wax it monthly. Still looks great, always starts, and the looks from others on the road are just an added bonus.

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