Handling --- MX-5 Vs Boxster

[John Parkinson]

hi

First of all i love your forum.

I currently drive a Mazda MX-5 (See pic attached - yes that is a surfboard attached to the roof!) and am going to upgrade soon to a 1999 Boxster. I have been reseaching what people say about the boxster - and i am conviced i'll buy one.

Problem is, because i am young the dealers won't let me near them for a test drive!!! Same thing happened when i went to get my MX-5 (i had to take my dad!!!).

So i'd be interested to hear from anyone who has driven both cars. Obviously the finish and luxury of the boxster would be much better, but i'm more interested in the handling aspects.

For instance....the gear changes in an MX-5 are extremly fast/short throw...that type of stuff.

I'll be interested to hear what people think

Many thanks
John