Why'd you choose the boxster? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

blinkwatt · 03-23-2006, 01:45 AM

I wanted a car very well rounded car from the get go,not something that needed to have aftermarket parts put on it. I also researched every Porsche cars resell value,because I wanted a car that was going to hold value in the future. I found that even a well maintained 944 was worth a couple of thousand.I as well "eewww and aawwwed" the rear spoiler.

03-23-2006, 03:02 AM

First and foremost, I wanted a convertible. I also wanted something that was unique and not seen everyday driving around. You know, since I started looking in July of 2005, I have only seen a handful of 986's on the Chicago area roads, and only one 987!

RandallNeighbour · 03-23-2006, 04:19 AM

In 1997, I saw one weaving in and out of traffic in Houston. I was alone, but still screamed out "THAT'S THE PORSCHE I WANT!" Seeing that car actually motivated me to open a special savings account and start putting cash into it regularly to save up for the car.

What made me fall in love? The view of this car from the back. I love the looks of the Boxster from the back more than any other Porsche. Believe it or not, the convertible top was secondary, but a close second.

986Jim · 03-23-2006, 04:47 AM

I crashed my motorcycle last year at 126mph racing at the track. Left me in the hospital with a really badly smashed up tibia, lost a lot of skin on my leg dislocated my shoulder. 6 weeksn and 4 operations later I was released. 6 months later I'm finally going back to work.

I really needed to replace that open air feeling from the bike with something else that won't kill me, so I decided I wanted a convertable. I now have a plate and 12 screws in my bone to hold it together, so riding is just not an option anymore. Even a low speed crash now would leave me with a useless leg as the screws and plate would rip out and cause massive destruction to the bone chancing amputation. Having always loved Porsche but also being a tuner at heart (see my Talon stats...) I wanted something I could play with but also have fun driving.

I was split between an S2000 and Boxster. The clincher was seeing a girl driving the S2000 with a stupid body kit and wing and stickers all over it, that right there killed the S2000 for me. Plus it's still a Honda at the end of the day.

My car has the M030 suspension, Hifi stereo, and 17" wheels (plus more) so first drive really sealed the deal for me. It was basically everything I was looking for to replace what I had lost. Plus I was pretty sure I'm not going to see a Veilside body kit and APR spoiler on one driving down the street.

l8braker · 03-23-2006, 06:11 AM

The handling........having owned a 996 I liked the boxster S better. The convertible is nice, but for long trips I'd rather have the 996....oh well haha Boxster S is really the best all arounder.

Brucelee · 03-23-2006, 06:50 AM

I wanted a car that I could do tons and tons of repairs to!

Just kidding of course.

No other car quite drives like a Boxster. At least, I haven't found one yet!

luxury1 · 03-23-2006, 06:53 AM

I wanted a hot drop top with some prestige. Performance for me was actually secondary as most cars that I was considering (Z, Z4, A4 Cab, SLK, etc.) all performed adaquately for my laid back driving.

I look back and am so glad that I ended up with the Boxster. It is really amazing.

velvet_jones · 03-23-2006, 07:04 AM

I had a highly modified Dodge SRT-4. It was extremely fast in a straight line. But I got tired of driving in a straight line. I told my boss that I was going to replace the SRT, so he let me drive his '05 GT3. After that I knew I had to have a Porsche. I was originally going to buy a Cayman but after I saw how much it was going to be w/ the options I wanted I decided I better wait. I drove the Boxster S and was very impressed. I bought one! I am vary happy with the decision that I made.

jr1966 · 03-23-2006, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

In 1997, I saw one weaving in and out of traffic in Houston. I was alone, but still screamed out "THAT'S THE PORSCHE I WANT!" Seeing that car actually motivated me to open a special savings account and start putting cash into it regularly to save up for the car.

What made me fall in love? The view of this car from the back. I love the looks of the Boxster from the back more than any other Porsche. Believe it or not, the convertible top was secondary, but a close second.

I agree with RandallNeighbour that the back view of the Boxster is just awesome!
Other reasons why I am in the market for a Boxster is I am getting tired of BMWs of which I have had 4 and still have 2 and still playing around with them for the past 15 years. I want a sports car now rather than sport sedans. The sound of the engine revving behind you with that distinct growl is just captivating. It may not have the sound of an italian stallion, but it is distinctive. Even though a lot consider the 911 as the ultimate Porsche, I prefer the looks of the Boxster and the mid-engine set-up (rather than the tail-heavy set-up).

2kBoxster · 03-23-2006, 06:18 PM

okay, I have to be totally honest here. One of the main reasons that I bought the Boxster was the price. My wife and I had always dreamed of owning a convertible Porsche, but always thought they were about $40K or $50K. Way out of my price range for buying a 3rd car that was to be our "fun" car. Then we were passing by a dealership and saw a Boxster for $21,000. A Porsche for $21K, no way! We stopped immediately. It was a 2000 Boxster, silver with a black top and in great condition. I haggled the price down to $19,500 and next thing I knew we were driving it off the lot. You can't beat buying a convertible Porsche for $20K.
Since then I have fallen in love with the beautiful body styling. Best looking small car convertible out there, you can't name a better looking car.
Love the mid-engine handling. I was taking turns at the racetrack that I could not believe.
Love the sound of that engine. Love the Porsche quality.

70Sixter · 03-24-2006, 06:22 AM

I've owned Porsches for over 36 years. Often two a time. I fell in love with the Boxster from Day 1. But remained a 911 coupe guy who figured the Box was a cheaper way back into a "nice" Porsche compared to my primitive 914-6 that tended to melt my wife in summer. (She's a northern CA girl who has not adapted to NC summers.)

When I determined I could afford a used 996 Coupe or a new Box I had a decision to make. I realized I had shifted to preferring the Boxster (to me it's a mid-engine Speedster) whether it was new or used. Wife helped with assurance a ragtop with A/C would be fun for her and not to worry about melting her.

A lot of optioning research to figure what was gotta have, notta have and nice to have and then it was just a matter of finding the car. We both love the car after two years and 12k miles for all the reasons Boxster lovers understand.

Oh-by-the-OT-way: I came to hate dealers who don't post prices on the net.

mach schnell · 03-24-2006, 05:13 PM

Porsche ownership has always been a dream (a goal) - kind of presumptious to get behind the wheel of a 911 as Resident Physician (although, if I had the money, I'd have to say the hell with that!!). So, the Boxster is my starting point for building a long future of Porsche ownership and enjoyment (my five year old daughter is already infected - she asked the other day if she could have the car when I'm old and die

- should be a while - I'm floating in my early 30's)

The 987 was also something that had greater likelihood that I'd drive it for the next 7 years (my wife's stipulation, if I got a new car that I kept it through my residency and fellowship training) - other cars that I looked at were G35 coupe, 350z, s2000 and used m3. All had the likelihood of boredom onset within a few years, I'm sure. The Boxster, as I've stated before, will hopefully stay with us for a long time (beyond my training - in fact, hopefully it's what I'll drive to the Porsche dealership in, oh let's say, 8 years, when I order my new 911. And, I can proudly boast that my first Porsche was a virgin!

To be honest, I've carried the assumption, in the past, that the Boxster was the poor man's Porsche or a too every day kind of Porsche. With my 987, I've come to realize that is far from the truth - this is an incredibly engineered car and I'm excited to push it to its limits!

Finally, having a car that makes some of my attending physicians jealous - that's priceless!!!!!