Best year?

[Carlisabadman986]

I think its interesting when someone comes on the board and says they are thinking of buying a Boxster you often hear "get an 03 it has the glass window this is a must have etc etc" and with the exception of Bigjake no one has really mentioned it. I have an 01 so of course that is the year I am going to select as the best, but if I had to get another one I would prob go for an 03/04 as I think there is logic to believe the last production years are the best. And of course it has the glass top =)

[Giller]

Lots of interesting replies and thoughts. Yes, many simply vote based on their emotion, but cool to see some insights into the differences.

I'm a little sad no one has voted for the 02 model year.... :-(

Don't worry Kitten, daddy still loves you!

[woodsman]

I'd say 04 special edition. The last year is usually the best since most of the bugs are out and content is 'thrown in'. I dig the rarity of the special edition. I really don't like the 'lifetime' fuel filter of the 02 and newer. A completely stock 97 would be neat to hold onto.

[Coffinhunter]

Pure bias, but some justification......'03 S

No amber, from the factory. There is a reason there are so many threads about de-ambering

Glove Box- contrary to Jake, this is a big deal. A place for my crap, and my gun (legal). I grew up with a '74 and it had a glovebox, why shouldn't my Boxster?

Glass rear window- No chop for me. Want to put the top down at a stoplight? No problem. Again, there is a reason so many people get the glass when getting a new roof.

S's increased power and brakes. I may never hit top speed, but I like the added power, and the ability to stop a bit better.

[bobbeck]

Love all the attention the 97-99s are getting since I have a 98. Now I have to go drive an 03-04 S so I can appreciate the rawness and lack of options of the MK1 base.

[Timco]

Originally Posted by woodsman

I'd say 04 special edition. The last year is usually the best since most of the bugs are out and content is 'thrown in'. I dig the rarity of the special edition. I really don't like the 'lifetime' fuel filter of the 02 and newer. A completely stock 97 would be neat to hold onto.

This.

Great car.