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Old 05-15-2015, 06:34 PM   #1
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Porsche there is no substitute.
True! But while one waits for the right Porsche to come into the right price range, one should continue to have some fun while waiting. So I guess, the better question is, which car is relatively comparable to the Porsche in terms of fun and handling?
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true! But while one waits for the right porsche to come into the right price range, one should continue to have some fun while waiting. So i guess, the better question is, which car is relatively comparable to the porsche in terms of fun and handling?


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Old 05-15-2015, 06:58 PM   #3
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In 2003, Car & Driver did a comparison test of five roadsters. The base Boxster came in 3rd behind the Nissan 350Z Touring and Honda S2000.

2003 Audi TT vs.BMW Z4, Honda S2000, Nissan 350Z, Porsche Boxster - Comparison Tests

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Old 05-15-2015, 07:49 PM   #5
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Here's a Top Gear comparison from a few years back with a Z4 M:
https://youtu.be/JqOv29FxyBA

I don't agree with the conclusion.

Also S2Ks are great cars, but all the fun is at the top of the rpm range. Nothing wrong with that, just a matter of preference.
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Nothing compares to a mid-engine roadster. Tha handling is fantastic, acceleration is superb....the BMW completely pales in comparison. I will say the 350z isn't too shabby.
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