Comparable Alternative to Porsche

[jsceash]

Originally Posted by nimblemotorsports

Almost any year of mustang will outperform a boxster given some modifications.
A Boxster is a beautiful car, but has a very serious problem that can't be fixed.
You can't get to the engine to work on it. It would need a complete redesign,
so it is like a GT40.



For this reason, I think a Corvette is a better choice for an 'old' car that you will need to work on to keep working and tweaking.

You are kidding. In five years tracking a Boxster I've had 2 Mustangs pass me. A new model track prepped Shelby. A GT class 2010 Mustang with I'll guess had 10 bill in ground effects on it. The Boss 302's may have more HP but they can't turn I can usually get by one is a half lap or less.

As for Corvettes some of the C5 and all the C6 and newer Vettes are faster. So your talking cars that cost more than a new Boxster.

The new Camaros are fast and turn, Nissan GT-r's, EVO's and WRX's

[Cebu]

First off, I have never driven a car more fun to drive than my Boxster. I'll admit the pride of owning a Porsche is an added bonus. I've driven the 350Z and it definitely has more low end torque than at least my Boxster, I wasn't able to hit the twisties so I can't comment on handling.

As far as a BMW, I have a 330ci with the sports package. It's a totally different ride. Even though it has the sport package it still feels like a luxury car especially with the passenger seats behind me. I recently rode the BMW from NorCal to NOLA and back. I'd never try that on my Boxster.

So what is comparable? If you take the Porsche experience into account I don't think any other car can compare. For me, riding the Porsche top down on twisties is like riding my motorcycle carving up canyons. Waitaminute... that's my answer... a GL1800