06-22-2006, 12:22 PM
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3.2 worth the stretch. Better on resale too.
This market is good for Boxster buyers now.
Not as good for sellers as it used to be.
Probably the same sitch for Cayenne owners soon too.
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06-22-2006, 12:29 PM
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I agree with Perfectlap... don't debate 2.5 or a 2.7. And don't debate a 2.7 or a 3.2...
From a 2.5 Boxster owner's side of the conversation (which would be me), I'd tell you to save more money and get an S, ignoring all the non-S models you come across. The power difference is huge and you'll never regret buying an S, but you may well regret buying a 2.5 or a 2.7 when SUV's overtake you and in an S you would have blown them away.
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06-22-2006, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour
I agree with Perfectlap... don't debate 2.5 or a 2.7. And don't debate a 2.7 or a 3.2...
From a 2.5 Boxster owner's side of the conversation (which would be me), I'd tell you to save more money and get an S, ignoring all the non-S models you come across. The power difference is huge and you'll never regret buying an S, but you may well regret buying a 2.5 or a 2.7 when SUV's overtake you and in an S you would have blown them away.
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Suv's overtake you? On the highway? I'd go for the most power too but I find my 2.5 to be quite capable and much faster than you can drive legally. Occasionally I'll really get into it and it's easy to cruise with great handling in triple digits, plenty good enough to spank any SUV, except maybe a Cayenne.
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06-22-2006, 02:52 PM
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i have a 2.5 and i'm perfectly happy. i'm not an enthusiast as far as tracking my car but for everyday spirited driving and keeping me out of speeding tickets it fits me fine. my 2.5 has been very reliable, with the exception of an oil separator and a window regulator. An S would be nice, but for that kind of money i'd buy a 911 for alittle more. there's always something bigger and better but you just have to realize what kind of driver you are and find that niche. Buy a loaded one, carbon fiber, sport seats, hardtop, exhaust/headers, wheels, body upgrades so you won't have to spend that extra dough and do it yourself would be my advice.
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06-22-2006, 03:14 PM
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Hi,
Don't listen to anyone else. Make an honest assessment of who you are, how you drive and what you want the car for. Then, drive them both and buy the one which best suits your needs. The 2.5 suits me fine because I have other toys with which to set my hair on fire. Also, I'd much rather have a perfect 2.5 (which I do) than some raggedy-*ss 3.2 S.
Resale value means nothing, because you cannot gauge tomorrow's market today, even using today's as a comparison. Besides, NEVER buy a Luxury item because of how you think you'll come out on the back end, buy it because you want it...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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06-22-2006, 03:34 PM
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Besides, NEVER buy a Luxury item because of how you think you'll come out on the back end, buy it because you want it...
Truer words have never been spoken!!
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06-22-2006, 06:46 PM
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I have driven the 2.7L and can not tell it from my 2.5L. The power difference is negligable. I drove them almost back to back and really couldn't tell any difference at all.
Anybody who says there is a huge difference should try driving a car that is acctually fast (and not a boxster S thats not fast either) and see what a real difference is.
Buy what is a good deal and what suits your needs, dont discount a 98 in Mint condition because you can get a mediocre 00 with a 2.7L in it for the same money.
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06-22-2006, 08:31 PM
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Location: Orange County
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Originally Posted by hdpt73
i have a 2.5 and i'm perfectly happy... with the exception of an oil separator and a window regulator. An S would be nice, but for that kind of money i'd buy a 911 for alittle more.
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I couldn't agree less than HD. I too am completely satisfied with my 2.5L. Plus with gas prices rises, I feel good to know that I have the smaller engine.
I too have the oil sep and Window reg go out on me! I fixed them myself and saved about $1k? maybe $800.
Plus, I figure, if you're gonna be considered to have a "poormans Porsche" then why not have the lowest model of them all! LOL.. jk..
But seriously, it depends on what YOU want. I chose the 2.5L because it was clean and just like HD said, instead of the S, I'd rather save up a bit more and get a used 911.
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06-23-2006, 05:58 AM
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Location: Des Moines, IA
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As a dealer, I would not buy a 2.5L Boxster. The engine is the oldest, least reliable, and weakest engine the Box has had. Many horror stories abound about the engine and some of them are quite true.
You may find a nice one, you might not.
The old advice still goes,
Buy the nicest, fastest Box you can afford.
IMHO.
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06-22-2006, 02:33 PM
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Porscheectomy
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Seattle Area
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Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour
I agree with Perfectlap... don't debate 2.5 or a 2.7. And don't debate a 2.7 or a 3.2...
From a 2.5 Boxster owner's side of the conversation (which would be me), I'd tell you to save more money and get an S, ignoring all the non-S models you come across. The power difference is huge and you'll never regret buying an S, but you may well regret buying a 2.5 or a 2.7 when SUV's overtake you and in an S you would have blown them away.
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Even the 2.5L has a 0-60 af about 6 - 6.5 seconds if I remember right. There shouldn't be many SUVs out there that can take it.
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06-22-2006, 02:38 PM
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Ex Esso kid
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Originally Posted by blue2000s
Even the 2.5L has a 0-60 af about 6 - 6.5 seconds if I remember right. There shouldn't be many SUVs out there that can take it.
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One of my my family members "on the job" indulges me on occasion, once the Boxster reaches 100+ it's a rocket. I don't know of many other cars that can cruise @115 and still negotiate twisties.
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06-22-2006, 02:40 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Toronto
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I am more then happy with my 2.5... Fast enought for me.. The fun isn't in straight line speed but the corners, oh those corners..
Mike
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06-22-2006, 02:41 PM
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I got my 2.5 up to 143 mph the other day. I was trying to catch my wife in her minivan.
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