So if not a Box, what else is available?

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In a previous thread: http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8248

MNBoxster states, "It's an OK top-down cruiser, but disappoints if you try to make it anything more. A lot of people praising it's merits don't really have any other experience with other true sports cars".

So I'm curious, what else is available in the $30-45k price range that is better, cheaper to maintain and more reliable than my 2002 S? I've had a Miata and while fun to drive, at this point I want something with a little more substance. Along the same lines, the S2K is just a little too small for what I want now. A Lotus Elise is too bare bones. I don't like the looks of Z4s. I'd consider a Corvette. What else is out there? I'm especially interested in what MNBoxster recommends!

Thanks.