Considering a Boxster-looking for advice

[batm]

Wow guys, thanks for all the responses. I'm sure glad that I found this forum.

Based on the replies, I'm coming to the conclusion that the Boxster could definitely be used for much (if not all) of the winter, but that I'd probably still be better off if it wasn't my only car.

I envy those of you who live in warm climates, as well as those of you who have multiple dealerships to choose from. There is only 1 Porsche dealership here in Winnipeg, and the next nearest Canadian dealership is 800 miles away in Calgary. I've only been to visit the local dealer once, but they seem to be pretty decent. Unfortunately, they don't have any used Boxsters available. I haven't test driven anything yet, as I don't like test driving cars I'm not serious about buying, and a brand new one is out of the question unless it's my only vehicle.

Out of curiosity, how many of you use your Boxster as your daily driver? I get the impression that many of you have a Boxster as a "fun" vehicle, and have something else as the "practical" one.

Again, thanks for the replies.

[denverpete]

I just have to say that while it can certainly be a daily driver (DD), you simply can't rely on it as your sole vehicle in snow country. To wit, I use mine as a daily driver (all seasons + a separate set of snows) and I haven't driven it in over 3 weeks due to snow. Then, after the snow melts sufficiently to get on the clear roads, I still probabably won't drive it since I'll be getting rocks thrown up for the next few weeks.

I think it would make a very nice compliment to your BMW. But please don't buy one simply because "It's a Porsche". Buy it because you love the way it looks, drives, feels. But don't ever buy it simply so you can own a Porsche - well, unless that's somehow important to you.

There are many, many, many here who use their Boxster as a DD. There are probably equally many who use it just for summers/weekends/occasions. But who cares? We're talking about YOU. A Boxster can be a reliable DD given that you understand the maintenance costs.

My advice is to go drive a few Boxsters in your price range - Find one you like - Then report back here for further buying advice.

Good luck!

[Bavarian Motorist]

I daily drive my boxster, and I used to daily drive my 2006 325xi sedan.


The only problem I've had with the boxster in bad weather is when the RWD gave problems going up a hill when it was covered in snow. Likewise, a FWD car would give problems as well, just in different situations.

AWD is really the best for the snow, but I'm sure in canada they have snow plows ready by 4 am.

I was, however, fine on slushy roads.


The 325xi was a great car. Zippy, good handler and looked pretty good. It's more practical in the sense you can seat other people, but the boxster is much better IMO.

It has a good amount of trunk space for the type of car that it is because it has one in the front as well as the rear.

The advantages are everything you'd think they'd be: Sports car fun as opposed to sports sedan fun.



So basically it comes down to what you want. Do you need the more practical AWD sedan as much as you want a sports car?


I'd say take both if you could