Befuddled yet Bewitched

[YellowJacket]

The Boxster is a great car. When I bought mine, I drove several cars, new and used, not all verts, including 993, 9-3, G35 coupe, 350z, TSX, Z3, Z4, 330ic. On paper, the Boxster was one of the worst options -- slower, older, no space, etc. But it had that unexplainable "fun" factor that I been looking for since my 88 325i convertible that I bought in high school, that most new cars seem to lack in all their refinement, sound-proofing, and seclusion.

I haven't looked back. Having put 32k on it in the last 2 years, I've only paid for one expense out of pocket (window regulator for $500) that wasn't part of one of the service intervals. No tires, no brakes, no other unscheduled repairs. The key is a good PPI and buying a car w/ a good history (if used).

Regarding how "imperfect" the car is, I have not felt the need to mod anything. I will probably upgrade to 18" rims when I need tires, just for the look. If I ever get into an accident (hopefully not!), I will probably do like many people on this forum and pay the extra to upgrade to the newer bumpers or lights, but even that I'm not doing if I have to pay for it 100% out of pocket. Would a supercharger be great? Of course, but who wouldn't want more power? If I had a Z06 and you offered me another 10 hp, I'd take it. That doesn't mean that the Z06 is underpowered, though.

I think it's a great car. But that should be obvious -- that's why for the first time in 4 cars, my money went to Porsche instead of BMW.

[Ronzi]

Enthusiasts almost invariably want to "improve" their cars, Porsche people no less than any others. I know more than a few 911 folks who have "improved" their cars to the point that they can no longer drive them on the street.
The real trouble with a Boxster is that it is complicated and expensive to make anything but the most miniscule performance improvements.
Personally, I don't feel that my '99 Boxster with 201hp and an automatic transmission is underpowered, but I also realize that there are other opinions.
After all, Ayrton Senna ********************ed constantly about not having enough power in whatever F1 car he was driving, and he had 700+ hp in a 1,200lb car to play with.

[Brucelee]

Guys, lets tone down the upset here. I would start by asking that you guys always keep in mind that most of what we chat about here is subjective and opinion. We all have a lot to offer and lets keep the lines of communication open.

If you hold it as that and only that, it is a start.

Also, no name calling, that is childish whenever it ocurrs.

Thanks and peace my friends!

[unklekraker]

I come in peace, Bruce

*from Coneheads the movie