I'm Twentysomething, Should I go with a Boxster?

[Brucelee]

I believe you are correct on those numbers.

Perhaps price has something to do with that, no?

[eslai]

I'm all for the "buy while you're young" argument, but of course, sometimes reality bites you in the ass.

I always used to go by the three hundred dollar rule--if the car payments would end up being over $300 a month, then the car was unaffordable for me as I had too many other things I wanted to do in life.

If the car keeps you from doing the other things you want to do, it's not worth it. So, just factor in maintenance, insurance, payments and decide for yourself.

Oh, but what's all this talk about enjoying the car before you get older and won't be able to!? There will always be time for sports cars, no matter what decade you're in--no need to make excuses!

[Perfectlap]

another thing to consider is that this is not just a mode of transportation.
Your car is also an entertainment expense. For me its also a hobby.
I get out aggressions in autocross/HPDE and spend infinite numbers of hours
cleaning it the next day.
Oh and if you are a single guy man you can not miss with Porsche ownership in your 20's. All of my friends have VERY expensive cars and always used to think that women being impressed by cars was bunk. That was not at all a factor in choosing this car if it were I would have bought a Merc or something. But as it turns out Girls/Women LOVE this little car. I'm very surprised. Las Saturday my friend's girlfriend's friends started oohing and ahhing and jumped into the drivers seat talking about how her father had the Boxster S and that she didn't know anyone "our age" who had one. I let her drive (in Stilleto heels!) and it was the scariest 15 minute commute of my life.

See that's what I mean by entertainment factor.

[cyclocross]

CincyFreeze, get the newest , lowest mileage boxster you can afford, preferably certified. If you don't like it (I doubt it) you can always sell it. But don't sweat the "kids" issue, I didn't get my car until my son was in college, you can always get a Porsche later.

[RandallNeighbour]

"Should I go with a boxster?"

Jeff, isn't that kind of a silly question to pose on a BOXSTER Forum filled with hundreds of elated BOXSTER owners?

[MightyMouse]

OK, I am turning 31 and have a wife and 2 year old and I'm going to be getting a boxster next week. If you are getting the car in fear you won't be able to "enjoy life" later that's a bad idea. Yes it's good to get what you want, but remember, the more you can save now the better things will be later.
Had I gone by that philosiphy when I was 20 and put money away I could be buying a 911 next week instead.
Just do your best to get all the research done, not just the price of the car, and the price of maintenance, but consider the price of insurance as well. 21-30 is still a bad age for insurance regardless of discounts.
I did some research on maintenance and it seems this car will cost about the same, or less, than my 3000gt did. only $9.00 per spark plug compared to $14.00, only $260 for a clutch compared to $350 and up.. I'm pretty sure wear items aren't expensive, but the cost of labor is what is going to rip most people apart. If you are considering a high $$ car like this, think about picking up a service manual and learning a little bit about doing your own work, it saved me thousands upon thousands of $$ on my 3000gt...

Good luck with the purchase though, if you decide to go that route. From everything I've read, and every car I test drove the boxster seems like it's the right choice for everyone.
Oh, and when it's time to have a wife or two and a kid or two you can always buy an old honda or something to toss the fam in.

[willche]

Way to go Leslie. Right out of college/post grad - I purchased a Triumph Spitfire and drove a Toyota to work; in my late 20's I bought a BMW 325i and a house, in my 30's I had kids, upgraded to another house and recently bought (cash) a 2002 Boxster S (6 speed) ,send daughter to pvt school and son hangs out at home (too young). It can be done - totally agree that SAVING right out of college and investing wisely is a must. BTW I am a "chick" and love cars. So if you can do it early go for it. Also agree that all things come to those who wait.

[SeaNile]

I'll add my story to this as well. Had a 99 Boxster when I was 29 and got engaged. Loved the car, bought new construction house, got married at 30, got pregnant, sold Boxster, bought Hummer H2, wife took H2 and I got the 01 325i, sold the H2, bought new X5, sold 325i and just bought 02 Boxster S. The boxster is a pretty practical car. I thought I wanted to buy a G35 coupe till I drove it (YUCK).

No one can make the financial decisions for you but I am sure that everyone will agree that saving is the way to go. Einstein said "man's greatest invention is compound interest."

Service isn't too bad to me.

Think Boxster's are expensive try boating!

--JK