poor man's porsche

[boxster]

Why the hell is there this saying between people, saying the boxster is a poor man's porsche, or that it is a girl's car?
Most of the people saying it most probably cant afford one themselves and it makes them feel better saying. It. Yes id love to have a 911 turbo, but untill then im still really happy with my boxster,and its not like they were selling for 10k when they were new, there's nothing poor about it. Regarding a girl's car, i think they call it that cause they think its down on power. Again. Shows that theyve never driven one. I wonder what these ppl would call the miata?!

[jb92563]

Saying that the Boxster is a poor mans Porsche, immediatly identifies the person making such statement as uninformed, misinformed , and all further uterances by same can be interpreted as mindless babble of no consequence nor credibility.

I tune them out just as quickly as I do the Simpsons on TV.

[Ian c]

Originally Posted by jb92563

Saying that the Boxster is a poor mans Porsche, immediatly identifies the person making such statement as uninformed, misinformed , and all further uterances by same can be interpreted as mindless babble of no consequence nor credibility.

I tune them out just as quickly as I do the Simpsons on TV.

Have you had this happen a lot ?
The only reason I ask is that you are local to me , and it seems SoCal people are more likely to give the thumbs or a positive comment at lights , or simply keep quiet if they don't like an automobile ...
I have never had anything negative said to me whilst in the boxster , even though I'm expecting the "girl's car" comment with the wheels ..

[jb92563]

Originally Posted by Ian c

Have you had this happen a lot ?
The only reason I ask is that you are local to me , and it seems SoCal people are more likely to give the thumbs or a positive comment at lights , or simply keep quiet if they don't like an automobile ...
I have never had anything negative said to me whilst in the boxster , even though I'm expecting the "girl's car" comment with the wheels ..

Its never happened, but I wouldn't care if they did.

I think its a car culture here and most people appreciate the diversity without being judgemental of feeling threatened.

Everyone has their opinion or is just trying to get a rise out of someone when they say something like that anyway.

I have finally seen another Boxster on my commute and we give the thumbs up to each other several mornings a week.

Other just look and admire, or want to race.

I have found that when I drive aggresive theres always someone else that feels they need to prove something to me and zoom by, but I don't see them having radar detectors and one day their ego is going to cost them plenty.

I had nearly forgotten that my spoiler has "PORSHE" sticker across it and perhaps they think I pop it out at them on purpose.

But I digress!

[Eric G]

Last time a thread like this was put forward...it didn't end well. Let's hope everyone can stay civil in the thread.

[always porsche]

heard a comment on this subject from a non Boxster owner (he's a mechanic) quote was " Poor man's Porsche?? i don't think so' the're 90% 911 but 60% the price.
Wasn't involved in the discussion but i thought HERE HERE !!!!

[2003S]

I don't hear nearly the crap about having a "chic car" that I did when I had a TT!

And it bothers me about the same -- that is to say, zip.

Seriously, I can't imagine something I'd care less about than what someone else thinks about what I drive. (except my wife, who thinks it's a money pit, but graciously tolerates it)

[evan9eleven]

Originally Posted by 2003S

I don't hear nearly the crap about having a "chic car" that I did when I had a TT!

And it bothers me about the same -- that is to say, zip.

Seriously, I can't imagine something I'd care less about than what someone else thinks about what I drive. (except my wife, who thinks it's a money pit, but graciously tolerates it)

+1 for being a former TT owner, now Box S owner, with the wife-money pit scenario. Though she loved the TT and now the Boxster. Just wait til I get an old 911 for restoring, then we're talking money pit!

[Mark_T]

Do we really need to drag out this same tired old topic again? Really? Perhaps you'd like to ask what oil you should use, or what kind of tires to buy? :troll:

[TAKART]

oh my god I cant believe this
relax my friend it is just a car and be careful like Eric G said there is very sick people here. they will follow you in other posts. if you dont believe then go see in http://986forum.com/forums/diy-project-guides/48169-porsche-headlight-retrofit-%5B-cad-prototyping-finish.html

[woodsman]

Originally Posted by TAKART

oh my god I cant believe this
relax my friend it is just a car and be careful like Eric G said there is very sick people here. they will follow you in other posts. if you dont believe then go see in http://986forum.com/forums/diy-project-guides/48169-porsche-headlight-retrofit-%5B-cad-prototyping-finish.html

the truth follows you forever...
Why would you say I'm sick for calling Madmods on his behaviour throughout the last 3 wks or so? Did I break one of your rules? Are you his protector now? Do you think questioning someone's sanity is 'nice' and easily forgivable behaviour? Is this how you get along with others? You are no ones hero.

[TAKART]

Originally Posted by woodsman

the truth follows you forever...
Why would you say I'm sick for calling Madmods on his behaviour throughout the last 3 wks or so? Did I break one of your rules? Are you his protector now? Do you think questioning someone's sanity is 'nice' and easily forgivable behaviour? Is this how you get along with others? You are no ones hero.

this above moodsman, do you see a patern???

i dont care about madmod. its not that. you see Moodsman the first day i came to this forum the first thing i see is a post from you saying to someone "stop trying to control everyone and everything-- you are not the boss here" and when the guy apologise you reply "You are not in control". reminder here post #40 http://986forum.com/forums/358395-post40.html and post#56 http://986forum.com/forums/358634-post56.html so i tell myself this guy is certainly not healthy in the head

after on another post and twice you come and do harrassment to nine8six calling madmod. irelevant to the post nature and yes it is sick. reminder post#26 http://986forum.com/forums/362251-post26.html and post#5 http://986forum.com/forums/361126-post5.html

i am very surprise the admin did not ban your account for harrassment and later stalking like you do

you are a very scary moodsman this is a car forum not a place to show your weak mind illness. you are not well and need to see a doctor my friend. believe me i know when i see a sick guy. i just want to see you well my friend that is why i tell you. it is my culture you understand

again Moodsman. the fact that you 1. judge someone by calling his behaviour on a car forum 2.stalking him in other posts 3.get on your high horse when someone tell you to get well when you are doing the same to someone else is a very clear patern of chronic insanity

Canada health service is free i heard many time so please run forest run out of your woods and go get a head oil change

oh and one more thing moodsman. ask me again if i need to be easily forgiven by a guy like you. it is so funny. bwaahahahahahahahahahahah

poorman everything. yes I will defend my friends if they are keeping quiet. madmod or not. get well soon my new friend moodsman

[coreseller]

Originally Posted by TAKART

this above moodsman, do you see a patern???

i dont care about madmod. its not that. you see Moodsman the first day i came to this forum the first thing i see is a post from you saying to someone "stop trying to control everyone and everything-- you are not the boss here" and when the guy apologise you reply "You are not in control". reminder here post #40 http://986forum.com/forums/358395-post40.html and post#56 http://986forum.com/forums/358634-post56.html so i tell myself this guy is certainly not healthy in the head

after on another post and twice you come and do harrassment to nine8six calling madmod. irelevant to the post nature and yes it is sick. reminder post#26 http://986forum.com/forums/362251-post26.html and post#5 http://986forum.com/forums/361126-post5.html

i am very surprise the admin did not ban your account for harrassment and later stalking like you do

you are a very scary moodsman this is a car forum not a place to show your weak mind illness. you are not well and need to see a doctor my friend. believe me i know when i see a sick guy. i just want to see you well my friend that is why i tell you. it is my culture you understand

again Moodsman. the fact that you 1. judge someone by calling his behaviour on a car forum 2.stalking him in other posts 3.get on your high horse when someone tell you to get well when you are doing the same to someone else is a very clear patern of chronic insanity

Canada health service is free i heard many time so please run forest run out of your woods and go get a head oil change

oh and one more thing moodsman. ask me again if i need to be easily forgiven by a guy like you. it is so funny. bwaahahahahahahahahahahah

poorman everything. yes I will defend my friends if they are keeping quiet. madmod or not. get well soon my new friend moodsman

Ditto.............

[TAKART]

Originally Posted by coreseller

Ditto.............

you had same problem with this guy???

[Trey T]

Unfortunately, that's how my friends feel about porsche boxster. It's the cheap version of the 911.

[polkfarmboy]

Most people want to remain exclusive to something and they pay alot of money for it.With the Boxster being so high performance/low price you have taken away their exclusivity

[thom4782]

My theory: people get the egos crushed with they spend $20K and more to get the fake back seat that comes in a 911.

[coreseller]

Originally Posted by boxster

Why the hell is there this saying between people, saying the boxster is a poor man's porsche, or that it is a girl's car?
Most of the people saying it most probably cant afford one themselves and it makes them feel better saying. It. Yes id love to have a 911 turbo, but untill then im still really happy with my boxster,and its not like they were selling for 10k when they were new, there's nothing poor about it. Regarding a girl's car, i think they call it that cause they think its down on power. Again. Shows that theyve never driven one. I wonder what these ppl would call the miata?!

Probably reasonably cheap to own, fun and reliable.

These kind of posts don't help either:

http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/48306-i-really-need-help.html

[cardiffgiant]

Who gives a crap what someone else thinks? And I especially wouldn't give a crap what someone says, because it would probably sound more like "poormenspahh..." as I'm speeding by.

[Crono0001]

God. This again.

Why do you let what people say bother you. Ignore them. You know your car is great, end of story.