Boxster 2.9 - Buying a new Boxster??

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Thu 1 Dec 2011 13:35
Boxster 2.9 - Buying a new Boxster?? - Martin, Derby

Confused about getting a Boxster. Mid life crisis, want a car with a bit of vroom, always fancied a Porsche

Test drove a new Boxster, very nice. Lovely engine, great handling.

Unsure about a number of issues; is manual or PDK best, cabin is a bit plain and dated, should I wait for the new Boxster next year. Not sure whether I need soft-top, should I go for Cayman

What are the alternatives. had a look at the Merc SLK, much nicer cabin but not a very interesting drive

As you can tell, quite confused so any ideas would be appreciated

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Thu 1 Dec 2011 14:05
Boxster 2.9 - Buying a new Boxster?? - RT

If you're spending that sort of money, YOU need to be clear about what YOU want out of it.

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Thu 1 Dec 2011 21:55
Boxster 2.9 - Buying a new Boxster?? - Avant

Indeed so. The Mercedes is more of a grand tourer, the Boxster a sports car. The BMW Z4 is somehere betwen the two. It's entirely a matter of personal taste.

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Fri 2 Dec 2011 14:40
Boxster 2.9 - Buying a new Boxster?? - Roly93

Trouble with the Boxster is that it says "cant afford a 911" whilst the SLK doesn't have this baggage.

If you go for a Porsche I'd think the Cayman is more credible if you can afford it.

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Fri 2 Dec 2011 16:57
Boxster 2.9 - Buying a new Boxster?? - gordonbennet

Boxster and other outright sports cars are the choice of an individual not a clone, so you choose exactly what you want, colour spec everything.

Good car, get one and make all the other mid lifers green with envy.

'''' the SLK doesn't have this baggage''''...shouldn't that be hand baggage?..;)

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Fri 2 Dec 2011 18:30
Boxster 2.9 - Buying a new Boxster?? - Trilogy

"Trouble with the Boxster is that it says "cant afford a 911"." Trouble with the Boxster for Porsche snobs is that the Boxster is a better car, with sharper turn in and better handling than a 911, thanks to it's mid engine. Also, it doesn't attract as much unwarranted attention as a 911. This is not from personal experience, but from a neighbour who has owned both. The Cayman handles better than a Boxster.

The Boxster has won 'best sportscar of the year' in some well known car magazines.

Edited by Trilogy on 02/12/2011 at 18:31

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