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2013 Porsche Boxster S

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Howard said:
I don't understand why people keep saying it looks like the MR2 when the MR2 was modeled after the Boxster of its time.
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Because it looks more like an MR2 than an older Boxster. 😛 It was mostly the side vents that jumped out at me more than anything else, but as someone else pointed out they are more in line with the Carrera GT's.
 
Wow guys, one small detail does not equal the cars looking identical. If someone mistakes a MR2 for the new Porsche they must be blind. FWIW, all Boxsters have had the side intake, this one introduced a more aggressive scalloping though.

The car looks great, but there is a major difference everyone is missing between the 911 and Boxster. The 911 is a much better riding car and is more comfortable for daily use. Boxsters are fun weekend cars, but they aren't meant for touring like the 911. I could drive a 911 all day long and feel great, but the Boxster wears on you.

There's much more to a car than its 0-60 and lap times.
 
I have never really liked the boxster series. to be honest the porsche line up just ain't thrilling.

well besides the 911
 
waggy said:
I have never really liked the boxster series. to be honest the porsche line up just ain't thrilling.

well besides the 911
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Lol...the Caymen and the Boxster are very exhilarating to drive. The 911 is a beast especially in GT or Turbo form.

Sadly they discontinued the 944 Turbos due to them being able to show their tail lights to 911's on the track.

The problem with the Boxster and Miata is they are targetting women (along with Clowns or Shriners in the case of the Miata) so you have to deal with that.
 
alkemyst said:
Lol...the Caymen and the Boxster are very exhilarating to drive. The 911 is a beast especially in GT or Turbo form.

Sadly they discontinued the 944 Turbos due to them being able to show their tail lights to 911's on the track.

The problem with the Boxster and Miata is they are targetting women (along with Clowns or Shriners in the case of the Miata) so you have to deal with that.
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i wasn't talking about driving them. i am sure they are fun

but looks? meh not impressed with the boxster it has never looked exciting at all.
 
I'm of the opinion that the Boxster is too mild, and the 911 too expensive (911 = Turbo/GT2/GT3 or go home imho), so the Cayman S would be my pick of the litter. Only 20hp down from the base 911, while weighing less and with better weight distribution, for a significantly lower cost.

Even so, at the $60k-$70k mark, it'd be hard to justify. On one hand, Porsches have shown to be pretty reliable overall, and hold value really well (they never seem to crash in value outside of oddball stuff like the 924), but otoh .. $/performance is somewhat weak.
 
Arkaign said:
I'm of the opinion that the Boxster is too mild, and the 911 too expensive (911 = Turbo/GT2/GT3 or go home imho), so the Cayman S would be my pick of the litter. Only 20hp down from the base 911, while weighing less and with better weight distribution, for a significantly lower cost.

Even so, at the $60k-$70k mark, it'd be hard to justify. On one hand, Porsches have shown to be pretty reliable overall, and hold value really well (they never seem to crash in value outside of oddball stuff like the 924), but otoh .. $/performance is somewhat weak.
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It really depends on practicality vs performance vs cargo in a vehicle.

Most pick the wrong car for their needs.

Most also can't afford that car they were wanting.

This isn't directed at you, just in general.
 
alkemyst said:
It really depends on practicality vs performance vs cargo in a vehicle.

Most pick the wrong car for their needs.

Most also can't afford that car they were wanting.

This isn't directed at you, just in general.
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I can't argue with any of that. Amongst people that I know who own Porsche sports cars as opposed to Cayenne/Panamera, they are usually a 2nd or 3rd car, but practicality certainly should play a larger part in most people's vehicle choices. I guess it's because in the US cars are such a large part of our culture, and by extension our egos and sense of self, that we quite often choose things that don't add up logically.

Ah well, live and let live, we're all headed to the same destination anyway. May as well try to enjoy the journey along the path.
 
JulesMaximus said:
I'm not in the market for any car at the moment.
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yeah, that's why I posted my comment.

Easy to say "YEAH! I WILL TAKE THREE!"

A bike was a good choice in that endeavor. Cheap gas and insurance. Gear looks costly on paper, but much less than maintenance on a performance car.

I will never be in the market for a Boxster ATM...I never understood the soft tops living here in Florida were the humidity takes it's toll within two years unless it's indeed your garage queen...which at that point I'd look at something else.
 
Most people find similarity in what's familiar to them, in this case, most see Toyotas because, well, you get where I'm going with this.

Anyways, I'm also most certain that the MR2 is the first cabriolet with side intakes design...
 
alkemyst said:
yeah, that's why I posted my comment.

Easy to say "YEAH! I WILL TAKE THREE!"

A bike was a good choice in that endeavor. Cheap gas and insurance. Gear looks costly on paper, but much less than maintenance on a performance car.

I will never be in the market for a Boxster ATM...I never understood the soft tops living here in Florida were the humidity takes it's toll within two years unless it's indeed your garage queen...which at that point I'd look at something else.
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The bike is a toy, I commute on it because I enjoy it. Truth be told told, I can't justify financing a new car when my car is very reliable, is in excellent condition, and it is paid for. I actually drive it to work most days but I do ride 1 or 2 days a week, more in the summer.

Buying a new car makes no sense for me at the moment. Doesn't stop me from looking of course. 😉
 
SSSnail said:
Most people find similarity in what's familiar to them, in this case, most see Toyotas because, well, you get where I'm going with this.

Anyways, I'm also most certain that the MR2 is the first cabriolet with side intakes design...
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Pretty sure Ferrari had a mid-engined Cabriolet in 1994 in the 348 Spider. Not sure if they had one prior to that. Was there a Testarossa convertible?
 
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