Porsche Boxster

[biffbacon]

Im considering buying a used porsche boxster, does anyone out there have one, or an opinion on them? anyone know how long the warranty is?

 

[Syringer]

Nice fun car that'll get you lots of looks. A bit underpowered though if you don't go for the Boxster S version. Otherwise a nice buy.

 

[Actaeon]

Slow and overpriced. Just carries the Porsche name.

Fun looking cars though.

 

[Citation]

Should be dropped from the lineup all togther. too underpowered for the price. You will only be paying for the name. Well I guess the looks and 40's midlife crisis sort of association come with it aswell. Get a z06. You will thank me in the end.


-Cit

 

[StageLeft]

Didn't you already make this thread? Somebody already made one asking about warranties on a used porsche boxter.

Anyway ask the person selling it.

 

[Ns1]

yuppie porsche, not the real thing

 

[RichieZ]

needs some more ponies under the hood

 

[Gatsby]

It does not have the power that you'd probably want outta a car with that price tag but the control of the car is to die for.


Its not all about the power.

 

[Citation]

Originally posted by: Gatsby
It does not have the power that you'd probably want outta a car with that price tag but the control of the car is to die for.


Its not all about the power.

I agree, but then again if you are going to be paying the amount of money required to purchase a porsche, then you would expect the car not to be underpowered.

-Cit

 

[Gatsby]

Originally posted by: Citation

Originally posted by: Gatsby
It does not have the power that you'd probably want outta a car with that price tag but the control of the car is to die for.


Its not all about the power.

I agree, but then again if you are going to be paying the amount of money required to purchase a porsche, then you would expect the car not to be underpowered.

-Cit

I've only driven the Boxster S so my opinoins might be a little skewed. It still has some decent power.

 

[freebee]

Slow-ass car for the money. S2000 is a better buy. If it ever comes to racing, you might be embarrased.

Remember, padding the bra is not always a good thing. Especially if you hang with men that like to squeeze.

 

[dirtboy]

Get a used 911 instead. You won't regret it!

 

[slikmunks]

Originally posted by: freebee
Slow-ass car for the money. S2000 is a better buy. If it ever comes to racing, you might be embarrased.

Remember, padding the bra is not always a good thing. Especially if you hang with men that like to squeeze.

boxster? *yawn* *saves fuel for a real race*


hahaha, that's what i say, but the other day i got beat by 1/2 a car length by an acura legend (i had a bad launch, otherwise i woulda taken him)... i mean, full i/h/e, but still, it was a damn legend!! oh, did i mention he was on the bottle? that made me feel a teeny bit better the guy had some work under the hood!! oops, sorry, off topic from the topic in off topic

 

[bozack]

Porsche has as far as I can remember always had a lower end car (944, 928, 914 etc...) and personally while when it first came out I wasn't thrilled with the looks of the Boxster I can now say that I think it is a nice little car.

There are always going to be those here and elsewhere that think it is "overpriced" simply because it is expensive and has a big brand name..sure any time you buy anything from a well known and well respected name you are going to pay for that and the marketing involved, but I fail to see how anything is "overpriced" as you are paying what the market will bear or you are paying what others are willingly paying for the product....supply and demand.

If I had the money and was considering a two seater sports car/roadster and straight line speed was not my primary concern I would definately consider this car, especially over the likes of a Honda S2000 as to me the S2000 while nice, it is rather common by me and the looks seem uninspired. I would also look at a new BMW Z4, Audi TT or even a Nissan 350Z...

With regards to the Corvette comment, yes they could also be considered but IMHO it is a different breed of car, one is euro sporty and the other is a musclecar designed primarily for straight line speed where build quality and handleing are secondary thoughts, don't get me wrong Corvettes handle well, but not as well as Porsche, plus the interior buid of the Boxster is far nicer than any Corvette I have been in...not to mention dealer service is worlds apart from Porsche to Chevy (Chevy, Ford and most other domestic service is a joke with the way they treat their customers unless you go to a really good dealer).

good luck, it is a nice decision to make.

 

[vetteguy]

What do you want it for? Looks? Performance? Porsche name?

If you want it for looks, it's a decent looking car, although there are others I like better. I've owned a Porsche and two Corvettes, and I think I would honestly take a new 'vette over a Boxster for the same amount of money.

For performance, it's no contest that a Vette or many others would whip on it. Unless you get an S, but I'm guessing that isn't in your price range?

If it's for the Porsche name and nothing else, have you considered an early 90's 911 or maybe even 944S/968? The last couple years of 968's were sweet looking, and low-mile pristine ones can be had for low-mid 20's now.

If you're just looking for a sporty near-luxury two-seater, there are also

BMW Z3/Z4
Audi TT (my current car, gets a thumbs up!)
Lexus SC430 (probably not too many of those on the used market yet though)
Mercedes SLK230

 

[GTaudiophile]

The latest issue of R&T compares the Porsche Boxster (non-S) to the BMW Z4 3.0i. The Z4 won and for less money.

 

[KokomoGST]

You did say used... I think Vetteguy is the only person that caught that other than me.

Folks, you can get a nice used Boxster for as low as ~$20k in some areas with little mileage and an S for as little as ~$25k with low mileage. My friend's currently looking for a used one right now because they've dropped in the used market SO much. (more than the S2k) Though lately, there are fewer on the market right now.

A used 911 couldn't be the current gens because they still retain a lot of their value. If you do plan to do motorsports with it, it's a great car in terms of balance and handling... the S does add some needed punch but similar to the S2k, it's NOT going to be a drag race car.

 

[BigSmooth]

I like the Boxster, but it's true that there are many worthy competitors that would likely cost you less money. From what I've seen in the classifieds, the Porsche name certainly slows down the depreciation of this car (at least in my area), so even used they are pricey.

Also, the interior of the base model is somewhat less appealing than what I would expect from a Porsche... and it doesn't even come with a CD player standard (at least it didn't used to).

 

[bozack]

Originally posted by: KokomoGST
You did say used... I think Vetteguy is the only person that caught that other than me.

Folks, you can get a nice used Boxster for as low as ~$20k in some areas with little mileage and an S for as little as ~$25k with low mileage. My friend's currently looking for a used one right now because they've dropped in the used market SO much. (more than the S2k) Though lately, there are fewer on the market right now.

A used 911 couldn't be the current gens because they still retain a lot of their value. If you do plan to do motorsports with it, it's a great car in terms of balance and handling... the S does add some needed punch but similar to the S2k, it's NOT going to be a drag race car.

Hey Kosmo, I never knew the resale on them was that poor?? damn makes me want to start looking for one....also vette nice choice with the Audi TT, that is by far one of my favorite cars for looks and interior ergonomics, haven't driven one yet but I have heard they are nice and the free 50K mile service is a bonus as well.

I agree I would also take a vette over the Porsche but one has to admit they are very different types of cars, IMHO the Porsche even though it is slower it is more refined than the vette.

I really like the Z3/4 as well and I hear used they are quite a bargain (well the 3 as I don't think there are any used 4s out yet).

 

[ThePresence]

Don't get a Boxster.

 

[BigSmooth]

Originally posted by: bozack

Originally posted by: KokomoGST
You did say used... I think Vetteguy is the only person that caught that other than me.

Folks, you can get a nice used Boxster for as low as ~$20k in some areas with little mileage and an S for as little as ~$25k with low mileage. My friend's currently looking for a used one right now because they've dropped in the used market SO much. (more than the S2k) Though lately, there are fewer on the market right now.

A used 911 couldn't be the current gens because they still retain a lot of their value. If you do plan to do motorsports with it, it's a great car in terms of balance and handling... the S does add some needed punch but similar to the S2k, it's NOT going to be a drag race car.

Hey Kosmo, I never knew the resale on them was that poor?? damn makes me want to start looking for one....also vette nice choice with the Audi TT, that is by far one of my favorite cars for looks and interior ergonomics, haven't driven one yet but I have heard they are nice and the free 50K mile service is a bonus as well.

I agree I would also take a vette over the Porsche but one has to admit they are very different types of cars, IMHO the Porsche even though it is slower it is more refined than the vette.

I really like the Z3/4 as well and I hear used they are quite a bargain (well the 3 as I don't think there are any used 4s out yet).

If you find a used Boxster for $20-25K, it's almost certainly going to be a '97... essentially a seven-year old car. I don't think losing around half the value in seven years should be considered "poor resale".

 

[KokomoGST]

Originally posted by: bigsmooth

Originally posted by: bozack

Originally posted by: KokomoGST
You did say used... I think Vetteguy is the only person that caught that other than me.

Folks, you can get a nice used Boxster for as low as ~$20k in some areas with little mileage and an S for as little as ~$25k with low mileage. My friend's currently looking for a used one right now because they've dropped in the used market SO much. (more than the S2k) Though lately, there are fewer on the market right now.

A used 911 couldn't be the current gens because they still retain a lot of their value. If you do plan to do motorsports with it, it's a great car in terms of balance and handling... the S does add some needed punch but similar to the S2k, it's NOT going to be a drag race car.

Hey Kosmo, I never knew the resale on them was that poor?? damn makes me want to start looking for one....also vette nice choice with the Audi TT, that is by far one of my favorite cars for looks and interior ergonomics, haven't driven one yet but I have heard they are nice and the free 50K mile service is a bonus as well.

I agree I would also take a vette over the Porsche but one has to admit they are very different types of cars, IMHO the Porsche even though it is slower it is more refined than the vette.

I really like the Z3/4 as well and I hear used they are quite a bargain (well the 3 as I don't think there are any used 4s out yet).

If you find a used Boxster for $20-25K, it's almost certainly going to be a '97... essentially a seven-year old car. I don't think losing around half the value in seven years should be considered "poor resale".

Actually, if you do some research into the private party rate of the Boxster... 99-00 are going for $20-27k, depending on the trim level. About 6months ago some were going for as little as $17-20k!

 

[bozack]

Originally posted by: ThePresence
Don't get a Boxster.

I would have beaten that infinity had I been driving the Porsche no questions asked.

 

[Electric Amish]

Personally, I think they're ugly. I wouldn't buy one even *if* I had the money.

amish

 

[richardycc]

I wonder all these people that said that its underpower have actually driven one before? just because the magazine reporters said its underpower (compared to other super muscle cars) it can still outrun your hondas!