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I drove a Porsche Boxster today. I WANT ONE!! I can't believe I'm actually thinking about trading/selling my C320. The Boxster was just an absolute ton of fun to drive. I really love my Benz so it's causing me to have a hard time thinking about parting with it. Can anyone think of why I should not make the switch? 
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From: Lilburn, GA, USA
1998 ML320
They're pretty cars, but I like the look of having a grill opening of at least some type in the nose, even if it's fairly plain like that of the Miata. Also, I had both a 924 and 944 a while back, and having that much painted surface in the front meant lots of stone chips. I don't know whether those 3M-type clear stonegaurds work well; they weren't available back when I had my Porsches.
I've followed Porsche Pete's Boxster Board
( http://www.986board.com/board/986board.htm )
on and off for about a year, and it seems they have lots of reliability problems, although I'll grant you that people who post on forums, respond to surveys, etc. are usually more prone to complain. But for that kind of money, you should expect perfection.
For me though, the best reason to keep the Mercedes would be the back seat. Do you think you'll ever need one? We plan to keep my ML and my wife's van when I (hopefully) get my C Sports Coupe in the fall. The ML and the van obviously have lots of people-hauling capability, but until my kids are off to college I feel like ALL my cars should be capable of carrying all 4 of us.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it, I think... That flat 6 sure does sound good, doesn't it?
I've followed Porsche Pete's Boxster Board
( http://www.986board.com/board/986board.htm )
on and off for about a year, and it seems they have lots of reliability problems, although I'll grant you that people who post on forums, respond to surveys, etc. are usually more prone to complain. But for that kind of money, you should expect perfection.
For me though, the best reason to keep the Mercedes would be the back seat. Do you think you'll ever need one? We plan to keep my ML and my wife's van when I (hopefully) get my C Sports Coupe in the fall. The ML and the van obviously have lots of people-hauling capability, but until my kids are off to college I feel like ALL my cars should be capable of carrying all 4 of us.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it, I think... That flat 6 sure does sound good, doesn't it?
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if you already have a car with a rear seat for the days when you need to take more than 2 people.. then I would go ahead and make the change.. they are super nice and fun cars to drive.. i test drove one some time back and really enjoyed it.
the extra seat would be my deciding factor... and ofcourse the cost of trading in....
the extra seat would be my deciding factor... and ofcourse the cost of trading in....
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Just put a nice muffler (Remus, AMG, etc) on the C230 and pretend. Need extra power, get a pulley, chip and intercooler and you'll have enough to keep up with Boxsters. There are a lot of nice 2 seaters and I've had a Porche, a Corvette and an MR2 but it's a nuisance unless you have another car. I really like the T-Bird but it's a 2 seater and I won't even though I drive 99.99% of the time alone.
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You're comparing apples and oranges. However, if you don't need the utility of the sedan, why not!
Of course from what I've read, you'll be in the shop a lot more than with the MB.
Of course from what I've read, you'll be in the shop a lot more than with the MB.
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The Boxster was on my first list of cars to buy, until I decided on something with a back seat. I then looked at the CI and C-Coupe.
If it had come down to two seaters, I would have taken the TT. I didn't like the Porsche image.
The Boxster was made to reach a lower income, who just want a Porsche.
The dealerships talk incessantly of the Porsche logo options. It made me feel sick.
I think better sports cars can be had for less money. I found the TT a much cooler looking car for a lot less, with the added advantage of having a similar image to MB. Style and quality.
For me the Boxster image is like the Camera and Mustang.
Nathan
If it had come down to two seaters, I would have taken the TT. I didn't like the Porsche image.
The Boxster was made to reach a lower income, who just want a Porsche.
The dealerships talk incessantly of the Porsche logo options. It made me feel sick.
I think better sports cars can be had for less money. I found the TT a much cooler looking car for a lot less, with the added advantage of having a similar image to MB. Style and quality.
For me the Boxster image is like the Camera and Mustang.
Nathan
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I don't think the boxster S is not worth it, it's 10k more than the regular boxster. The only thing different is the 10 extra horses and the larger brakes.
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hmmm dun count on the porcshe<<did i spell right?
yet....have u checked out the g35 coupe by infiniti?
it looks crazy! 275+ HP and under 30 u.s about 45G can....
i am considering tradin in but just need to do more research
on how much $$ i will lose of i do decide to since i am leasing mah car..do u guys have any idea its brand new 1 month old 3K
leather , cd, and metallic black....
yet....have u checked out the g35 coupe by infiniti?
it looks crazy! 275+ HP and under 30 u.s about 45G can....
i am considering tradin in but just need to do more research
on how much $$ i will lose of i do decide to since i am leasing mah car..do u guys have any idea its brand new 1 month old 3K
leather , cd, and metallic black....
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Originally posted by Class C
I don't think the boxster S is worth it, it's 10k more than the regular boxster. The only thing different is the 10 extra horses and the larger brakes.
I don't think the boxster S is worth it, it's 10k more than the regular boxster. The only thing different is the 10 extra horses and the larger brakes.
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Originally posted by Harris
If the Boxter S does not worth its money, I think Porsche would never develop it. The Boxter is a 220hp/260 NM of torque (0-60 in 6.6sec) car while the Boxter S is a 252hp/305 NM of torque (0-60 in 5.9sec) car. The Boxter is a very slow car compare to the rest of the Porsche lineup (or even compare to many other cars such as S4/TT or S2000). The Boxter S can be considered as a fast car. I have encountered with Boxter S & Boxter on separate occations, although there's no way that they can beat me, but I must say the Boxter S can keep up with me pretty well, while the Boxter is just .......you know what I mean.
Next time please do more research before you make any post.
If the Boxter S does not worth its money, I think Porsche would never develop it. The Boxter is a 220hp/260 NM of torque (0-60 in 6.6sec) car while the Boxter S is a 252hp/305 NM of torque (0-60 in 5.9sec) car. The Boxter is a very slow car compare to the rest of the Porsche lineup (or even compare to many other cars such as S4/TT or S2000). The Boxter S can be considered as a fast car. I have encountered with Boxter S & Boxter on separate occations, although there's no way that they can beat me, but I must say the Boxter S can keep up with me pretty well, while the Boxter is just .......you know what I mean.
Next time please do more research before you make any post.
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Originally posted by nboyd
The Boxster was made to reach a lower income, who just want a Porsche.
Nathan
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The same can be said for the C230K Coupe.
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Only in the US.
The C-Coupe is alot for not much, regardless of the badge. The same can not be said, in my opinion, of the Boxster.
Nathan
The Boxster was made to reach a lower income, who just want a Porsche.
Nathan
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The same can be said for the C230K Coupe.
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Only in the US.
The C-Coupe is alot for not much, regardless of the badge. The same can not be said, in my opinion, of the Boxster.
Nathan
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Originally posted by Harris
If the BoxSter S does not worth its money, I think Porsche would never develop it. The BoxSter is a 220hp/260 NM of torque (0-60 in 6.6sec) car while the BoxSter S is a 252hp/305 NM of torque (0-60 in 5.9sec) car. The BoxSter is a very slow car compare to the rest of the Porsche lineup (or even compare to many other cars such as S4/TT or S2000). The BoxSter S can be considered as a fast car. I have encountered with BoxSter S & BoxSter on separate occations, although there's no way that they can beat me, but I must say the BoxSter S can keep up with me pretty well, while the BoxSter is just .......you know what I mean.
If the BoxSter S does not worth its money, I think Porsche would never develop it. The BoxSter is a 220hp/260 NM of torque (0-60 in 6.6sec) car while the BoxSter S is a 252hp/305 NM of torque (0-60 in 5.9sec) car. The BoxSter is a very slow car compare to the rest of the Porsche lineup (or even compare to many other cars such as S4/TT or S2000). The BoxSter S can be considered as a fast car. I have encountered with BoxSter S & BoxSter on separate occations, although there's no way that they can beat me, but I must say the BoxSter S can keep up with me pretty well, while the BoxSter is just .......you know what I mean.
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Originally posted by viper
With the 349 HP in your C32 I am surprised the Boxter S can even come close to keeping up with you. Unless he is a superior driver.
With the 349 HP in your C32 I am surprised the Boxter S can even come close to keeping up with you. Unless he is a superior driver.
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boxsters are nice, their latch mechanism was kinda wierd...wish they didn't have that ragtop...of course...that would mean moving the engine elsewhere...and that just defeats the term boxster. and the tiptronic takes getting used to...unless of course u opt for stick. my volvo brick can keep up with it...straight ahead and braking anyway. on the twisties..man, boxsters were really nice...very nice 
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then of course, u are driving a porsche...u'd get more head turning almost anywhere...anywhere that is, except maybe ny or la or bay area.
.then of course, u are driving a porsche...u'd get more head turning almost anywhere...anywhere that is, except maybe ny or la or bay area.
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Boxster
I will admit the Boxster wasn't as fast as my old 944 turbo was but as I'm getting older I don't need to be the fastest. The Boxster is quick/not fast and seems to be more smooth than my turbo was. The thing I like about Porsches is that a ten year old Porsche drives like a 6 month old one. Just a tough choice to make comparing apples to oranges.
