i am in the process of upgrading the wheel setup. i need a new set of tires; so, decided to get new rims as well. i am planning on getting HRE 560R. it's the only wheel i liked (or the HRE C70). it's gonna cost me over 4k. i could either spend the money on wheels; or, start saving for ..... Boxster Spyder!

i love the S2K. but, the upcoming Boxster Spyder keeps haunting me! i simply love the aspects of the Spyder. i can live with the quirky two-piece top setup. actually, it makes the car unique in this age of everything-automatic. i used to have a Boxster S; i sorely miss it!

it would be my only car. i live in minnesota; so, i am hoping that the two-piece top can be weather-tight. would get some cheap rims for snow tires.

i would either keep the S2000 for ever; or, make just one final push and get the Spyder. because, either the S or the Spyder would be my last car until i can change my financial status so that i can afford ANY exotic i want! so, i want to stay with a car that i can stay in love for, potentially, a long time. (i am working my ass off, so that i wouldn't have to wait long for the 'nirvana'!)

Any thoughts?


thanks.

henry.

 

Moving to car talk.

 

thanks. sorry about that.

 

Honestly, why not get another Boxster with HT?

The Spyder top seems like a real pita to me and offers nothing but looks and less refinement for all that extra money and 200 less pounds.

 

Drive a regular 2009 Boxster S.

What year was your previous Boxster?

There is a big difference between 986 and 987 cars.

 

Yeah, I love the Spyder, one of my favorite cars right now. But like stated above, you'd be better with the Boxster S for your only car. The things to love about the Spyder (minimalist: no radio or a/c; lighter, more rough; the oddball top; the fact that it's gonna be very limited; etc.) aren't really things you want in an -only- car.

 

hmmm if you reallu do have ur mindset on the porsche boxster spyder, ill assume the S2000 is out of the picture. dont have any regrets, the boxster spyder is a nice car

 

You're going to want A/C to help the defrost if it's your only car in Minnesota.

 

You can get A/C, stereo w/ CD changer, Nav, etc. w/ the Spyder - they're just extra cost options.

I love the Spyder, aside from the top - kind of funny that in Porsche's online Spyder gallery there's a pic of a Spyder parked under a bridge while it's raining hard.

 

Minnesota is not the place for owning a Boxster Spyder. It makes zero sense as an only car. Get a normal Boxster or Cayman as they will be much more weatherproof.