bulldogs2k

hey i'm just wondering what you guys think of the boxster coupe. i actually dont like porsche boxsters but the coupe looks good. i wouldnt mind owning one after i pay off my s2k. i like how it has that 911 look thanks to the redesign and hardtop. i just want to know what u guys think of it and if someone has any pics of it.
angelo

hpark

jeez....i'd rather have the 997
one of the biggest appeals for the boxster for me is the fact that i so much dislike the carrera cabs....but i don't see why people would take the boxster coupe over any 997 coupe.

MaxGeek

Some people like the boxster better then the 911 because its more of a drivers car. Theres seems to be more sport in the boxster. The 911 does have more power though. I think the boxster coupe is a great idea though. Mid-engine, light weight, and very fun. I believe the new boxster S has 280hp, but I think someone said the price tag would be up there though so a 997 maybe a better value overall.

bulldogs2k

does anyone know the price difference between the two. the bxster coupe s looks like a good drivers car for my post s2k days it will be hard to top the s2k in fun factor!

vroom

With the 3.2L engine in the S (either convert & presumably coupe) now putting out 287 hp and Porsche reporting 0-60 times of 5.2 - and we all know they are very conservative with times, you can expect a pretty quick car for about 20K less than a 997. Not everyone loves verts. I'd have rather had the S2000 in a tin top based on ease of getting to a track (no broomstick test) and possible increased rigidity.

All that said, I have to wonder myself how great the market will be. How many owners track their car to make that a concern? Further, as someone else here once said, if you're going to pay 58K or so for a mildly optioned Boxster S coupe, you might be better off getting a C6 Zo6 which may be out at the same time.

I'm a Porsche fan, so I'd consider it - love the Boxster S, and wouldn't mind it with a roof. Overall the Z06 is a better performance car IMHO, but then, the Evo is a better pure performance car than an S2000 IMO and I've still got the S.