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View Poll Results: In terms of pure driving pleasure, what would you rather have: a 315HP M Roadster or a 260HP Boxster
1- 2001 M Roadster
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S54 M Roadster vs 2003 Boxster S

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Old 11-01-2007, 12:54 PM
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sold the coupe today!

I think it will be between a turbo s2000 and a boxster s
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get the boxster, it is a rewarding drive, makes you feel like you are a great driver, is cool. stable and well sorted out.

the bmw is a monster with 315 hp, lots of fun in a straight line and while not going to fast in the corners. has flexy chassis, and is cool.

i would opt for the boxster and not look back...better yet a s2000 is a superior choice to either of them, given price.
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Originally Posted by hirev,Nov 2 2007, 09:22 AM
get the boxster, it is a rewarding drive, makes you feel like you are a great driver, is cool. stable and well sorted out.

the bmw is a monster with 315 hp, lots of fun in a straight line and while not going to fast in the corners. has flexy chassis, and is cool.

i would opt for the boxster and not look back...better yet a s2000 is a superior choice to either of them, given price.
Yeah at this point I'm leaning more towards a forced-induction S2000
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BTW if there any Z3 owners out here, do your interiors fall apart too?

Almost every button-plastic cover was falling off in my car, the interior really isn't tightly screwed together on the bimmer; is it me or is build quality in Z3 BMWs really average compared to the S2000 or Boxster S?
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Another vote for the Boxster S.
Old 11-03-2007, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Jacques79,Nov 2 2007, 11:29 PM
BTW if there any Z3 owners out here, do your interiors fall apart too?
I had a 2000 Z3 for a three year lease, and had no problems with the interior whatsoever.

It's been a while, but I recall it feeling better screwed together than my (minimally optioned) 2003 Boxster's interior. Having said that, with the exception of a cupholder that a tire fell on, nothing's gone wrong with my Boxster's interior either.
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Boxster S.
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Any good Boxster Forums like S2ki?
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www.caymanclub.net welcomes Boxster owners, as there is a lot of commonality between the cars (987 Boxsters, at least).

Then there's Pete's Boxster Board, which seems active, but IMO their forum SW isn't too hot.
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Are you kidding?

Based on the wording of your question, the Boxster S without doubt.

There is no substitute.


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