Have you guys read about the 2005 Boxter S? All new body panels, Carrera seats standard, 280hp with 166mph top speed! , Optional 19' rims and tires, but standard 17" and 18" wheels and tires. I wish Honda would beef up the S2k to compete. The rumor is that Honda is scrapping the S2000 successor.

2005 Porsche Boxster S

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Technical Specifications:
Engine
Type: Flat-6
Displacement cu in (cc): 194 (3179)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 280(209) / 6200
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 236(320) / 4700-6000
Redline at RPM: n.a.
Brakes & Tires
Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R: 235/40 - 265/40 R18
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length

 

And that new Boxster will probably be close to twice as much as a S2K so Honda doesn't really have to do anything to compete if someone weighs price into their equation.

 

I like the new boxster and especially the coupe version thats suppose to be coming out. Its definately pricy, but hey its a porsche. I don't think any other roadster can touch the new boxster right now.

 

Beautiful car, but can be pricey.

 

I'm looking forward to the Boxster coupe as well.

 

The new Boxster is great.

I only wish they would produce a coupe with the current 996 turbo motor. My 996 turbo would be gone in a heartbeat.

 

Would there be any sense in doing that?

 

Well Put. The Boxster(S) is a great car, albeit a whole lot more expensive than an S2000. I think it reiterates the fact the S2000 is still a bargain compared with it's pricier competition. I truely think the S2000 will have it's hands full head to head against the new Boxster S. But then again look at the price discrepency.

 

For the money of a new Boxster I would get a used 996. Make sure it's a 02 or better, since these have the 320hp motor and warranty for another 2 years.

 

I looked at the Boxster S before I bought the S2000. At the time 2003 they still had plastic rear window. Maybe 255hp(?) or so and $52K. The new Boxster seems like a a better deal with it's refinement and slightly higher price but lots of improvements and more standard equipment.

Driving the BS (02) and the S2000 I couldn't detect a big difference in acceleration, handling or fun-to-drive. And at the time, $32K was better than $52K. Now $52K isn't as big a number for me as it was then. And next to $72K (and up) for a 997 it seems reasonable.

I can say now, the S2000 is way behind the BS especially the new 280hp BS is a number of areas. The Boxster has tilt/telescoping steering wheel, probably more comfortable, more forgiving handling, Stability control, probably better stereo, and way better TQ and now more power than the S2000.

If I ever got rid of the S2000, I think I'd go with a BS. The SLK350 is very nice, but IMO still not as much of a sports car as the BS or S2000.

Other way I can go is with a Z06 when it comes out. Sure that's a beast, killer power etc... However (for me) I think I'd get into a lot more trouble with 500hp. It'd be tough to keep it at sane speeds. I've driven both 03 Z06 and 911 tt. Both cars are in a different ballpark than the S2000, ,however except for acceleration and speed they are no more fun than a BS or S2000. And since I've never been to a track and since we have very low speed limits, I think I'd miss out on a lot of the thrill of a very powerful car.