[QUOTE]Originally posted by elanderholm
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actually the boxster s does just fine at auto-x....but it has to run in the SS class, which means it competes with the Z06.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by s2ktaxi
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Agreed - but I think what will be interesting is to see the S2000 (costing $20k less) match the BS.

 

Socal Craig -

I agree with you - the Boxster and the S2k are very different cars to drive. I've got the S2k and my wife has a '99 (204hp) Boxster. Haven't driven a Boxster S yet but the handling of the std Boxster is suberb but different from the S2000's "suberb-ness". The S2000 feels "nervous" in a good way, while the Boxster feels almost sedate by comparison. Handling is very very good, but it just feels like it has more safety dialed into it's setup. It's quite fun to own both, as it allows comparison of two very different engineering philosophies. I wouldn't hesitate to buy either again, but the S2000 is just a better match for my particular nervous system.

Paul

 

He also was worried that the engine will break down because of the reving to 8000-9000rpm. He thinks that the car engine won't last long.

As for worrying that the S2000 will break down earlier because of a 9000rpm redline, I don't think so. Honda builds some of the most dependable cars on the road, and I bet that they have factor in reliability in to this engine also. My $0.02

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by JT-KGY
[B]Another OT question... probably best for gregstevens...

 

As Greg said, there is probably a couple of miles put on in the factory whilst synchronising the speedo, then it has to be driven to the container for shipping, then out of the container and onto a car transporter, then I expect the dealer puts a few more miles on as part of PDI.

My car had 72km (45 miles) miles on the clock so 12 is no big deal.

 

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Finally, has anyone with an S2000 had an extended drive in a Boxster S? I would like to hear your honest comments and opinions.
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I have an S2000, but before I got it I was looking at getting a BoxsterS. So I had a comrehensive drive in a Boxtser S, Boxtser 2.7 as well as Boxster 2.5 as they gave me the keys to all the cars and let me loose (all with 17" or 18" wheels with sport suspension).

Anyway, the main difference between all the Boxsters is power - otherwise they all handle very similar in terms of handling/road feel. That being said - Boxtsers are one of the best handling cars I've ever driven. Looking at the Boxtser S specifically - on first impression it feels a lot quicker then an S2000. Reason is that it pulls like a rocket even from low revs and all the way to the redline. S2000 will stay with it when kept in the powerband (over 6000rpm) but that is not where you spend most of your time. You stay in the 6000+rpm range only when driving it as if you were on the race-track. In everyday-city-driving terms the BoxtserS has a fair bit more acceleration. If you take of from idle then the BoxtserS is a lot quicker then an S2000.

The seats, steering and general egronomics were first rate in the BoxtserS but the S2000 is just as good but you do feel like you sit a touch higher and more upright. Also, the digital dash on the S2000 is an 'aquired taste'. Steering feel is better in the Boxster but the gearbox is better in the S2000.

When it comes to handling then the Boxtser and S2000 are very close in terms uf ultimate abilities, but they feel totally different. Boxster feels much more sure-footed and 'planted' while the S2000 feels a lot more responsive, lighter and adjustable. What that means is that an S2000 feels a lot more like a race-care than a Boxtser and is the closest thing (next to an Elise) to a big go-cart. Though, the Boxtser gives a driver better feedback though the steering-wheel than the S2000.

There you go, I love both S2000 as well as Boxtsers and those are my impressions.

 

Youv'e summarised it well and my experiences are similar.

I've driven all the Boxter versions and in addition my best friend has a Boxter S. Its good fun to go for drives with the two cars around here and yes I can keep up very well especially at speed and cornering. If he floors it at the lights while I'm sleeping with the S2000 at idle then I'm toast.

Matt

PS the S2000 gets more looks than the Boxster

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by SoCal Craig
[B]Finally, has anyone with an S2000 had an extended drive in a Boxster S?

 

I don't worry about torque. I can get that in the 88 C.I. Harley Davidson or the 900 cc. Ducati.

S2000's are a different kind of fun...

RR. Bob

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