I have owned my Boxster now since 6 month and I am very happy with the car. I went to a Porsche dealer because I always wanted to drive one of these cars. At this point of time I wasn’t really thinking of buying one myself. But as with many things you don’t know how it is before you have tried. I contacted a local Porsche Centre via email and I got a prompt response and I paid them a visit during the week.
I felt reasonable safe during the first 2-3 minutes of the test drive when the safes rep was driving the car, but at one point we left the 3 mph speed limited zone and then I was scared. The sound of the engine and the punch when it accelerates was scaring & excited both at the same time. It was definitely an adrenaline pumping exercise. Then I jumped into the driver seat and I felt a little bit squashed, but that is when all the fun started. … Two hours later I left the place and the idea of my own Porsche was growing on me. A couple of more visits to decide about the model I want and a testdrive in Silverstone completed my decision process. I talked to 2 different Porsche Centres as I live exactly in the middle of both of them and they were both very good. No comparison to BMW, Audi and Merc dealers around my area were the customer service is on a slightly lower level.
My second Boxster having owned a Mk1 in 2001. It's easily the best car I've owned - better actually than the 997 Carrera S I had a couple of years ago. Steering feel, gear change, engine flexibility, handling, exhaust note and fun factor are leagues ahead of the competition. Stupidly expensive to service and maintain, but worth every penny for the smile it puts on your face every time you get into it.
Amazing car, once driven, never forgotton, forget all the pretenders like BMW Z4 and Mercedes SLK, they will never have the passion of a Porsche
Well, I bought my Boxster new in 2005 and love it. I normally change my car every 2yrs but this gives me such a buzz every time I drive it. Had one switch replaced under warranty thats about it. I drove a revised version of mine thinking I may be tempted to change it.. however they have tweeked the engine slightly and the exhaust note is quieter and it just does not do it for me.. So I am keeping mine and saving up for a 911! Round town 24mpg... but on a long run I have got 37!.. yes I do go over 56mph! lol
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