ZHP vs. Boxster S

[Jesse M]

You will have more fun in a boxster, trust me. Just entertain the idea of the two seater roadster. I used to drive them around all the time when I was working at the port. Super responsive and very firm .. granted they were new.. but try it out. I, personally wouldn't be caught driving one simply for the fact that they are pretty girly looking. A Cayman would do it for me.

[JKO_ZHP]

You will have more fun in a boxster, trust me. Just entertain the idea of the two seater roadster. I used to drive them around all the time when I was working at the port. Super responsive and very firm .. granted they were new.. but try it out. I, personally wouldn't be caught driving one simply for the fact that they are pretty girly looking. A Cayman would do it for me.

That's the only thing. I don't really care about the fact that just about everybody craps on it being an "entry-level Porsche" or that it's "the cheapest one," but the looks really get me. I don't like verts much but if the right one does come along, I'd be willing to invest in some aesthetic mods.

An '03 S model at 60,000 miles is going for around $15,000 in the area. Probably sold already since it's been a while but there are a lot of new listings every week in SoCal.

[UdubBadger]

I honestly don't see the point unless you're willing to really invest $30k or more TBH. A 10 yr old Porsche boxer isn't the same as like a vintage 911 or something along those lines.

If you want $15k bang for your buck I think there are other places to look. You're on the cusp of higher mileage e46 m3s there.


- Goin' H.A.M. Mobile

[brettbimmer]

JKO_ZHP- My dad has had an '02 Boxster S 6M since 2004, and he really enjoys the car for the superb handling, connection with the road, great engine sound, and wraparound cockpit feel. He is 5'8", and it fits him well (as he is used to airplane cockpits from years gone by). I think that the car is (as others have said) more connected to the road. For true "balls out" driving, I enjoy the Boxster over the ZHP. If you are looking for a vehicle for longer "touring" style driving, I think that the ZHP fits the bill better. However, you cannot beat the top-down driving of a roadster when the weather cooperates. We've heard the "entry-level" argument for the Boxster as well, but couldn't the same be said for the 3-Series? Incidentally, he may be moving and possibly looking to sell his Boxster in the near future. I realize I am on the wrong coast, but let me know if Speed Yellow over black interior w/ black top is at all of interest to you.

[danewilson77]

JKO_ZHP- My dad has had an '02 Boxster S 6M since 2004, and he really enjoys the car for the superb handling, connection with the road, great engine sound, and wraparound cockpit feel. He is 5'8", and it fits him well (as he is used to airplane cockpits from years gone by). I think that the car is (as others have said) more connected to the road. For true "balls out" driving, I enjoy the Boxster over the ZHP. If you are looking for a vehicle for longer "touring" style driving, I think that the ZHP fits the bill better. However, you cannot beat the top-down driving of a roadster when the weather cooperates. We've heard the "entry-level" argument for the Boxster as well, but couldn't the same be said for the 3-Series? Incidentally, he may be moving and possibly looking to sell his Boxster in the near future. I realize I am on the wrong coast, but let me know if Speed Yellow over black interior w/ black top is at all of interest to you.

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Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[brettbimmer]

Should've posted a photo for you above! Also, mileage is around 52,000-53,000 I believe.

[BCS_ZHP]

My neighbor had an early Bosxter, late 90's I think. He was borrowing my pickup one day and I had to take my son to a soccer game an hour away. The Boxster was an entirely well wrapped car but what I didn't like was the engine right behind me whining as I ran it up through the gears. Maybe some like that but we couldn't carry on a decent conversation if I was above 3K rpms.

[brettbimmer]

This is the nicest, most subtle, most intelligent thread jack ever...hehe.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

LOL, thanks DW! Brettski was a'tryin', but just like my other work - no point in selling someone the wrong product for their needs, so it depends on what he is really after. The Boxster is fun, but the ZHP is a fun driver too, as everyone here already knows.

[BRGcoopahS]

Any car in good shape will look good. Doesn't matter what year or generation it is. An early model boxster will still look great if it was taken care of.

I actually had a Porsche before my mini. Granted, it was a 944. But it was the most reliable car I've owned.(discounting the zhp as its too early) problems it had?
waterpump went right when we bought it, a leaky head gasket, and a bushing that needed lubrication. This is an old 80's porsche that was purchased in 2007 and owned for 2 years by a 17-19 year old kid. it was pretty damn reliable considering the circumstances, if ya know what i mean

It was an immaculate purchase though. 68k miles when it was bought.

Porsches are very reliable cars is what I'm saying.

[Jesse M]

15k bang for the buck that yeilds the same amount (if not more) fun, and much more reliable would put me in an S2K or a Z. Brother picked up a track/6spd/brembos for 17k w/tax that had 55k miles. And my very good friend has a White on red s2k that I want to just drool on every time I see it.

And they look 10x better than any entry level Porsche boxster I've ever seen.. IMO --