Hagertys list of the next 10 cars to grab before they go up .

[911 Rod]

Personally I think the Boxster is better looking than the Caymen.

[Rusty Heap]

The ugly prom queen, 914
but hey she still put out...


https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2019/02/27/why-i-drive-porsche-914?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Daily_News_Thursday_February_28

[Tervuren]

First gen Cayman to similar year Boxster I'm going to side on the Cayman.

Current gen, Boxster.

Early Boxster vs 996 911 Cab, Boxster.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by afterburn 549

OHH come on!
You just can not say the Boxster looks as good as the Cayman (samew car) the 911, or a GT40.
Ya just cant.
The Boxster is a plain jane car with zero for eye appeal .
A Vega looks better.

Thank you for proving my point. Ignorance is the single biggest reason why people don't like the Boxster. Also, GT40? 911? Really, THOSE are your points of comparison? You can get a nice Boxster for $10k.

Originally Posted by Tervuren

First gen Cayman to similar year Boxster I'm going to side on the Cayman.

Current gen, Boxster.

Early Boxster vs 996 911 Cab, Boxster.

Caymans are great but also pretty easily double the price of an early Boxster. They carry a nice premium even into the 987 models.

[DWBOX2000]

The 985 is a beautiful car any way you look at it. The car was designed as a convertible. With that said, it hides the roof very well when down. Up, it shapes the car so nicely, like "let's build a car around this top". With the hardtop, looks more aggressive and changes the ride from inside.. My guess is that it is because of the original plan to be a convertible. Simply said, 986 is just a very cool little (relatively speaking) versatile car. Yeah not the fastest but if your chasing that title, good luck to ya.
Fast enough for most people by the way.

[flipper35]

Originally Posted by sammyg2

The boxster is in danger of becoming the next miata.
I know lots of people who look at a boxster as not masculine enough, a girl's car.

I don't agree, but the perception is there for many.

That was the attitude for a lot when they first came out. My boss at the time had a girl friend that was looking at them. He talked her out of it and I don't remember what she actually bought. About a year later he bought a new Miata. Go figure.

[flipper35]

Originally Posted by afterburn 549

Go find a Saab Sonnet, Fiat X19, and a few others.
I am not sure anyone anywhere wants a dodge truck of any sorts as they are the biggest POS held together by squirts of diarrhea.
I might be out there.......but I think they got a few choices wrong

I don't think the X1/9 is going anywhere soon. The Sonnet though is a hidden gem.

Not all those trucks fall apart. This one has 194k miles and lives in the upper Midwest.

[Tervuren]

An issue with the Cayman is if I want performance, I'm better off getting a Corvette.

If I want Luxury I'm better off getting a Jaguar.

A 500HP Jaguar XKR Coupe can be had for similar money to a Cayman.

And if you spend similar cost of a Cayman on a Corvette you'll have a car that is faster and just as well appointed. The magnetic adjustable dampers in the 'Vette if optioned really make for a nice comfortable cruiser that tightens up the moment it is needed.

The one go to of the Cayman is exterior styling, I do like the rear and rear quarter view a lot.

[flipper35]

Balance is better than the 'vette. If you autocross or rack it on a tight course the balance may be better than brute power.

Personally, I would take the C5/C6 'vette. Or a Flyin' Miata/

[scottmandue]

I will not shop for an early Boxster... I will not shop for an early Boxster... I will not shop for an early Boxster...

Many years ago I sat in one at the Germanautofest, I must have bee grinning ear to ear because my girlfriend at the time rolled her eyes and said "Oh just buy one!"