[Jeff Higgins]

My Boxster S with the 3.2 is is simply the most capable car I have ever owned. Not just as a sports car, but as a genuine GT car. Back before I knew any better, early 911's and 914's filled that role admirably, but now that both myself and those cars have grown older, not so much.

I can honestly say that up until I bought a buddy's '93 Land Cruiser about 4-5 years ago, my current '72 911 was the newest car I had ever owned. My wife drives the new stuff, with her cars seldom reaching five or six years old, but I have always enjoyed the older cars, even as daily drivers. A '70 Beetle was my daily for a couple of decades before the 'Cruiser.

I have always been intimidated by the "modern" electronics packages on anything new enough to be from the "digital" age. Not anymore. The 'Cruiser kind of broke the ice for me. After driving that tank for a few years, though, I was well ready for a modern car that got better milage and was actually fun to drive.

Enter the Boxster. 25 mpg, all day several day touring comfortable, reliable as can be, and fast enough to entertain. No, it won't keep up with my thoroughly track prepped 3.0 liter, twin plugged, MFI inducted track rat, but it is decades ahead of it (literally) as a street car. It's quiet inside, I don't get out smelling like hot oil, and the ride is leagues ahead.

I would say drive a few Boxsters. I would be surprised if you were still considering 914's after you have.