Boxster S
07-18-2013, 09:26 AM
#21
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I know where you're coming from but... the Boxster hasn't really made a lasting impression on me. I don't get an ache to drive one again, let alone own one.
It must be an age thing or perhaps I am becoming cynical (!), but the more interesting - relatively speaking - contemporary vehicles are really about perceived brand value and social currency rather than any meaningful 'joy' in ye olde petrol-head sense. Road conditions and traffic mean using a seriously fast car is very, very limited.
I have had considerable fun tooling around in my ancient Lincoln Continental of late and methinks another classic may well be where I go for my fix of automotive fun; a 1300 cc Alfa Spider Duetto would ideal.
It must be an age thing or perhaps I am becoming cynical (!), but the more interesting - relatively speaking - contemporary vehicles are really about perceived brand value and social currency rather than any meaningful 'joy' in ye olde petrol-head sense. Road conditions and traffic mean using a seriously fast car is very, very limited.
I have had considerable fun tooling around in my ancient Lincoln Continental of late and methinks another classic may well be where I go for my fix of automotive fun; a 1300 cc Alfa Spider Duetto would ideal.
Chris.
07-18-2013, 09:30 AM
#22
I know where you're coming from but... the Boxster hasn't really made a lasting impression on me. I don't get an ache to drive one again, let alone own one.
It must be an age thing or perhaps I am becoming cynical (!), but the more interesting - relatively speaking - contemporary vehicles are really about perceived brand value and social currency rather than any meaningful 'joy' in ye olde petrol-head sense. Road conditions and traffic mean using a seriously fast car is very, very limited.
I have had considerable fun tooling around in my ancient Lincoln Continental of late and methinks another classic may well be where I go for my fix of automotive fun; a 1300 cc Alfa Spider Duetto would ideal.
It must be an age thing or perhaps I am becoming cynical (!), but the more interesting - relatively speaking - contemporary vehicles are really about perceived brand value and social currency rather than any meaningful 'joy' in ye olde petrol-head sense. Road conditions and traffic mean using a seriously fast car is very, very limited.
I have had considerable fun tooling around in my ancient Lincoln Continental of late and methinks another classic may well be where I go for my fix of automotive fun; a 1300 cc Alfa Spider Duetto would ideal.
Expensive now, though.
I agree that too much 'brand image' gets in the way of most cars these days and it's a bit irritating.
One of the reasons I'm enjoying the Acura RL/Daewoo Arcadia so much. Yes, I didn't make that up.
07-18-2013, 09:35 AM
#23
UK Moderator
07-21-2013, 07:33 AM
#24
It wasn't the Boxster's image that put me off buying one (was considering it) it's the bloody running costs! Fuel wise it's a bit better (or about the same if you're talking Boxster S and factor in the fuel quality difference) but the parks prices are a lot higher. Plus they have lists common issues that make the running costs a lot higher than an S2000. The earlier (986s) had pretty crud interiors, the plastic window couldn't be folded in half without doing the 'Boxster chop' and those horrid Fried Egg lights don't look good at all (and £1000 to swap for clears!) The facelifted 986 is better obviously, and the 987 a different car but they're a lot higher priced than an S2000 so that ruled them out for me.
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