Fear of Vandalism- how many ave recieved this?

[the_village_idiot]

Hi Guys,

Im in the market for a new car and a Boxster is on the top of my list. However- my one reserve is that i fear it may attract some vandalism where i live. Its not a particularly rough area- there is 57 plate TT opposite my house- and i have had performance cars (VX220) parked there without problems.

My question is, how prone is the Boxster to jealousy/vandalism? It would break my heart to come out one day and find the mirror kicked in!

The car i buy will be an older one- probably in a nice black!

Any advice or experience, good or bad, would be great!

Cheers!

 

[bmurphy]

When I first bought my Boxster I only had street parking. After 1 year of ownership the car was keyed badly on the rear drivers side panel. I had the work done and then the day after I got the car back the same thing happened again. About 2K down the drain. I decided to then move the car to a friends place that had secure gated parking. I then moved (not becuase of the car)....but the main search criteria for my next house was that it had private parking. I have since not had any problems. If I were in the market to buy a Boxster or any Porsche for that matter I would only do so if I had secure parking or a drive etc. It's worth it for the peace of mind. I don't think it matters where you live - there is always going to be some a-hole around who thinks its fun to damage your pride and joy.

 

[Guest]

I've had two Boxsters and a current model 911 and never once had a problem, even when parked in dodgy areas overnight. All I've ever experienced is people coming up and saying "nice car mate!". As bmurphy says, it's just pot luck really as someone inclined to vandalise could do it wherever you are and whatever car you have. I've yet to come across anyone else who has had particular problems with Porkers and in my case Renaults earlier in my life were far more of a yob magnet!

 

[mpowell]

I have owned my Boxster and several hot hatches concurrently. The hatches are like a magnet for vandals as they aspire to them (2 X nicked, wheels nicked and a couple of keying episodes). The Porsche is untouched and is possibly beyond them - they seem to treat it with respect - or I am very lucky.

 

[usermjg]

I don't own a boxster, but a 911 and touch wood I have never had any issues. Its funny in fact it usualy the opposite, I'm a teacher and I often drive my car to work and park it in the staff car park and the kids are very respectful to the car ( I work in a inner city school so not the easiest place to park any car) they even come and tell me if anyone goes near it even other staff
It's a difficult question to answer but dont let it hold you back from buying a Porsche, it's better to look back and curse a vandal for any issue which might arive than look back had wished you had owned one.