Introduction

[Boxster72]

Well I've had my Boxster for a whole week now and I have to say that I am loving it, loving it, loving it! So time to introduce myself to the forum.

After years and years of staring at my Dad's 930 Turbo, I finally got hold of a 2005 987 Boxster S in Arctic Silver.

Hopefully years of very happy motoring!

 

[sbloxxy]

Welcome! Lovely car. And you the longer you drive it, the more you appreciate its qualities. I've had mine for 18 months and its as exciting to drive now as it was the day I collected it.

 

[Boxster72]

That's good to know, after only a week and two days and I like driving it more and more each time I take it out!

 

[Mark Elder]

Congrats! Just out of interest, how does it compare (driving) to the 930? (does he let you drive it?)

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: Boxster72 That's good to know, after only a week and two days and I like driving it more and more each time I take it out!

After 5 examples since its launch way back in 1996! I still find it a thrill to drive each time I start and go [] for me its the perfect Porsche in every fashion so maybe 12 years from now you will feel the same

 

[Boxster72]

ORIGINAL: Mark Elder Congrats! Just out of interest, how does it compare (driving) to the 930? (does he let you drive it?)

Completely different to the 930, the Turbo is raw in comparison - heavy steering, heavy brakes, tramlines down virtually every road, not much until 3000 rpm, then it's like you just pressed the afterburner! To be honest you can't really compare them that much, the 930 is incredible to drive, very thrilling but you wouldn't really want to drive it every day. The Boxster feels refined in comparison.

 

[E_Parry]

Hello, I've had my "cooking" 2.7 Boxster for 4 months & I love it.Move from a Caterham into a new Elise, Then tried the Elise SC but saw the light[] and bought a Sept 07 Boxster which I'm beginning to get to grips with[] Enjoy!!!!

 

[chrisH]

How do you find the "cooking" version as it seems to me with 245bhp it should be almost as quick as an older S, although nothing like the currrent 3.4 S. I tried a Boxster and Cayman S and loved the power but was told by several dealers that the basic version is quick enough and not worth the extra cost. As mine is new I can't tell until its run in, I recognise you have to rev it more and it is slower off the mark due to the lower torque but at over 2k seems to pick up quick enough. Interested to hear your views.

 

[sbloxxy]

I've only had short drives in the latest 'S' and Cayman and yes, compared to my 2000 Boxster S, they are faster but the difference is marginal in everyday driving. The big plus point of the Boxster is that the power available is easily used to the full, due to the superb handling. My previous car was a 964 3.6 with similar power, which was exciting in the same way that patting a tiger on the head is exciting - you know its going to bite back at some time. I had so many near misses with that car where as in the Boxster I can tear into bends and brake so late and always get away with it. A Boxster owning friend of mine maintains that a Boxster flatters your driving abilities while a 911 highlights youir weaknesses.

 

[polar964]

ORIGINAL: sbloxxy A Boxster owning friend of mine maintains that a Boxster flatters your driving abilities while a 911 highlights youir weaknesses.

sbloxxy, Your mate is quiet right. A further point also is if you had any sense you wouldn't pat a tiger on the head ! you would treat it with the respect that it deserves!! [] enjoy your ride

 

[sbloxxy]

I suppose another way of looking at it is that the joy of a 911 is mastering the car and being able to drive it quickly while understanding the true meaning of 'ideal weight distrubution'! I found a couple of track days helped no end but I remember being chased by a Boxster around Croft: I was trying so hard and the he looked like he was out for a Sunday drive. Loved my 911 to bits and still miss it even now but the Boxster is just so much more civilised.

 

[RSGulp]

ORIGINAL: Boxster72 After years and years of staring at my Dad's 930 Turbo, I finally got hold of a 2005 987 Boxster S in Arctic Silver.

Do you get to drive your dad's lawnmower much James? Is that Speed yellow? Welcome to the club and the forum. I knew a trip to Le Mans in the RS would tip the balance for you.

 

[Boxster72]

ORIGINAL: RSGulp Do you get to drive your dad's lawnmower much James? Is that Speed yellow? Welcome to the club and the forum. I knew a trip to Le Mans in the RS would tip the balance for you.

I knew someone would mention the lawnmower, figured it might be you Rich Haven't driven the Speed Yellow machine yet, but I've taken to using it as a seat when it's parked in the garage when the old fella's working on my car! Yeh, I think the Le Mans trip just tipped me over the edge monsieurrrrrrrrrrr!

 

[jpbecker]

Welcome James. These are awesome cars, I get a smirk every time I drive mine! I've nearly done 1000 miles in mine and have kept the revs below 4000 rpm for running in, can't wait to flex her muscles!

 

[Boxster72]

ORIGINAL: jpbecker Welcome James.  These are awesome cars, I get a smirk every time I drive mine!  I've nearly done 1000 miles in mine and have kept the revs below 4000 rpm for running in, can't wait to flex her muscles!

Thanks jpbecker, I can't say I've managed to keep mine under 4000 rpm yet, but mine's well and truly run in!