[ourlee]

https://configurator.porsche.com/en-...I2.UX6.XSC.Z1S

Daily driver, rookie hpde with wife’s suv as backup. Thoughts?

[Ronin76]

I thought you were thinking about the Cayman my man? Personally, not a fan of convertibles. The only one I would consider, and I know they are expensive, is the Spyder. I think that car is absolutely gorgeous.


Boxster S (or convertible in general) you have to decide if a convertible is something you really want.

[JK479]

Originally Posted by ourlee

https://configurator.porsche.com/en-...I2.UX6.XSC.Z1S

Daily driver, rookie hpde with wife’s suv as backup. Thoughts?

Is this a GTS? 4.0 6 cylinder is the way to go. I’d pass on the 4t

[two_three_two]

G87

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by JK479

Is this a GTS? 4.0 6 cylinder is the way to go. I’d pass on the 4t

It says what it is (you can see the full build and price), Boxter S which is the 2.5 4 banger...reminds me of this.

[MineralGreyMetallic]

I would not get a 718 unless it was a GTS 4.0, personally.

[BroDoze]

Meh

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

It says what it is (you can see the full build and price), Boxter S which is the 2.5 4 banger...reminds me of this.

Forgot to give my 2 pennies...no way in hell would I get thst over a G87. Not a fan of any of the 718s, let alone basically an entry level chick's car (you are paying for a logo and name).

[aerobod]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

Forgot to give my 2 pennies...no way on hell would I get thst over a G87. Not a fan of any of the 718s, let alone basically an entry level a chick's car (you are paying for a logo and name).

The 4-cylinder 718 Boxster would be the archetypal Hairdressers Car if the 4-cylinder Macan hadn’t taken on that title

[two_three_two]

Originally Posted by aerobod

The 4-cylinder 718 Boxster would be the archetypal Hairdressers Car if the 4-cylinder Macan hadn’t taken on that title

a well compensated hairdresser, but a hairdresser nonetheless

[middyM]

GTS 4.0 or bust

[M2PDX]

$95,000?????

[two_three_two]

Originally Posted by M2PDX

$95,000?????

95k and not even metallic paint

this is insane, 95k gets you the M2/3/4 of your dreams. such a hard pass.

[Sleeper]

Originally Posted by ourlee

https://configurator.porsche.com/en-...I2.UX6.XSC.Z1S

Daily driver, rookie hpde with wife’s suv as backup. Thoughts?

I’m a major P-car fan, and I don’t know you in the least, but this little white turd you’ve spec’ed doesn’t deserve a spot in your garage.

[Montaver]

Buy a G87 M2 for $65k and a 987 Boxster S for $30k and you will have two cars that are superior for the same money.

[DSTR]

Originally Posted by ourlee

https://configurator.porsche.com/en-...I2.UX6.XSC.Z1S

Daily driver, rookie hpde with wife’s suv as backup. Thoughts?

Get an i4 Emira if you go 4cyl. Other than that dont ask people who wont be driving your car what you should drive. Research, view, test and buy..................... Now go figure it out and post pic!!

[ourlee]

Hairdresser? You boys would have hated my Miata lol

[OldButSmooth]

Originally Posted by ourlee

https://configurator.porsche.com/en-...I2.UX6.XSC.Z1S

Daily driver, rookie hpde with wife’s suv as backup. Thoughts?

Both great driver cars, not a bad choice between either car...comes down to a flat 6 or boxer 4 soundtrack as both cars handle perfectly with better steering feedback with the 718, but greater creature comforts in the G87...agreed tough choice.

[robopp]

G87 all the way unless you jumped to the 4.0.

[ourlee]

I test drove a 4.0 and was uninspired on the street (a manual with 3k miles) the magic of that car is 4-8k rpms. Well second gear at 8k is 80mph. Zero fun on street.

[JK479]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

It says what it is (you can see the full build and price), Boxter S which is the 2.5 4 banger...reminds me of this.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BDvPeBGFVZw

That was awesome.

[Smilodon]

If you look at them strictly by spec/performance/price they are "similar", but in reality, they are functionally different.

So, I would look at it from a functionality standpoint. I consider the M2 a practical performance car. The Boxter (functionally) is closer to my Miata, which I still have because I like a nice drive in a convertible.

But, it is miserable on long trips (travel with luggage) and only okay as a daily driver (if you only do it for a month or two).

I had a friend show me around his Boxter, showing me how much it could "surprisingly" carry. It certainly is better than the Miata, but not nearly as useful as the M2.

If it is just you and you can/will use a convertible, the Porsche looks attractive. If you only use a convertible seasonally/rarely and you want to go on vacation or go to an event (throw a cooler in the trunk sort of thing), the M2 seems more attractive.