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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 02:04 PM
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ok as a few of you might know im a Evo nut .. had a few and been in one of the quickest ever at nearly 560bhp !! trouble is every other car i ever go in now struggle to match or give me the thrill of a mitzy Evo!! but im getting on at nearly 50... old git!! so was thinking of a nice 3.2 s boxster ,, question is will it BORE me to death.... lol

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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 02:09 PM
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Funnily enough I found big power Evos boring in comparison to a strong RWD Saff!

Boxster is a different kettle of fish though I'd imagine.

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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 02:30 PM
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I'd go for the boxster for a bit of class and pure build quality
Could u not go for a kaymen

I had a uk rally art 6 and didn't like it one bit
Went from that to an m3 and won't get anything but German again
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 02:34 PM
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Stick with the evo I reckon. No idea why thpugh.
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 02:38 PM
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I'd go for the boxster for a bit of class and pure build quality
Could u not go for a kaymen

I had a uk rally art 6 and didn't like it one bit
Went from that to an m3 and won't get anything but German again
just the answer i thought mate looking at good build quality , looking at around 10,000 so 2002 to 2004 plate s boxster hopefully
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 02:43 PM
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Yes it will bore you on a performance level but still nice cars tho
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Jay,
Yes it will bore you on a performance level but still nice cars tho
i know mate no turbo... = Boring .. powers not to bad , should be really comfy , my mate steve off here sold his evo and bought a 2.7 boxster on his way home he forgot it wasent a evo and did a 360 around a roundabout in the wet.. no trickery stuff on the boxster as in AYC looking after each wheel..haha!!
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by morto
just the answer i thought mate looking at good build quality , looking at around 10,000 so 2002 to 2004 plate s boxster hopefully
I'd be looking more for the kaymen
With an LSD fitted mr clarkson said it would be an epic car and better than the 911

I wouldn't say they are boring you just have to adapt your driving style and skills lol
Google some picks and see what they can look like with a few mods
At the end of the day it's not all about speed
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 04:22 PM
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Sold my escos, got loads of part ex offers for boxters, sold my M3 loads of part ex offers on boxters, sold my Evo, offers of part ex on a boxter. What does that tell you.
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 04:28 PM
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A mate of mine bought one and he was told that a lot of people can buy a Porsche but not a lot of people can run a Porsche. They were right, he had it not even a year! It was a 3.2 S also. Nice car though!
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 05:06 PM
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As above, I'd be looking for the Cayman, watered down 911.

Although even the Boxter is a great car, people see them as a poor mans Porsche, but you're still buying Porsche build/engineering!
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 05:47 PM
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the image of a boxster is the worst, you will just get called gay and its a hair dressers car.they are nice cars.
but think id be looking at honda S2000's for the fun factor
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 07:34 PM
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I think if youve had a big power evo you'd be very dissapointed with a boxster, ive driven a few and think they just feel slow and dont have much torque.
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 07:35 PM
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Drive one. If it doesn't put a smile on your face you're ill.

I've had 2 and they were both superb, don't need loads of power as the handling is immense. Engine thrumming away behind your head is great, lovely noise too.

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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 08:03 PM
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Boxter,s are a BIG no no for me, Evo allday long and I,m 46 now too so should no better. Lol.


TVR Sagaris (spelling) I,d love one of those, abit random and off topic I know
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 08:26 PM
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Driven the 2.7 boxter.. found it pretty boring if im honest. yes it was quick but just didnt have the same buzz or feel of power you get from something like a Lancer. Also the crampt cabin wasnt my cup of tea and im a short arse!
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