Originally Posted by bbbradley

...the Boxster S is more attainable and will outrun most cars on the road. I hope to sell the Miata someday soon and move up the ladder.

Originally Posted by awai08

Yeah, what's really the kicker is the fact that the so-called "girl's Porsche" now outruns about three-quarters of all cars on the road. Talk about the ultimate sleeper car...

Originally Posted by awai08

I thoroughly enjoyed this thread, even though it's 2 years old! I went through a similar process when deciding on an open-top Porsche in 2007, except without as great a tortured conscience about the snob factor. Indeed, folks familiar with just the Porsche moniker (including some car folk) -and less involved in the particular driving experiences -will repeatedly say "only a 911 will do."

That said, there's no denying that the 987S is the more dynamically involving car. And regarding aesthetic-related options, I built mine with all the goodies I would have wanted in a Carrera S, i.e. PASM (lowers the car by 10mm) & 19" wheels w/ 5mm spacers. Normal folk have only compliments.

And yes, Porsche does have a marketing vs. performance conundrum in their hands re. the 911 and Boxster/Cayman. No worries, as I'm sure they're making money in both directions.

Originally Posted by Contadino

I have a 2005 Boxster S that I bought new. Now after 6 years I was thinking of "upgrading" to a 911 cab. Test drove an '08. Wow, big disappointment. Driver feedback and fun factor was totally absent. I was so happy to get back in the Boxster! After doing some more research, it seems that we need to go to a GT3 to make an improvement over the Boxster S. Pricey though.

Originally Posted by DLJ

I'm curious if you have any pics of your car to share?