370Z or Boxster?

desertzrat · 01-11-2010, 08:48 PM

I owned an 01 Boxster S and I now drive an 09 Mt. All things considered the 370 is better value but if you have the $$ the S version of the Cayman or Boxter is awesome.

cptspeed · 01-11-2010, 10:08 PM

The porsches are very bland looking. I'll continue modding my Z.

Quick Nick · 01-12-2010, 07:52 AM

Honda S2000 anybody? Everybody loves 9,000rpm..

Hehe, Spanner into works....

Modshack · 01-12-2010, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Quick Nick

Everybody loves 9,000rpm..

Nope...

cptspeed · 01-12-2010, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quick Nick

Honda S2000 anybody? Everybody loves 9,000rpm..

Hehe, Spanner into works....

like music to my ears on the gixxer.

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-12-2010, 11:22 AM

Me personally I'm not a big fan of roadsters/convertibles. I always notice performance reductions from there coupe counterparts and I rather have performance than people seeing me in my car. That being said the boxster would be an out and the 370z lives.
Though when mentioning the cayman, especially the cayman S, I might be persuaded to go that route mainly based on the fact the cayman is much smaller and lighter making it more agile if not faster. BUT THE z is an uncompromising value and I would be more attracted to the less refined more rambunctious VQ37HR. So the 370z wins again.

j.arnaldo · 01-12-2010, 11:30 AM

I guess it all boils down to $$$; if you've got plenty of it, you could go either way. It's your call, man!

pulpz · 01-12-2010, 12:24 PM

Actually...I think the 370Z is the closest to the 240Z since the 280Z..The 300Zs and the 350Z added design elements and direction that didn't exist in the earlier gens. The 370Z really pulls the heritage of Z design in a very modern way.

MightyBobo · 01-12-2010, 03:06 PM

Porsche has a classic design that is still gorgeous even today, after years of slight tweaking. The design is timeless.

Old Chuck · 01-12-2010, 03:33 PM

Both are great cars with their issues. I have not owned both but have driven both. They are different animals. For a roadster, the Boxster is very stiff maybe stiffer then the 370Z hardtop. The Boxster feels more refined as it whines toward redline. The 370Z feels very masculine and rough in comparison. No one will rate the Boxster down on its' handling which is superb. Funny how some folks will say "don't get the Boxster they are not a real porsche, get the Cayman". They are the same vehicle just one with a hardtop. It is interesting how the Cayman got a better rep due to coming out later with different press. The Cayman is a tad stiffer then the Boxster but since the vehicle was designed as a roadster, very few would push the car hard enough to tell the difference. Given that the Boxster S has done 0-60 in 4.1 with the PDK and will out corner a 911, it is not a slow wimpy vehicle. Now is it better then the 370Z? It depends. As I said, they are different animals. Given the price difference, The Z would be the better bargain but it is what you want in a car.

Zsteve · 01-12-2010, 04:20 PM

I think the Zs have kept a similar design all along. I can see one and say that looks like a Z, just cant tell the year or the number ie 240 etc. But they have kept the sloping roof to back, small rear window, long front end compared to back length. Im not a Z nerd but every time they came out with a new one I knew it was a Z. Ive always liked the Z but would not classify myself as a Z nerd, untill I bought one I guess.

cab83_750 · 01-13-2010, 01:26 AM

Was it Jeremy who said that having a Boxster is like telling yourself...."my life did not go as planned!"

if you want a Porsche go for the 911.

. Or a cayman.

Old Chuck · 01-13-2010, 04:58 PM

and that theme is that the Boxster and the Cayman are two different vehicles. Folks, they are not. Saying the Boxster is a poor man's porsche and buy the Cayman mentality just makes me wonder what folks are smoking. Also, saying if its not a 911 or more expensive p car then it is not worth having is absurd. I have driven the Boxster S enough to know that it handles as well as anything costiing thousands more does not run out of gas as you push it. Don't compare a new Boxster S to an older Boxster in terms of speed. They are quicker then the Z.
All cars are built to a price point and you usually get what you pay for. That goes for the Boxster or the 370Z. I guess, in hindsight, I should not have entered this post as everyone has their opinion and those do not change easily. To the original poster, buy the one that puts the biggest grin on your face.

WICKED_GRIN · 01-13-2010, 05:53 PM

VW/Porsche should put the 3.8L 500hp twin turbo in the Boxster/Cayman and shake up the Super Car world. Cayman Turbo 4S. The 911 should have been killed a long time ago. Rear engine cars are really old school. Rear engine = Sh!tty design.

elmz · 01-16-2010, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by WICKED_GRIN

Rear engine cars are really old school. Rear engine = Sh!tty design.

That is some statement...have you driven a Cayman? The engine placement makes a world for a difference. I love the the 370 and its front midship engine design, its a very balanced car. But the Cayman's mid engine setup is superior, drive one if you get a chance, its pretty amazing.

01-12-2010, 07:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
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01-12-2010, 12:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
pulpz Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 281 Drives: 09 PG 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 17	Actually...I think the 370Z is the closest to the 240Z since the 280Z..The 300Zs and the 350Z added design elements and direction that didn't exist in the earlier gens. The 370Z really pulls the heritage of Z design in a very modern way. __________________ 2016 Cayman GTS 6MT / 2017 Q60 Sport / 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD / 2015 Lexus IS 350 AWD F-Sport (Sold) / 2009 PG 370Z Sport 6MT, (Sold) / 2003 SS 350Z Enthusiast 6MT (Sold)

01-12-2010, 03:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 53	Porsche has a classic design that is still gorgeous even today, after years of slight tweaking. The design is timeless. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

01-12-2010, 03:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
Old Chuck Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida & SC Posts: 86 Drives: 05 Tundra& 02 Subaru Rep Power: 17	I have to agree with Modshack and with Bobo as well Both are great cars with their issues. I have not owned both but have driven both. They are different animals. For a roadster, the Boxster is very stiff maybe stiffer then the 370Z hardtop. The Boxster feels more refined as it whines toward redline. The 370Z feels very masculine and rough in comparison. No one will rate the Boxster down on its' handling which is superb. Funny how some folks will say "don't get the Boxster they are not a real porsche, get the Cayman". They are the same vehicle just one with a hardtop. It is interesting how the Cayman got a better rep due to coming out later with different press. The Cayman is a tad stiffer then the Boxster but since the vehicle was designed as a roadster, very few would push the car hard enough to tell the difference. Given that the Boxster S has done 0-60 in 4.1 with the PDK and will out corner a 911, it is not a slow wimpy vehicle. Now is it better then the 370Z? It depends. As I said, they are different animals. Given the price difference, The Z would be the better bargain but it is what you want in a car.

01-12-2010, 04:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	I think the Zs have kept a similar design all along. I can see one and say that looks like a Z, just cant tell the year or the number ie 240 etc. But they have kept the sloping roof to back, small rear window, long front end compared to back length. Im not a Z nerd but every time they came out with a new one I knew it was a Z. Ive always liked the Z but would not classify myself as a Z nerd, untill I bought one I guess. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

01-11-2010, 08:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
desertzrat Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Las Cruces NM Posts: 20 Drives: 09 370ZT Platinium 6 Rep Power: 17	I owned an 01 Boxster S and I now drive an 09 Mt. All things considered the 370 is better value but if you have the $$ the S version of the Cayman or Boxter is awesome.

01-11-2010, 10:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
cptspeed Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 799 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 18	The porsches are very bland looking. I'll continue modding my Z.

01-12-2010, 11:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	Me personally I'm not a big fan of roadsters/convertibles. I always notice performance reductions from there coupe counterparts and I rather have performance than people seeing me in my car. That being said the boxster would be an out and the 370z lives. Though when mentioning the cayman, especially the cayman S, I might be persuaded to go that route mainly based on the fact the cayman is much smaller and lighter making it more agile if not faster. BUT THE z is an uncompromising value and I would be more attracted to the less refined more rambunctious VQ37HR. So the 370z wins again.

01-12-2010, 11:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	I guess it all boils down to $$$; if you've got plenty of it, you could go either way. It's your call, man!

01-13-2010, 01:26 AM	#12 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 418	Was it Jeremy who said that having a Boxster is like telling yourself...."my life did not go as planned!" if you want a Porsche go for the 911. . Or a cayman.

01-13-2010, 04:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
Old Chuck Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida & SC Posts: 86 Drives: 05 Tundra& 02 Subaru Rep Power: 17	I still hear the same old theme and that theme is that the Boxster and the Cayman are two different vehicles. Folks, they are not. Saying the Boxster is a poor man's porsche and buy the Cayman mentality just makes me wonder what folks are smoking. Also, saying if its not a 911 or more expensive p car then it is not worth having is absurd. I have driven the Boxster S enough to know that it handles as well as anything costiing thousands more does not run out of gas as you push it. Don't compare a new Boxster S to an older Boxster in terms of speed. They are quicker then the Z. All cars are built to a price point and you usually get what you pay for. That goes for the Boxster or the 370Z. I guess, in hindsight, I should not have entered this post as everyone has their opinion and those do not change easily. To the original poster, buy the one that puts the biggest grin on your face.

01-13-2010, 05:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
WICKED_GRIN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New England Posts: 466 Drives: 370Z Roadster Black Rep Power: 16	VW/Porsche should put the 3.8L 500hp twin turbo in the Boxster/Cayman and shake up the Super Car world. Cayman Turbo 4S. The 911 should have been killed a long time ago. Rear engine cars are really old school. Rear engine = Sh!tty design.