370Z or Boxster?

dad · 01-17-2010, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quick Nick

Which would you choose?

The muscle, power and value of the 370Z are appealing, but the build quality and neutral handling balance of the Boxster is also very appealing.

I know the battle between Nissan and Porsche is well documented, as is the ownership experience of the Boxster, but I would love to hear from anyone who has owned/driven both.

Comments?

Get the Porsche!

motoextreme · 01-17-2010, 09:41 PM

I owned a 2002 996TT (basically a 911TT). Absolutely loved it, feels small, super fast etc etc

BUT...I paid twice as much for that car then my Z (I bought it used). The mod parts are much more not to mention the maintenance! What's worse is the $ you will lose when you go to sell it regardless of what model you choose.

I'm sorry to admit it but Boxsters really do seem like more of a girls car. If you don't do the 911 then do a 370, its my favorite car thus far and it makes me smile every time I start her up, you won't regret it.

WICKED_GRIN · 01-17-2010, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motoextreme

I owned a 2002 996TT (basically a 911TT). Absolutely loved it, feels small, super fast etc etc

BUT...I paid twice as much for that car then my Z (I bought it used). The mod parts are much more not to mention the maintenance! What's worse is the $ you will lose when you go to sell it regardless of what model you choose.

I'm sorry to admit it but Boxsters really do seem like more of a girls car. If you don't do the 911 then do a 370, its my favorite car thus far and it makes me smile every time I start her up, you won't regret it.

If the Boxster/Cayman and the 911 had the same engine/HP and raced on a road course, the 911 would finish in second place (first loser).

MightyBobo · 01-17-2010, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WICKED_GRIN

If the Boxster/Cayman and the 911 had the same engine/HP and raced on a road course, the 911 would finish in second place (first loser).

^^^^

The Boxster is only crippled because the 911 is Porsche's defacto standard as far as image goes.

The sad truth is the Boxster is an optimal setup...if only it had the same engine offerings as in the 911...

motoextreme · 01-17-2010, 11:25 PM

Suppose that's true but I don't feel the Z is feminine even though it lacks the power and performance of a GTR. I chose the Z over the GTR and the Porsche but that's just me.

To each his own... Suppose it doesnt really matter what others think, get what you like best and what you can afford.

WICKED_GRIN · 01-19-2010, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

^^^^

The Boxster is only crippled because the 911 is Porsche's defacto standard as far as image goes.

The sad truth is the Boxster is an optimal setup...if only it had the same engine offerings as in the 911...

I agree 1001%

01-17-2010, 09:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 370	I owned a 2002 996TT (basically a 911TT). Absolutely loved it, feels small, super fast etc etc BUT...I paid twice as much for that car then my Z (I bought it used). The mod parts are much more not to mention the maintenance! What's worse is the $ you will lose when you go to sell it regardless of what model you choose. I'm sorry to admit it but Boxsters really do seem like more of a girls car. If you don't do the 911 then do a 370, its my favorite car thus far and it makes me smile every time I start her up, you won't regret it. __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports

01-17-2010, 11:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 370	Suppose that's true but I don't feel the Z is feminine even though it lacks the power and performance of a GTR. I chose the Z over the GTR and the Porsche but that's just me. To each his own... Suppose it doesnt really matter what others think, get what you like best and what you can afford. __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports