370Z or Boxster?

Quick Nick · 01-11-2010, 07:26 AM

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?

Zerafian · 01-11-2010, 08:11 AM

boxster = overpriced and underpowered..Get a cayman if your going porsche....at least.

Otherwise go with the 370.

Oh and dont forget repair cost of the porsche.

370Zsteve · 01-11-2010, 08:14 AM

Ask member Modshack, he owns both.

Pharmacist · 01-11-2010, 09:54 AM

don't those fancy porsche tend to leak out oil from the rear main seal and intermediate main shaft seals and blow up the engine? or did porsche fix that?

370Zsteve · 01-11-2010, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

don't those fancy porsche tend to leak out oil from the rear main seal and intermediate main shaft seals and blow up the engine? or did porsche fix that?

haha always

They fixed that, years ago.

KillerBee370 · 01-11-2010, 11:03 AM

I've owned both.
370z. The end.

antman22 · 01-11-2010, 01:10 PM

depends on if cost is an issue. i wouldn't go with a boxster however, i'd probably go with a cayman.

for best bang for your buck, 370z. overall performance without cost in play, cayman (although its a pretty close battle).

zmyride · 01-11-2010, 01:17 PM

I totally agree.

Between 370Z and Boxster, Z wins.

Between Z and Cayman, performance-wise, both are the same. Quality-wise, Z wins. Overall handling, Cayman wins. Look-wise, Cayman wins (subjective). Cost-wise, Z wins (Cayman is $20K more than Z).

For me if i can afford, I'd buy the Cayman. In my opinion, it looks nicer than Z. Otherwise, Z it is.

Modshack · 01-11-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Ask member Modshack, he owns both.

Ehhh...I'm not gonna get into these keyboard shoot-outs. Sold mine awhile back. The Boxster is a great car, the 370 is too..Money no object I'd probably choose a Boxster over the Z. Cayman is just a Boxster hardtop...either would suffice. The only thing I really don't like about the Z is the Tractor motor. Other than that (and the $$) it's a close call as driver's cars go....

kenchan · 01-11-2010, 02:41 PM

tractor motor? hahaha.

naw, a true tractor engine is the johnny popper.

MightyBobo · 01-11-2010, 03:22 PM

If I could afford it, I'd get the Boxster Spyder any day.

BrianZ · 01-11-2010, 03:44 PM

All things equal, the Porsche is better. But considering they cost $20k more, the Z wins by a mile.

Zsteve · 01-11-2010, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by zmyride

I totally agree.

Between 370Z and Boxster, Z wins.

Between Z and Cayman, performance-wise, both are the same. Quality-wise, Z wins. Overall handling, Cayman wins. Look-wise, Cayman wins (subjective). Cost-wise, Z wins (Cayman is $20K more than Z).

For me if i can afford, I'd buy the Cayman. In my opinion, it looks nicer than Z. Otherwise, Z it is.

You think the Z is better quality than the Porsche?????

spearfish25 · 01-11-2010, 04:16 PM

If I recall correctly, the new Boxster posts some pretty sweet performance numbers.

JB-370z · 01-11-2010, 05:00 PM

QUOTE: don't those fancy porsche tend to leak out oil from the rear main seal and intermediate main shaft seals and blow up the engine? or did porsche fix that?

hahaha thats wrong

01-11-2010, 07:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Quick Nick Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 8 Drives: Nissan 370Z GT Rep Power: 15	370Z or Boxster? 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?

01-11-2010, 08:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
Zerafian A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,340 Drives: 13' MB 370z Rep Power: 30949	boxster = overpriced and underpowered..Get a cayman if your going porsche....at least. Otherwise go with the 370. Oh and dont forget repair cost of the porsche. __________________ LC500 exhaust set uphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI7DiA43ZYw&t

01-11-2010, 08:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	Ask member Modshack, he owns both. __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

01-11-2010, 03:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	If I could afford it, I'd get the Boxster Spyder any day. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

01-11-2010, 04:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	If I recall correctly, the new Boxster posts some pretty sweet performance numbers. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

01-11-2010, 09:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
Pharmacist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,249 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 18	don't those fancy porsche tend to leak out oil from the rear main seal and intermediate main shaft seals and blow up the engine? or did porsche fix that?

01-11-2010, 11:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	I've owned both. 370z. The end.

01-11-2010, 01:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
antman22 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 597 Drives: 09 PG 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	depends on if cost is an issue. i wouldn't go with a boxster however, i'd probably go with a cayman. for best bang for your buck, 370z. overall performance without cost in play, cayman (although its a pretty close battle).

01-11-2010, 01:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
zmyride Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 631 Drives: 10 Black Sports 7AT Rep Power: 16	I totally agree. Between 370Z and Boxster, Z wins. Between Z and Cayman, performance-wise, both are the same. Quality-wise, Z wins. Overall handling, Cayman wins. Look-wise, Cayman wins (subjective). Cost-wise, Z wins (Cayman is $20K more than Z). For me if i can afford, I'd buy the Cayman. In my opinion, it looks nicer than Z. Otherwise, Z it is.

01-11-2010, 02:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	tractor motor? hahaha. naw, a true tractor engine is the johnny popper.

01-11-2010, 03:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
BrianZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 27 Drives: 2010 335i Rep Power: 16	All things equal, the Porsche is better. But considering they cost $20k more, the Z wins by a mile.

01-11-2010, 05:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	QUOTE: don't those fancy porsche tend to leak out oil from the rear main seal and intermediate main shaft seals and blow up the engine? or did porsche fix that? hahaha thats wrong __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning) Last edited by JB-370z; 01-11-2010 at 05:03 PM.