2013 boxster

puckshaw · 01-18-2012, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jetguy

Wait 3 years. Enjoy the Z then pick up a low mile used one loaded for $35k

I have a hard time believing I'll be able to pick up a loaded model for that kind of money in only 3 years. I'll most likely be looking to see what they do with the C7, 2013 GT500, 2014 Mustang, or 2014 STi instead. I'm more of a bang for the buck type of guy. They won't be as luxurious as the Boxster but I'll sleep better at night.

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I start out with a 911 at around $78k and end at $115-125k with the options I want.

This makes me angry

Pharmacist · 01-19-2012, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I start out with a 911 at around $78k and end at $115-125k with the options I want.

i started out with a 100k 911 and by going apeshit with the options and customizations i managed to get it to 190k!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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dAvenue · 01-18-2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by puckshaw

I'd always heard that but didn't realize just how bad it was. I assumed for the relatively high starting price that it would come very well equipped in base form. That's simply not the case though.

Yeah, you're paying for the engineering that's behind the base model. The growl produced by Porsche's power-plant is absolutely stunning IMO.

m4a1mustang · 01-18-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dAvenue

Yeah, you're paying for the engineering that's behind the base model. The growl produced by Porsche's power-plant is absolutely stunning IMO.

No doubt there's a lot of quality engineering there, but a lot is the Porsche badge premium as well. That's really what kills it for me. I want everything but don't want to pay for it.

jetguy · 01-18-2012, 09:12 AM

Wait 3 years. Enjoy the Z then pick up a low mile used one loaded for $35k

m4a1mustang · 01-18-2012, 09:24 AM

I am bang for the buck too. I could get a boxster or 911 but I'd feel really bad about it. I think if I get one it will be used.

spitfire9200 · 01-19-2012, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I am bang for the buck too. I could get a boxster or 911 but I'd feel really bad about it. I think if I get one it will be used.

Steve why do you always have to state that you "could get one" in like every other expensive car thread? I never wanted to call it out, but this is like the 100th time i've seen it and just had to say something.. 101st time it's been "I could have bought a porsche/I can buy a porsche" too.. We know already

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Originally Posted by puckshaw

I have a hard time believing I'll be able to pick up a loaded model for that kind of money in only 3 years. I'll most likely be looking to see what they do with the C7, 2013 GT500, 2014 Mustang, or 2014 STi instead. I'm more of a bang for the buck type of guy. They won't be as luxurious as the Boxster but I'll sleep better at night.

On topic, go look how much used Cayman's are... It's shocking how much they depreciate and even more shocking as to how many used ones are out there. It's crazy

m4a1mustang · 01-19-2012, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by spitfire9200

Steve why do you always have to state that you "could get one" in like every other expensive car thread? I never wanted to call it out, but this is like the 100th time i've seen it and just had to say something.. 101st time it's been "I could have bought a porsche/I can buy a porsche" too.. We know already

I'm not being vain or anything. There's a group of us here that are addicted to buy cars (see the Automobiles Anonymous thread) and we use this forum to try and talk ourselves out of doing something stupid. So when I say, "I *could* get a 911, but..." it just reinforces to me that I *can't* get one because I'd have to give up every other interest of mine and then live with a car payment that could very well be rent... or go towards a house... and I'd effectively be working just to pay for a car. I don't think I'm the only person here that does that (openly talks about future cars... and talks themselves out of it).

It's important therapy because there are a lot of us that will price out cars that we really shouldn't be pricing out... and maybe we're mentally unstable enough to actually go out and make a pretty bad financial decision.

spitfire9200 · 01-19-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I'm not being vain or anything. There's a group of us here that are addicted to buy cars (see the Automobiles Anonymous thread) and we use this forum to try and talk ourselves out of doing something stupid. So when I say, "I *could* get a 911, but..." it just reinforces to me that I *can't* get one because I'd have to give up every other interest of mine and then live with a car payment that could very well be rent... or go towards a house... and I'd effectively be working just to pay for a car. I don't think I'm the only person here that does that (openly talks about future cars... and talks themselves out of it).

It's important therapy because there are a lot of us that will price out cars that we really shouldn't be pricing out... and maybe we're mentally unstable enough to actually go out and make a pretty bad financial decision.

ok i'll give you that, well said. I've had 6 cars and im only in my 20's... if I didn't buy all of those and just saved or cut out other things, I could buy one too. I see what you're saying; well put.

Plus it's just a web forum :P

KingZee · 01-18-2012, 12:35 PM

for some reason I'm really tempted to price one out now, just to see all the options...trying to resist

m4a1mustang · 01-18-2012, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KingZee

for some reason I'm really tempted to price one out now, just to see all the options...trying to resist

Unless you're willing to spend more than $60k on it then no harm will be done.

Red__Zed · 01-18-2012, 10:00 PM

looks pretty neat

Shamu · 01-18-2012, 10:11 PM

Yeah its sweet! Boxster S with 315 HP 2900 lbs, torque vectoring, PDK. Its a beauty. The base goes to 27 liter 265 hp motor. Bet it will get awesome MPG

Its almost as sweet as my old Boxster.

bigsix · 01-19-2012, 07:58 AM

^ That's a pretty extreme boxster ^... those first gen. boxsters are pretty cheap on the used market now.

This new one looks good. How the brand is putting their name on the back of the new 911 and Boxster is growing on me (at first it looked like too much/big)... i do have my dad's words in the back of my mind tho ..." the only real Porsche is the 911"

kenchan · 01-19-2012, 09:26 AM

huh, that's a pretty car. i like it. but dont want it. hummmm... werd, huh?

01-18-2012, 09:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	I am bang for the buck too. I could get a boxster or 911 but I'd feel really bad about it. I think if I get one it will be used. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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KingZee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glendale, CA Age: 41 Posts: 2,612 Drives: Focus ST Rep Power: 424	for some reason I'm really tempted to price one out now, just to see all the options...trying to resist __________________ Focus ST

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Shamu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,059 Drives: 370Z Racecar Rep Power: 20	Yeah its sweet! Boxster S with 315 HP 2900 lbs, torque vectoring, PDK. Its a beauty. The base goes to 27 liter 265 hp motor. Bet it will get awesome MPG Its almost as sweet as my old Boxster. __________________ Grant Last edited by Shamu; 01-18-2012 at 10:14 PM.

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