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  Oct. 16, 2009 8:18 a.m. CraigKN New Reader

  So a local dealer has a 06' Boxster, CPO, with most of the goodies that I'd like on a car. I'm looking for a daily driver that can compete in a ST class - dont want to lug around race ruber. I'm not a good enough driver for the car to matter one way or the other, but having a semi-decent car for STR would be nice. Other options in the "I want a STR convertible that is nice" column would be a S2K or a NC Miata.

  Any comments on a reasonably late model Boxster with factory warranty?

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  Oct. 16, 2009 8:53 a.m. Soma007 New Reader

  In reply to CraigKN:

  Last I checked no Boxster was eligable for the new STR class. That could have changed though...

  Jason

  Jason

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  Oct. 16, 2009 8:58 a.m. CraigKN New Reader

  In reply to Soma007:

  This is what I was going off of: http://www.scca.com/newsarticle.aspx?hub=3&news=3629

  Eligible vehicles will include, but is not limited to: - All STS eligible vehicles per the requirements and restrictions, plus - Honda S2000 - Mazda Miata - Mazda MX-5 Miata - Toyota MR2 - Toyota MR2 – Spyder - BMW Z3 (non M) - BMW Z4 (non M) - Mazda RX-7 (non-turbo) - Porsche Boxster - Porsche 968 - Porsche 944 (non-turbo) - Pontiac Solstice - Saturn Sky

  This might have changed, if so my bad!

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  Oct. 16, 2009 9:31 a.m. P71 SuperDork

  FYI - The SCCA approved the "final" rules of STR this month. If you check the October FastTrack online it says they approved the rules as presented in September. The car list is slightly different and they are not allowing STS cars in. If it's on the list it can run, otherwise it cannot. I'm 90% sure Boxster was still on there. I know Miata, MX-5, S2K, 350Z, 944/968, N/A RX-7, and the MR2/MR-S were all included for sure.

  Michael Pinto

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  Oct. 16, 2009 9:47 a.m. Soma007 New Reader

  In reply to CraigKN:

  Yeah, that was the original proposal which changed a bit before the final version which was in the August Fastrack.

  http://www.scca.com/documents/Fastrack/09/08/09-fastrack-aug.pdf

  Sorry, no Boxster.

  Jason

  Jason

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  Oct. 16, 2009 9:58 a.m. amg_rx7 Reader

  Research the maintenance cost and schedule. I have no idea what they are but I'd want to know.

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  Oct. 17, 2009 10:04 a.m. BradLTL New Reader

  Boxsters are rock solid cars. I've owned 2 (just parted with my second). They are great cars to live with day to day, just make sure to get a proper manual!

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  Oct. 17, 2009 2:36 p.m. maroon92 SuperDork

  the only thing I have heard bad about Boxsters are the spontaneous engine explosions on the early models...

  a CPO 2006 should be a great car.

  "there is no horrible way to win, there is only winning" -Jean Pierre Sarti

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  Oct. 17, 2009 2:39 p.m. David S. Wallens Editorial Director

  On the plus side, a lot of those suspect engines should have been replaced by now. Tim Sharp, longtime GRMer, has an early S. Nice car.

  Yes, we now have signatures

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  Oct. 17, 2009 3:31 p.m. ignorant SuperDork

  I want one..

  My dad gave me the P-car-lust disease..

  A Boxster(or miata) plus a diesel tacoma/CRD liberty = the perfect daily driver utility combination in my opinion.

  walterj said "I would have everything from the knee down replaced with peg if I were in your shoes."

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  Oct. 17, 2009 8:09 p.m. CraigKN New Reader

  I'm probably going up to test drive the Boxster tomorrow, I'll report back!

  Thanks for the help!

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  Oct. 17, 2009 11:14 p.m. mad_machine SuperDork

  be sure to tell us how much you love your new porsche

  German, Italian, Swedish, Collecting Europe one car at a time

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  Oct. 18, 2009 9:20 p.m. Woody SuperDork

  If I were buying a Boxster (and I almost did), I'd either buy the cheapest one I could find, or pay up and get a Porsche CPO car.

  Porsche takes pretty good care of their warranty customers, especially if you have a decent service history. I'd just be too nervous around a Boxster in the $15-18k range if it didn't come with a warranty.

  Peter Egan said of his Boxster S: "It's a car that I can barely afford to own, but not to fix."

  ...and he's a much better mechanic than I am.

  Never approach a friend's girlfriend or wife with mischief as your goal. There are just too many women in the world to justify that sort of dishonorable behavior. Unless she's really attractive.

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  Oct. 21, 2009 1:39 p.m. CraigKN New Reader

  I've noticed a few Cayman's locally that are in my price range. One is a dealer owned car, a loaner with 19K miles. CPO, the add says they did the 20K maintenance, and replaced the breaks and tires. Not sure if that means it was driven hard and put away wet, but its a beautiful red/tan.

  Either way, I'm only looking for 2006 or newer CPO cars.

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  Oct. 21, 2009 2:02 p.m. tuna55 Reader

  I'd actually go Cayman over Boxster - but that's me. I only test drove the Cayman S, but it definitely gave me P car disease for a long time.

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  Oct. 21, 2009 2:05 p.m. CraigKN New Reader

  There are about a half dozen Cayman S's from $33-39 locally, all with very low miles. Apparently people buy the things, park them in a garage, and forget about 'em. I have yet to find one with PASM, however.

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  Oct. 21, 2009 2:14 p.m. kreb Dork

  A Cayman S is a serious fast car. When I was doing track days in my Stalker, I never had any difficulty with a Boxter, but a couple of Cayman S' gave me battles. I'd defniitely buy one over a Boxter.

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  Oct. 21, 2009 4:05 p.m. White_and_Nerdy Reader

  I dunno, to me a Cayman says only one thing: "I can't afford a 911."

  - Justin

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  Oct. 21, 2009 4:11 p.m. tuna55 Reader

  No way man - the Cayman actually has better weight distribution than the 911. The dealer (OK, fine, he's probably a liar) said the only reason that it wouldn't beat the 911 around a road course is the differential.

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  Oct. 21, 2009 4:11 p.m. kreb Dork

  White_and_Nerdy wrote: I dunno, to me a Cayman says only one thing: "I can't afford a 911."

  To me 911 says "I care about image and/or tradition enough to accept an antiquated layout." edit: And the only reason that some rear engined cars are still faster is because Porsche deliberately hamstrings their middies. It's kind of like how GM and Ford would eviscerate any of their products that got too close to pony car performance.
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  Oct. 21, 2009 4:20 p.m. CraigKN New Reader

  I could care less about a car's stature. While lauded here, my first fun car - 94' Miata - was wildly described by ‘friends’ and coworkers as a "chick car". Same deal with my 05' Mini Cooper S. When I managed to get them in the passenger seat for a spirited drive - they changed their tune immediately, usually yelling something like "OH MY GOD SLOW DOWN WE ARE GOING TO DIE!!!".

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  Oct. 21, 2009 8:22 p.m. Woody SuperDork

  For me, 911 says, "I need a place for the baby to sit".

  But, if I were buying a new Porsche, it would be a Cayman S.

  Never approach a friend's girlfriend or wife with mischief as your goal. There are just too many women in the world to justify that sort of dishonorable behavior. Unless she's really attractive.

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  Oct. 21, 2009 8:26 p.m. CraigKN New Reader

  I'm test driving a Cayman S this weekend. I just drove a 2010 Miata, however.. if I'm looking to spend 10K less, the Miata would be at the top of my list, great car, reminded me of my 94' quite a bit.

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  Oct. 22, 2009 2:58 p.m. Grinch337 New Reader

  White_and_Nerdy wrote: I dunno, to me a Cayman says only one thing: "I can't afford a 911."

  Even so, who cares? You are still getting one of the best handling cars available today.

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