Boxster 987s - new loan car for the week!! Impressions...
My 987 2.7 is now in for the new roof replacement this week and luckily I got a 987 3.2S after the 911 last time.
I wouldn't have bothered posting but in the past I've said that the 2.7 Boxster and the 3.2 are quite similar. Now after a year of the 2.7 and a day of driving the S I can say that there is a significant difference and I feel a good reason to upgrade to the more powerful roadster.
I've come to the conclusion that a 997 at this stage for me would be too expensive and although an amazing car, the Boxster gives a good taste of the Porsche experience. The 2.7 I have is a great car but now after numerous problems with it I've been lucky enough to try almost all of Porsche's offerings and compare them pretty thoughroughly.
The 3.2 Boxster 987 is, I have to say almost the perfect Porsche for me. It's fast enough (a decent bit brisker than my 2.7), the gearbox is great (6 speed and ratios used are ideal) and over the 997, Cayenne and Cayman it has a soft top.
I've read so many negative reviews in the press about the sport chrono and although I would never use the chrono element, the agressive nature of the throttle and engine note is fantastic.
On the 3.2S, the brakes feel more instant than on my 2.7 - I know there is more surface area and the car has only done 22 miles but the bite is more instant.
Midnight Blue again is great - this time with non-leather Sand dash and leather armrests which is quite odd. It lightens up the interior but I can't help thinking full-leather would be better.
PCM is great, as is Bose but the telephone in this car would benefit by being Bluetooth. The 19" alloys looks great but the ride is much harsher than the 18" S wheels and steering requires more effort at low speed maneuvering.
After the 997, I thought I would have to save for years for my ideal car but today I've realised that a Boxster S provides most of the thrills of it's big brother without the bank-breaking expense and the option of a light tan when the Scottish sun comes out, something that a Cayman without a sunroof can't compete with.
I'm not taking any pics of the car though so don't worry about being bombarded with loads of shots. I'm just going to drive it this week and enjoy what is I think the best Porsche on sale today.
I wouldn't have bothered posting but in the past I've said that the 2.7 Boxster and the 3.2 are quite similar. Now after a year of the 2.7 and a day of driving the S I can say that there is a significant difference and I feel a good reason to upgrade to the more powerful roadster.
I've come to the conclusion that a 997 at this stage for me would be too expensive and although an amazing car, the Boxster gives a good taste of the Porsche experience. The 2.7 I have is a great car but now after numerous problems with it I've been lucky enough to try almost all of Porsche's offerings and compare them pretty thoughroughly.
The 3.2 Boxster 987 is, I have to say almost the perfect Porsche for me. It's fast enough (a decent bit brisker than my 2.7), the gearbox is great (6 speed and ratios used are ideal) and over the 997, Cayenne and Cayman it has a soft top.
I've read so many negative reviews in the press about the sport chrono and although I would never use the chrono element, the agressive nature of the throttle and engine note is fantastic.
On the 3.2S, the brakes feel more instant than on my 2.7 - I know there is more surface area and the car has only done 22 miles but the bite is more instant.
Midnight Blue again is great - this time with non-leather Sand dash and leather armrests which is quite odd. It lightens up the interior but I can't help thinking full-leather would be better.
PCM is great, as is Bose but the telephone in this car would benefit by being Bluetooth. The 19" alloys looks great but the ride is much harsher than the 18" S wheels and steering requires more effort at low speed maneuvering.
After the 997, I thought I would have to save for years for my ideal car but today I've realised that a Boxster S provides most of the thrills of it's big brother without the bank-breaking expense and the option of a light tan when the Scottish sun comes out, something that a Cayman without a sunroof can't compete with.
I'm not taking any pics of the car though so don't worry about being bombarded with loads of shots. I'm just going to drive it this week and enjoy what is I think the best Porsche on sale today.
