Kyle
11-08-2002, 05:51 PM
Base Price: $42,600
Price as Tested: $50,840
Engine: 2.7 Liter, Six-Cylinder Engine, 225 HP
Gas Mileage: 5-speed manual, 19 city, 27 highway
Top Speed: 157 mph
Overview
He Said: Overall rating -- three Porsche shields out of five. The redesigned Boxster looks essentially the same as ever -- and that's not a bad thing. It's still one of the best-looking cars on the road. Even though it's quick in lower gears, the performance wasn't as great as I hoped it would be. Ralph Cifaretto on the Sopranos had it right when he said, "the Boxster is a Porsche with panties."
She Said: Overall rating -- four Porsche shields out of five. Panties or not, this car has it all -- looks, handling, style. The Porsche shield shines bright on the hood and entices all passersby to take a good look as it flies by. Once I remembered that the ignition was on the left side of the steering wheel, I was off and running!
Fascination Factor
She Said: I have a friend with an eight-year-old who is super into cars, and he nearly cried out in delight when I drove it up to his house. I can't tell you how many jealous looks I got while driving this thing. Co-workers were questioning my salary requirements, and cars on the road were inching up at stoplights to get a closer look at the cute chick in the blue Boxster. So is the $50-thou pricetag worth the admiring looks?
He Said: Here's your justification. I went to a restaurant for lunch, and the good-looking waitress saw my keys on the table and asked, "You drive a Porsche?" I told her, "I wouldn't drive nothing else." After our meal she dropped the check off at the table, and it had her phone number on it.
Handling and Horsepower
He Said: I was really impressed with the way it handled on turns. It was hard to put a bad wheel on the road. It also accelerated very well in low gears but failed to zip ahead at highway speeds. Which sucked, because everyone wanted to race!
She Said: As Julia Roberts said in 'Pretty Woman,' "This thing corners like it's on rails." For people that aren't a master of the manual transmission, it's an easy clutch. It's a pleasant driving experience, but if you want to ride in the Daytona 500, this isn't going to be the car for you.
Size Matters
She said: My head actually managed to rest on the headrest, the seat belt didn't try to decapitate me and I could reach the pedals. However, the seats were so low to the ground I felt like I could scrape the pavement at any second. Visibility, therefore, was a little limited -- especially with the convertible top up. Unlike some other sports cars, the Boxster has extra storage space -- I could fit a whole suitcase in the front storage space -- because the engine is behind you.
He said: Porsche did a great job with the interior. It fits big and small alike. And for the first time they've added cup holders and a glove box -- gotta have space for your stuff. It's the perfect car for a spin with your girl, but riding with another guy is a little close for comfort.
Final Thoughts:
He said: Porsche did right by not messing up a good thing -- the car still looks fantastic. However, it would've been great if they'd given it some more of the 'zoom' that the Porsche shield is known for. Regardless, now that this Road Test is over, women are no longer attracted to me.
She said: They had to pry the keys out of my tightly fisted hand. I enjoyed my stint in the Porsche Boxster. It handled well and proved to be quite a smooth ride for a sports car. When I find my millionaire husband, or win the lottery, the Boxster will definitely show up in my driveway.
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Price as Tested: $50,840
Engine: 2.7 Liter, Six-Cylinder Engine, 225 HP
Gas Mileage: 5-speed manual, 19 city, 27 highway
Top Speed: 157 mph
Overview
He Said: Overall rating -- three Porsche shields out of five. The redesigned Boxster looks essentially the same as ever -- and that's not a bad thing. It's still one of the best-looking cars on the road. Even though it's quick in lower gears, the performance wasn't as great as I hoped it would be. Ralph Cifaretto on the Sopranos had it right when he said, "the Boxster is a Porsche with panties."
She Said: Overall rating -- four Porsche shields out of five. Panties or not, this car has it all -- looks, handling, style. The Porsche shield shines bright on the hood and entices all passersby to take a good look as it flies by. Once I remembered that the ignition was on the left side of the steering wheel, I was off and running!
Fascination Factor
She Said: I have a friend with an eight-year-old who is super into cars, and he nearly cried out in delight when I drove it up to his house. I can't tell you how many jealous looks I got while driving this thing. Co-workers were questioning my salary requirements, and cars on the road were inching up at stoplights to get a closer look at the cute chick in the blue Boxster. So is the $50-thou pricetag worth the admiring looks?
He Said: Here's your justification. I went to a restaurant for lunch, and the good-looking waitress saw my keys on the table and asked, "You drive a Porsche?" I told her, "I wouldn't drive nothing else." After our meal she dropped the check off at the table, and it had her phone number on it.
Handling and Horsepower
He Said: I was really impressed with the way it handled on turns. It was hard to put a bad wheel on the road. It also accelerated very well in low gears but failed to zip ahead at highway speeds. Which sucked, because everyone wanted to race!
She Said: As Julia Roberts said in 'Pretty Woman,' "This thing corners like it's on rails." For people that aren't a master of the manual transmission, it's an easy clutch. It's a pleasant driving experience, but if you want to ride in the Daytona 500, this isn't going to be the car for you.
Size Matters
She said: My head actually managed to rest on the headrest, the seat belt didn't try to decapitate me and I could reach the pedals. However, the seats were so low to the ground I felt like I could scrape the pavement at any second. Visibility, therefore, was a little limited -- especially with the convertible top up. Unlike some other sports cars, the Boxster has extra storage space -- I could fit a whole suitcase in the front storage space -- because the engine is behind you.
He said: Porsche did a great job with the interior. It fits big and small alike. And for the first time they've added cup holders and a glove box -- gotta have space for your stuff. It's the perfect car for a spin with your girl, but riding with another guy is a little close for comfort.
Final Thoughts:
He said: Porsche did right by not messing up a good thing -- the car still looks fantastic. However, it would've been great if they'd given it some more of the 'zoom' that the Porsche shield is known for. Regardless, now that this Road Test is over, women are no longer attracted to me.
She said: They had to pry the keys out of my tightly fisted hand. I enjoyed my stint in the Porsche Boxster. It handled well and proved to be quite a smooth ride for a sports car. When I find my millionaire husband, or win the lottery, the Boxster will definitely show up in my driveway.
http://channels.netscape.com/ns/autos/content.jsp?file=autos/boxsaid.jsp