OT: Porsche Boxster, Anyone have one? Love it? Hate it? Options

[Andyrew]

Well its been way to long since i've driven or even thought about my 914, so i've come to the realization that I need something a little more roadworthy. (I am just too busy to drive my car to events whenever I want to have fun..)
I've been considering finishing up the 914, selling it, and getting a Boxster for fun times instead. I'd really like to be able to drive it every day and rely on it as a second car, not a track ready race/street car as the 914 is.

Im considering a 2.7 Boxster, 00, 01. I would love to have an S though, the extra power and handling would be nice. Does anyone own any? Anyone modify them? What should I look out for? What about driving impressions? Need more HP? How easy is it to toss it around? Powerslide? I will most likely use it as my racer/ autoxer, so it will see slicks and some modifications, but will remain relatively stock (No v8 swaps here.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif), although a 3.6....).


Anyways, what are your thoughts? I guess driving around my Audi for the past almost year has changed my priority's..

One last thing, will my 5'1" girlfriend(of 2.5years..) be able to drive it? I want her to be able to autox with me, and she cant drive the 914 with the way its setup..

I appreciate your help,
Sorry I havent been around lately I have a world of excuses, but primarily its been a lack of interest in my 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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[brp986s]

I have '01 S. It's a modern(ish) car with e-gas, PB, PS, and hydraulic clutch. so driver feel is muted some. You have to recalibrate your senses kinda. I use mine just for touring and for that 6 speeds is not needed. I often skip gears. My neighbor had a 2.5 that sounded better than my 3.2. Maybe cuz the S has 4 cats - I don't know. But after 30 secs or so I don't hear it anymore. Lots of places sell exhausts if thats what you want. If you want more power a 3.4 996 is a direct swap, but 3.6 is complicated due to continuous variable valve timing. If power is your thing there are other cars with more for less, but as for interior/exterior styling, and overall driving experience imho Porsche hit a home run. Especially with a hard top.