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09-05-2014, 06:58 AM | #23 |
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True, steering feel is not the Z4's best attribute. But the lovely N52 motor makes up for it and the steering is massively improved with a good set of non run-flat tires.
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09-09-2014, 08:52 AM | #25 |
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Sure. But I warn you, if you drive it, you'll want one. That is what happened to me.
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09-09-2014, 09:07 AM | #26 |
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If you can only afford to spend $10-$15k, you can't afford to OWN (as opposed to buy) a Porsche. A friend of mine at work bought a cheap, similar age and mileage boxster, and its like watching a train wreck. Its ridiculously hard to work on because of the stupid engine access, and the cost of repairs and even routine maintenance is extremely high.
The Z43.0 is still a very nice car, MUCH more reasonable to maintain (I don't think there are ANY expensive maintenance items to worry about), and no potential repair boogeymen to worry about. The most expensive repair you could reasonably expect is probably less than $1000. Even with an M, the most expensive item you should worry about is the rod bearings, and it costs less than $2k to have those replaced. The list of repairs costing more than $2k on a boxster is long and painful to think about. By the way, I have an M, and I don't think I could afford to own a Porsche either. So I'm not just trying to be a dick with that comment, they are really expensive to own and you have to be ready for that. Edit: And if you get tired of the Z43.0, you can drop in some coilovers and get a huge handling boost, or drop in a supercharger and get a massive power boost. So it has lots of upgradeability down the road. |
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09-09-2014, 09:55 AM | #29 |
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A quote from the latest Car & Driver Lightning lap issue concerning the Porsche Cayman S:
"If we had to choose a car with which to learn VIR, we'd pick a Porsche Cayman S with carbon-ceramic brake rotors. Some cars take to the track and set your hair on fire; the Cayman hits the track and warms your heart with stability and playfulness. Every piece of the Cayman tasked with controlling speed could have come from a supercar. The Porsche's carbon-ceramic brakes, for example, are strong enough for a 911 Turbo S. The tires and suspension work up to a supercar-like 1.05 g's of grip in Turn One, and the Cayman weighs a relatively light 3079 pounds. Visualize a series of off-camber freeway entrance ramps that alternate directions and you have a pretty accurate image of the infield. This combination tests a car's ability to maintain itself at the edge of adhesion. In the Cayman, these on-ramps-to-nowhere pass by at an average speed of 75.9 mph. A 550-hp Jaguar f-type R coupe averaged 74.0 mph over the same corners. And the sticky Cayman gained an entire second on the F-type through here. A healthy 325 horsepower allows for a peak speed of 135.4 mph, but without a turbocharger, the naturally aspirated 3.4 liter engine lacks the juice to flood the chassis with traction-breaking torque. That relative lack of torque, however, makes calling up the right amount of power something that even a beginner could master. A stable car can be a boring car, but the Cayman's sensitive controls and friskiness are exciting. It's the perfect learning tool" |
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And I agree with this too. That is why I had a 2006 Z4 3.0si before I was fortunate enough to be able to buy a 981.
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09-09-2014, 01:35 PM | #31 |
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Thanks for all the input everyone! I've been convinced to go with the zed. Purchasing one as we speak and is in the works
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Congrats! Let the modding begin!!
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Not exactly the same, but when I was shopping, the contenders were the Z4M and Cayman S. To me, the Porsche felt much more precise, and in many ways, a better car. But the Z just just grabbed me by the you know what. Sorry to use this analogy, but if they were women, the Porsche would be the the perfect looking, well heeled blonde with a pleasant but predictable personalty, who is really the better choice on paper, but the Z is the spicy brunette who keeps you on your toes and draws you in with a slightly dangerous & more intriguing personality.
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I own a 2001 Boxster S with 60 or 70k miles on it. Drives and handles like a top. Amazing to drive lots of fun and man, goin out for a drive in the twisties or out to a fancy dinner... great car. Almost anywhere I go kids are shouting out "look it's a Porsche!" That being said. I also own a 2007 M Coupe. It is hands down my favorite car ever. I've been considering selling the Boxster for something else but I can't think of anything... I like enjoying both. If you're worried about the ims bearing failure, it's simple enough to have your oil checked for metal shavings whenever you have it changed... you'll start to see that before the failure. Glad to hear you're goin for the z4... you won't be dissapointed!
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http://imsretrofit.com/ I have no idea if that is a good option, so I leave it those familiar with engines and working on them to assess.
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I've had a '78 924 Turbo, an '86 944 Turbo, and a '92 968. They were all three maintenance nightmares. Anything and everything broke. I swore to never buy another Porsche again, unless it's brand spankin' new. Also had a coworker buy a used Boxster, drove it for two months, then had to drop $13,000 on a brand new engine, drove it another year and traded it in on a Mercedes.
If you buy an '01 Boxster find a mechanic you like spending time with, and one that will appreciate you supporting his family. Go with the Z4! |
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