Input? Porsche Boxster/S2000/R32

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Alright everybody I am looking for any type of feedback you guys have to offer. I am planning on purchasing one of the following. Porsche Boxster-S , VW R32, or a
Honda S2000. Anyone have anything to offer? I appreciate it.. :headbang2
 
S2000

I love my Honda's. I have a CR-V and a 2006 Civic SI. The SI is a blast to drive, I am sure the S2K would be that much better.
 
Wow, did you deliberately pick three different drivetrain configurations? Boxster S = RWD, mid engine, flat-6. S2000 = RWD, front engine (longitudinal), inline-4. R32 = AWD, front engine (transverse), VR6, i.e., a narrow angle V-6 using a single "siamesed" cylinder head for both banks of cylinders.

If you need to carry more than two people or plan to use your vehicle for skiing/snowboarding trips, then the R32 is the way to go. However, keep in mind that, with only 240 hp, you will get your doors blown off by STi and Evo drivers. I see the R32 as being more of a "gentleman's" STi or Evo, more akin to the Legacy GT Spec. B, a performance sedan with some civility. However, you won't have the reliability of the Japanese manufacturers, as VW's had some quality/reliability issues with both their German and Mexican made products. BTW, I believe its replacement, the R36, will be here soon.

Now for the 2-seater convertibles. The Boxster S will be more expensive to purchase and maintain than the S2000. It likely won't be as reliable, but it will have the Porsche cachet, especially over the more pedestrian regular Boxster. The larger 3.2l or 3.0l flat-6 puts out approximately 40-50 more hp than the base model Boxster's 2.7l or 2.5l, depending on model year. Access to the engine is PITA though.

The S2000 is a performance bargain. It's only short-coming is a lack of torque, especially low end torque. The 240 hp 2.0 or 2.2l inline-4, depending on year, makes most of its modest peak torque output at above 4,000 rpm, so you have to rev it to extract maximum acceleration. It is a sweet revving motor w/ an 8K redline, so there really isn't any penalty associated with getting max performance out of it. Just don't expect the effortless punch-and-go low-end torque of the R32 or Boxster though.

Hope this helps. If I had to choose, I'd go w/ the S2000 or the Boxster. Let poseurs who are too cool to be seen in a Subie drive R32s. ;)
 
Chris, I would take the S2000 any time.......


Tim
 
S2000 is a performance bargain... Boxter is real deal.... if money is not that much of an issue, get the boxter... if you want great performance for a bargain get te s2000.

IMO, the boxter handles and outperforms the s2000 in every way... and has a much better "feel"... the intangibles of a porsche are noticable.

If somebody gave me an s2000, I would sell it and get a real car.


My choice of these 3 would be the R32 simply because I like hatchbacks. I like the styling.

But if you want a real performance car, ditch these sissy biotch cars and get an Evo MR or an Sti if you like HP more then handling. Those are REAL performance cars ... the STi if you want balls out power and the Evo if you need razor sharp handling and a rawness to your performance. Problem is, they are both ugly with stupid big wings and a goofy ricer reputation. But all that aside, if somebody was gonna give me one FREE, my choice of any of them, money is no issue, I would take an Evo MR hands down.

Ask 5 more people and you will get 5 more DIFFERENT opinions... in the end, get the one YOU LIKE... go with your gut. You will be happy then. Don't get it because of anybody elses opinion.


HAVE YOU DRIVEN ANY OF THEM? You need to.....
 
Thanks for the replies guys.. Somehow I knew you would chime in with something very informative.. (Itchty)

On my original list there was the STI and EVO but after being inside the STI the interior left something to be desired. This is coming from someone who drives a 2000 GTI right now. There was just something about being inside it. I felt like it was cheap or something I can't quite put my finger on.

I know the S2000 has the best all out performance of the bunch but without being pretentious I could be driving a porsche. The S2000 also has to be driven hard to get that performance with its high redline and low amount of torque. Whereas the other two will pull from 1800? or so.

Man I'm gonna feel like a posser now if I get the R32 thanks Itchty

Tim have you driven the S2000?
 
Get a lotus elise ... for 50 k you wont find a car as nice. :naughty:
Now, i dont know if it can outperform a S2000, but i do know that it can get more
looks...

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Wes the Lotus would definately be bad ass but...... I am no baller. I'm not looking new. I am trying to stay around the 30k price which means a used version of all three cars I'm looking at. I definately like the Lotus a lot.
 
Wes the Lotus would definately be bad ass but...... I am no baller. I'm not looking new. I am trying to stay around the 30k price which means a used version of all three cars I'm looking at. I definately like the Lotus a lot.


Oh ok.. i would go with the rest and say s2 then.. you wouldnt want to be accused
of buying a "budget" porsche... and performance -wise , s2000s kicks as. Ive seen it
on japanese dvds running on tracks and the boxter is left far behind.
 
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