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2013 Porsche Boxster 73 46.50%
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      10-09-2012, 02:34 PM   #1
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2013 Porsche Boxster vs. 2013 BMW 335i - which would you get?

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Have you guys seen the new 2013 Boxster? Looks stunning and the reviews on how it drives are just as good. If you could have the new Boxster or a 335i, which would you choose any why?

EDIT: Suppose they were the same price and you were doing a single-pay lease (the entire lease balance up-front) and you could afford the 335i for 30 months or the Boxster for only 24 months: which would you choose?

Note: before I added the above question following "EDIT," the poll was at 8 for Boxster and 6 for 335i

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      10-09-2012, 02:38 PM   #2
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If I didn't need a back seat, Boxster S all day long, or a good, clean used Boxster Spyder from the last generation. Bear in mind that even a base Boxster will end up being significantly more expensive than a loaded 335i though.
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      10-09-2012, 02:42 PM   #3
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Yep, backseat requirement takes it. Plus, this is a bimmer forum, post this at over at the porsche forum and watch the results change!
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      10-09-2012, 02:49 PM   #4
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Yep, backseat requirement takes it. Plus, this is a bimmer forum, post this at over at the porsche forum and watch the results change!
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      10-09-2012, 02:58 PM   #5
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There are Porsches I'd LOVE to have, but the Boxster ain't one of them.
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There are Porsches I'd LOVE to have, but the Boxster ain't one of them.
Ever driven one?
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      10-09-2012, 03:37 PM   #7
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Well, if I could have only one car I'd take the Boxster.
Only if I already owned a sports car would I look at the BMW.
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Not a fan of the Boxster. If you had said Cayman I would have voted otherwise
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Apples and oranges? 2-seat, mid-engine soft-top vs. 4-door sedan? I'll take a chocolate shake, thanks.
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apples and oranges. Sport sedan vs. designed from the ground up SPORTS CAR.

New Boxster is gorgeous and drives great.

If you need more than 2 seats, forget the Boxster AND you will also need a another 30K if you want a nicely equipped Boxster S. The new Boxster w/ DCT I test drove listed in the low 80s. Buy a lighlty used 911 and get a back seat ( marginal at best). Or the BMW and a used Boxster S for fun if you want to spend 80K.
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Suppose they were the same price and you were doing a single-pay lease (the entire lease balance up-front) and you could afford the 335i for 30 months or the Boxster for only 24 months: which would you choose?
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Assuming you don't need a back seat, there's no comparison and it's not really a fair comparison. I've driven both and have history owning both brands. Porsche hands down. Even with the monthly lease differential 24 vs 30.
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boxster, but the way i would want a boxster would be 70k
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Assuming you don't need a back seat, there's no comparison and it's not really a fair comparison. I've driven both and have history owning both brands. Porsche hands down. Even with the monthly lease differential 24 vs 30.
Does the Porsche really handle THAT much better than the BMW 3?
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i picked the F30 because i thought too much with my head..

but if i were to follow my heart... i would have picked the Boxster/Cayman.

Honest !!

One day the Boxster will be mine, one day ...
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I've driven the boxter. Amazing car if you like world class handling, fun and fast.

Money isn't the thing and back seats in driveway ornaments are for used water bottles.

But I'm buying a 335 M Sport. Three reasons, no particular order:

1. Be honest. The Beamer looks better...
2. Comfort. Don't laugh. I'm thinking Princess and the pea here. I'll do a few long distance drives, like NYC to Boca or Chicago each year.
3. Gestalt. Love the entire F30 335 package. Feel, looks, ride, weight, seating, visibility, roar, and smell of that vinyl (getting most options sans leather).

Opinions differ...
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The new Boxster looks awesome. I'd definitely go with that if you don't have use for a back seat.
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But I'm buying a 335 M Sport. Three reasons, no particular order:

1. Be honest. The Beamer looks better...
Not to me.
http://files.porsche.com/filestore.a...b-40edbcc13b35
http://files.porsche.com/filestore.a...5-1801bd209e84

I think the F30 M sport is one of the best looking sedans out there, but it can't compare with that.
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Does the Porsche really handle THAT much better than the BMW 3?
I've driven both F30's. I think the 2L is a better balanced car. But the 3.5L sound is too sweet to pass up and would take it over the 2L. I just got done with the Porsche World Show. The new lines are amazing. Drive the Porsche, I don't think you would question the choice. Styling is individual but that in itself should sell you. My personal preference is Porsche.
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Does the Porsche really handle THAT much better than the BMW 3?
what do you plan on doing with it, are you gonna race it to work every day
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Does the Porsche really handle THAT much better than the BMW 3?
Oh yea. Its incredible.
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