911 vs boxster

[NetViper]

Just when you though you could no longer confuse the 997 with a boxster, look what comes out..

http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=100785

Oh well..

Also, with a 3.2L 280HP engine, the 05 boxster S should perform on par or close to the 05 NSX for ~$36K less.

 

[RichH]

The article says prices for the (280 HP) Boxter S starts at $54K not $40K.
You are getting 240 HP for $40K

 

[NetViper]

The article says prices for the (280 HP) Boxter S starts at $54K not $40K.
You are getting 240 HP for $40K

I said roughly 40K LESS, not for 40K. 89K - 54 = ~$35K less than a 05 NSX.

 

[Eric5273]

The problem with the Porsche is that once you load it up with options, it gets very expensive. The base price is pretty much stripped.

I looked through the list of options for the 2004 Boxster S at Porsche's website, and here are a list of options that all come standard on the NSX and the amount extra that they cost:

1) CD-changer ($715)
2) Bose Stereo ($1625)
3) power seats ($1550)
4) full leather interior ($2030)
5) Premium Wheels ($1305)
6) HID Headlights ($1090)
7) Chrome Exhaust Pipe ($640)
8) Traction Control System ($1235)
9) Cruise Control ($570)
10) Footwell Lighting ($735)
11) Metal Door Sill Insignia ($425)
12) Floor Mats with Porsche Logo ($320)

---an additional $12k total

So take the $54k base price and add $12k and you get $66k. Now compare that to a new NSX that lists for $89k but is selling for around $80k. And maybe you can get $2k or $3k off a new Boxster -- possibly even less since it is a new model. The price difference is much closer than you would think.

 

[MsKadyB]

The problem with the Porsche is that once you load it up with options, it gets very expensive. The base price is pretty much stripped.

That's true. Not to mention, depending on which model you are interested in, there may be a mark up on the price at the dealership.

 

[jgtcnsx]

i think they do it for a reason. i think they do it so people who cant afford a 911 still can kinda get the feel of having one. I think thats why they give it the similar looks. IMO