SPARTAN VI

Never touched a Boxster S, but I don't care for the boring styling. On paper, the new models corner very well and would probably outrun a stock 05 GT (13.0 sec E/T). As for sound, my colleague has one, so from what I heard it's timid for a "sports car," but still unmistakably Porsche.

Nuke

If you love the retro look AND the sound of an American power plant, then certainly the GT. But if you have a passion for German quality (there is no Ford quality)...

SaddleUp

Start with American fun. Then branch out.

Nuke

YO, Saddleup.

I was going to make a comment regarding American women vs. European women but I won't go there. Good to see you, sweet stuff.

Troponin

You're trying to compare an American muscle car against German engineered road track cars. This is apples and oranges. Muscle cars are a lot about power and styling. You will need to upgrade the suspension and wheels/tires if you want it to get closer to that feel. You're NOT going to quite get the handling, most likely.

I have owned an Audi S4, driven the CTS-V, BMW 335i, 135i, Porsche Cayman. Those cars are tighter in the road track scene from the factory. If you want raw power, like the styling, and can upgrade suspension, I recommend the GT (Assuming your budget doesn't include a CTS-V lol) and you will most likely be happy. However, if it 's a road track vehicle you're looking for, it's not going to keep up with the above mentioned cars.

sbjuice622

THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU!!! THIS WAS VERY HELPFUL!!!!!

SaddleUp

Shank you, Darling.

TheDivaDanielle

I would never call a Boxter a head turner. I always laugh at those. it's like a "starter" Porsche. For the folks that couldn't afford a real one.

I had been looking at one about two years ago for a daily driver, while keeping my ordered but not yet built '13 GT as a garage queen, but the maintenance costs for one was more than the Mustang.

Braid11

I was looking at those Boxters. looking into a Mustang now. I am hoping a Mustang will be a fun handling sports car in the twisty hilly roads where I live.

I hope you are aware that those Boxters, roughly 1999-2006 or so, are such a good price because of the intermediate shaft bearing (IMS) problem. It can cause the engine to self destruct. The ones that are low mileage and babied are, reportedly, more likely to go.

Tom

AJ06GT

Yeah, don't get a Boxster. It's a wannabe Porsche.

Having had a 335, I'm going to echo what Troponin said. A BMW or Porsche is going to handle much better than a Mustang, but tell me how often you're going to be on a track to really push it to it's limit. While I loved my 335, I found it boring compared to a Mustang. I LIKE the loud raw feel of a Mustang, not to mention, they don't handle half bad if you upgrade the suspension. Still not BMW/Porsche territory, but plenty well enough to have quite a bit of fun. I can drive all the curvy roads around me at well over the speed limit with limited suspension upgrades installed on my car. One of the best parts about a Mustang is how easy and cheap it is to work on and upgrade. You'll be paying out your *** if a Porsche needs work.

If I lived in the mountains or somewhere with tons of curvy roads, I may lean towards the BMW, but for city life and a few curves here and there I prefer the Mustang. But I agree, they are completely different cars that have appeal in different areas, so it's hard to compare. If you want something that's nearly perfectly refined already, German is the way to go. If you want something you can build yourself and get that good adrenaline rush from, Mustangs are great.

You need to find another dealership that will let you drive a GT first before you commit, for sure. They aren't simply discriminating against you because of your age, they likely don't think you can afford to buy the car and just want to go for a ride. I remember going to look at a couple of new Mustangs one time when I had my 335 and a group of salesmen were standing together talking and eyeing me, but not coming to talk to me (I was about 25 at the time). You should have seen the look on their faces when I walked out the door and they realized I drove a 335 there.