{"id":37678,"date":"2020-08-06T06:00:01","date_gmt":"2020-08-05T21:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/?p=37678"},"modified":"2021-06-01T23:02:18","modified_gmt":"2021-06-01T14:02:18","slug":"boxsters-or-boxster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/boxsters-or-boxster\/","title":{"rendered":"Base Boxster or Boxster S?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Consultation About Buying a Boxster<\/h3>\n

I often receive questions about car purchases through this blog, and my husband usually replies with his opinions. So this time, I\u2019d like to share a consultation we received from someone considering buying a Boxster and how my husband responded<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The inquiry was roughly as follows:<\/p>\n

Having finally decided to fulfill a long-held dream by purchasing a 981 Boxster, but unsure whether to go for the base model or the S.<\/strong> (Choosing the 981 over the 718 because of the engine sound.)<\/span>
\nFor daily work, I mainly use the highway (Hanshin Expressway Wangan Route), and on weekends I want to drive the mountain roads of the Rokko range, including the Royu Driveway, which has been a goal of mine.
\nThat said, I\u2019m not a speed freak or a racer, and since my wife will also be driving, I naturally plan to choose the PDK transmission.
\nGiven that, I\u2019m wondering whether it\u2019s better to have the S for the likely higher speeds on the Royu, or if the base model is enough, or maybe the base is even more fun because you can rev it higher. Also, how does it hold up on highways?<\/strong>
\nI\u2019ve never driven a Porsche coupe before, so I\u2019m starting to get confused thinking about all this. I\u2019d really appreciate some advice! (S-san)<\/p>\n

That was the gist of it.<\/p>\n

Indeed, deciding between the base model and the S (or higher) is something many Porsche buyers probably struggle with.<\/p>\n

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My Husband\u2019s Response as a Boxster Owner<\/h3>\n

So, what was my husband\u2019s reply? <\/p>\n

In terms of pure driving enjoyment, the base Boxster is more than enough.<\/strong> In fact, you can really rev the engine and have fun. On smaller mountain roads like the Royu Driveway, the power is just right to enjoy the drive.
\nHowever, on larger winding roads in the Kanto region or when driving fast on highways, you might find the power a bit lacking and feel unsatisfied.
\nSo, \u201cShould I go for the S then?\u201d you might ask, but if you\u2019re considering the S, it might be better to just go for the GTS instead.<\/strong>
\nThe GTS holds its value better than other trims, so it\u2019s effectively cheaper to own. Plus, the naturally aspirated 981 Boxster GTS really sounds amazing.
\nThat said, if you think, \u201cGTS is a bit too much for me…<\/strong>,\u201d then the base model with lots of options like Sport Chrono and Sport Exhaust, such as the Black Edition<\/a>, is a great deal.<\/p>\n

After that, S-san replied, \u201cThere\u2019s a dealer nearby with both a Boxster S and a Black Edition base Boxster, so I\u2019m going to check them out.<\/strong>\u201d
\nAnd not long after, we received this message: <\/p>\n

Finally, last weekend I decided on a \u201c981 S, MY16, PDK, Jet Black\u201d! It was really a long journey. I\u2019ve never agonized so much over choosing a car before. I\u2019m exhausted but also feel incredibly relieved… The delivery might be as soon as the end of this month. I can\u2019t wait to drive it!<\/p>\n

Congratulations, S-san!<\/p>\n

There\u2019s plenty of Porsche info online, but real, owner-based insights are surprisingly rare. I think many people want to \u201cget that little push by consulting someone.\u201d <\/p>\n

We\u2019re always happy to receive consultations like this and to hear about deliveries, so please feel free to send us your questions anytime.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Consultation About Buying a Boxster I often receive questions about car purchases through this blog, and my husband usually replies with his opinions. So this time, I\u2019d like to share a consultation we received from someone considering buying a Boxster and how my husband responded. 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