SLK 350 vs Boxster S
19 March 2007, 07:36 PM
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As you all know my last car was an S2000 and my current one is a full decat 300bhp STI-5. I can assure you that the turbo lag from the Impreza on gear changes and the fact that it is total devoid of any performance below about 3500rpm is far more annoying than the S2000's so-called 'lack of torque'. The cabin is a bit tight though and the digi readout not to everyone's tastes. It's a far more appealing car to me than a Boxter though 
Should have got a nice Spec C then mate!!!! Drove a modded one recently and just over 2k it was like Whooooshhhh!!!! lovely broad spread of power from just over 2k to the redline - utterley addictive
19 March 2007, 09:41 PM
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Has anyone had experience of owning/running these two cars? We're seriously thinking about trading in our beloved MR2 Roadster against one of the two, looking at 2004/05 cars.
The SLK 350 was our initial choice but having test driven a couple neither of us really like the fact that they're automatic (I know there is a manual option, but there are hardly any about and they're supposed to be difficult to re-sell), plus the interior is pretty shoddy I thought for a £30k car (vast expanse of dull black rubbery plastic stuff), little flair or style. We do really like the fact that it has a folding hardtop though.
The Boxster S only has a soft top, but most cars seem to be manual. I like the interior a lot more, but am not so sure about the exterior compared to the SLK. More fun to drive, sounds better, but perhaps less exclusive than the Merc (there's certainly a lot more for sale than there are SLK's)?
Both cars seem to have held their value amazingly well, especially compared to the Scoob! We'd probably be looking at a 2004 Boxster as opposed to a 2005 SLK based on a budget of ~£30k.
Any thoughts/opinions/recommendations would be very welcome as we're intending to do something about it very soon (this weekend perhaps).
The SLK 350 was our initial choice but having test driven a couple neither of us really like the fact that they're automatic (I know there is a manual option, but there are hardly any about and they're supposed to be difficult to re-sell), plus the interior is pretty shoddy I thought for a £30k car (vast expanse of dull black rubbery plastic stuff), little flair or style. We do really like the fact that it has a folding hardtop though.
The Boxster S only has a soft top, but most cars seem to be manual. I like the interior a lot more, but am not so sure about the exterior compared to the SLK. More fun to drive, sounds better, but perhaps less exclusive than the Merc (there's certainly a lot more for sale than there are SLK's)?
Both cars seem to have held their value amazingly well, especially compared to the Scoob! We'd probably be looking at a 2004 Boxster as opposed to a 2005 SLK based on a budget of ~£30k.
Any thoughts/opinions/recommendations would be very welcome as we're intending to do something about it very soon (this weekend perhaps).
I had an S2000 for 2 weeks, proper car, third-gear yee-haa, but you can feel the extra 15k in the Boxster in the chassis and brakes.
22 March 2007, 12:40 PM
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Why not consider Evo Magazine's favourite choice in this particular category, the 350Z
It's got more than enough power, with oodles of torque from anywhere in the range. Completely different experience to the S2000 for example.
The interior is a step up from the Scoob, although it's not about to trouble the best of the European marques I'd recommend a test drive, although the S2000 is a fine machine, it's probably a little closer to your original choices.
It's also a fairly versatile beast, happy to drive in the city in a very civilised fashion, but more than happy to go 'hooligan-sideways' whenever you feel like it
Read a few decent reviews (Like Evo etc.) and get a test drive booked. Something tells me you won't be disappointed. And for your budget, you'd be looking at new as well
It's got more than enough power, with oodles of torque from anywhere in the range. Completely different experience to the S2000 for example.
The interior is a step up from the Scoob, although it's not about to trouble the best of the European marques
I'd recommend a test drive, although the S2000 is a fine machine, it's probably a little closer to your original choices.It's also a fairly versatile beast, happy to drive in the city in a very civilised fashion, but more than happy to go 'hooligan-sideways' whenever you feel like it
Read a few decent reviews (Like Evo etc.) and get a test drive booked. Something tells me you won't be disappointed. And for your budget, you'd be looking at new as well
22 March 2007, 01:43 PM
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Don't kid yourself on depreciation on a Boxster, it still is mental but no where near as bad as others.
Guy at work traded his 4yr old Boxster S (£43k new) with 20k on it for a new Boxster (£38k new) - lost 21k on the old one !! OK not bad % wise but still a shed load of cash and what does the new one give him over the old one ??
If it were my £30k I would defo go for a non-S post update version with a few bits but try not to pay for the bits. How about a non franchised dealer specialist for a car still in warranty and take it to a dealer to check if anything needs replacing.
Guy at work traded his 4yr old Boxster S (£43k new) with 20k on it for a new Boxster (£38k new) - lost 21k on the old one !! OK not bad % wise but still a shed load of cash and what does the new one give him over the old one ??
If it were my £30k I would defo go for a non-S post update version with a few bits but try not to pay for the bits. How about a non franchised dealer specialist for a car still in warranty and take it to a dealer to check if anything needs replacing.
26 October 2007, 11:21 AM
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26 October 2007, 11:52 AM
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yep can not wait. Ended up going for this colour
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26 October 2007, 06:24 PM
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Spot on, i was close to getting an S2000 last month but wife got the better of me.
Between a Boxter and S2000 i would go with the S2000. Just to be diffferent if nothing else, both great cars.
The merc would not come in to it for me.
Between a Boxter and S2000 i would go with the S2000. Just to be diffferent if nothing else, both great cars.
The merc would not come in to it for me.
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