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What I was getting as is that light is good, but in the case of the convertible it's heavier so combat that heavy with more heavy in the form of engine. So you have heavy that makes you slow balanced with heavy that makes you fast.
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04-08-2021, 08:04 PM | #26 |
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Not entirely, no. But even with the coupe it's a longitudinal 6 with a good weight distribution, not like an Audi...
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If balance and handling are your top priorities for the car, get a Boxster. The 2 series has to make compromises because it is intended to be a DD (M2, less so). Not a criticism, it's just a fact. I absolutely love my 240 vert. There is not a better car out there for me, as I can only have one DD right now. I accept the compromises that are required in order to have a single car that does so many things well. I've had 2 Caymans (987.2, 981) and drove many beautiful miles in VT. As they say, "it don't get no better" (for the money). Just configured a new base Boxster with a few creature comforts (~$4k) for $68k. People complain about the high cost of Porsche options, but the truth is you only have to add the niceties that you want, all the performance goodness is baked in. I ordered mine with upgraded seats, leather, and infotainment, that's it. As always, it comes down to you driving some cars and picking the one you like best. Enjoy the process, good luck!
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04-09-2021, 11:07 AM | #28 |
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if balance, handling and money are important, consider miata. best bang for buck if you can get in and out of it.
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04-10-2021, 07:43 AM | #30 |
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The seat height in the Boxster is lower and thus a little more difficult for in/out. Best thing to do is try it if you can, since everyone is different. My older brother (~your age) bought/still has my 987.2, and has no problem with it.
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04-10-2021, 07:07 PM | #31 |
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Thanks, trying one on for size is obviously a necessary first step. Unfortunately, any urgency for me has just been eliminated because the person who wanted to buy my Europa decided to stick with his current cars.
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04-12-2021, 01:42 PM | #32 |
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Why not get the spec you want aside the THP which seems pretty rare and get it set up at a suspension/motorsport specialist, you can then fit whatever shocks and springs you like or coilovers with adjustable ride height.
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04-12-2021, 02:36 PM | #33 |
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I'm still reading the forum for research, but the deal to sell my Europa fell through, so I won't be buying as soon as I thought.
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