Nice little yearner

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Nice little yearner

For years I've yearned a Porsche Boxster and have now reached a time in life when it becomes practical. I can't stretch to a brand new one so I'm looking at a 2 or 3 year-old version. The two options I'm looking at are the standard 2.9 or the 3.4 Boxster S. The prices are not radically different, nor the fuel economy so I wondered what tips would you give in making my choice? Or am I hankering after a long held desire and there are better all round alternative marques I should be considering?

Asked on 29 August 2011 by AT, Fleet

Answered by Honest John

Purists prefer the Cayman with a Limited Slip Diff to the Boxster. I'm not that keen. I'd prefer an older 911 GT3 for the same sort of money. Cheaper and more fun than the Boxster: the Nissan 350Z 300PS roadster from around 2006. That was the subject of this test: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/nissan/nissan-350z...r

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