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Replying to: majormcf (Apr 15, 2008 6:49 pm) Competing for a Darwin Award are you? "30K cheaper..." Before you depart, can you tell me the name of the dealer selling loaded Boxsters for $30,000. "...a similiarly equipped conv corvette." Oh, so you ordered the P3 option (Porsche Performance Package) that adds 200 HP. How much did that run you? 
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Replying to: majormcf (Apr 15, 2008 6:49 pm) that you got a great deal. The $30k cheaper may be comparing your discount to the sticker or markup at a local Corvette dealer but it isn't real world if you find that Vettes are regularly $10k off and better can be had with some effort. Even Edmunds has the real world difference at $7k. If you add options, which I'm betting are a bit pricey on your P-car I bet the difference for an under powered little roadster  is closer than that. As to doing ramps at three times the posted safe limit, hope you enjoy until something goes wrong. Personally I take it to the track, Sears Point (Infineon) or Laguna Seca do nicely. And there, my underpowered C5 Corvette has no trouble passing Boxsters, or even Box-S's when they are on street tires like I am. Now a Cayman on DOT-R's is a potent weapon and when you are ready to get something that is truly fast, I recommend them. Randy
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Replying to: fedlawman (Apr 15, 2008 8:46 pm) I never said I paid 30K. I said mine was 30K cheaper than a loaded conv vette. Also, 75MPH on a free way exit ramp is nothing for this car and doesnt begin to push its limits.
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Replying to: starrow68 (Apr 16, 2008 7:20 pm)
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Replying to: majormcf (Apr 17, 2008 6:03 pm) Actually, I can read just fine. See below... "I never said I paid 30K. I said mine was 30K cheaper than a loaded conv vette." Actually, read your post again. You didn't write "loaded" conv Corvette. You wrote, "similarly equipped" conv Corvette. A Corvette convertible with the "Preferred Equipment Group" (3LT) costs $60,000. That's a Corvette with 430hp, active suspension, stability control, remote anti-theft alarm, xenon HID headlights, electronic brakeforce distribution, fog/driving lights, 19" alloy wheels, heads-up display (readouts for street mode, track mode, G-meter, vehicle speed, engine RPM and gauges), Homelink transmitter, power telescoping steering column, 2-driver memory package (driver seat, outside mirrors, and telescoping steering column), power convertible top, multi-level heated seats, dual-zone auto climate control, auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass, auto-dimming heated exterior mirrors, remote keyless access w/push button start, perforated leather power seats, AM/FM radio with 6-disc in-dash CD changer, MP3 playback, Radio Data System (RDS), auxiliary input jack, 7 Bose speakers, automatic volume control, steering wheel mounted audio controls, digital clock, and TheftLock.). 60 - 30 = 30 "Also, 75MPH on a free way exit ramp is nothing for this car and doesnt begin to push its limits." I wasn't referring to your cars limits...
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Replying to: majormcf (Apr 17, 2008 6:11 pm) same range as what people get off on Vettes. As to yours being less than 'asking' on e-bay, I'm sure you're right, some people are always looking for a sucker. I notice you didn't repeat that yours was $30k less than the Vette, that is a little bit hard to believe. As for the Cayman being just a hard top boxster, I don't think the track times will support that. I know one Nor Calif driver who switched and is doing 5 sec's per lap better in the Cayman, that is huge in terms of performance. The set up and power will both show up with a good driver. Again, doing 75 on onramps is nothing compared to doing 119 down the turn one hill at Laguna Seca into the Andretti Hairpin! And there it is legal and fairly safe, since everyone else expects you to be doing those kinds of speeds. Then again, that is a C5 on street tires and not a Cayman or C6 on DOT-R's which are both probably doing several clicks more. Like I said, enjoy what you drive, I do. Randy
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Replying to: starrow68 (Apr 18, 2008 12:21 pm) The cayman is lighter but the chasis is the same. The weight to power ratio is much better in the Cayman. Since I am using my car for pleasure mostly, I gave up a little performance. I am a huge fan of the corvette and I did spend alot of time shopping both cars and I used to have a vette. I like both cars and they have each have pro's and cons. I think anyone who buys either will have a smile on their face. I dont like buying a Nazi sled but I just like the car better. If I go back to Iraq for another year my next car will be a corvette or CTS-V. My car has the 19 in turbo wheels with 140 traction rated michelin pilots, I dont drive on freeway ramps with traffic as I am a military police officer and not looking to lose my license. As for the Darwin award, after 3 trips to Iraq and Afghanistan at a year at a pop, I would have earned it long ago had I been a suitable candidate.
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Replying to: fedlawman (Apr 17, 2008 9:28 pm) |
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Replying to: majormcf (Apr 19, 2008 9:48 am) |
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Best thing is to shop them both. Porsche gives huge rebates at the end of the year which can take the sting out if price is the issue. No one will have any complaints with either choice. If racing mustang GT's at stop lights is your cup of tea, go for the corvette or at least splurge another 10-20K for the boxster S or RS as the reg boxster has a 0-60 of 5.7 and isnt designed for that. The boxster S has a 0-60 of 5.0 and will keep up with the automatic GTs at the stop light. Of course as a police office I dont condone street racing so keep it at the track. I only drive the posted limit and of course obey all traffic signs and signals (fingers crossed)  If cost is an issue look at the vette as porsche is proud of their parts and a car battery will set you back around 400.00 as will a routine service. My Porsche is a 3rd car and mostly a sunday driver. The 140 traction rated tires are expensive and wear out quickly. I plan to drive mine about 6K miles a year for resale purposes.
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