It's funny that this type of discussion comes up once in a while. The same thing happens in E90Post all the time: Every month or two someone will comment negatively on the E93 for being slower becasue it weights some 300lbs more, and most of the additional weight is in the trunk when the top is down. The the E93 guys will fire back saying the hardtop folks can't even begin to comprehend how much open air fun they are missing.

In the car world the grass is always greener inside YOUR OWN fence.

 

My car is a Time Trial car built to Boxster Spec X rules: Stock motor, stock shocks, full interior w A/C, comp sways, 2960 lbs w driver, Nitto/Toyo 100tw tires. If I behave I get about 10 track days on my tires. Hoosiers would be 3 sec. faster but not BSX class legal and only good for 3 days I'll pass.

One of the GT3s I outran last week was a long time instructor at the Nordschleife Germany. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nürburgring

He raced the 24hr Nurburgring with Sabine Schmitz. Nice feather. He is a great guy just sorting out his newly acquired car. I knew the track and was on better tires. Next time he will destroy me

 

SWEET ! but I have to ask you, how much do you way? like about 10 lbs? just kidding, I love it when you can beat in instructor, I took one on that recently bought a GT2 (used) and I flew past him, he introduced himself afterwards and explained that was his first ride in the car and he was sorting things out. I just smiled and nodded my head. BTW I USE my AC when I drive, it's just too hot in summer to go without. don't care much about the 1 hp or whatever it uses.
I think we may have hijacked this thread, but oh well, its all in fun

 

boxsters > caymans in rattles!

 

Cayman also feels a bit more spacious in having the space (internal cabin) over the engine...

 

I don't see the problem with your statement.

 

Its a knee jerk reaction for a guy to make a comment like that but that is truly not how I feel. The Boxster is a incredible handling car and I am the first one to stick up for it when I hear guys' talking about it even though I own a Cayman. Either way they are both great cars and really just comes down to whether you want a convertible or not. GL

 

I Totally agree, same here

 

Love them both. One of the best combinations out there in terms of DD, car feel, handling and luxury.

 

Yes, may even consider getting the new redesigned 2012 Boxster....that is if the new 991 looks like a toad