AWESOME or AWFUL? 00R Puts His Name On The Wait List For A...

You know I was thinking of a way to start this story and I kind of wanted to go the old-school joke route. Do a play on "So, a horse walks into a bar," and switch it to "So, an idiot walks into a car dealer..."

Anyway.

So, today I headed down to my local Porsche dealer to put a deposit down on a non-existent car. Technically that's not entirely true as the Porsche Boxster Spyder has been spied and last weekend I passed along the news from CAR magazine that the Cayman GT4 is on its way.

What can I say, Spies? I am a weak man when I hear about a 420 horsepower, 3.8-liter naturally aspirated flat six.

Having said that, the Boxster Spyder isn't exactly a cheap vehicle. And given the updates I am sure it won't be getting any lighter on the wallet. There's a lot of autos you can get for that kind of coin BUT there's not as many vehicles that are as pure as the Boxster Spyder.

After driving a previous-gen Boxster Spyder and Cayman R, I can say both autos were up there with some of my most favorite driving experiences. This includes the Ferrari 488 GTB, Lexus LFA and McLaren 650S. Why? Well, the motor is in the right place and you can drive it at 10/10ths everywhere you go. Oh, and it sounds amazing at full chat.

All that said though, I've got to ask: Is a Boxster Spyder AWESOME or AWFUL? What say you, Spies?

valhallakey - 2/9/2019 11:43:40 PM

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Too cool, I would have opted for the Cayman but the Boxter with that 6 and the top down will be totally awesome! Nice choice 00R!!!

Truthy - 2/10/2019 1:21:33 AM

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Enjoy the hell out of that sweet flat 6.

pcar4evr - 2/10/2019 8:08:40 AM

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I hope its awesome. I'm on a list, as well.

Agent00R - 2/10/2019 12:25:14 PM

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Right on!

JD or Paul Miller? Or, elsewhere?

MDarringer - 2/10/2019 8:46:54 AM

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It's not awful but It will be 30% overpriced...then factor in dealer greed.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 2/10/2019 8:51:06 AM

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An optioned up Boxster costs so much you might as well just buy an 911. CPO model if you are thrifty. Also you forgot to call it the 718 Boxster ... eye roll.

Agent00R - 2/10/2019 12:26:16 PM

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Driven plenty of 911s and there's no question the Boxster/Cayman drive simply better...

Not interested in the 911. Only one that is interesting is the Carrera T or GT3.

MDarringer - 2/10/2019 3:18:33 PM

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Someone's feeling weelings got all hurty wurty because he didn't get the sucking-up admiration he wanted.

Hauerg - 2/10/2019 9:51:36 AM

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AFTER ordering a car I NEVER ask anybody what they think.

MDarringer - 2/10/2019 11:37:59 AM

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He wasn't asking either. He was bragging in search of people envying him.

Agent00R - 2/10/2019 12:27:03 PM

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@Hauerg — You realize we're here to have fun, right? Get a grip.

@Matt — No, not at all. I am not you, pal.

mre30 - 2/10/2019 1:39:40 PM

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Enjoy! Though if you live in the 'Peoples Republic of New Jersey' the tire/wheel insurance is usually a good thing to get as the NJ roads are in about the same poor state as those in Siberia or Sub-Saharan Africa. I live in NY and curiously, our roads are in better shape (which is not saying much).

cidflekken - 2/10/2019 1:52:21 PM

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Going to be an amazing car. Just not sure about that bikini strap for the canvas top

Agent00R - 2/10/2019 3:00:19 PM

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I like to think it's wearing a funny hat.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 2/10/2019 7:03:40 PM

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Have a ball with your new car @AgentOOR.Top down is great fun in the summer. It is also a hoot to freak out passersby when you have the top down in the late fall/early winter. :)