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ap5512 · 09-13-2012, 11:06 AM

Hey all - need some feedback from members on this board...

Without getting into too much details..I have a friend who is debating between a purchasing a Boxster S vs. Z4. This will be for the latest models. He is having trouble deciding between the two...I think he definitely wants a drop-top so the choices are those two. If you had the cash for both, which one would you opt for and why?

Wes B. · 09-13-2012, 12:21 PM

Personally, I would go with the Z4. Both cars are very comparable, but the Z4 is cheaper, just as quick, looks better (both inside and out), and is more reliable.

If your friend decides to buy a Porsche, make sure he buys a 911.

midenginebias · 09-13-2012, 12:47 PM

Boxster by far. Simply on a higher plateau of performance compared to the Z4. Z4 is more of a GT, Boxster can be that as well as a sports car.

Then again, I am mid-engine biased.

Shagaliscious · 09-13-2012, 08:27 PM

I like the new Boxster, looks much better then the old Boxster.

ichitaka05 · 09-13-2012, 10:22 PM

Do like both & am FR layout fan... but I do like new Boxster, so gonna go w Boxster

jstans84 · 09-14-2012, 12:11 AM

I'm going with Z4, only because I hate porsche.

zygrene · 09-14-2012, 12:17 AM

Both cars are awesome. Can't really go wrong, IMO. In coupe form, I think the Z4 is one of the best looking cars out there. But since he wants convertible, I think it's a tossup in terms of looks.

Calais · 09-14-2012, 01:22 AM

Boxster hand down for me

Wolfking · 09-14-2012, 02:23 AM

I prefer the FRS! Oh @#$! Is this the wrong forum?

serialk11r · 09-14-2012, 02:55 AM

Boxster has a proper high revving engine

ft86Fan · 09-14-2012, 09:04 AM

Never driven a Z4 but have driven the new Boxster S. It is such an amazing car. So much better than the old one.

ap5512 · 09-14-2012, 09:09 AM

Hmm I think i see more pro-Porsche responses...anything else you would suggest (keep in mind it has to be new not used).

Re~Mix · 09-14-2012, 11:51 AM

Honestly, the new Boxster S looks amazing. Its performance numbers speak for themselves as well

I have always been a fan of the older Z4 M styling, but in recent years the looks seem to have dropped off. I'd get the porsche hands down for both performance and looks.

Texas BRZ · 09-14-2012, 09:45 PM

The new Boxter S appeals more... Tell your friend to be careful in choosing too many options on the Porsche though... Price tag skyrockets if you do!

Good luck.

09-13-2012, 11:06 AM	#1
ap5512 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ Location: NoVA Posts: 532 Thanks: 241 Thanked 142 Times in 97 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Need help choosing... Hey all - need some feedback from members on this board... Without getting into too much details..I have a friend who is debating between a purchasing a Boxster S vs. Z4. This will be for the latest models. He is having trouble deciding between the two...I think he definitely wants a drop-top so the choices are those two. If you had the cash for both, which one would you opt for and why?

09-13-2012, 12:47 PM	#3
midenginebias Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: 2001 Mr2 Spyder Location: OC Posts: 127 Thanks: 10 Thanked 20 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Boxster by far. Simply on a higher plateau of performance compared to the Z4. Z4 is more of a GT, Boxster can be that as well as a sports car. Then again, I am mid-engine biased. __________________ Member of Heya Project for Fr-S/BrZ. Tire choice, Dash, Options list, Engine, Chassis, Suggestions; My fault Owned N/A '93 Mr2, N/A '91 Mr2, '98 Corolla, Mazdaspeed Mx-5, '07 Legacy Wagon, E90 328i well maintained and lit up on fire while driving on the freeway in traffic.

09-13-2012, 10:22 PM	#5
ichitaka05 Site Moderator Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: ichi 86 Project Location: Middle of No where Posts: 20,994 Thanks: 7,689 Thanked 19,157 Times in 8,347 Posts Mentioned: 689 Post(s) Tagged: 28 Thread(s)	Do like both & am FR layout fan... but I do like new Boxster, so gonna go w Boxster __________________

09-14-2012, 09:04 AM	#11
ft86Fan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: FR-S, Exige S, Miata Location: Basking Ridge NJ Posts: 798 Thanks: 327 Thanked 131 Times in 80 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Never driven a Z4 but have driven the new Boxster S. It is such an amazing car. So much better than the old one. __________________ '13 Scion FR-S (Whiteout) '07 Lotus Exige S (Aspen White) Touring, Traction, Starshield '95 Miata (Montego Blue)

09-14-2012, 11:51 AM	#13
Re~Mix Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 13' Scion FRS MT Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 737 Thanks: 290 Thanked 333 Times in 191 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Honestly, the new Boxster S looks amazing. Its performance numbers speak for themselves as well I have always been a fan of the older Z4 M styling, but in recent years the looks seem to have dropped off. I'd get the porsche hands down for both performance and looks. __________________ 07' Z4M Coupe \| KW Clubsports \| AFE Intake \| Stromung Mufflers \| UUC Shortshifter \| Advan RS 15' 228i MSport 13' FR-S \| TRD CAI \| TRD Catback \| UEL Header \| OFT Stg 1 \| Rota Grid-V \| RCE Suspension \| Hankook \|

09-13-2012, 12:21 PM	#2
Wes B. Automotive Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: United States Posts: 458 Thanks: 166 Thanked 125 Times in 87 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Personally, I would go with the Z4. Both cars are very comparable, but the Z4 is cheaper, just as quick, looks better (both inside and out), and is more reliable. If your friend decides to buy a Porsche, make sure he buys a 911.

09-14-2012, 12:11 AM	#6
jstans84 Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 788 Thanks: 353 Thanked 345 Times in 180 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm going with Z4, only because I hate porsche.

09-14-2012, 12:17 AM	#7
zygrene Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 1991 Formula Red NSX Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 218 Thanks: 69 Thanked 59 Times in 30 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Both cars are awesome. Can't really go wrong, IMO. In coupe form, I think the Z4 is one of the best looking cars out there. But since he wants convertible, I think it's a tossup in terms of looks.

09-14-2012, 02:23 AM	#9
Wolfking Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Asphalt FRS Location: OVP, KS Posts: 609 Thanks: 684 Thanked 194 Times in 134 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I prefer the FRS! Oh @#$! Is this the wrong forum?

09-14-2012, 09:09 AM	#12
ap5512 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ Location: NoVA Posts: 532 Thanks: 241 Thanked 142 Times in 97 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hmm I think i see more pro-Porsche responses...anything else you would suggest (keep in mind it has to be new not used).

09-14-2012, 09:45 PM	#14
Texas BRZ Sports Car = Anti-Drug Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2014 Honda CBR600RR Location: Plano Posts: 917 Thanks: 371 Thanked 307 Times in 193 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	The new Boxter S appeals more... Tell your friend to be careful in choosing too many options on the Porsche though... Price tag skyrockets if you do! Good luck. __________________ "Did you know that this car comes with 300 horsepower in its stock form? 200 from the engine, 50 in its chassis, and the final 50 within the driver who can make the most of it." Texas BRZ

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