mchi5

Hey guys

I'm new to the forum but have been reading many posts for a while now, and love all the info i've gotten. I have an 06 atomic orange vette (auto), with heated leather seats, and just installed a Corsa Sport catback exhaust, which I love.

I need an unbiased opinion on which car I should get next... kinda want a convertible...

besides the 06 vette, I also have an 07 Mercedes GL450 SUV(family hauler), and an 08 Civic Si sedan (daily driver).

I want to spend around $22K for the next "play" car lol...my choices are:

1. 2001-2002 Porsche Boxster S, 6-speed manual. with lower miles (30-40K miles they can be had for this price.) I used to own one before crashing it and I loved it

2. Honda S2000. some go for $13000-$22,000 depending on year and mileage
Test drove one, loved how it drove but the torque off the line SUCKS (153 lb-ft torque...guess i got spoiled with the vette lol)

3. Nissan 350Z convertible, 6-speed manual. nice car...kinda common, heavy but with alot of power for the price.

if you had to choose, which one of these 3 would you choose? and why? or any other suggestions?

BTW, i'm not trading in any cars, just want to add #4 to my collection

WMark

As long as you are keeping the Corvette, I would go:

1. Boxster S - Nice car, still on the market, and it is a Porsche
2. Nissan 350Z - Not my cup of tea, but a decent car, and still on the market.
3. Honda S2000 - Reputation as a great sports car, but complaints have been the low torque. Specs good, and I have respect, but I think they are ugly. Plus, discontinued. Consideration for eventual resale (no, they won't become a classic!)

I'd go with the Boxster S as a second sports car. But if I could have only one... Corvette C6!! Shames the rest!

Vipor

mchi5

yup, i'm definitely keeping the vette. lol, i'll trade the civic Si first before the vette

GotVett?

P then the Z (kinda partial to the 350Z though, since I had one for quite a while). Don't care for the Honda.

AtHomeSoda

Boxter.... My sister has one of those...

mgtr

S2000 -- nearly my first choice, but then sanity ruled, and I bought the Vette.

pappy.72

If your looking at those cars you should look at the BMW M Roadsters too. That is a fun car to drive. It has great torque for a little car.

enjoytheview

boxster is def. a girls car. No offense, but I laugh every time someone pulls up next to me in one. I would go z, then s2000. The Z can be made to look pretty mean and if you ever wanna drop a turbo in it, you can make some good power. It is very heavy though.

MVR 155

The Boxster has gotten the "Chick car" stigma but it is a very fun car to drive, it is balanced and has a great sound to it, the S moves out fairly well too. I would definately go with the P car. The Honda is fun but I just dont think it can deliver the same drive as the Porsche. The Z is a nice car too but will likely deliver a driving sensation most similar to your vette (out of the three cars you posted).... I would think the name of the game with adding another car to your stable is to get something that has an entirely different feel to it.

CPG1962

I would definitely go with the Boxster. You can probably find an "S" for a decent price. Further, and as you already know, they are very reliable and can be upgraded a bit. You cant beat the handling in the price/performance range.

I have owned a Boxster, 997S, and now a AWD 997 TT with 560 Ft# and RWHP. They take a beating and keep on ticking.

PCK1221

Heck, put 22 grand into your vette and DOMINATE

JerriVette

I'd suggest paying off your mortgage or investing your money rather than buy any of these cars you mentioned.. but...if I were chosing?

I'd chose the boxster s..

If I remember correctly...GM execs suggested the boxster s was really one of the greatest competitors from a fun way to drive standpoint...

IMXCITD

C5 Z06 (one ride ....and you will think....what convertible!)

redstreak98

350z, then boxster, then s2000. Like it was mentioned earlier, for the money, consider the M roadster. I learned how to drive a stick in one of those and man are they fun. I may even consider buying one this winter if prices drop a little bit.

Ironswims

Consider a Chrysler crossfire SRT. Low 13s or high 12s with very little work for way under 22k. Really a cheaper mercedes underneath. forget resale.