Riding a 981 Boxster

My husband, who has been driving his air-cooled 911 to work recently, drove his Boxster to work the other day for the first time in a while. When he came home, he said to me as soon as he got home.

The Boxster is a great car!

And. I said, "I've heard that line over a thousand times.I couldn't help but think, "You know what?(Kansai people have a habit of embellishing their stories, so I think it's actually about 30 times.)My husband is a

I wonder if the upcoming GT3 Touring will surpass the Boxster's performance? I was so worried about the Boxster that I was worried that it would not be good enough.

He was a great admirer of the company.

Then, as always, "The sound of NA is great after all."supple to the touch"I love it when my maneuvering and the car's breathing are in perfect sync... it brings tears to my eyes...He was mumbling to himself, "I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be doing.

In the shadow of 911...

Represents a horizontally opposed engineBoxer."and representing an open modelSpeedster.The Porsche Boxster was named after a cross between the two.

Despite the fact that it is a really good car, people think it is aSpeaking of Porsche, 911The image of the Boxster as a "911" is strong. In fact, the 911 is such a great car that it sometimes feels as if the Boxster is overshadowed by the 911. In addition, the

."I drive a Porsche.I told my friend, "I'm not a fan of theWhat are you driving, a 911?He was asked, "No, Boxster.When I answer, "No," the air is delicate.

I also hear stories like this. My husband has had that experience as well. But I would like to note here today that the Boxster is also a very nice car, just as good as the 911.

Winding Driving

She rode in the Boxster with her husband.SundabulklinkMy husband often says this when we are driving on a nice winding road.

Boxster is a car that needs to be driven on winding roads.The more the car turns around the center of the car, the stronger this feeling becomes. The car turns as if it were spinning around the center of the car, and the tighter the corner, the stronger this sensation becomes. Rather than a fluttering lightness, the car turns as if it were drawing a series of circles along the curve with a compass.A car with a different feeling from the RR 911and ....

And.

Indeed, the way a car turns a corner in a Boxster is totally different from the way a car turns a corner in a 911. There are advantages to both, but I personally think that the "I prefer the Boxster to the 911 for the Ashiu driveway.".

Attraction of convertible cars

Ashiu driveway and winding road, onceThat great feeling when you drive a Boxster with the top fully open.I said....

In spring, you can enjoy the rows of cherry trees, in summer the fresh greenery, and in autumn the bright red autumn leaves.(A little cold in the winter)The feeling of driving through the streets, feeling the wind and becoming one with it, is a real thrill that can only be experienced in a convertible.

It's totally different from a sunroof on a regular car."Once I experience this, I'll never leave a convertible again.I even think, "I'm not sure I'm going to be able to do that.

In fact, my husband used to be aI don't get the whole convertible thing!It's less rigid than the coupe, plus it's shuffling around.(On a roll)I would never buy it myself because it seems likeHe always thought, "I'm not going to be able to do that.

However, I had the opportunity to get an R171 SLK350 from a friend of mine for a reasonable price, and after driving it, my thinking changed 180 degrees. And.

Every family needs a convertible. Life is so much richer without one."

He even went so far as to say. 'Well, well, calm down. By the way, what's so good about a convertible?" I asked him one day.

Right... Anyway...Where you can open the roof and immediately feel a sense of the extraordinary, no matter what the situation.I guess. No matter how fast you drive a good-looking sports car, in a traffic jam or on a road with a lot of stop-and-go traffic, it's not much different from driving an eco-car or a family car.
On the other hand, with a convertible, even at such times, opening the roof immediately transforms the space into an extraordinary one. The feeling is completely different. Looking up at the sky, even traffic jams and city streets become enjoyable.
Of course, winding or scenic areas, likeYou can feel everything from sound, light, air, smell, and temperature.It's just like a motorcycle. It's just like a motorcycle. That's the charm.

He was emphatic about it.

However, there is a 911 Cabriolet model that can open the roof of the 911, and if you check the price of the 911 Carrera Cabriolet on Porsche Japan's website, it is currently priced at 1,510,000 yen and up.(Tax included)and quite expensive. On the other hand, theMy husband's Boxster GTS is just under 10 million with options.Quite a bargain.(Well, normally, even a Boxster is more than expensive enough...)

Trunk capacity

The Boxster is a "boxer."Midship layout with the engine in the middle of the car bodyThe "M" is adopted, so there are two trunks, one in the front and one in the rear. Moreover, the front trunk is designed to be quite deep, so an M-size suitcase can fit in it with room to spare.

In addition, the back trunk can hold car wash tools and a flat tire repair kit with room to spare.

So, in the case of the Boxster, "Load up two S-size suitcases and go on a two-day/one-night touring trip with a couple.In the case of the 911, the rear seats can be used for luggage, but the trunk is smaller, so the Boxster has the advantage in terms of trunk capacity.

So much luggage can fit in the trunk of a Boxster! I tried it with a suitcase.

NA Engine

This may not be a 911 vs. Boxster comparison... but when my husband bought his Boxster, he was looking for a

I would buy a 981″ Boxster, the last NA 6-cylinder model, no matter what it takes, even if it's a slip."

He said. As a result, the 981 Boxster was indeed NA only.Acceleration is supple, and the dry, high-pitched engine sound that bursts out with a "poof! The dry, high-pitched engine sound is really pleasant.My husband's Boxster is a GTS, which has a louder and more powerful exhaust sound than the stock one. Every time I sit in the passenger seat, I think how great it would be to drive this GTS with a manual transmission and control the sound of the engine.(That's why I'm going to keep practicing my MT driving skills.)

circuit driving

The other day my husband attended a driving event at Suzuka Circuit in his Boxster. Before going, he said, "I wonder how well the open-body Boxster will run.but when he got home, he spoke excitedly like this.

When driving the 130R at Suzuka, the Boxster seemed to become more stable the faster I sped up. As soon as I cut into the steering and entered the corner, theThe body of the car sinks in and turns as if it is absorbed by the road surface.Oh, no. What the heck? Was the Boxster ever this stable?" I thought. It was a strange feeling.

And.

If you really want to set fast times, I think it would be better to drive a GT3 or GT4, which are more suited to the circuit. However, my husband, who has driven a Boxster on the track, says, "I'd rather drive a GT3 or GT4 than a Boxster.The Boxster still has an undiscovered underlying strength.He was painfully aware of this.

The owner of a 986 Boxster S.

In fact, just the other day, my husband told me, "This is a good article about the Boxster that gets right to the heart of the matter. Read it.I received the URL of a web article with the text, "The Boxster is a great car. I immediately read it and found that it talked about the appeal of the Boxster, just as my husband had felt.

The article was written by a writer who called it "Article summarizing interviews with the owner of a 2001 first-generation Boxster S (986 MT)". According to the article, the owner of this Boxster owns a mechanic shop and is well known as a doctor for owners of early 911s such as 356s and narrow Porsches.

Until recently, his car was a 1974 Porsche 914 2.0.Why did such a Porsche specialist choose the 986 Boxster S as his favorite car?The content was unraveling about the

It was written there.

When it comes to the Boxster, many people, especially 911 owners, don't like to eat it.(omitted)We also let our customers test drive the Boxster and ride in the passenger seat to get a taste of its charm. They all said the same thing.'I can't believe this is a car almost 20 years old!'I've been surprised (laughs)."

Also, the editorial team that wrote this article...

Something that can never be expressed in numbers. That's the Boxster experience.
The mechanical noise of the engine and exhaust sound from behind directly stimulate the senses. It is also attractive to experience this pleasure in the city. And on winding roads and highways, you can enjoy the pleasure of this car even more.

He wrote.
*Article source.Don't underestimate an 18-year-old car. Why a Porsche Specialist Got a 2001 Porsche Boxster S (986)"

Boxster Attraction

In response to the Boxster's appeal, my husband reiterated this.

Unfortunately, if you drive a Boxster or Cayman, you can't get aI drive a cheap Porsche.Sometimes people think, "Oh, that's a good idea. It is true that it is cheaper than a 911, but the bare-bones grade of a Boxster or Cayman costs at least about 7 million yen. And most people buy them with options, so they cost another 1 to 3 million yen more from there.
So, the "When I finally estimated the price, I could afford a bare-bones 911.Often, it is also the case that "the
However, the public has a preoccupation with the price of the vehicle, so I guess people don't know much about such things.
Also, when I actually drove the Boxster.Beyond 911.I often feel that the difference between the two is not as great as the price difference, and I don't feel that the difference is as great as the price difference at all. Even though the Boxster and Cayman are flavored differently than the 911.Firmly PorscheThe two cars are very different in price, but they are not higher or lower than each other. Therefore, although they are different in price, it is not a question of which is better or worse, but of which is "better" or "worse.Whether the ride is to your liking or notI think we should choose by "I think we should choose by
Well, in terms of snacks, it's the same as whether you like "light-salted" or "consommé" flavored potato chips (laughs).
Since the materials are the same and the only difference is the seasoning, Boxster and Cayman drivers should not feel guilty and drive with pride.

And.

I see. Recently, I have had many opportunities to feel that there are still many great cars among Porsches. It would really be a waste to not eat them, and I hope to have more opportunities to taste various Porsches in the future, including test drives, I thought again.