You simply must...

[SysOpt]

...drive a Porsche Boxster if you ever get the chance http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif. I had to take my car (http://qs3.pair.com/bmw/) into the dealer for warranty work (faulty Cam shaft sensor) and the dealer partners with a rent a car place in San Francisco that rents high end cars. They picked me up, drove me to the place, and said "that Altima over there is what we were going to put you in". But then I jokingly asked if he had a Porsche, he said yeah one was due in in 10 minutes, so I went for it.

I basically drove it about 230 miles around the bay area (Marin, Napa, Fremont, Palo Alto/Stanford, SF, etc.) in a 1.5 day period and loved it. It wasn't the Boxster S, but has PLENTY of power, and this one was cherry red - awesome looks, and manual OF COURSE. The engine sound in 1st revving to the redline reminds me of the scene in Ferris Buehler when he's picking up Sloan from school and rockets off in front of Mr. Rooney (different car, similar sound) http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif. Cool stuff:

http://qs3.pair.com/boxster1a.jpg (http://qs3.pair.com/boxster1.jpg)

I might consider buying one but it's not the kind of car that I would want to own exclusively I think. It would be ideal to own one along with an SUV, etc, but that takes lots of space to keep two cars.

Any Boxster owners here?

Scott

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[socalgal]

And get this, guys/gals, he didn't even drive down to L.A. to pick me up and give me a ride in it! http://www.sysopt.com/forum/frown.gif

Harrumph!!! I am soooooo jade. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif

[Dave_H]

Looks like a Babe Magnet http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif
Dave

[chipbgt]

Porsches. Now thats a work of art I can stare at for hours. I am considering buying a old old porsche and rebuilding it. I love those suckers.

[smokin1]

I've never driven a Boxster, but owned a 911 Turbo until late last year, next one is in resto...Porsche rules...
http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[seti]

The Boxter S is 15% more expensive....but apparently the extra 48hp makes quite a difference.

Has everyone see this beauty already?
http://pages.hotbot.com/sf/seti/images/m3at.jpg

(nice, larger pic here (http://pages.hotbot.com/sf/seti/images/m3a.jpg))

It's '00 BMW M3. It has a 3.2L straight six putting out 343hp. That's more HP/L than the s2000.

*as a small pool of drool collects on my desk* http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif



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[Chadwick]

Nice car if your not 6'4" tall. I try to test drive one about 2 years ago and hurt myself just trying to sit in it.

[SysOpt]

Seti: Yeah the new M3 is a sweet one for sure. I have a '00 323Ci now but it only has ~170hp. I've asked my salesperson at BMW-SF to let me know when they get the M3 in so I can test drive it http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif. Problem is, it's heavy. The Boxster weighs less and thus feels more nimble/responsive.

Dan: Definitely so. The seat doesn't adjust too much. Those over 6' would likely be cramped.

[jad1097]

I will not go into what BMW has done in the past! I will say it is odd how many people do buy them that know their history. I will just say it involes WW2!

[SysOpt]

So people and companies can't change? I highly doubt that BMW is currently being run by the same decision makers as those in 1942-45. Bottom line is that they are great cars.

[seti]

Well they M3 and boxter are in different classes for sure. Ha, try compareing a boxter s to a z8, well...that's not fair, the z8 cost more than 2 boxters. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

As for BMW and WW2;

I have an 89 535i and a mitsubishi 17" monitor......haha, am I supporting the oppositions war effort??? http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif

Company's are made up of people who make choices, and people come and go. Just because it carries the same name doesn't assosiate BMW with the choices made in the past under that same name.

I love beamers....they're simple held to high QA standards and you can feel it.



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[desmocat]

Haven't had a chance to drive a fine German vehicle like that.My interests are in two wheels(one sometimes http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif canna you say..wheelie? ) That's why there are two fine Italians living in my garage now. One 95 Ducati 916SP (120 Hp at the rear wheel,see above statement..)
and one 96 900ss. Yeah, they are finicky but I wouldn't give them up for anything. One of my life goals achieved. Working on a viper next... cops love to see me coming..

[oblivion]

I drive but a lowly saab 900 turbo
(black and tan).....it drives really nice and it is fast too...........it will take a curve like you would not believe....

[seti]

Sweeeeeet Desmocat! My dad owned a 900ss, what a lovely bike, too bad he sold it. He was looking at 996's awhile ago....but it's a big commitment for a new one....a lot of cars cost less.

We found a '89(i think) Doug Polin replica 851 sp3 (bored to 888) in St. Louis. It had been in a museum and had 0 miles on it...the odometer actully read "0". They were asking $22,000 for it. My dad almost cracked on that one...but that's not a bike you want to ride, you'd feel guilty putting miles on it. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif And a new 996 is like 5g's less.

A 748R is the bike for me....mmmmm.

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[Stan]

Hmmmmm.... BMW M3... dream car... a bit expensive...

But hey, I am picking up my new 328ci next Saturday ! can't wait !!!!

Stan

[seti]

I havn't seen the price for the new M3 yet....I'm guessing $45,000-$50,000. I hope it doesn't go farther than the 16 grand jump the M5 makes over the 540i.

Stan, I hear you...dream car. Well, the Ferrari 360 spider (pic (http://members.home.net/cam-t/art/f360s.jpg))....but an m3 is much more realistic. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

I hope they retain the handeling of the old M3...as it's known as one of the best stock cars for that in the world. It's also conciderd by many to have the best "feel". I'm glad they're not bringing an north american version over here.

AHHH, I could ramble on and on!!! http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

More pic's of the M3.
http://members.home.net/cam-t/art/gross_front.jpg

http://members.home.net/cam-t/art/gross_heck.jpg

http://members.home.net/cam-t/art/gross_motorhaube.jpg

http://members.home.net/cam-t/art/m3b.jpg


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[medo]

Hello,


Porsche - NO, BMW - N0
My budget allowed me the bike. It is red (a open version) 21 speed (no reverse), two front lights (long and short) and one back light (red one), bell, horn and speedometer (speed limit is 60 km).


Medo

http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[medo]

Hello,

Yes, yes, yes, yes I am jealous.

Take care with that speedy car and good luck.

Medo

http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[Wiz]

I'll take a nice bugatti.... mmmmmbugatimmmmm......

[alfaguy]

I rather enjoy weekend drives in my Alfa Romeo Spider.
I'm stil restoring small portions of it.
I had wanted a Saab convertible, but found an awesome deal on the Alfa, 1983 44k orignal miles. The owners had it garaged for the last 8 years and only put 2k miles on it.
Needless to say I was sold on the spot.
It'll go nicely in the garage of my new house. Next project new top.

bthom70

[socalgal]

Porsche Boxster...
'00 BMW M3...

Gosh, I just can't make up my mind.

I'll take one of each.

I've owned Porsche and BMW in the past. Superb quality, performance and style, hard to beat. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[BBA]

Scott...Scott...

I can't believe you didn't give socalgal a ride in it!

Shame! shame !shame!

[C5John]

For some real excitement, and an extraordinary "wipe the smile off your face" experience, try a new Corvette. Faster, better handling, American Iron. Enough room for "height victimized" or "girth challenged" individuals. Terrific computer control over most of the car. Great Fun.

C5John

[BBA]

I do kinda prefer the vette myself ( as I have an older one ) but, he had the porsche in the area!

Shame shame SCOTT!

[[SAS]Neo]

A friend of mine just got a Ferrari F355 F1...got to go for a couple of rides....all I can say is WOW!!!

[[SAS]Neo]

Oh ya....did I mention it's a Spyder!

[wyvrn]

OI! My fiance has an Infiniti J30 now we bought used and talk about comfort. Leather, Bose stereo, electric everything! And with 240 horses, it can put the rubber on the pavement man. Now she wants the Jag XJ6 convertible when she gets out of school, I cannot wait for the next 12 months to pass.

[Toadman]

My father's pride and joy:
http://www.geocities.com/toadmeister2k/redcobra1.jpg

(Hint-it's not a kit) http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif



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[seti]

Hmmmmm, ha, whatever could that be? I can't quite remember! Is the number 427 in it or something? http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif haha

sweet Cobra

[jadison]

A friend gave me a ride in a Porsche 911 Turbo, I ended up in that small back seat (not safe!!) and I was glued to the seat due to the serious acceleration!!

I testdrove a '96 corvette (shiny red convertible) down the highway @ over 125mph but only for a few seconds, (u can't go that fast for long in traffic, it wouldn't be smart!).

Another friend of mine is dating this girl who's father testdrives vehicles for a living. What he does is gets 2 different cars every 2 weeks from his company, 1 car is a lowend car, the other a high-performance (what a cool job!).
This week he had a '00 Honda Accord, and the new Viper RT/10. The man was nice enough 2 give my friend a ride in the...u guessed it, Viper RT/10. All I heard was that was the ride of his life!

My Dad owns an '87 BMW 325i white convertible, I always love driving that baby.

jadison

[SysOpt]

BBA: Socalgal is about 400 miles from here http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif. At $0.37/mile, that would have been $300 extra and I don't think she would have wanted to pay for that! http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif

[Morpheus1964]

Wow. I like the nice cars, but my '85 Bronco and I suddeny feel VERY poor. And my Plymouth send its regards, too. All $180 of it.

[brandon184]

All the cars my family owns..

- Mom's 2000 BMW M Roadster (Just got it. Its awesome.)

- Dad's 2000 Jaguar XK-8. (Have had it for a few months.)

- Older brother has a 1999 Ford Mustang GT - Green. :-)

- 2000 Tahoe for those family trips.

All the vehicles are fully loaded.

I have no idea what kinda car I will get in 2 years (when I get my licence).

Cya..
- Brandon

[richamies]

928GTS - YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!
944 Turbo - YEEHAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!
Lotus Esprit V8 - WOOHOOOO!!!!!!!!

Sorry folks - I'm not a Boxster fan, not at all. But I have been in a 1995 911 Carerra 4 Turbo SE - 408bhp, 0-62mph in 3.6secs, 180 something....ooh....nice.... http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

Anyone jealous?

Cobra 427 would be very nice - I love the noise of a horny V8!! Lamborghini Diablo sounds good too! Mmmm....V12!!!

For me, the ultimate would be an Aston Martin Vantage, 5.4 V8, twin superchargers, 550bhp, 550lb/ft of torque....ooooooooh!! Orgasmic stuff!!

[BBA]

Oh well...

I might have gotten too carried away with that...so I edited...


I have to give someone a hard time once in a while....just in fun!

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[chipbgt]

sheesh...how much money do you get paid for this gig socalgal? http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif

also, I dont think this is computer related , now is it scott, hmmmmmmmm?

he he.

[SysOpt]

Cars have computers in them http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif

[welsh wizard]

German car computers are very user unfriendly, Used to drive Audi's great as long as the electrics are working fine, real pain and expense when there not.

more envi over the 900ss Duke than the Por. or BM. real great classic, you heard coming in time to see there tail pipe. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif

Medo watch those cops in S.A. they are real hot with that speed limit 1k over the 60k limit and they book you, real expensive to.
http://www.sysopt.com/forum/frown.gif

As for cars bit of a stick in the mud still like either the 30's SS100 or the Morgan 4+4.

WW

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[oblivion]

All I can say is Loringser SK-55

It is a custom mercedes station wagon by Loringser,that does 0-60 in 5.5 seconds and tops out at 175Mph.......now that is a PimPn ride!!!!!!

[alpha]

Is that cobra a Shelby??

I like The Corvette ZR-1! Cool! I never liked the modern porshes style, though I like the 924 and the 928.

[Toadman]

Ahem...hands down, the ultimate overclocked ride...
http://www.geocities.com/toadmeister2k/mclaren.jpg

World's fastest production automobile for 4 years, the McLaren F1. 621hp, 230mph+, $1.3m


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[seti]

....and it has a beamer engine http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[Chadwick]

Ok, can't resist. Here is my baby sitting in the driveway, it is a 1993 Rx7. http://www.tweakit.com/images/93rx7.jpg
http://www.tweakit.com/images/93rx7a.jpg

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[seti]

Here's my fathers hot-rod. I don't know the 0-60 time....but you sure don't want to be standing up when he throws the throttle. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif Climes like a home sick angel. 5200lbs of thrust a side. Ha, no, he doesn't own it ('bout $7 mill.) But that's where he gets to go for work. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

http://members.home.net/cam-t/art/falcon200.jpg


It has computers in it too...ha, so it's not off topic at all right??


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[SysOpt]

Airplanes and fast cars are always allowed here as long as I'm Editor-in-Chief http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif. Cool jet.. I rode in the jumpseat of a Gulfstream and it was a lot of fun.

[seti]

Good stuff Scott! Sounds like a sound policy to me. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

It's a falcon 200, full glass cocpit, sweeet. They're getting a Challenger soon, and a global express in q1 '01. They also have a citation (forget what #, but it's small) I've flown right seat in that little thing a bunch, and even got a take off in! So much fun!!!!

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[SysOpt]

Cool RX7, Dan, and in great condition too.

[JeffD78]

Here's mine. It's not fast, not expensive, doesn't have tons of horsepower, but I love it anyway.

http://www4.50megs.com/wraith78/jefftruck.jpg http://www4.50megs.com/wraith78/jefftruck.jpg

Here's the one I drive when I wanna have fun.
http://www4.50megs.com/wraith78/mx6.gif http://www4.50megs.com/wraith78/mx6.gif

I included links in case they don't come up.

[Joel Kleppinger]

Jeff, here's what comes up when someone tries to view the images (or click the links):


I am sorry, but we don't allow hotlinking to files on our server from other servers. 50Megs.com is to be used as a website
service and not a place to store files on.

Thanks,
50Megs.com

Sounds like you need to find somewhere else to put images. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

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[Toadman]

My friend pilots a Challenger 604 for a big-wig in town, and had to take it to Tucson for routine certification. He invited us to tag along so we threw our golf bags in and shot 18 holes there, flew back in gold/marble comfort at sunset... http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[raider rick]

I drive a 1993 Mazda Miata, so I understand the Boxter attraction! However, in time, my upgrade will be the new Honda S2000. Check it out, 240hp on 4 cylinders! www.honda2000.com/models/s2000/visuals/index.html (http://www.honda2000.com/models/s2000/visuals/index.html)

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[SysOpt]

The S2000 is certainly a good value but has far less torque than the Boxster or Boxster S and isn't as stylish (IMO, although it does look good), for starters. The Boxsters produce their peak HP at a much lower RPM, too. Consider the BMW M Roadster also.

Some stats
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S2000:
http://qs3.pair.com/s2000.jpg
HP -- 240hp@8300rpm
Torque -- 153 ft-lbs@7500rpm
0-60 -- 6.1s
Weight -- 2809lbs
MSRP -- $32,000

Boxster:
http://qs3.pair.com/boxster-silver1.jpg
HP -- 217hp@6500rpm
Torque -- 192 ft-lbs@4500rpm
0-60 -- 6.5s
Weight -- 2778lbs
MSRP -- $41,430

Boxster S:
HP -- 250hp@6250rpm
Torque -- 225 ft-lbs@4500rpm
0-60 -- 5.9s
Weight -- 2855lbs
MSRP -- $49,930

M Roadster:
http://qs3.pair.com/mroadster1.jpg
HP -- 240hp@6000rpm
Torque -- 236 ft-lbs@3800rpm (WOW)
0-60 -- 5.3sec
Weight -- 3086lbs
MSRP -- $42,700

(Images stored on personal server. S2000 image from edmunds.com, M Roadster image from bmwusa.com, Silver boxster from boxster.org)

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[socalgal]

raider rick

96 M-Edition here! http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif Removable hardtop?

I'm pretty happy with mine, until I can afford a Boxster, or Carrera. (ha!) http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif Or, yeah, the M Roadster!!

Nice pics, Scott!

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[raider rick]

socalgal, I wish I had a hard top! I don't have a garage, working on my third soft-top. That's the bug with convertibles, unless you can keep it out the weather,(or reach of vandals), you need a hard top. I'm lucky to have a brother-in-law, who owns an auto upohlstery business. Still lusting for that S2000!

[noresull]

So I'm a little late....
http://sites.netscape.net/noresull/Mar21_04.jpg

Here is my favorite pic, although it might not be around for much longer.....



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