# 2013 Porsche Boxster - What's next **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Tags:** porsche\ **Created:** [April 5, 2020, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-porsche-boxster-whats-next/162439 "2020-04-05T01:48:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![NielMalvetti](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eb8c5e/32.png) [@NielMalvetti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NielMalvetti)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2020, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-porsche-boxster-whats-next/162439/1 "2020-04-05T01:48:19Z")
Greetings – Though I really enjoy driving my 2013 Boxster S (my third in the past 15 years), at 73 years of age I’m thinking that it might be time to become a bit more practical. A backseat (to help with transporting grandkids) and a little easier entry/exit are beginning to make sense. Though I wouldn’t mind sticking with Porsche, the Macan is somewhat larger than I want and that really isn’t a backseat in the 911! So I’m wondering what your assessment of certain crossovers might be. I also should add that it turns out that I seem to have a bit of a bias … having only driven German cars since 1970 … so I am looking at the BMW X1, Audi Q3 and MB GLA 250. Grudgingly, I’m OK with giving up my 6 speed manual but would still like some level of performance (power/maneuverability). Oh wise one, what is your advice? Wrestling with Reality ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2020, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-porsche-boxster-whats-next/162439/2 "2020-04-05T02:51:38Z")
Why sell the Boxster ? Keep it and find a nice four door sedan used just for those times you need it. And you don’t need a lot of power when you are transporting grandkids anyway. ---
**Author:** ![GorehamJ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/gorehamj/32/24103_2.png) [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2020, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-porsche-boxster-whats-next/162439/3 "2020-04-05T17:49:00Z")
I think you might like the BMW X2. Beware the first-gen X1s. Too many issues and the seating and steering were substandard. If you can get past the German bias consider a Hyundai Elantra GT N-Line. You can get a six-speed manual or a DSG. I tested the Elantra GT back to back with the X2 and liked the Hyundai more. About 28K new with every option. I have driven the GLA 250 and the Q3 and give both a thumbs down. All of these cars you list are not really up to the brands’ standards. Here’s a real surprise: The Kia Niro EV is more fun than any of them. It is a lot like the Elantra GT, but electric. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2020, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-porsche-boxster-whats-next/162439/4 "2020-04-05T18:46:08Z")
What about a used Panamera? You should find a base 2017 RWD in clean condition with about 30,000 miles for about $58,000. That’s without options. Adding options will jump the price dramatically, as you know. The $58K gives you a base price to work from. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2020, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-porsche-boxster-whats-next/162439/5 "2020-04-05T20:44:05Z")
The Macan is only a little bigger than the Q3, at least give it a test drive. That would be my choice. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2020, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-porsche-boxster-whats-next/162439/6 "2020-04-05T21:08:11Z")
The Mazda CX-5 with the turbo engine is shorter than the Macan, great performance and handling. That would be my second choice.