@oblivion - I’m starting to lean towards the Infiniti - it is a lot of fun even if it isn’t a convertible. The 5 and 7 series is a little too big for me. I’ve heard bad things about Mercedes reliability, so I’m a bit scared of them.
@bscar - I’ve heard Miata’s are a blast - my Dad had one at one point and liked it a lot. But it is super small. Never been a huge fan of the Corvette’s looks (unless we’re talking Stingrays), but I’ve heard great things about them. Didn’t really consider the RX-8 as I’m not very knowledgeable about rotary engines, which scares me.
@Somenamehere - I like the EX35, but don’t need the AWD or cargo room. I drove a 2005 Boxster today with a manual - wasn’t really all that impressed with the feel of the manual. It felt a bit…ambiguous. I think I’m going to rule that one out.
Didn’t really consider the RX-8 as I’m not very knowledgeable about rotary engines, which scares me.
Why is that?
Gas goes in one end, has a throttle, brake pedal, and you check the oil level every couple hundred miles to make sure it is topped up.
Same exact as every other engine on the planet, though internally, it is made up differently than all the other engines you are used to.
Anyway, I have driven the same vehicles you are considering, and if I were to choose from that list, it would be the Boxster, in a heart beat. I used to own one until I traded it in for my RX-8.
But then again, I like working on my own cars, so I’m not handing money hand over fist to a dealer to replace my engine oil ($800 30k mile service my butt).
I am a big old guy (72 years and 300 pounds) and after driving my son’s Boxster on an 1800 mile road trip, as far as I am concerned all the competition falls to a distant third place and there is no second place. My only complaint was the parade of police cars that appeared to escort me through almost every town and city I passed through. Thank God for cruise control! I almost quit speaking to my son when he traded the Boxster on a Boxster Spyder and didn’t give me a chance to make an offer on his old one. Now it is his Spyder I lust after.
boxster would be my choice. Be sure to get 2005 or later. Those have the needed updates over first aand second generation Boxsters. Spyder is best if you find one not abused and still affordable
I bought a 2002 Honda S2000 with 45k miles on it for $13,500 and it’s been a great car and value. Plus, it tested better than a Nissan 350: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r91FJApOBw8
Yes, in fact, I did! Been monitoring the forum every day for the last 6 years to see what he bought, and then I couldn’t take it anymore and had to ask. The next question will be: does he still have the same car? But this time I’m only going to wait 5 years to find out.
I do. But I don’t fawn over it. And I certainly wouldn’t obsess for six years over what car someone bought. He may not even have that car anymore. Time to move on.
I was at a funeral today. It appears the OP hasn’t posted since 2011. I don’t know that there is a connection but who knows? I wouldn’t hold your breath waiting for an answer.
I ended up with a BMW z4 3.0. It was fun, but eventually it became boring and the fiancee doesn’t like driving with the top down, so I didn’t use the convertible top much. After a few years I ended up buying a Porsche cayman s (first gen). I’ve had that car now for 2.5 years. I love it, the most fun car I’ve ever owned by far. Now, if I could only get my hands on a 718…
Mango! You’re alive! Great to hear from you. Yes, I dream about the Cayman when the weather gets cold or rainy- but not when it’s nice out, that’s for sure. And maybe someday I’ll double up and have one car for each kinda weather. Yes, the Box/Cayman appears to be top of the list for driving fun for everyone (though my brother likes his Tesla: Zero-60 in 2.39 seconds.) If you’re ever tempted again by the Boxster, get your fiancée a scarf and a pair of cateye sunglasses, maybe a cigarette extender, like in the old movies. Happy motoring!
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