11-01-2018, 03:54 PM | #91 |
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11-01-2018, 05:34 PM | #92 | |
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My last 5 engines have been an s52, an S62, an N55, N54 and N55. All of them were considered flat, torquey(ish) engines. I'm used to pulling away in 2nd gear and being able to jump out into traffic in almost any gear. I stalled the boxster twice when starting out so far. It really likes to be revved and even then doesn't get moving all that quickly. Its a good looking car and fits in my garage well, so there is definitely that. I'll give the 981s a good shake when time comes. I might even like the turbo 718 engines better based on my recent engine history.
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11-01-2018, 06:40 PM | #93 |
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This was certainly true of my wife who tried a flat 6 used Boxster and then the 718 and 718s Boxsters. Coming from the turbo V8 X5, she had no patience for no low-end torque.
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11-01-2018, 09:13 PM | #94 |
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I really don't care whether folks like or do not like the boxster, it's not like the Nov 6th election where the results affect me. The non-S and the S have a major difference. Torque. Most noticeably in lower gears. It does liven up the chassis.
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11-02-2018, 12:06 AM | #95 | |
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Josh I think it comes down to whatever you get used to, I have found with many of the loaner cars some of them I like but am not crazy about for the first day, then by day two or three I really like them. I currently have a 330i loaner, I wasn’t crazy about it especially after dropping off my sons 340i but by the end of the day it started growing on me. When I first test drove the new 5 series I thought it was nice but felt too big compared to my A6, by test drive number 3 I felt the 5 er was way ahead of my A6 and when I got back into my A6 it felt like it was last gen feel and technology. If you kept the boxster for another day or two it might grow on you. Last edited by Alan; 11-02-2018 at 01:01 PM. |
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11-02-2018, 02:04 PM | #96 | |
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11-02-2018, 02:27 PM | #97 | |
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I think I need to try out a 981S and 718S and see how much the increase power helps the package. I also need to get my head around the fact that cars are evolving. You can't find a small 4 seat, sporty, communicative rwd, manual convertible anymore (ie: e36/46 m3, 135). Heck, you can't find a manual in just about anything including sports cars. The 981 is probably the best thing that will be available in a year or so. I look at everything from the new z4 to an AMG GT and say no stick no sale. I'm guess I'm finally embracing true carmudgeon status and yearning for the 'good ole days'
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11-02-2018, 02:56 PM | #99 |
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I've not driven a manual, but the 2ers I've tried didn't have anywhere near the visceral fun of my 1er. Not saying its a bad car, just that it doesn't hold a candle IMO to the older BMWs.
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11-02-2018, 03:01 PM | #100 | |
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