I really like the Porsche Boxster, but with taxes it is 81K OTD. I can get a Lexus RCF for 67K OTD
I can afford both, but thinking if it is worth spending 14K more for Porsche? Added to this, is high Maintenance cost of Porsche

 

Need some info about what you want

Are you looking for a convertible sports car or a GT coupe?

Is handling feel more important or is power?

How long are you keeping it?

Do you need any practicality from the car (i.e. ability to tote stuff around)?

 

This prob a second or third car, I would go for pure driving pleasure, the Cayman

 

It seems like you're looking at a pretty loaded Porsche. I'm guessing a well-equipped Boxster S/Cayman S?

$14K is a lot more but the Porsche is in a category of it's own. I'm a big BMW guy and a well-equipped M3/M4 is around $75K and is a blast to drive, but I'd still go for the Porsche that's how much I enjoyed driving the new Cayman S.

 

Wow you have a new X6M?

 

Just a thought but if you enjoy driving a car where you are in control for the most part anyway consider getting an older Porsche like 964 or 993 the only drivers aid is antilock brakes and with the twin turbo model you do get four-wheel-drive these are pretty much the last of the air cooled porsche and are not really that difficult to maintain or expensive to repair.

 

Thank you all for the responses. I was looking at a Fully Loaded Boxster S. I enjoy the driving. This will be the third car and Cargo space is not a big deal as I have a truck. Having a Convertible is good, but if Cayman S has some significant advantages over Boxster or RCF, I will look into it

We are empty nesters and will keep the car for a long time.

Thanks again for your help

 

I would get a used 911S in the 60's or 70's between those 2 cars but that is me.

Boxsters and Caymans are so overpriced now it is ridiculous but Porsche has done a great job of building up their name so they can sell their vehicles with huge profit margins. They do drive nice but that is just too much for that car/power/performance/what you get.

Of the two I think I would go with the RCF but try to get them down a little more to 65K or lower, I have heard they are dealing on them. If you are looking for a pure light drivers sports car you are going to be disappointed with the RCF though.

What about the BMW M3 or Jag F type?

I know it is not the same but have you checked out the Mustang Shelby GT350, priced around 50K, 526 hp, flat plane crank V8 revs to over 8000rpm, handles very well, nice interior, sounds great. New Camaro ZL1/Z28 is very nice too.

 

911S is above 100K. When you say 60's or 70's, you mean used one?

 

He meant the 911 from the the year 1960-1970s

But I don't think you considering used let along antiques. Anyway, I think Porsche better and they hold up their value more as well, if you going to keep the car for a while then it's a better choice.

 

Udel did say used.

Anyway, a boxster and rcf are not even remotely similar, so maybe you could clarify why you're considering them both?

And if convertible is not important, get a Cayman over the boxster.

 

I want a luxury coupe/convertible for daily drive. I am looking at Lexus because of luxury and reliability. I am considering Porsche because of Luxury, performance and compact size. I want to limit my choices to few, to decide easier. Convertible is not that important, so will look at Cayman.

In what way Cayman, a better choice than Boxster?

 

cayman is just stiffer and lighter without the auto top and the enclosed experience is sportier (I guess).

The RCF is definitely not compact or sporty (depends on the definition). I think a good competitor to the RCF would be the M4, M6, or even the Aston Martin Vantage if you can up the budget a bit.

There are not a lot of compact, luxury sports car in the market today unfortunately... Maybe a good compromise would be a 911.

Jag F type is also very nice, specially if you want to stay in the luxury space.

 

...Porsche hold up their value more...

Really?

 

Since you are asking this question I have to assume you did not have a very long drive in the Boxster, or not enough curves. If that is true my answer to your question is yes!