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Auto Talk => The Fast Lane => Topic started by: ro51092 on January 20, 2007, 07:48:46 PM

Poll
Question: Take your pick
Option 1: Boxster S votes: 14
Option 2: Z4 M Roadster votes: 7
Title: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: ro51092 on January 20, 2007, 07:48:46 PM
CHOOSE!
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: Danish on January 20, 2007, 07:59:35 PM
Boxster cause the Z4 front end kills it for me

Wait, which one has better tires? :devil:
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: ro51092 on January 20, 2007, 08:00:57 PM
I picked the Z4, I love the S54B32 motor, it's a very fun and powerful engine.

I still love the 987, though. I would take the Boxster over the 3.0si.
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: The Pirate on January 20, 2007, 08:01:54 PM
ummm, neither
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: ro51092 on January 20, 2007, 08:04:31 PM
Quote from: The Pirate on January 20, 2007, 08:01:54 PM
ummm, neither

:rolleyes:

pshhh, cavemen.
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: The Pirate on January 20, 2007, 08:06:28 PM
If I'm not paying, I'd take the M Roadster.  Like you, I'd opt for the Boxster over lesser iterations of the Z4.

If I'm paying, a Miata will do just fine.  :lol:
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: ro51092 on January 20, 2007, 08:07:26 PM
caveman have taste. caveman know how vote on poll?
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: MrEddy on January 20, 2007, 08:11:13 PM
That's not the kind of thing I could decide without driving both. If it was Boxster vs Z4 3.0 I would vote Boxster but you just can't assess these cars based on that experience.
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: MexicoCityM3 on January 20, 2007, 09:15:10 PM
I think objectively the Boxster S is the better car, but I'd take the Z4M. It seems less civilized to me = more fun.
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: 280Z Turbo on January 20, 2007, 11:11:14 PM
Boxster S.
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: Raghavan on January 20, 2007, 11:12:59 PM
The S, but I'd have a hard time choosing between an M Coupe and a Cayman.
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: 280Z Turbo on January 20, 2007, 11:14:45 PM
Quote from: Raghavan on January 20, 2007, 11:12:59 PM
The S, but I'd have a hard time choosing between an M Coupe and a Cayman.

That would be even easier for me because the Cayman is so sleek and sexy while the M coupe looks like a botched impression of a Triumph GT6.
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: The Pirate on January 20, 2007, 11:15:52 PM
I love the look of the M Coupe, whereas the Cayman looks a bit awkward to me.
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: Raghavan on January 20, 2007, 11:17:13 PM
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on January 20, 2007, 11:14:45 PM
That would be even easier for me because the Cayman is so sleek and sexy while the M coupe looks like a botched impression of a Triumph GT6.
IMO, the Z4M Coupe has a gorgeous profile and rear end, plus it has more power than the Cayman, but the Cayman looks awesome too...
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: mazda6er on January 20, 2007, 11:17:25 PM
Z4. I heard somewhere that only fags drive Boxster Ss. Especially black ones.
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: Raghavan on January 20, 2007, 11:18:32 PM
That profile looks awesome!
(http://static.flickr.com/44/129207733_7f4a276ae0.jpg)
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: 280Z Turbo on January 20, 2007, 11:19:51 PM
Quote from: Raghavan on January 20, 2007, 11:18:32 PM
That profile looks awesome!
(http://static.flickr.com/44/129207733_7f4a276ae0.jpg)

Looks like about 6" is missing from the back of that car.

You can tell it's an afterthought.
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: mazda6er on January 20, 2007, 11:21:13 PM
Quote from: Raghavan on January 20, 2007, 11:18:32 PM
That profile looks awesome!
(http://static.flickr.com/44/129207733_7f4a276ae0.jpg)
Beautiful. :wub: Within 10 years I hope to be married or driving one of those. Either way I'll be in love.  :lol:
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: Raghavan on January 20, 2007, 11:21:40 PM
IMO, the swept back-ness of it looks awesome.
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: mazda6er on January 20, 2007, 11:21:53 PM
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on January 20, 2007, 11:19:51 PM
Looks like about 6" is missing from the back of that car.

You can tell it's an afterthought.
Bitch, quit hitting the ganja.
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: The Pirate on January 20, 2007, 11:22:00 PM
My plan is to find a sugar mama, and she'll buy something like that for me.
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: mazda6er on January 20, 2007, 11:22:47 PM
Quote from: The Pirate on January 20, 2007, 11:22:00 PM
My plan is to find a sugar mama, and she'll buy something like that for me.
I didn't want to be greedy.
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: 280Z Turbo on January 20, 2007, 11:24:50 PM
Quote from: mazda6er on January 20, 2007, 11:21:53 PM
Bitch, quit hitting the ganja.

Porsche pwnz you. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: JYODER240 on January 21, 2007, 12:15:53 AM
Box S, i'll take the mid-engine everytime.
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: omicron on January 21, 2007, 03:35:23 AM
That is one hell of a question.

Z4M, but only just, and for no objective reason whatsoever.
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: chevyguy06 on January 21, 2007, 09:52:58 AM
Boxster S, I just can't get past the styling of the M.
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: MX793 on January 21, 2007, 11:07:30 AM
Quote from: chevyguy06 on January 21, 2007, 09:52:58 AM
Boxster S, I just can't get past the styling of the M.

Ditto.  The Z4 to me is a classic case of a beautiful shape ruined by the details.
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: thewizard16 on January 21, 2007, 11:20:02 AM
Boxster S. The Z4 M looks better than the regular Z4 in my opinion, but I still don't like it. And I personally think the Porshce is beautiful, so it wouldn't be a hard pick for me.
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: ro51092 on January 21, 2007, 12:20:58 PM
Judging by this poll, a lot of you guys would take a car based on looks?
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: chevyguy06 on January 21, 2007, 12:22:39 PM
I'm not going to drive something I think is ugly,if that answers your question.
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: ro51092 on January 21, 2007, 12:23:40 PM
That's very true, neither would I.
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: thewizard16 on January 21, 2007, 12:23:44 PM
Quote from: ro51092 on January 21, 2007, 12:20:58 PM
Judging by this poll, a lot of you guys would take a car based on looks?
Not on looks alone, but when I know both cars are solid performers, have comparable levels of quality, and are in the same general market, appearance is most definitely a deciding factor.
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: JYODER240 on January 21, 2007, 01:43:13 PM
Here's a few mag reviews of the two:

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sports/112_0608_2006_bmw_z4m_coupe_vs_2006_porsche_cayman_s/index.html

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=31&article_id=3823&page_number=1

http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/convertibles/0605_2007_bmw_z4_2006_porsche_boxster_s/index.html
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: heelntoe on January 21, 2007, 01:47:16 PM
there's also a topgear comparo of them both.
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: Lebowski on January 22, 2007, 04:24:13 PM
I don't think I'd seriously buying either of these cars considering there are, ahem, superior performance values out there, but between the two I voted for the Z4.

The Boxster S is a girl/sissy/fag car, IMHO.   :lol:
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: Raza on January 22, 2007, 04:37:33 PM
Easiest question ever.
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: The Pirate on January 22, 2007, 05:08:11 PM
Quote from: Raza  on January 22, 2007, 04:37:33 PM
Easiest question ever.


Then why'd you buy a Boxster?  :confused:
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: Raghavan on January 22, 2007, 05:40:56 PM
Quote from: The Pirate on January 22, 2007, 05:08:11 PM

Then why'd you buy a Boxster? :confused:
:lol:
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: Onslaught on January 22, 2007, 06:35:06 PM
If I was going to get one it would be in coupe form because I've done the convertible thing for 10+ years now and it gets old eventually. And I would get the Cayman S over the Z4 M. I'm a fan of the Z4 and would be very happy with one but I'll take my car just like my women and that's with less weight but nice curves. And I like the looks of the Porsche a little more.
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: thewizard16 on January 22, 2007, 06:59:06 PM
Quote from: The Pirate on January 22, 2007, 05:08:11 PM

Then why'd you buy a Boxster? :confused:
When did that happen, by the way? Being gone for most of December and the early part of January has me behind the times.
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: Raza on January 22, 2007, 07:58:02 PM
Quote from: thewizard16 on January 22, 2007, 06:59:06 PM
When did that happen, by the way? Being gone for most of December and the early part of January has me behind the times.

December 27th.

http://www.carspin.net/forums/luxury-talk/well.0.html

Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: thewizard16 on January 22, 2007, 08:08:07 PM
Quote from: Raza on January 22, 2007, 07:58:02 PM
December 27th.

http://www.carspin.net/forums/luxury-talk/well.0.html


Thanks for the link. That's a nice Christmas present for you. Belated congratulations!
Title: Re: Boxster S vs. Z4 M Roadster
Post by: Raza on January 22, 2007, 09:23:22 PM
Quote from: thewizard16 on January 22, 2007, 08:08:07 PM
Thanks for the link. That's a nice Christmas present for you. Belated congratulations!

Thanks.

:lol: :lol: