Sticky
These two Porsches deliver exceptional handling. Their fairly wide turning radius, however, makes city parking maneuvers more difficult. The open road is truly their element. They just love to burn the asphalt and to devour corners. With PSM (Porsche Stability Management), which controls traction and the antilocking braking system, the Boxster S feels more confident and forgiving to the driver who's a bit too enthusiastic. On winding roads, you really feel like you're one with the car -- and you never get tired of it. If you happen to drive downtown on a nice sunny day, we bet you'll prefer the ride comfort of the base Boxster, which is plusher and more suited to our damaged roads.
Which one?
In the end, the deciding factor is probably how fat your wallet is. At $63,600, the Boxster is a true Porsche, body and soul. As for the Boxster S, it's a cool track-ready sports car for $77,300.
Fun to drive
Looks and aura
Pure power (S)
Handling
PSM system (S)
Trunks (2)
Light on cupholders
Audio system could be better
None
photo:Philippe Champoux, Alexandre Joyal
These two Porsches deliver exceptional handling. Their fairly wide turning radius, however, makes city parking maneuvers more difficult. The open road is truly their element. They just love to burn the asphalt and to devour corners. With PSM (Porsche Stability Management), which controls traction and the antilocking braking system, the Boxster S feels more confident and forgiving to the driver who's a bit too enthusiastic. On winding roads, you really feel like you're one with the car -- and you never get tired of it. If you happen to drive downtown on a nice sunny day, we bet you'll prefer the ride comfort of the base Boxster, which is plusher and more suited to our damaged roads.
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| Both of these Boxsters offer driving dynamics that are true to Porsche's reputation. |
Which one?
In the end, the deciding factor is probably how fat your wallet is. At $63,600, the Boxster is a true Porsche, body and soul. As for the Boxster S, it's a cool track-ready sports car for $77,300.
 |
Looks and aura
Pure power (S)
Handling
PSM system (S)
Trunks (2)
 |
Light on cupholders
Audio system could be better
 |
None
photo:Philippe Champoux, Alexandre Joyal
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