emacS5

Daytona/Rotor w/Prestige, S Sport, Driver Assistance, cavos, and carbon inlays. <link>

I was really waffling back and forth between a Boxster S and the S5 cab, but after getting an extended test drive in the S5, the choice was pretty clear. Plus, the spousal unit REALLY likes the S5, and didn't want me to get a 2-seater (although the S5 is barely a 4-seater). No, the S5 is not a true "sports car", but all the refinements and increased practicality should make up for the raw "sportsy" experience I'll be missing in the Boxster.

Obviously the look of the Boxster is more appealing (at least to most folks), but I'll be spending more time IN the car than outside, gazing at it.

Next up will be euro rear headrests ($700-800??? really??), and then *probably* spacers to push the cavos out a bit. Anyone have a line on cheaper euro rear headrests? I love our friends at Europrice, but that $$$ hurts.

I'm just now starting to pay attention to the B9 platform, so I may need some help sorting out the best options/what fits/works from everyone here....especially when I begin the hunt for wheels/lowering options. Its going to really kill me until I lower the car off its shipping blocks (kidding, but damn only barely kidding).

N8!

CONGRATS!

SD18S5CAB

emacS5

Great to hear. I was REALLY struggling with the right choice between the two. My heart wanted a P-car, but the S5 was just too damn nice. I figure what I might do is (in a few years) pickup a used 981 or 718 Boxster to have just as a weekend car. I just think that (as you hinted) it was just a bit too focused on being a good track car, versus being a versatile enough to keep me in it frequently. Time will tell if I made the right decision!

SD18S5CAB

emacS5

Thanks sir. Yeah, when I compared options between the 2 platforms, there really was no reasonable other decision. When I spec'd out the 718 S the way I wanted it, I was already at like $96K. At that point, just pick the GTS as the base platform. What was enticing me was a few '17s that were discounted $10K or more.....which is probably about where the price SHOULD be.

emacS5

Hey all, my dealer is stating that the current AFS rate for a 60 month loan is 3.99%.....is that accurate? Purchasing likely later today.

SD18S5CAB

Yes, that's what they the had on offer, even with 800+ credit, when I purchased mine a few weeks ago. It's because 60 months is considered a longish term. As they say, it's often best to arrange financing ahead of time from other sources, even if it makes for a more onerous process.

emacS5

GOT IT! End up getting 3.49%, plus Audi gave me money to finance through them, so it worked out.

Here's some pics from today...raw/untouched, and in terrible lighting as the sun went down. <PICS>

triguy914

Great Choice! I waffled on the Blue vs gray and went with the blue. I picked mine up right before memorial day. A friend who has had a series of Porsches, the last one being a turbo cab roughly 2012, thought this car drove better than that one.
if you can find those euro style rear seat head rests for less, please post. If you can find someone that will do a group purchase for lower $, maybe we can put a group together here.

enjoy the ride, "if you have the means, I highly recommend it"