Should I buy one?

[undred orse]

Perhaps a silly question on an owners’ section but some opinions based on experience would help a lot.

I have had a few Boxsters and currently have a new shape m4 convertible while I wait for a boxster gts 4.0. I have zero interest in electric cars and no intention of ever owning one. I’ve bought a panda cross 4x4 and an Abarth 595 comp in the last year to keep forever. I know that Alpine is going electric in 2024 or thereabouts so it’s getting close to a last chance to get one and keep it with the Boxster and the rest of the fleet.

However, I tried one a couple of years ago and loved the feel/size/handling but felt it needed more power - it was one of the originals before the power hike.

So has the power hike made a big difference? To me they are a special and unique car and it like that. The interior quality that some complain about I think is fine.

Should I get one to keep and perhaps replace the m4 which is massively powerful and massive and lacking in any finesse but has enough power to keep you on your toes?

Thanks for any thoughts.

[undred orse]

Thanks Nick.

The interior to me doesn’t feel cheap or bad in any way. I’m not bothered by the use of parts from other cars and I think it all suits the car well and is elevated by the seats and the steering wheel itself. I agree with what you say about the Aston by the way.

The Alpine does look and feel special which is what is attracting me along with the size,lightness and handling which all feed into the special feeling it gives off.

With regard to electric cars I just can’t get past the lack of noise,engagement and feel of an ICE. Noise has always been a big thing for me ever since my first car -a fiat 126 and my second a Daimler 2.5 v8 and my third an Alfa alfetta 1.8. They set my connection with cars and I’m too long in the tooth the change now!

[undred orse]

Thanks for the thoughts. I felt the original was lacking a bit. I’m not chasing big numbers or anything, just a feeling of I suppose edginess or something. I’m more than happy with my Abarth which has only about 185bhp but has that feel to it.

I’ll have to try a new S and see how it goes but I suppose I was looking for encouragement for my wanting one with confirmation that the increase in bhp makes a noticeable difference.

Love the looks and feel of the car.

I’ll get in touch with the local dealer but any ideas on order times. I suppose discounts are not out there.

[undred orse]

The point made above regarding the Boxster gearing and having to back off all too quickly is very relevant I think and has given me more cause to think.

I spec’d the Alpine to about £63k but got the Boxster 4.0 gts to about £89k on the road without too much effort. It starts to seem very expensive given the performance and “specialness” of the A110.

I also wonder if being bald and nearly 60 a coupe is a better option! If so I would definitely go for a A110 before a cayman. That brings me to a further logic fail in that if that is the case is it worth nearly £30k for the convertible?

[undred orse]

I visited the dealer on Friday and Sunday for a look again and to sit in one. Very impressed and I immediately felt at home in it, which often isn't the case.

I've booked a test drive for next week in a GT and we'll see how that goes. Very tempted as I know in a couple of years they simply won't be available. The same logic has resulted in me buying an Abarth 595 comp. and a Panda 4x4 Cross this year to keep until I'm gone.

Now thinking through the man maths to justify it to myself.