nissan 350z vs 97 porsche boxster

**parak21** · November 15th, 2012 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by foresterx

this is the only answer you need TS.

why? whats with a boxster? it is still a porsche right?

**lowslowbenz** · November 15th, 2012 12:37 PM

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**niky** · November 15th, 2012 04:05 PM

A Boxster is a real Porsche. Heck, it's better on the racetrack than a regular 911 of the same vintage or the 350Z as longas you get the 3.2.

BUT: I would suggest against getting one unless you know a mechanic or shop familiar with Boxster issues, as they can get pretty serious. If the car has not had work done on it already to address issues with the balancer shafts, run, don't walk, away.

Not that a 350Z is cheap to own, either. If it's abused, you'll have to check the condition of the bushings and possibly take a look at how well the viscuous LSD is holding up. If it's got a lot of kilometers on the clock and the previous owner was an enthusiast, there's a chance of damage there. (this is why I like "inferior" helical LSDs, no extra maintenance required)

**parak21** · November 15th, 2012 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by niky

A Boxster is a real Porsche. Heck, it's better on the racetrack than a regular 911 of the same vintage or the 350Z as longas you get the 3.2.

BUT: I would suggest against getting one unless you know a mechanic or shop familiar with Boxster issues, as they can get pretty serious. If the car has not had work done on it already to address issues with the balancer shafts, run, don't walk, away.

Not that a 350Z is cheap to own, either. If it's abused, you'll have to check the condition of the bushings and possibly take a look at how well the viscuous LSD is holding up. If it's got a lot of kilometers on the clock and the previous owner was an enthusiast, there's a chance of damage there. (this is why I like "inferior" helical LSDs, no extra maintenance required)

which has the most OEM parts available here in the Philippines? like oil filter, shocks, control arm, bearings, etc.

and Which shop specializes in both cars?

**niky** · November 16th, 2012 07:58 AM

Originally Posted by parak21

which has the most OEM parts available here in the Philippines? like oil filter, shocks, control arm, bearings, etc.

and Which shop specializes in both cars?

Really? Neither. Parts for both are only available at the dealership or specialty aftermarket shops. It's not like you can go to a random supply shop in Banawe and buy Z car brake pads off the shelf. Regular stores do not stock parts for cars that are not common, and while both were relatively cheap sportscars when they came out, they are far from common.