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Originally Posted by BlueZ4AZ
The 2 are not the same price. The Boxster S is $5000 more and may be missing a few features the Z5 35i has as standard. That would widen the gap further.
An 10%-12% price difference will be a factor for most buyers.
It was for me, in addition to the fact the Z4 is a brand new design vs. the 10 year old body style on the Boxster S.
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I factored in that anyone off the street can get almost 15-20% off of msrp for an S, so yes the price point is pretty close.
The exterior may be similar, but the 09 is a new beast. It is pound for pound one of the best handling cars in the world. Take into account the new PDK transmission, and a true mid-engine car and you have something truely special. I've driven both cars, and while the Z is a great incarnation, a head turner, and a nice BMW piece. It is not the S is equal.
My nickel. Now if it was an 08 then I may tip the scale and favor the Z. If you havent driven both do so and
you may think differently.
