Which is a better sports car to buy: a 4-yr old Porsche Boxter worth £24 thou or new Audi TT worth £28 thou?

Frankly, I would go for the Audi TT. From any point of view, this model is simply destroying Mercedes Benz. Indeed, the quote "a Porsche is a Porsche" is old fashioned. Anyway, if your husband insists on these second-hand Boxter, I would recommend you any 911. As the SLK, the Boxer is considered a cheap failure.

Between those two models I would say the audi even given the fact Im a "porsche man". Why? The boxter engine is not trustworthy and does not live up to the porsche name. I highly suggest getting an older 911. I dont know what 28 k pounds is in dollars but the most desirable is the 930 or a 911 turbo (same car). But other 911's are great too. But it IS a sports car. Then again so is the boxter but with less 'sports'. Good luck

Like your Husband says; "a Porsche is a Porsche" But i got to admit the Audi is not a bad choice either!

Personally I'm a Porsche person so I can't be neutral on the decision so go for the Porsche!

Porsche Boxter

I own a 99 boxster and my inlaws have 2003 TT.

One is a sports car, the other isn't. if it were, then it would have a suspension system in it. it would also have a better power curve for the engine.

the 986 (ill admit i hate the name) shares practically everything with the 996 except displacement. I challenge you to look that up.

It really does 157mph, (with the top up) and I have the speeding ticket to prove it. The TT isnt capable.

more importantly, you can stuff the 986 into a corner and slam on the brakes without a single worry. It can take the abuse and keep going.

So far the only "failure" Ive had was the center console ashtray spring. I dont smoke so it holds quarters.

Audi's are great family cars and sedans. Ive often thought of getting an A6. Lots of power, stability, no pretense. and superior crashworthiness.

Porsches are statements of status. Most of us who own them go on and on about the engineering in them. And there is lots to talk about. They command a high price.

Most of the detractors Ive read, sound like sour grapes. To say that porsche is Old-school sounds like it comes from someone without schooling. If thats the case then go by a Z350. Same stats, lots cheaper. so when you break it, you can get antother one.

good luck

My last two cars were/are a 2000 Audi S4 and a 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S. Love both cars. I agree with a previous poster. If you are interested in a Porsche, I would opt for the 911.

The Porsche is still faster and has better handling.

But, in the rain or snow, the Audi is faster.

Porsche is now buying Vw/Audiand they already control it.

I have driven both cars and it is a tough choice, but I would choose the Porsche because it is a Porsche.

Porsche is more famous for its sportscars, supercars, and racing history.

Audi is just famous for rally racing and Prototype racing.

If those cars you're thinking about are so darn special and reliable, and all that good stuff, then why not buy one used with quite a few miles on it. You do believe that they hold up well, right? I mean, after all, isn't that why you're planning on spending so much money on one? Why not buy an older used one since you believe in those cars so much? What'll give her an inferiority complex is getting her car repossessed. Think about this... EVERY car you see out on the road is technically a used car... so everybody drives a used car anyway. Only the ones still sitting on car lots are still new. Tell her let go the ego. Besides, flaunting isn't popular anymore anyway.

The Audi TT is a fine car in it's own right, but it's platform is based on the Golf.

I think you shoudl find a better deal on a Boxster, and get it.

You should keep in mind that the Porsche has already depreciated and will hold its value quite well. The new Audi will depreciate quickly (since its new) and resale isnt nearly as strong as the boxster. Good luck...