New owner of Porsche Roslyn

I Bought my wife a Boxster last week from Porsche Roslyn. Don't want to talk about the car just the owner of the dealership. His name is Evan and I was introduced to him by a friend of mine that owns another dealership on Long Island. In all my years of dealing with car salesman, I have never met a nicer guy then Evan. He was a pleasure to deal with, and did everything he said he would. A real honest guy. Since we all have our horror stories either with repair shops or dealers, its nice to find a nice salesman/owner for a change. Really one of the Best! He's also a car guy. Owns many including a 430. And something that Eric would appreciate, he's a watch guy too! He also told me (something that Eric will be happy), is that the Manhassett concours (I still call it Miracle Mile) next year will include......Porsche and Bentley (and of course Ferrari). Guys, if anyone out there is looking to buy a Porsche, Evan's the guy.

 

I wanted to get her a 911 but she didn't want the stress of:
watch out for the pothole, only park in an end spot, don't close the door by the window, be careful coming in and out of driveways, etc. She also wanted an automatic which I would "not" do with a 911. She was bored of the 325 convertble that she had and she really liked the Boxster. My impressions are that its a good car. I never was a fan, but now I look at it differently. The car is pretty. I never drove the "S" but I would assume that everything that the Boxster lacks, the "S" makes up for it. The handling is excellent, and the power is fine (for her, not me). I got the "S" rims but not the low profile tires. A great girls car. Its hard to get out of the 645 and drive the Boxster though. The Boxster really feels like crap (after a spin in the 645). I know that they are different cars in every way, but a Large difference! lets talk about the Cayman. The pictures don't do it any justice. In person, its got the right lines and the look. In a lot of ways its nicer then the 911 Coupe. If the back seat doesn't matter, and you don't want a convertable, and Porsche is what you want, then you have to consider the Cayman. I think Porsche will be loosing sales from the base 911. I think that the 911 may be the competition, not the M3. The interior is just as nice as the 911, but I think the lines are classic. Maybe more classic then a 911. Maybe thats what the 997 should of looked like, instead of looking like the 993.

 

I was misunderstood. I really like the Boxster. And I know that you (Sam) were considering an older 911. For a couple of Bucks (not much) more, you may be better with a newer Boxster "S". Unless a back seat is important to you. It has good sound, handling is excellent, and it looks great. Boxster "s" with a stick is probably a great car. When you drive one, you know its related to a 911. It's smaller brother. The car does feel good. I'm surprised that Porsche didn't make it all wheel drive, at least as an option.

 

Eric,

Thats pretty much what I said. If you compare it to the "base" 911 (Coupe), you have to consider it. If your choice is the "S" or the "4S", or a convertable (which would be mine), then the Cayman doesn't work. I never liked the Cayenne until I drove one. Its not bad, if a truck is what you need. The inside is done right. It drives and handles less like a truck.They stayed away from lots of cheap materials. For a couple who have 2 kids, its a consideration. For me, I have 4 kids, so I will never own one. I don't understand the Turbo option at $100,000.00. My neighbor has one. Sounds like crap. Bad exhaust sound! A family of 4 (2 kids) would do better in a Magnum Station wagon, Hemi SRT all wheel drive. Gotta love that commercial with the Lambo.

 

Thanks. They had a Cayman in the showroom last week.