[SimonP]

Hi

New to the board here so I'll get straight to the point!

Based in S/E England and looking for a semi-practical daily car (currently doing 5000 miles p/a). Have been looking at the M3 but they're everywhere and the new shape launches soon = instant depreciation. Boxter S usually means starting afresh with Porsche dealer, i.e. hard work! So it could mean going for the 3200 GT.

Is it worth paying the extra £3-5k to go with main dealer with manuf warranty or is it worth saving the cash and going private/independant dealer with tacky warranty?

Do they really do 15mpg!?!?!? That's a proper thirst ;-)

I've just order the Evo buyers guide, but does anyone know of anything to look for in particular? I don't want to fall for the dealer's spiel! ANd I've heard the more recent 3200 is better - why?

Thanks

SP

 

[marcw]

I get 15 mpg in my 2004 coupe. I probably should get a Prius to balance out the environmental effect.

Marc

 

[scott]

I do about 99% of my driving just around town and am averaging about 8mpg. I blame it on my Tubi as I love the sounds it makes giving it gas the releasing to hear the burbles