Mazda mx 5 vs porsche boxster. Cost there are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. These folks are sports cars. It actually almost felt like the mx 5 is faster because its gear ratios are so much more fun.
But for our shoot out lets temporarily put pricing aside and weigh the two roadsters on the merits of their performance style and efficiency. A porsche boxster versus a mazda mx 5well we all know which way this ones going dont we. The mazda mx 5 miata may be more efficient handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 600 to 700 pounds less than the porsche 718 boxster. Because the latest mx 5 is quite the thing as youll know.
The mx 5 miata is 1 foot 63 inches shorter than the 718 boxster making the mx 5 miata easier to handle maneuver and park in tight spaces. In the spirit of fairness two miatas may beat the porsche especially if you are married. Of course the appeal is obvious. Mazda mx 5 miata vs.
I have driven it a lot. See all 1 photos. Its small light agile. A brand new 2016 miata with performance matching that of a 2005 boxster costs about the same as a high mileage cpo porsche.
Porsche boxster vs mazda mx 5 miata supreme driving pleasure for two. Convenience youll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the mazda mx 5 miata as you will with the porsche 718 boxster as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas. It was back in 1996 that a new midengine convertible only. The mazda mx 5 miata endures because it fills a need for simple and affordable driving enjoyment.
Porsche boxster reliability by model generation. It might not necessarily be a cost based decision. See stats for powertrain and chassis repairs. The main consideration is manufacturers suggested retail price msrp.
I recently tried a porsche boxster 987 with 250 hk. Matt stone writer kevin wing photographer. The miatas 30k mile major maintenance is years away and the mazda. Fun car even if it only has 130 hk.
This comparison would likely be the most common 2 equally priced cars. This year the porsche boxster will turn 20. The porsches 52100 base price means you can buy two 24915 mazda mx 5 miatas for the same money. A brand new mx 5 at 30k vs a used porsche boxster at 30k.