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It should be online on C/D sometime soon, but until then, here are the basics (and ask if you want more):

1. Boxster S (198 points)
2. Corvette convertible (197 points)
3. SLK350 (184 points)
4. Crossfire SRT-6 convertible (148 points)

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I can't believe they would have the Vette beat a Carrera but not a Boxster.

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"I can't believe they would have the Vette beat a Carrera but not a Boxster."


The Boxster is much cheaper.

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" The Boxster is much cheaper. "
Touche.

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The full comparo is now up on C/D, BTW:

http://caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=15&article_id=9157

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I can't load C&D on these computers anymore (blocking software is getting ridiculously overbearing) so I can't read the article, but why did they dislike the Crossfire so much? Extremely close between the Boxster and Corvette though, interesting.



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"I can't load C&D on these computers anymore (blocking software is getting ridiculously overbearing) so I can't read the article, but why did they dislike the Crossfire so much? Extremely close between the Boxster and Corvette though, interesting."


The said it had a "lamentably stiff ride", a cramped interior, and flat-out "feels old". It was more expensive than the SLK too.

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The said it had a "lamentably stiff ride", a cramped interior, and flat-out "feels old". It was more expensive than the SLK too."

Ah. I've never been in a Crossfire, I was just curious. Thanks.

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Ah. I've never been in a Crossfire, I was just curious. Thanks."


It is incredibly cramped inside, even for a sports car. How hard could it have been for them to stretch the wheelbase a few inches for decent legroom?

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It is incredibly cramped inside, even for a sports car. How hard could it have been for them to stretch the wheelbase a few inches for decent legroom? "

Probably not very. I saw one around town a few weeks ago, and I personally don't think it's very attractive. It's very noticable, but not very pretty.

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Probably not very. I saw one around town a few weeks ago, and I personally don't think it's very attractive. It's very noticable, but not very pretty."


I like the look myself, and even those who don't (like you) admit that's eye-catching.

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