The MX-5 might not be as refined, but it’s engaging at lower speeds. I’ve heard this one from folks that have owned both. You can take them out in bad weather, park them with less concern and overall worry less about it than you would with the Porsche.Ĥ. Given the smaller cost of the MX-5, enjoyment could likely be bigger than with the Boxster, specially if you are concerned with costs. The MX-5 can likely offer a more carefree enjoyment. But we’ll leave that for a little later.ģ. However, there are ways around this with the Porsche if you really want it.
Repairs are cheaper and so is regular maintenance, such as oil changes, brake service, etc. New or used, the Miata is almost always going to be less expensive to maintain and run. The MX-5 is going to be cheaper to maintain.
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You can buy a brand new one, with full warranty for the price of a used Boxster with no warranty, or barely any left.Ģ. These are some of the things I’ve found:ġ. They can afford a used Boxster, but even if they go for a MX-5, would still buy it used.Īll are plausible situations and I’ve spoken with many car guys that have in fact considered at least one of these Miata vs Boxster scenarios.Īnyway, I’ve driven both cars and I’ve read countless comparisons and forum posts that compare both cars. This is typically for the guys that refuse to pay new car premiums regardless of the vehicle. Used us Used: This third option will likely be the least common. Of course, the appeal is obvious… Your budget says you can only spend 30g’s so those are the options.ģ.
A brand new MX-5 at $30k vs a used Porsche Boxster at $30k. New vs Used: This comparison would likely be the most common… 2 equally-priced cars. Having said that, a new 981 Porsche Boxster would yield the biggest price difference up from a Mazda MX-5.Ģ. It might not necessarily be a cost-based decision. The difference in the end will be a decision based on which car he prefers, whether he pays the Boxster’s new premium price, or saves a chunk of change and enjoys the Miata instead. New vs New: A buyer with good money in his pockets could be considering a new Boxster vs a new Miata. There are 3 situations in which a buyer would be comparing Miata vs Boxster:ġ. Of course, the new vs new comparison below would be based on a 981 Porsche Boxster. Comparing it to a 981 Boxster (2013+) is not quite as ideal right now, although I’m sure there are people doing so already. Various legitimate comparisons can be made between it and the 986 and 987 Porsche Boxster. Keep in mind, this comparison is based on the NC Miata (2006-2013+). For that reason, this may sound like a less than ideal comparison.
Let’s start by laying out the ground rules for this comparison… We all know the Boxster costs about twice as much as a new, fully-loaded Mazda MX-5 Miata. Let’s look closely at the Mazda MX-5 Miata vs Porsche Boxster. That opened the doors to continue digging a little deeper. Recently, I got into doing comparison articles with the reasons why I bought my Miata over my other car choices.
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