Well, it seems that I coudln't make the Porsche comparison clear to a lot of people: It's not about the price tag! I would prefer a cheaper 3er BMW or even a decent Honda over a Porsche Boxster! The Boxster just isn't the real deal for me, it's a car that screams "I am a big expensive sports car", but isn't. It's kind of phony to me, just like the Mercedes SLK in comparison to the SL. I don't care what other people think, but I would always feel cheap driving one. WThat feeling would never occur to me with a BMW or a honda that costs half of it!