The Boxster's image problem is solely down to Clarkson's comment that Boxster drivers are just those that can't afford a 911 - which is ridiculous. My Dad had a series 1 Boxster S and I took the mick out of him something chronic when he got it....until I drove it. It is surprisingly quick, planted and sounds lovely. He now has a series 2 Boxster S on 19"s and I love it even more. If it were my £50k I wouldn't buy either a Boxster or a 911 though.