Goodbye: Traded my M440i convertible for a Boxster 25

anandn · 09-18-2023, 05:10 PM

I had ordered a 2023 M440i convertible to use in Florida where I live seasonally. Sweet car but then I had it shipped to my NH residence. Backroads, it was not much fun. So I ended up trading it for a 2022 Boxster 25 manual with the 4 liter flat six. I had a 981 Boxster S before and then a 911 4s before my BMW. I guess I missed a small sports car and never quite connected with the BMW. Engine was fantastic as was the tech and the comfort but it felt more like a cruiser. Maybe should have bought a Z4 but no manual. Anyway, 10 months of ownership was quite short and unanticipated. This forum is a great resource and thank you.

zipstic · 09-19-2023, 01:17 PM

I'd have a Boxter 25 with the flat 6 any day over a M440i.

Have any pictures of the Porsche?

anandn · 09-19-2023, 08:45 PM

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anandn · 09-19-2023, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zipstic

I'd have a Boxter 25 with the flat 6 any day over a M440i.

Have any pictures of the Porsche?

Posted them but don’t know why they are upside down. It is in Carrera white metallic with the red interior. Number 259 of 1250.

dhock_holiday · 09-19-2023, 09:12 PM

Nice, looking to go to a Porsche after I move on from my M340i

Prices seem to have not dropped on the 2nd hand market for these cars. Kicking myself for not getting a 911 before Covid

mondayze · 09-19-2023, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anandn

Posted them but don’t know why they are upside down. It is in Carrera white metallic with the red interior. Number 259 of 1250.

the pics are too big, thats why theyre flipped. gotta make the file size smaller

anandn · 09-20-2023, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhock_holiday

Nice, looking to go to a Porsche after I move on from my M340i

Prices seem to have not dropped on the 2nd hand market for these cars. Kicking myself for not getting a 911 before Covid

Prices are still high for 911s and Boxsters/Caymans with the 4 liter. Mine had an MSRP of 109k with 8.6k miles and I got it for 100k with an extra year of CPO and two new rear tires. Car has full PPF and minimal wear inside. I've put about a thousand miles already. While not as comfortable as my M440i, it is much more engaging to drive. Good luck with your search.

anandn · 09-20-2023, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mondayze

the pics are too big, thats why theyre flipped. gotta make the file size smaller

I made them smaller but they are still inverted.

G30M · 09-20-2023, 08:50 PM

wow it drives upside down. love it!

pneumodoc · 09-20-2023, 09:14 PM

Beautiful new ride! I wound up adding a 718 boxster S to my garage and kept my 330 as my daily driver/winter car. Really wonderful combo.

Also—I guess I have a type ��

anandn · 09-21-2023, 03:09 PM

Nice. My other car is also a 2022 MY but utilitarian Volvo V90. Porsche’s sports cars are sublime as you well know with your Boxster S.

Paul275 · 09-23-2023, 10:49 AM

My 330ix allows the 911 to be a sunny day toy. As a serial car trader, I just can't part company with the 911. Loving the 3 too, and thinking about buying it off lease. Fun and engaging but low profile enough to park it for a week at a NY airport and not worry about it.

TTG · 09-24-2023, 12:34 AM

Same here...... TTS for fun M340 for daily duties....

09-18-2023, 05:10 PM	#1
anandn Private 36 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2023 M440i convertible Join Date: May 2022 Location: NH/FL iTrader: (0)	Goodbye: Traded my M440i convertible for a Boxster 25 I had ordered a 2023 M440i convertible to use in Florida where I live seasonally. Sweet car but then I had it shipped to my NH residence. Backroads, it was not much fun. So I ended up trading it for a 2022 Boxster 25 manual with the 4 liter flat six. I had a 981 Boxster S before and then a 911 4s before my BMW. I guess I missed a small sports car and never quite connected with the BMW. Engine was fantastic as was the tech and the comfort but it felt more like a cruiser. Maybe should have bought a Z4 but no manual. Anyway, 10 months of ownership was quite short and unanticipated. This forum is a great resource and thank you.
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dhock_holiday First Lieutenant 223 Rep 361 Posts Drives: VW Jetta Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Texas, USA iTrader: (0)	Nice, looking to go to a Porsche after I move on from my M340i Prices seem to have not dropped on the 2nd hand market for these cars. Kicking myself for not getting a 911 before Covid
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pneumodoc Lieutenant 235 Rep 425 Posts Drives: G20, G01 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Beautiful new ride! I wound up adding a 718 boxster S to my garage and kept my 330 as my daily driver/winter car. Really wonderful combo. Also—I guess I have a type �� Attached Images
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anandn Private 36 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2023 M440i convertible Join Date: May 2022 Location: NH/FL iTrader: (0)	Nice. My other car is also a 2022 MY but utilitarian Volvo V90. Porsche’s sports cars are sublime as you well know with your Boxster S.
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Paul275 New Member 24 Rep 19 Posts Drives: Porsche 911 MT, 2021 BMW 330ix Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Sunny Day Toy My 330ix allows the 911 to be a sunny day toy. As a serial car trader, I just can't part company with the 911. Loving the 3 too, and thinking about buying it off lease. Fun and engaging but low profile enough to park it for a week at a NY airport and not worry about it. Attached Images
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TTG ... 936 Rep 4,328 Posts Drives: M340 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [7.84] 2007 335 Coupe (ret ... [9.00]	Same here...... TTS for fun M340 for daily duties.... __________________ 2020 G20 M340 xDrive - Portimao Blue - ZDA\|ZPP\|ZPX\|1CR\|1PE\|6NW\|6WD 2016 F10 535i xDrive - AW - Retired 2011 E92 M3 - AW……………....ED April 29th, 2010 - Retired 2007 E92 335i -Space Gray.....ED Oct 19th, 2006 - Retired
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