I agree with forgetting the P-wagen - although the Boxster would be my Porsche of choice, they are still more "race bred" than the other 2 options.

From there - its easy - if you want a go kart/stick shift - buy the TT, if you'd rather have a decent ride/nicer interior - grab the SL. Forget the SL-silver spoon linkage - you dont get behind the wheel to drive a repuation - you get a car to drive THE CAR, and the SL is going to be a nice ride (big V8...)

Or better yet - what kind of transmission do you want ? a stick - get teh TT. If an auto is ok, get the SL - you'll want the big motor with an auto anyway =) The SL will be more liveable on long trips if you plan on doing such.

Realisitically, any of these cars could cost you nothing or thousands to repair at any given time. Both have decent forum's for support. As a VW/Audi fan I wonder if there are 2 Audi factories - one makes vehicles that go forever with no issues, the other does the opposite - so its really a crap shoot with anything you buy.

I'd go for the SL. Forget the Haters....

-John

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