TXTransplant said:
I have a 2015 Boxster. It belonged to my parents, so it is pristine and I know the history. The only issue it's had is cosmetic (the door panels separated, which is a commonly-had problem).
I'm assuming you've done the research and know the maintenance costs. I put about $4k into mine last year between the oil change/scheduled maintenance and new tires. Year before that, I just had my friend (who also had a Cayman) change the oil, as it was extensively serviced before my parents gave it to me.
I may be biased, but the Cayman is so much better looking than the Lexus. That front grill is hideous.
As an owner, I'd look down my nose at anyone who chose a Lexus over a Porsche (kidding, not kidding).
Seriously, though, you have to look at the pros/cons to each and what fits your lifestyle best. The Porsche is impractical and high maintenance in a lot of ways. Not sure about the Lexus, since I've never done more than pass them on the road.
Took one of my sons (31) to the LA Auto Show a few years back. Walked into the Lexus area... he was looking at the cars. I told him, "You know those are glorified Toyotas, right?".
"No".
"Yup"
He asks the representative, and it is confirmed.
"Hmmmmmm".
Everybody has a Lexus. They're near indistinguishable from almost every other car on the road. Porsche, not so much.
If you can wrench on a Lexus, you can wrench on a Porsche.I do.
OP needs to go the Porsche route.