Even though it’s the “poor man’s” Porsche, our Boxster test car was a hoot to drive. Regardless of speed, the ride felt firm and compliant, with responsive and well-balanced steering serving to provide the driver with a feeling of confidence and control. Braking was effective and well-modulated. While driving the Boxster along twisty back roads and along the Pacific Coast Highway toward Santa Barbara, we fell in love with the car’s eagerness to attack corners and the insatiable grip of the 19-inch rubber. The stability control system was likely working in the background, but allowed us to safely test the Boxster’s limits without harassment, and despite a slight rear weight bias, we didn’t have any problems with the tail breaking loose.