If you want a 550 for about half the price of the special edition Boxster, try this:

http://www.classicauto-sales.com/cars/beck02/index.html

I drove one of these with the 180hp spec motor and it was enough fun for just about anyone. I know replicas have a bad reputation, but the Beck is very faithful and the fit and finish is much better than a real 550.

 

Yeah if you were gonna drive it, a Beck would defintitely be the way to go.
Just don't get t-boned in one though..........