OT: New Boxster
09-08-2004, 04:56 PM
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OT: New Boxster
What do you guys (and gals) think?
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I love convertibles but a 6sp Boxster S with decent options will be something like $60k
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I love convertibles but a 6sp Boxster S with decent options will be something like $60k
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09-08-2004, 05:08 PM
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I love the Boxster but not worth the $$$
Porsche has always been notorious for nickel and diming you for options, like:
-$400-something for footwell lighting
-$125 for colored Porsche center caps
-leather/wood/CF trim options
-$100 for 2 floormats
-$300-something for exhaust tips
-$600-something for auto-dimming mirrors
-$3000 for an automatic
The list goes on...
-$400-something for footwell lighting
-$125 for colored Porsche center caps
-leather/wood/CF trim options
-$100 for 2 floormats
-$300-something for exhaust tips
-$600-something for auto-dimming mirrors
-$3000 for an automatic
The list goes on...
09-08-2004, 05:11 PM
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As the owner of an '03 Boxster S
I think it looks nice but doesn't make me want to sell my '03.
As soon as I can sell my 911 (http://www.bluecarrera.com for anyone looking for a track car) I'm going to be putting a 911 motor in my Boxster and that should rock.
My main complaints about the current Boxster are 1) stereo sucks - fixed with a new setup
2) not enough power, although it does get significantly faster after ~5000 miles - fix that with a 330 HP 996 motor <VBG>
3) a bit cramped - I'm 6'2" - and I don't see anything to indicate this has changed.
Bottom line, of you want a fun roadster toy then the Boxster is still a great car, but it's not nearly as versatile as a daily driver as the S4.
As soon as I can sell my 911 (http://www.bluecarrera.com for anyone looking for a track car) I'm going to be putting a 911 motor in my Boxster and that should rock.
My main complaints about the current Boxster are 1) stereo sucks - fixed with a new setup
2) not enough power, although it does get significantly faster after ~5000 miles - fix that with a 330 HP 996 motor <VBG>
3) a bit cramped - I'm 6'2" - and I don't see anything to indicate this has changed.
Bottom line, of you want a fun roadster toy then the Boxster is still a great car, but it's not nearly as versatile as a daily driver as the S4.
09-08-2004, 05:14 PM
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I thinking (hoping) my next ride
will be a 997 C4S if they bump the HP up or if not and if I see some options migrate north of their strike price....a 997 turbo. I'm also hoping to add a Land Rover D90 (talk about over priced for what they are) to the mix but I'll have to be a very, very good boy for Santa to bring that.
09-08-2004, 05:17 PM
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Love it and want one - at heart I'm a sports car guy and Porschephile, but I'll never buy new
Their new car prices are too high. I'll wait a year and a half.
I like the new interior alot though, finally an upgrade.
I like the new interior alot though, finally an upgrade.
