Porsche Boxter S revealed

Red Bread · 03-12-2012, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by az34

I dont give a shit for the miata,i dont know your background. As a previous member of the PCA (Porsche club of America) For 10 years from 1992to 2002 i was there when the Boxter where introduced, 1997 even Porsche salesman call them low budget 911. It may not be my opinion but i can tell you i know what i am talking about.

Do you know that it's received an LSD, the same motor as the 911, and proper brakes since then? I know FASB Accounting rules from 2002, but you don't see me trying to apply those today.

DieselDiner · 03-12-2012, 06:23 PM

I've always disliked the huge front overhang of the production car when compared to the original concept. The new car doesn't really improve in this area.

Robert · 03-12-2012, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael5155

NO... The reason you buy a BMW is because you don't like taking it up the ass by paying thousands more to get the same thing in a Porsche.

BMW isn't practical as well, especially the M models.

BMW269 · 03-13-2012, 05:53 AM

The BMW demography has changed. All they are about is soccer mom cars. Give the Boxter the same engine with the same output as the 911 and it will be faster around every track. But who would kill the 911 hearitage? I guess only BMW is ready to kill the M3 Coupé and call it M4 Coupé, but they are right. I f so many car about the 911 badge, Porsche should just call the Boxter and Cayman, 911.

positiveions · 03-13-2012, 11:03 PM

i like these tailights better.
Looks good

Epacy2 · 03-14-2012, 11:31 AM

OHHHH...it's so...different...

Epacy2 · 03-14-2012, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert

BMW isn't practical as well, especially the M models.

Are you kidding? I can transport four people and $300 worth of groceries in the trunk of my M3. What is your definition of practical???

japukkila · 03-15-2012, 12:21 AM

Great look for the new Boxster - clear hints of 918 in the front!

mcbmwmc · 03-16-2012, 06:32 AM

Never really considered a Porsche, looking forward to the new M4 but the pic of the new Boxster makes curious about what the Cayman will look like....in 2008 I drove the M3 and Cayman S on the same day and was torn between the two for various reasons...looks like I'll have another tough decision next year...

escobar929 · 03-16-2012, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

You sound just like the guy who called my Exige a "poor man's Ferrari" from the comfort of his Mercury Sable.

Robin_NL · 03-16-2012, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by japukkila

Great look for the new Boxster - clear hints of 918 in the front!

Exactly. And a bit CGT ish as well. Much better looking than the outgoing model imho. But the 991 is excellent looking too. I cannot decide.

Bu my bank will. LOL.

M3_WC · 03-16-2012, 02:23 PM

So when does the new Cayman drop?

3002 tii · 03-16-2012, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by az34

I dont give a shit for the miata,i dont know your background. As a previous member of the PCA (Porsche club of America) For 10 years from 1992to 2002 i was there when the Boxter where introduced, 1997 even Porsche salesman call them low budget 911. It may not be my opinion but i can tell you i know what i am talking about.

So much blind anger it's funny.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Do you know that it's received an LSD, the same motor as the 911, and proper brakes since then? I know FASB Accounting rules from 2002, but you don't see me trying to apply those today.

Wait nobody uses the pooling method anymore? lol

krnnerdboy · 03-16-2012, 04:34 PM

looks great, and I'll consider it for my next vehicle...seriously who cares what others think, I'm doing better now than ever yet most people would think my taste in cars have downgraded...went from 997.1->z4m->ford

but seriously I think my neighbors are about to give me their hand me downs

M3_WC · 03-18-2012, 12:03 AM

Chris Harris take on the new Boxster S.

krnnerdboy · 03-18-2012, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by M3_WC

Chris Harris take on the new Boxster S.

Loved the review. Thanks! I'll look into leasing one..learned my lesson on the last 997 purchase :/

speedfan · 03-18-2012, 07:16 AM

And it laps the ring in..

cant wait to read more about the cayman S.

hks786 · 03-18-2012, 10:10 AM

Cayman S will be epic

gonzo · 03-18-2012, 10:42 AM

Looks great to me. Cayman will indeed be nice.

Let's see...
What some twirp from Top Gear or even better...a Porsche salesman working on commission ...you get my point. Oh my.
This place hasn't changed a bit.

BoxSter for Pete's sake.

Digital.James · 03-18-2012, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by az34

I dont give a shit for the miata,i dont know your background. As a previous member of the PCA (Porsche club of America) For 10 years from 1992to 2002 i was there when the Boxter where introduced, 1997 even Porsche salesman call them low budget 911. It may not be my opinion but i can tell you i know what i am talking about.

the cayman s and boxster s are just as quick around a track as 911s. the gap no longer exists unless you're talking about cars that cost twice the price.

z335is · 03-18-2012, 03:42 PM

Very impressed, this might be my next car...

epbrown · 03-19-2012, 09:43 PM

I prefer the 987. This is too squared-off and MR2ish to me.

03-12-2012, 06:23 PM	#24
DieselDiner Lieutenant Colonel 507 Rep 1,614 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Home iTrader: (2)	I've always disliked the huge front overhang of the production car when compared to the original concept. The new car doesn't really improve in this area. __________________
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BMW269 Brigadier General 445 Rep 3,888 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	The BMW demography has changed. All they are about is soccer mom cars. Give the Boxter the same engine with the same output as the 911 and it will be faster around every track. But who would kill the 911 hearitage? I guess only BMW is ready to kill the M3 Coupé and call it M4 Coupé, but they are right. I f so many car about the 911 badge, Porsche should just call the Boxter and Cayman, 911.
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03-19-2012, 09:43 PM	#44
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