YourFace

You are right Captain oh Captain.. Boxster don't float since they removed the curves and went with the manly design. Congrats.. do enjoy your new ride.. just watch out for those sunny moments, apparently visors can't be yanked.

Zeus993

The iPhone is surprisingly good given the right time of day - early am or later pm. We're having outstanding driving weather out here. Love to see pics when you get them. I'm interested in the 981 and need to go drive one sometime soon.

got2go

A growing number of GT3 owners opting for a mid-engine alternative to the 991 it seems. Mine has almost an identical option list, with first track day coming up next month to give me time for some miles. I haven't had it anywhere near track limits, but the turn in and drive out with PASM/PTV is pretty sweet in the Colorado mountains. Its a very stable chasis and I can't really discern any flex at highway/road speeds. I'll probably upgrade only the brake fluid for my first track outting and upgrade the pads when the stockers die. My wife sure likes it better than the GT3, which is also a good thing... I think.

Marine Blue

It does seem to be a trend. Actually I know many GT3 owners which also own Boxsters for the street, that seemed to be a very common trend for the Spyder.


It's funny how my wife loves the Boxster but doesn't really care for the previous sports cars I have owned.

mooty

ok, im not insane for passing up991gt3 for maybe a cay gts

khooni

I am not surprised by your choices. For the same price, I would go for a tuned Cayman with a Gt3 engine and porsche tuning. But re the Cayman GTS, if it did come out I would be tempted to swap the spyder for it.

allegretto

Bob, having now driven mine in many situations, it is the most lithe, go where you point it without fuss car I have ever driven on the street. Won't hang with a 7-Cup, but far easier to drive.

Even my Boxster Spyder wasn't as stable at the edge as this one (sorry you Spyder guys, I know that's heresy, but drive one yourself).

The electronic steering s great, but road kick-back feels funny and is the only clue that something is very different. Read one fellow's statement that it understeers, but can't really find that in mine. Maybe I'm driving it wrong..

No PSE (loud exhausts are fine for a few minutes) and as with others here, do not find a drone problem.

No paddles here either, but on occasion have hit a button while wheeling and it does tend to negatively impact exit speed. This car can enter fast, turn in late and exit faster. It's an absolute snake with virtually no body roll. The wider track lowers rotation centers very well!

Here's something I do not really understand... PASM and PTV... especially when guys say these are mandatory, but then talk about the "experience" of a true manual transmission. Porsche made very adroit cars. Then certain manufacturers made bunches of electronic nannies. Porsche was late to the party, but as usual makes among the very best of systems However, when they kick in, they KICK IN and the driver cedes control, like it or not. The best drivers shut that stuff off as much as possible anyway. I found these systems bothersome but could understand them in my CTT, but the Boxster (and likely the Cayman) really don't need them. You can keep up with anyone in the twists just as she sits...

fast1

Here's something I do not really understand... PASM and PTV... especially when guys say these are mandatory, but then talk about the "experience" of a true manual transmission. Porsche made very adroit cars. Then certain manufacturers made bunches of electronic nannies.

Can't speak for PTV, but I'm in the camp where PASM should be standard with SS as an option. PASM technology is extraordinary since when you are taking a lesiurely drive, it provides you with a very comfortable ride, even with 20" wheels. But when you want a spirited drive, PASM will give you cornering capability second only to SS.
Sports exhaust is another must have option. When you are taking a lesiurely trip, PSE hardly makes its presence felt, but when you drive aggressively, you get the sporty sound that you expect from a sports car. PSE compares favorably with many after market exhaust systems that I have heard where you get one sound: loud.

Kevin Rohrer

Yes, on my 2009.

Still awaitin' pictures.

Now you meet the qualifications to go to the BRBS.

Bob Rouleau

Here's a picture. Stopped raining finally Aqua Blue with blue top and blue interior.

YourFace

A che bella macchina ...

Zeus993

Wow! That's a killer ride. Cngrats.

ECS Tuning

That looks great

Overdraft

Traded my 997.2 tt cab for a Boxster S for my wife 2 weeks ago which is her daily summer driver. I in turn bought a 993tt with 22,000 miles on it which thankfully suits me MUCH more than the 997 TT. I was damned and determined not to drive 'her' car given it was a gift for my wife, but it is so much fun to drive I am having trouble keeping my hands off it - and man the new body on it really is special. There is a lot of car there and I am very happy with my decision - and way better value than the 991. I as well have heard of the pending Cayman/ GT3 set up for guys who want a stick and a little more visceral feel to which I will be a buyer given the delivery on this platform.

pdxjim

Bob, I looked at my sun visor last night and see why you were attempting to swing it to the side window. The attachment SURE looks like it should swing out.