WTF is next?? Boxster Spyder
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,960
Likes: 352
From: Florida
This is the kind of car that people say they want until it's time to put up the cash, and have to ask themselves if they will get enough use from the car to justify the purchase. The top is manual so that makes daily driving somewhat problematic. In this era of bluetooth and ipods how many people will buy this car w/o A/C and a radio? This is a great second (or third/fourth) car for fair weather weekends and AX/DE events if you've got the garage space and extra cars to make it work. The styling based on the photos seems strained, but it may look better in reality. This concept would have worked better w/ the Cayman IMHO. Maybe that's next?
Race Car
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,402
Likes: 236
From: 6th gear!
This is the kind of car that people say they want until it's time to put up the cash, and have to ask themselves if they will get enough use from the car to justify the purchase. The top is manual so that makes daily driving somewhat problematic. In this era of bluetooth and ipods how many people will buy this car w/o A/C and a radio? This is a great second (or third/fourth) car for fair weather weekends and AX/DE events if you've got the garage space and extra cars to make it work. The styling based on the photos seems strained, but it may look better in reality. This concept would have worked better w/ the Cayman IMHO. Maybe that's next?
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Michael S. Palmer
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Joined: Feb 2005
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From: 01776
I think it's interesting. But unless the thing is gonna be a dedicated track car, I'd lose my mind without a cup holder or a radio! And no A/C? Again,....dedicated track car fine.
The weight of 2811 pounds is not far off from the original Boxster at 2760. The difference of course is that the 986 had 201 hp and this has 320!
The weight of 2811 pounds is not far off from the original Boxster at 2760. The difference of course is that the 986 had 201 hp and this has 320!
Racer
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 313
Likes: 2
From: Minneapolis, MN
It's the first Boxster that I've liked the looks of. The double hump on the back and the spoiler improve the rear significantly. Love the old school decal on the side. It also has proper Porsche performance.