What about the Boxster?
12-28-2003 | 03:10 PM
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I always wanted to share this page, but never found a topic remotly worthy. I found it to be hilarious. Plus it directly mentions what i always suspected about the 928, in light of that 'dentist wifes car" thing.
Remember - Its just humor!
http://ruthlessreviews.com/rants/volkswagenrant.html
Remember - Its just humor!
http://ruthlessreviews.com/rants/volkswagenrant.html
12-28-2003 | 04:50 PM
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The Boxster is just not a low- end product at $50k.
One of the Doctors I work with said he gave less than 35K for his....but he did pay CASH!
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12-28-2003 | 11:36 PM
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Originally posted by adrial
Doubt it had to do with the wheel size. Huge wheels and low profile tires wont make up for a poor suspension design. In fact they would probably make the problem worse. The boxster suspension/handling is great! My mom's 986 is on 17's and handles awesome.
Doubt it had to do with the wheel size. Huge wheels and low profile tires wont make up for a poor suspension design. In fact they would probably make the problem worse. The boxster suspension/handling is great! My mom's 986 is on 17's and handles awesome.
Never said it was a poor suspension design. I said that the 18" rubber helped to "enhance" the performance of the suspension. Since I run 16" rubber on my shark, it helped to make the Boxster feel more hooked up.
Fatties on a crap suspension may not make much difference. Personally I think it would.
Fatties on a good suspension will definately hook you up. I doubt there is an argument here?
Cheers
12-29-2003 | 11:14 PM
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I feel the boxster was a strategy to penetrate the the Asian market .. Targeting "daddy's-rich" princess... for boxster is the kind of partycar.. that "sounds-fast", "looks-fast", ideal for phototaking sessions, furthermore it's so safe and easy to drive..
When Boxster was first introduced to Asia, there were so much media pubilicity(marketing) on it. Female celebs(HK, Japan, Korea...) can be seen driving their new Porsche Car, pose for pictures etc. Sales was very good.
VW adopted similar marketing approach when the new BUG was introduced.
I am sorry to say this but in Asia, the Boxster image is somewhat ruined by the number of babes driving it... definitely a female/sissy car... it could have been different though, if Jackie Chan was seen driving one...
When Boxster was first introduced to Asia, there were so much media pubilicity(marketing) on it. Female celebs(HK, Japan, Korea...) can be seen driving their new Porsche Car, pose for pictures etc. Sales was very good.
VW adopted similar marketing approach when the new BUG was introduced.
I am sorry to say this but in Asia, the Boxster image is somewhat ruined by the number of babes driving it... definitely a female/sissy car... it could have been different though, if Jackie Chan was seen driving one...
01-04-2004 | 08:36 PM
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Originally posted by Cloud964
What a touchy crowd. I am not saying the 928 is a bad car, just not a sports car. It was never intended to be. Did you see 928 winning in road races or autocross ? Its not designed to be for that. It is always easy to dismiss the car that you do not own, but when you are on the defensive side, you got pissed so easily. This is the "mine is bigger than yours" mentality. All porsches are fine automobiles, they are all different, not better or worse. Why do we have to argue which one is better ? I am sure the 911 can do something the 928 and boxster can't, and vice versa. So for those who wants to argue for argue's sake, I say give it a rest.
What a touchy crowd. I am not saying the 928 is a bad car, just not a sports car. It was never intended to be. Did you see 928 winning in road races or autocross ? Its not designed to be for that. It is always easy to dismiss the car that you do not own, but when you are on the defensive side, you got pissed so easily. This is the "mine is bigger than yours" mentality. All porsches are fine automobiles, they are all different, not better or worse. Why do we have to argue which one is better ? I am sure the 911 can do something the 928 and boxster can't, and vice versa. So for those who wants to argue for argue's sake, I say give it a rest.
link: Porsche SAYS the 928 is a SPORTS CAR, ok?
01-04-2004 | 09:22 PM
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Originally posted by Normy
[B]I just think the Boxster is a bit "Vanilla"- and the one that I drove wasn't anywhere near as fast as my 928!
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[B]I just think the Boxster is a bit "Vanilla"- and the one that I drove wasn't anywhere near as fast as my 928!
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01-04-2004 | 09:27 PM
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Here it is folks! I've settled the argument....
This is what the 998 should look like....part 928, part Boxster, all cool!
And the engine placement? Why, front-middle of course!
Now y'all have to get me into Porsche as the new CEO and it'll be a reality! In return, I promise to cancel the 4-door sedan project.
This is what the 998 should look like....part 928, part Boxster, all cool!
And the engine placement? Why, front-middle of course!
Now y'all have to get me into Porsche as the new CEO and it'll be a reality! In return, I promise to cancel the 4-door sedan project.
01-05-2004 | 12:06 AM
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Originally posted by porsche1662
You can turbocharge your lawnmower, but it will always be just a lawnmower
You can turbocharge your lawnmower, but it will always be just a lawnmower
What will it feel like to have your *** kicked by a "lawnmower"
Ouch!!!
01-05-2004 | 12:16 AM
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Originally posted by Bernie
So then the question is?
What will it feel like to have your *** kicked by a "lawnmower"
Ouch!!!
So then the question is?
What will it feel like to have your *** kicked by a "lawnmower"
Ouch!!!
Bernie, If you can turbocharge a lawnmower, you have yourself a steady job. My landscaper takes too long and charges too much ! I will wash and wax your Fiero while you cut !!!
01-05-2004 | 02:06 PM
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Originally posted by saphriel
Here it is folks! I've settled the argument....
This is what the 998 should look like....part 928, part Boxster, all cool!
Here it is folks! I've settled the argument....
This is what the 998 should look like....part 928, part Boxster, all cool!
OK, moving this one over to the General Discussions forum.
