Ronan

http://www.pistonheads.com/roadtests...p?c=47&i=25350

Interesting

porsche0nut

I really enjoy reading Chris's articles. Great write-up, and I agree that the car looks astonishing.... can't comment on how it drives unfortunately!

Thanks for the link Ronan.

boraiv333

Love the new Boxster and can't wait for the new Cayman....was hoping to update the wife's car with the new 911.....but the Boxster seems to be better "proportioned" despite the size increase......so a deposit will be placed on the Cayman.....

boraiv333

This is a wonderful looking Porsche at a significant $$$ savings vs. the 991.....can't wait for the Cayman!

Bergamasco

I think I might have to say that I like the looks of this one. The styling is really nice. (IMNSHO)

jumper5836

I can't wait to see the next Cayman as well.

jumper5836

Not sure what he meant by that. Previous gen Boxster brakes haven't melted before and now the new Boxster is lighter and has bigger brakes. So what if they are over engineered for the street. They will last longer and they definitely won't melt at the track.

As for the electronic park brake. I agree I hate it and the old one had for more then one job. It was a good place to rest you fore arm and protect the buttons on the center console from being accidentally hit.

LastMezger

Over-engineered brakes for the street does diminish driving enjoyment. 911 C2 and base Boxster, for example, both have lighter and crisper steering with more nuance than C2S and BoxsterS. Naturally ceramics cure this.

Alternately, some people prefer the slighter more damped steering feel of the cars with larger steel brakes. It's all a matter of preference and how sensitive you are to steering feel.

Any of these braking systems are more than adequate for the track with the right pads and fluid.

fanny bay r1

Great review and couldn't agree more it's much nicer looking than the new 991. Chris is always a great read!!

jumper5836

If you read the review the steering feel is all gone now anyways. Bigger brakes/rotors/pads with the same pad compound will allow for later and harder braking. There is no benefit in skimping out in this area.

JonasJ

now vid:




edit: My 997.2 c2s is for sale ^^

jumper5836

Seriously after watching the video. That thing is gorgeous. I love the head lights, front bumper, rear and side profile. Also not to many cars I like Red but that is hot.
I can't say that about the 991.

boraiv333

This thing will fly off the P-dealerships

Thank you Porsche for helping me to save money and not desire the cosmetically-challenged 991/911

PFAR

Does anyone else think that the boxster headlights look great? ;-) ;-)

I really dig the front end look of the car.

LastMezger

Indeed I did read it. I was referring obviously to cars we all may have driven as opposed to the new Boxter which we have not.

Perhaps it's a matter of taste but I don't consider it "skimping out" if I like the driving characteristics better.

I also disagree with his assertion that the S brakes will "melt" on track.