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Old 06-06-2005, 05:29 PM   #1
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I think it looks good...thyough what's the point of a Boxster that the roof doesn't go down on???
Uuhhhhhh, well it's a COUPE. Coupes have fixed roofs. They are more rigid structurally than roadsters, and they also weigh less becuase roadsters need additional bracing to reduce cowel shake, among other things. Therefore, coupes handle better on the track than roadsters. Plus, some of us don't like being bleached by the hot sun all day. And don't forget the Cayman S has 295 hp.
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Old 06-06-2005, 07:06 PM   #2
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I agree- It was only on certain occasions that I really enjoyed the conv. of the boxster that I recently sold- maybe because mine was triple black and was really hot most of the time! I loved my boxster but I think I will love my new Cayman more with the extra power that I think we all know that the boxster deserves and can easily handle! We will see- my local dealer is telling me that I am looking at a march - april delivery and I think that is going to be a very long wait....
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Old 06-07-2005, 08:37 AM   #3
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Uuhhhhhh, well it's a COUPE. Coupes have fixed roofs. They are more rigid structurally than roadsters, and they also weigh less becuase roadsters need additional bracing to reduce cowel shake, among other things. Therefore, coupes handle better on the track than roadsters. Plus, some of us don't like being bleached by the hot sun all day. And don't forget the Cayman S has 295 hp.
Of couse, in this case, the coupe weighs a bit more than the roadster.
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