Are the newer Boxsters just too high-tech looking ? Opinions ?

[pothole]

You say, that, but something like a GT3 RS has much more of a road racer feel and specification than the Spyder.

[Ghostrider 310]

Originally Posted by pothole

You say, that, but something like a GT3 RS has much more of a road racer feel and specification than the Spyder.

Yeah and at nealry no additional cost to the buyer.

[pothole]

Originally Posted by Ghostrider 310

Yeah and at nealry no additional cost to the buyer.

Sure. All I'm saying is that the whole racing / 550 link is basically marketing bollocks. The Spyder is a fantastic car, period. It doesn't need spurious links to long dead models or bull**************** about it being a race car for the road. It's not a race car or a 550. It's just a brilliant, brilliant sports car.

[Snowman]

For 40 years I've been a daily motorcycle rider, so cars weren't something I sought out for an adrenaline\performance fix. In the past, I saw cars as nothing more than transportation. They should be dependable, purpose-built, and practical. However, the Boxster is one of the very few cars I've ever wanted to own.

There is just something about it. Other cars are faster, more luxurious, more dependable, etc - but the Boxster had that je ne sais quoi. However, not enough to get me to pony-up for it. I could get three bikes for that (which I sort of did through the years).

My point (finally), is that I agree with the OP. I have no doubt that the 981 is an awesome machine. However, when I decided to jump into the Boxster world, I went with a gently used 987 because that's the style I wanted. To me, the 981 has a sort of everycar look. Side scoops from an early 2000s Mustang, headlights from a newer Corvette, and a rear end that has an Eclipse feel.

I suppose if I continue in the Porsche vein for several years, I'll keep seeking out used 986s or 987s. Just not digging the 981.