GM introduces the Boxster for 2020 - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

BRAN · 07-20-2019, 12:27 AM

Corvette = Bang for the buck
I liked the old look...and I like the new look...although it has lost its DNA.
For a 60k$ starting price it looks great.
If it would be 160k$, then it would not be so overwhelming.

It shouts: Welcome to the world of (REALLY REALLY AFFORDABLE) SUPERCARS and that was probably the goal. If that will boost the brand Image into the SUPERCAR/Hypercar league...uhm, not so sure.
But my first second impression was...a Corvette? uhm...why not!

rfuerst911sc · 07-20-2019, 02:11 AM

I'm sure it will be a performance beast but the looks do nothing for me , but in general I do not like most modern cars with all the angles/edges/exaggerated openings . Too many cars look like a large mouth bass from the front

I hope it is a success for GM as I'm sure they have a lot of $$$ invested in R&D . I may be stuck in the past but when I look at my 02 S I see a revised 550 spyder with nice classic lines and curves . But to each their own

mikefocke · 07-20-2019, 11:23 AM

I recall sampling 'vettes back when I was buying my first Boxster. Ponderous. Unimpressive.

But this is a whole new design with lots of new engineering. So were I in the market for a fun car, I'd be willing to take another look once the initial dealer gouging calms down.

DoninDel · 07-20-2019, 11:37 AM

I've been reading of predictions of a mid-engine 'vette for a s long as I can remember - like articles on flying cars.
They finally did it!
That alone deserves praise.