How to make the boxster more Manly?! - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

blinkwatt · 12-26-2006, 05:37 PM

The best response when someone says "You drive a girl's car!" is simply "What do you drive?". Everyone who has made that comment swears their Civics,Integras,Mustangs,TT's,CRXs and Accord are no.1.......I see where the idea come from though,small car,small engine. It's fine,people poke fun at what they are jealous of.

FrayAdjacent · 12-26-2006, 06:05 PM

Manly it up? I think the Boxster is a fine sportscar as is. Sure, it has a reputation or stigma of being a 'hairdressers' car...

... but then, I don't care what other people think. When I lose them in fast turns without missing a beat... they can kiss my... dust.

Except, if you'll notice, this is my first post, and I don't actually have a Boxster yet. I found one I like and will probably be going to check it out on Friday. If all is well, I'll be pulling the trigger, and will have a Porsche not only as a project (1969 911 Targa in the garage), I'll have one as a daily driver, too.

RandallNeighbour · 12-26-2006, 06:13 PM

Travis, I don't need no gun rack. Just driving around and waiving my S&W 9mm around over my head seems to cause everyone to say, "That's a fine car you have there, SIR."

Ah, there are a few benefits to living in the great state of Texas.

Brucelee · 12-26-2006, 07:09 PM

"Ah, there are a few benefits to living in the great state of Texas."

Remember the Alamo!

Franco · 12-26-2006, 07:45 PM

After reading this thread i regret not getting the beetle and with the money i saved
i could have gotten a P...........n..........s enlargement, sh...............t there goes my
New Years resolution and to think I DIDN'T KNOW ENOUGH TO KNOW I DIDN'T KNOW
ENOUGH.

Forget it I'm getting a HUMMER with BULL HORNS that'll be more manly :chicken:

FrayAdjacent · 12-26-2006, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

Travis, I don't need no gun rack. Just driving around and waiving my S&W 9mm around over my head seems to cause everyone to say, "That's a fine car you have there, SIR."

Ah, there are a few benefits to living in the great state of Texas.

You got that right, Randall. I need to get off my butt and get my CHL. The ONLY drawback I can really see to my impending purchase of a Boxster is that a couple (if not MOST) of my rifle cases won't fit in the trunks. Oh well, I could get a roof rack or rear rack to deal with that.

Topless · 12-26-2006, 09:11 PM

In Texas you could paint it desert camo and mount a 20mm on the hood.

Then those Ford F350 4X4 diesel rigs would get outta your way in a hurry.

12-26-2006, 10:49 PM

I have had two people make negative comments like "why didn't you buy a 911?"

Both of these guys ride the BUS.

People who own nice cars will almost never make a negative comment.

jk0001 · 12-28-2006, 10:33 AM

If you want it to be more manly, Learn how to drive it. Skip Barber 3 day racing school comes to mind.

Travis · 12-28-2006, 10:59 AM

I just don't get it...

What is not manly about the Boxster?

Perfectlap · 12-28-2006, 11:21 AM

^Needs deambering and 18" wheels

C5150 · 12-28-2006, 11:24 AM

Ha! That is hilarious - Love the "Princess"....

Jeph · 12-28-2006, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Perfectlap

^Needs deambering and 18" wheels

I'm surprised you didn't mention side skirts.

pecivil · 12-29-2006, 12:37 AM

I think it is apples & oranges...IIRC in 93 or 94, they sold less than 4000 cars total.....people thought they were ripe for a takeover big time. The 968 and the 928 were phased out in 95. The Box debuted 93? and was a reality for 97, right? When did the Cayenne start? What the Box did was give back to Porsche the entry level car sale $$ they had lost from the 944 to 968 transition, to provide enough additional funds to avoid takeover, develop the 996, and the Cayenne. When the Cayenne came, Porsche was back on its own feet, because of the Box.

There were less then 5000 968's brought into the US over 4 years. How many boxsters went in the 1st 2 years? alot more than 5000. The original Boxster price matched the outgoing 968 coupe, like 395 or somewhere about there.

xclusivecar · 12-29-2006, 10:58 AM

Just leave a copy of Road and Track on the passanger seat for all to see...

Road Test Summary: Porsche Boxster S from March 2005 Issue:

Horsepower: 280 (doesn't seem like much compared to other cars)
0-60: 5.0
0-100: 12.2
1/4 Mile: 13.4 @ 105.0
Top Speed: 167
Braking 0-60: 107 ft--Virtually best IN THE WORLD!!
Braking 80-0: 187--AGAIN Virtually best IN THE WORLD!!
Skidpad: 1.00g--

Slalom: 73.9 mph--

And this is an '05...imagine the '07!! All of this in a STYLISH CONVERTIBLE SPORTS CAR...with 2 luggage compartments...and a Porsche crest on the hood...