Few questions about the boxster

Originally Posted by Chrisw

Well I've just got a few quick questions about boxsters...

1) Do all years come with the raising/dropping spoiler? (if no, which years?)
2) What models of the boxster come with the three spoke wteering wheel?
3) Besides engine what is the difference between the boxster and boxster S
4) I know the idea of "buy the newest you can afford"... but are there certain years in which the boxster made big jumps in proformance or styling that I should aim to get? I'd hate to think I can only afford an 02 when in 03 they made a ton of changes...

Thanks a lot guys...

1) the all come with the spoiler
2)2001
3)5spd vs 6spd, brakes, exhaust tip
4)2003 was a big change, more hp for each model, glass window in convertible top

welcome to the forum

[Chrisw]

2001 boxsters are the only ones that have a three spoke steering wheel?

And thanks for all the answers...

[Chrisw]

I just looked up the different boxsters and I find HP numbers of 152 (00-02) and 160 (03-04).. That's the big jump?? 8hp??

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Chrisw

I just looked up the different boxsters and I find HP numbers of 152 (00-02) and 160 (03-04).. That's the big jump?? 8hp??

The hp bump is small but, the real difference is the variocam change. The 03 had continuosly variable valve timing where as the pre-03's had a selonoid that basically was an on-off switch. Jim made a great analogy regarding this once, he said one is like a adjustable light switch that can be gradually adjusted and the other is like standard switch that is either on or off. The improved variocam design allowed for a better torque curve and fuel economy.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by blkboxster

1) the all come with the spoiler
2)2001
3)5spd vs 6spd, brakes, exhaust tip
4)2003 was a big change, more hp for each model, glass window in convertible top

welcome to the forum

2003 also came with a glove box, redesigned rear spoiler, added a rear air diffuser, body colored radiator/engine grills, and clear head/tail lamps Everything after 01 had the 3 spoke steering wheel.