2008 Boxster

[Even Steven]

Originally Posted by eslai

... '08 is just a minor refresh...

The '08 I looked at wasn't even a minor refresh. It was exactly the same as the '07...no differences at all.

[eslai]

By "minor refresh" I really meant "not much different". My understanding is that there are different color choices and supposedly that thing with the air vents, but I'm hearing that that turned out to not be true.

Oh, and the "ECO" switch supposedly now says "AC ON" or something more sensible.

[iflyadesk]

What about the Direct Sequential Gearbox (DSG)? That's what I'm waiting for. If you haven't driven one, go to your local VW or Audi dealer and drive a GTi or TT with the DSG transmission. It is the best transmission ever made, in my opinion.

It is a completely different and far superior execution than the BMW or Ferrari versions, and it is nothing like the torque-converter equipped look-a-likes running around.

[Dr. Kill]

I have actually seen mock-ups of the next generation Boxster. Unfortunately, I also had to sign an NDA so I can’t say anything about it!

How is that for a useless post?

[Even Steven]

Originally Posted by Dr. Kill

I have actually seen mock-ups of the next generation Boxster. Unfortunately, I also had to sign an NDA so I can’t say anything about it!

How is that for a useless post?

There are pictures all over the Internet of the next Boxster; however, I'm not exactly sure if it will be consider the "next generation" Boxster. The pics I looked at had rounded air intakes in front with strips of white LEDs. The headlights look like they might be shaped a bit differently. The rear end definitely looks different, with a sort f air diffuser look down low and LED taillights.

The problem is that I like the current styling of the 987 much more than the pics I see on the Internet. I'll probably buy one sooner rather than later if the changes are coming soon. If the '08 model year is identicle to the '07 model year, then I have some time. If not, I'm pretty much screwed if I want to order a car with my own specific color and options.

[eslai]

Yeah, I'm not sure I'm down with the refresh I've seen in the spy picture either. From the Shrek-Ear side mirrors to the happy-japanese-eyes tailights (you know, the whole ^^ thing) , it just doesn't look right.