2008 Boxster

[jwdbox]

In looking at the car on the lot via the link on super66's post, somethings don't appear to match Porsche's current corporate 2008 info. Specifically, (1) the mgp on the sticker at 20/29 for a manual vs corporate's 23/32; the side lights on the front are amber like the 07 and earlier Boxsters, while the 2008 on the corporate pages have clear side lights.

[kras]

Here's some recent pics of the 2008 Boxster
http://www.motorauthority.com/cars/porsche/spy-shots-2008-porsche-boxster-and-cayman-facelift/

[Even Steven]

Originally Posted by jwdbox

In looking at the car on the lot via the link on super66's post, somethings don't appear to match Porsche's current corporate 2008 info. Specifically, (1) the mgp on the sticker at 20/29 for a manual vs corporate's 23/32; the side lights on the front are amber like the 07 and earlier Boxsters, while the 2008 on the corporate pages have clear side lights.

The EPA has a new way of calculating fuel economy figures. The numbers shown on the new '08 model are lower because of that reason. In fact, all new cars have lower MPG numbers on their window stickers now.... and U.S. Boxsters always come with amber markers...it's the law.

[SD987]

Kras, actually I believe that picture is of the Boxster formerly known as 2008-but-pushed-back-to-2009. The 2008s are on the lots with no changes to speak of from the 2007s, as other responses have pointed out.

[mkgonza2]

I took delivery of my '08 boxster two weeks ago -- the car is identical to the '07. from what I understand, there are no major changes coming till ' 09 -- the led lights, DFI etc................................

[vincesf]

Don't be surprised if the 2009 Boxster with the LED's and Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) is introduced a bit early (in the Spring or mid-Summer). I have purchased 3 Porsches from Rector Porsche in Burlingame, and they would not take my order for a 2008 Boxster S, as they do not have an allocation for one. They have an orange Limited Edition "S" coming and that's it. They suggested that Porsche allows them more of an allocation for the Caymans. So my guess would be 2008 will be a short model year for the Boxster, which in my opinion is a shame, as I really like the 2005 to 2008 styling, and usually do not want to be the first one out with the new technology until it is perfected a bit. DFI is a great fuel delivery system. For instance the 6-cylinder Cayenne now puts out 290 with DFI, as compared to the original Cayenne 6 cylinder putting out only 250 horsepower, but displacement also increased from 3.2 litres to 3.6 liters. If displacement stays the same, the estimates of 270 horsepower on the base Boxster is plausible, and we may see 320 horsepower on the Boxster S, especially if engine displacement is increased as well. Of course, the new Boxster will be introduced at the Frankfurt Show on Sept. 13th, and I am sure we will have more answers at that time.
vincesf