11-16-2007, 12:05 PM
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My first Porsche
Well, newbie here. At age 40 I just got my first convertible and Porsche for that matter. Love it! Nothing like driving an orange traffic cone down the road with the top down. I have owned several sports cars but never a Porsche or a convertible.
Well looking forward to some great weekend drives, auto crossing, lapping days, ect.
Any words of advice, please pass then on.
Thanks, Troy
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2008 Boxster S "RS Orange" Limited Edition #68 of 250
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11-16-2007, 12:15 PM
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Get some matching orange tires....
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11-19-2007, 12:01 PM
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Get some matching orange tires....
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Those tires are WICKED! Dont know if they would look good on any car though. I can just imagine how much they are lol
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11-19-2007, 12:24 PM
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They only made 250 but I've seen two of them already. I guess we have a big chunk of the Porsche buying world here in New Jersey, saw one at the mall in Paramus Saturday.
I don't know whose bright idea that was but the thing was covered in finger prints...a rare car deserves better treatment than that. I used to think yellow was the best flashy sports car color but I think orange takes it. It looks great at night under the street lights and has a great shine during the day. What a head turner.
The GT3 alcantara interior treatment was a nice touch, hadn't noticed that before.
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11-19-2007, 07:04 PM
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Congratulations....... You will be so happy with your choice!
I picked up my 2008 Boxster S "RS Orange" Limited Edition #17 of 250 on Oct 20th and have been in Heaven ever since.
It's so easy to keep clean. The Black rims have grown on me a lot, plus they too stay clean so much longer than standard rims.
No regrets here.
Enjoy!
Quicksurfer (SF Bay Area)
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11-20-2007, 03:28 AM
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Did Porsche manufacture 250 S and base LE? Or 250 S, 250 Base?
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11-20-2007, 07:49 AM
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[QUOTE=Perfectlap]They only made 250 ....
I used to think yellow was the best flashy sports car color but I think orange takes it. It looks great at night under the street lights and has a great shine during the day. What a head turner.
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Nice to know there's something out there more likely to get pulled over than me.  I usually try to drive 1/4 of a mile behind a hot blonde in a flashy car -- but I'd happily go for anybody driving an orange boxster. 
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11-16-2007, 12:18 PM
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Congratulations! Send a picture. The orange Box is something else. Well, I like the body design so much I think they could paint it any color and I would still smile.
I bought my 2004 a year and a half ago. I love it. Its amazing how it is almost always good weather for driving with the top down. Even now, just turn up the heater and enjoy!
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11-16-2007, 12:35 PM
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Congratulations! Send a picture. The orange Box is something else. Well, I like the body design so much I think they could paint it any color and I would still smile.
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It does come in other colors. That's just the Limited edition color. Not to mention 2 other new colors only available for 2008. Gold and a Light Blue color. Check it out.
http://www.porsche.com/usa/accessoriesandservices/personalisation/exclusive/boxster/
Last edited by porsche986spyder; 11-16-2007 at 12:43 PM.
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11-16-2007, 12:19 PM
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those tires are WILD.
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11-16-2007, 12:22 PM
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is your's the one with the all new rear bumper and carbon mirrors?
advice: Valentine One. That color will raise every law enforcement eyebrow it comes across.
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11-16-2007, 12:30 PM
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What other sports cars have you had? How does the Boxster compare in handling / torque to you other toys?
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11-16-2007, 12:52 PM
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"2008 Boxster S "RS Orange" Limited Edition"
IM SO JEALOUS!!! PICTURES PLEASE
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11-16-2007, 01:12 PM
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great...best of luck..
+1 for pixs.
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11-16-2007, 02:18 PM
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My father just picked his up last week.. the car looks unreal in person, and considering the options included it is a real bargin. Enjoy the car, you have treated yourself to one of the best cars on the road!
Marc
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11-16-2007, 02:43 PM
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Love that car!!!
Best of luck!
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11-16-2007, 02:56 PM
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Welcome to the Club!
We need pictures!
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11-16-2007, 09:09 PM
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Congrats --I'm guessing "Risky Business" may have influenced your taste in music as well as cars.
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