Next Boxster? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

9eighty6 · 12-05-2007, 01:55 PM

I, for one don't mind the styling of the 2010. From Porsche's standpoint, they seem to like to tweak the design every few years to keep people coming back for the new model. I do know of some Boxster owners that will upgrade to the new model every two years, and in that sense it would only make sense to provide this customer base with new designs. I do agree, though, that it is pulling further away from the hisorical lineage of the 550 lines best exemplified in the 986/987 (with the exception of the 987 special edition 550 sypder). Granted the added hp would be pretty nice ...

Just my 2 cents ... I would rather see a re-design than see them eliminate the Boxster altogether. Let's not forget is has been around for almost 10+ years now ... Long live the Box!!

Topless · 12-05-2007, 02:41 PM

Simbob,
I am with you on this one. The original Boxter design is German understated elegance at its best. The 2010 concept is a little too boyracer for me. I guess I am a purist.

fatmike · 12-05-2007, 04:15 PM

Wow - anyone else notice that those wheels look like 22's?

RandallNeighbour · 12-05-2007, 05:21 PM

Mike, you're right! No wonder I like the look of that car in the photograph.

I bet I'd hate the ride if they really are 20's or larger.

rick3000 · 12-05-2007, 05:24 PM

I wonder what it looks like with the stock 17" rims, they will end shipping most of them with?

yellowboxster01 · 12-06-2007, 12:33 PM

My dad saw that R&T and the first words out of his mouth were "I'd be pissed if I spent the $450K on a CGT and now they put out a Boxster that looks alot like it from first glance". I'd have to agree and to the non car nuts out there, they might think that was a CGT. If those kits based on a Boxster fool people, that sure would to.

Brucelee · 12-07-2007, 07:17 AM

Boxster sales have been nosediving since the intro of the Cayman. I wonder if there will be a new Boxster?

That would be sad.

FTD · 12-07-2007, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topless

Simbob,
I am with you on this one. The original Boxter design is German understated elegance at its best. The 2010 concept is a little too boyracer for me. I guess I am a purist.

'Boyracer' - well summarized.