11-08-2008, 08:11 PM
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I believe taxes/fees on cars in Europe are based on the displacement of the motor, so a smaller motor will be more economical to own.
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11-09-2008, 08:20 AM
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201 seems like a tame target for a modern Turbo 4, I'm inclined to believe the millage targets are going to be important. My friend works for Hyundai and says many manufacturers are going back to Turbo technology.
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11-09-2008, 02:26 PM
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As a Miata owner who has seen what a turboed Miata (200+ RWHP and just over 2,000 lbs) can do I have no reason to dismiss a 4-banger Boxster. As has been mentioned before, the Subie boxer engine can push some HP to the tarmac.
Numbers are too often misleading without looking at the whole picture.
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11-09-2008, 02:59 PM
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yeah i dont buy it...
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11-09-2008, 04:35 PM
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Didn't someone say that Porsche and VW are working on a new 914, maybe that is really the car this thread is about?
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2001 Boxster original owner. I installed used motor at 89k.
1987 924S. 2002 996TT. PST-2
Owned and repaired Porsches since 1974. Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.
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11-10-2008, 08:11 AM
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with Porsche's mixed track record on catastrophic engine failures, the idea of a turbo powered out of warranty engine will destroy any resale value for the Boxster.
In terms of prestiege this is a terrible idea. You already have Hyundai and Pontiac comparing their cars to the Boxster in tv commericals. A lowered powered Boxster will only invite more of this. And even worse, the idea of being regularly beaten on the track by a four cylinder Honda s2000 will be like gifting them free PR.
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11-10-2008, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Paul
Didn't someone say that Porsche and VW are working on a new 914, maybe that is really the car this thread is about?
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Check it out.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=10&article_id=7123
Call me crazy but those headlights look a lot like the Carrera GT.
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11-10-2008, 09:50 AM
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11-10-2008, 06:13 PM
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Reminds me of the VW concept 'EcoRacer'. It was a mid engine two seater that would have used a small TDI to generate about 150hp (IIRC) and get around 72mpg. It was also pretty light, being mostly carbon fiber, so it would have been pretty quick.
A little car like this newer VW concept could do really well if it gets good fuel economy. Heck, I would be interested in one in a few years when they could be had on the used market!
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