11-05-2009, 07:18 PM
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Waste of time. My .02
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11-05-2009, 10:19 PM
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As someone in the market for his first Box--and considering a newer 987--I too am a bit disappointed in this offering. When I saw the spy videos several months ago I was getting excited. Now that it's out--yes, it looks nice. But as jmatta said, 178lbs isn't really that huge. if you think about it, it's essentially the difference between having a passenger or not. For someone like me--looking for a daily driver---the lack of a true top makes this a deal breaker. I would have actually preferred just a manual top even if that added say 80lbs back---and keep all the other changes they made (e.g. suspension, more hp, speedster humps)...
the search continues....
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11-06-2009, 03:21 AM
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Not a Fan. Looks too 'Busy' for my taste
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11-06-2009, 04:39 AM
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Flat 8?
IMO, if the back had a single smaller hump like the 911, I'd like it a lot! Right now it's ok... Why can't they remove the rear trunk and cram in a flat 8? Now that would be cool!
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11-06-2009, 04:49 AM
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LOL at the photo series showing the car driven into a rainstorm, then getting stuck under an overpass while it pours:
http://www.porsche.com/microsite/boxster-spyder/
Last edited by Gougoushu; 11-06-2009 at 10:48 AM.
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11-06-2009, 05:03 AM
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I'm sure it drives like a dream but I'm not a fan of the design.
The word Platypus comes to mind -- a bunch of aftermarket ideas cobbled together to make something that technically works but isn't what anyone would term elegant.
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11-06-2009, 05:14 AM
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As I said earlier, if I were in the market, I'd be inclined to purchase a roller earlier S, remove as much weight as possible (see spec racer Boxster site) and stuff a Raby 3.6 in it. You'd have a GT3 killer for a whole lot less than Porsche's marketing gimmick.
I've never been a fan of the humps...it makes the car appear weighty in the wrong spot; and that "rain bonnet" is simply of no use for anything other than garage queens.
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11-06-2009, 06:36 AM
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Hey man, my modded 2000 base has an electric top and AC and it weighs at least 100 lbs less than the new Spyder, so what's the big deal. Oh, ya, I forgot, I dont have 320 hp.... 
Ed
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11-06-2009, 08:13 AM
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I will say I like that they apparently added the cool steering wheel from the 911 Turbo including the paddles for PDK that everyone has been screaming for. still, not enough for me. these will likely end up in future model Boxsters anyway (if they have half a brain).
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11-07-2009, 08:04 AM
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My youngest son (the same one that at 13 came up with the famous DIY zip tie method to replace a 944/951/968 oil pan / gasket) and I looked at this new Spyder and think that it has some design elements of the Carrera GT. Maybe Porsche is trying to envoke some of the GT's vibe and "mojo" in this car.
BTW, we both like it, but than again I also love the new 911GT3 RS with those wild graphics too.....
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11-07-2009, 09:41 AM
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I guess I somewhat see the lineage...
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11-07-2009, 11:57 AM
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With spoiler retracted, it is a bit more obvious.
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Current Porsches: 2002 Boxster S (Speed yellow)
Past Porsches: 1972 914, 1987 944S, 1976 930, 1986 951, 1999 986, 1992 968, 2001 986 S, 2006 Cayman S, 1986 951 track car, 2001 986 S, 2005 Cayenne
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11-07-2009, 06:27 PM
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Well this owner damn sure knows what he's driving. :dance:
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