WTF is next?? Boxster Spyder - Page 3

Dave in Oregon · 11-05-2009, 07:15 PM

This is a REALLY LAME effort by Porsche: take a Boxster S, add some built-in speedster humps, lob off some weight by eliminating A/C, radio, door handles (!!), add a deft Pontiac Solstice rag top that is useless in inclement weather, add 10h.p. and call it a "third" Boxster line. I think NOT ! There is NOTHING about this car that would cause me to remotely want it.

quickxotica · 11-05-2009, 07:51 PM

Web Special says base price will only be ~$3k above the Boxster S. For that you get:
1. LSD
2. 20mm lower/stiffer suspension
3. wider & lighter 19" wheels
4. 176 lbs less curb weight
5. 7,200 rpm redline Cayman S engine, rather than 6,800 rpm detuned version in normal Boxster S
6. Interior & exterior appearance package
7. Sport-Bucket seats (normally a $3k option)

And yet some people hate it already! I guess that just proves it's a niche product.

I'd take it over a regular Boxster S in a heartbeat... I guess I'm "special."

Alan Smithee · 11-05-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave in Oregon

There is NOTHING about this car that would cause me to remotely want it.

EVERYTHING about this car makes me seriously want it. To each his own.

mdrums · 11-05-2009, 08:26 PM

+1. I get it and love it. I saw the pics and info this morning at my Porsche dealer. Only problem for me is at 6'5 I do not fit in a boxster.

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Originally Posted by savyboy

Sport Plus and Launch Control buttons on the steering wheel. Paddle shifters for the PDK version. I FREAKIN LOVE IT!

A true enthusiasts car. PCCB!!! DFI. Sport Exhaust. LSD. Super low weight.

This car would be a TERROR on the track.

This is sooo cool and I want one BAD!

I get it, and this makes perfect sense for anyone who loves to drive hard and well. Bravo Porsche I say.

Big problem: this is a FAR BETTER value proposition than the new GT3RS...what to do what to do...

Sigh...

MJones · 11-05-2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mstams

Looks like you can add back all the creature comforts if you build one on the Porsche UK site. US build not available yet.

I seriously doubt that you will see any of the cars on the dealers showrooms in its original "stripped" config with sport buckets, unless launch cars are forced on dealers....

haterade · 11-05-2009, 09:39 PM

Hands down the best looking Boxster ever. So goddamn sexy.

mdrums · 11-05-2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave in Oregon

This is a REALLY LAME effort by Porsche: take a Boxster S, add some built-in speedster humps, lob off some weight by eliminating A/C, radio, door handles (!!), add a deft Pontiac Solstice rag top that is useless in inclement weather, add 10h.p. and call it a "third" Boxster line. I think NOT ! There is NOTHING about this car that would cause me to remotely want it.

Niche car....track guys and autoX guys will love it. I actually think it is awesome...pure enthusist sports car. If you want creature comforts, Porsche already has that with the Boxster and Boxster S.

Ray S · 11-05-2009, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by quickxotica

Web Special says base price will only be ~$3k above the Boxster S. For that you get:
1. LSD
2. 20mm lower/stiffer suspension
3. wider & lighter 19" wheels
4. 176 lbs less curb weight
5. 7,200 rpm redline Cayman S engine, rather than 6,800 rpm detuned version in normal Boxster S
6. Interior & exterior appearance package
7. Sport-Bucket seats (normally a $3k option)

And yet some people hate it already! I guess that just proves it's a niche product.

I'd take it over a regular Boxster S in a heartbeat... I guess I'm "special."

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Originally Posted by Alan Smithee

EVERYTHING about this car makes me seriously want it. To each his own.

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Originally Posted by NinetyOneC2

This is one of the most "Porsche" Porsches that have been launched in a long time. This will be an unbelievable car to drive.

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Originally Posted by Da Hapa

I think it's awesome.

Ask yourself how many other car manufacturers have the cajones to introduce a $60,000+ car with now A/C, no radio, and no real top in today's economic climate?

I'd buy one of these in a heartbeat if I was in the market. I'm lucky enough to live in S. CA and the lack of a top and A/C and all that crap means nothing to me. Hell... I rarely listen to the radio in my 997S because I prefer to listen to the exhaust

Good on you Porsche.

+1 Awesome car IMHO. Porsche needs to do this more often....

dD/dt · 11-05-2009, 11:19 PM

This thing was built with the future in mind. In 20 years, it will be collectible because of its rarity and its true-to-type design. The fact that it's totally impractical means only that very few will sell, furthering this goal.

And it looks like a Toyota MR/2 from behind.

JohnnyBahamas · 11-06-2009, 12:13 AM

Wow!

273 ft. lbs. torque. 320 bhp. No electric bling. No A/C.

This is a "enthusiast" Porsche.

Just wonder why not center locks?

jcnesq · 11-06-2009, 12:18 AM

This thing (which I like) harks back to the RS America. My first new 911 was a 1993 RS America. It was a lightened up C2; had RS door panels and pulls, no rear seats (in 1993; in '94 they were available), no power mirrors, fabric sport seats, sport suspension, and other suspension mods. There were only four options available: LSD, Air conditioning, radio, and electric sunroof (mine had all but the radio option).

This is one I really wish I had kept. And it has become a collector's item of sorts.

FlatSix911 · 11-06-2009, 12:31 AM

We are going to see a lot more Special Editions in the near future to generate interest in niche markets where the base product has become stale ...

FlatSix911 · 11-06-2009, 12:41 AM

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Bruce R · 11-06-2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by FlatSix911

We are going to see a lot more Special Editions

This is not a Special Edition, of limited numbers, but rather a "regular" model.
The "GT3" of the Boxster range I would think.

Carrera Mike · 11-06-2009, 09:38 AM

Non sense equipment removed? I like it.

11-05-2009, 07:51 PM	#32
quickxotica Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 197	Web Special says base price will only be ~$3k above the Boxster S. For that you get: 1. LSD 2. 20mm lower/stiffer suspension 3. wider & lighter 19" wheels 4. 176 lbs less curb weight 5. 7,200 rpm redline Cayman S engine, rather than 6,800 rpm detuned version in normal Boxster S 6. Interior & exterior appearance package 7. Sport-Bucket seats (normally a $3k option) And yet some people hate it already! I guess that just proves it's a niche product. I'd take it over a regular Boxster S in a heartbeat... I guess I'm "special." __________________ John

11-05-2009, 11:19 PM	#39
dD/dt Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orange County NY Posts: 310	This thing was built with the future in mind. In 20 years, it will be collectible because of its rarity and its true-to-type design. The fact that it's totally impractical means only that very few will sell, furthering this goal. And it looks like a Toyota MR/2 from behind. __________________ 2009 997.2 C2S Midnight Blue/Sand Beige 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser UZJ100 snowmobile 2008 Acura MDX kidmobile Gone: 1988 911 3.2 coupe (blue/blue)

11-06-2009, 12:18 AM	#41
jcnesq Miserable Old Bastard Rennlist Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,087	This thing (which I like) harks back to the RS America. My first new 911 was a 1993 RS America. It was a lightened up C2; had RS door panels and pulls, no rear seats (in 1993; in '94 they were available), no power mirrors, fabric sport seats, sport suspension, and other suspension mods. There were only four options available: LSD, Air conditioning, radio, and electric sunroof (mine had all but the radio option). This is one I really wish I had kept. And it has become a collector's item of sorts. __________________ Jim 1960 356 B Coupe 2009 Turbo (Basalt / Black, PCCB's, ASS, SS, etc.) 2005 Carrera S (Black / Black, PCCB's ASS, SS, etc.) 2009 Cayenne S (Basalt / Black) (wife's ride) 1/5th scale Pedal Boxster (Kids' ride) HWFMR Official Team Procrastinator Sponsor of TRG 04 LeMans entry Gone but not forgotten: 2004 Targa, 2001 Boxster S, 1997 Targa, 1993 RS America, 2004 Cayenne S, 2005 Cayenne S

11-06-2009, 12:31 AM	#42
FlatSix911 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Los Altos, CA Posts: 1,398	We are going to see a lot more Special Editions in the near future to generate interest in niche markets where the base product has become stale ... __________________ Best Regards, Ted 1984 911 Pearl White (previous) 1995 993 Polar Silver (current) Modifications Alloy pedals, carbon fiber trim, aluminum gauges, HID Lights, RSR mufflers, (((XM))) Alpine/DynAudio 340 audio system, alloy strut brace Factory Options Euro RS spec suspension, springs and bars, limited slip diff with ABD, drilled airbox, S fogs/ducts, S split grill, 18" MY02 Lightweight wheels

11-06-2009, 09:38 AM	#45
Carrera Mike Addict Lifetime Rennlist Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,536	Non sense equipment removed? I like it. __________________ Carrera Mike Carrera Albums PCA First Settlers Region

11-05-2009, 07:15 PM	#31
Dave in Oregon User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 104	This is a REALLY LAME effort by Porsche: take a Boxster S, add some built-in speedster humps, lob off some weight by eliminating A/C, radio, door handles (!!), add a deft Pontiac Solstice rag top that is useless in inclement weather, add 10h.p. and call it a "third" Boxster line. I think NOT ! There is NOTHING about this car that would cause me to remotely want it.

11-05-2009, 09:39 PM	#36
haterade New User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SF Bay Posts: 4	Hands down the best looking Boxster ever. So goddamn sexy.

11-06-2009, 12:13 AM	#40
JohnnyBahamas Addicted to torque Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,863	Wow! 273 ft. lbs. torque. 320 bhp. No electric bling. No A/C. This is a "enthusiast" Porsche. Just wonder why not center locks?