Change HistoryDiscussion of Boxsters and other Porsches |  |  |
|
Buying through this link, gets PB a donation. |
Products for your Boxster, Cayman and Carrera. |
 | |
Message: Re: Yes, but ...
Changed By: Guenter in Ontario
Change Date: November 09, 2015 09:57AM
Re: Yes, but ...
Change Date: November 09, 2015 09:57AM
Re: Yes, but ...
I completely agree with Pedro. The two main reasons I bought my 981 are:
1. to ensure getting a NA flat six
2. to ensure being able to get a manual transmission
Sounds now like Porsche will keep the manual option unto the 2020's. Once they have to develop a new transmission, they've suggested, they won't develop both a new manual and PDK.
To me, driving a Boxster is about the total experience. It's not just looks, just performance, just handling, just sound, just the tactile experience. Its how all these are combined into one car. The whole is more than the sum of its parts. That's what makes Boxsters, built to the present, the special cars that they are.
With a flat 4 and turbo charger, they're going to sound different. Maybe it will be good, maybe not. I love the total package that my 981 is. Changing the sound could take away one part of the experience that I enjoy.
In addition, adding a turbo charger also adds more complexity to the engine, along with more heat being generated. Time will tell, how that will effect the driveability and reliability when they're used in everyday conditions.
I have the feeling that for these reasons, Boxsters up to the present, will be more desirable than the turbo 4 bangers in the future.
I know of at least one that won't be available on used car the market and I can think of a few others the that won't be either.
1. to ensure getting a NA flat six
2. to ensure being able to get a manual transmission
Sounds now like Porsche will keep the manual option unto the 2020's. Once they have to develop a new transmission, they've suggested, they won't develop both a new manual and PDK.
To me, driving a Boxster is about the total experience. It's not just looks, just performance, just handling, just sound, just the tactile experience. Its how all these are combined into one car. The whole is more than the sum of its parts. That's what makes Boxsters, built to the present, the special cars that they are.
With a flat 4 and turbo charger, they're going to sound different. Maybe it will be good, maybe not. I love the total package that my 981 is. Changing the sound could take away one part of the experience that I enjoy.
In addition, adding a turbo charger also adds more complexity to the engine, along with more heat being generated. Time will tell, how that will effect the driveability and reliability when they're used in everyday conditions.
I have the feeling that for these reasons, Boxsters up to the present, will be more desirable than the turbo 4 bangers in the future.
I know of at least one that won't be available on used car the market and I can think of a few others the that won't be either.
Original Message
Author: Guenter in OntarioDate: November 09, 2015 09:55AM
Re: Yes, but ...
I completely agree with Pedro. The two main reasons I bought my 981 are:
1. to ensure getting a NA flat six
2. to ensure being able to get a manual transmission
Sounds now like Porsche will keep the manual option unto the 2020's. Once they have to develop a new transmission, they've suggested, they won't develop both a new manual and PDK.
To me, driving a Boxster is about the total experience. It's not just looks, just performance, just handling, just sound, just the tactile experience. Its how all these are combined into one car. The whole is more than the sum of its parts. That's what makes Boxsters, built to the present, the special cars that they are.
With a flat 4 and turbo charger, they're going to sound different. Maybe it will be good, maybe not. I love the total package that my 981 is. Changing the sound could take away one part of the experience that I enjoy.
In addition, adding a turbo charger also adds more complexity to the engine, along with more heat being generated. Time will tell, how that will effect the driveability and reliability when they're used in everyday conditions.
I have the feeling that for these reasons, Boxsters up to the present, will be more desirable than the turbo 4 bangers in the future.
I know of at least one that won't be available on used car the market and I can think of a few others the won't be either.
1. to ensure getting a NA flat six
2. to ensure being able to get a manual transmission
Sounds now like Porsche will keep the manual option unto the 2020's. Once they have to develop a new transmission, they've suggested, they won't develop both a new manual and PDK.
To me, driving a Boxster is about the total experience. It's not just looks, just performance, just handling, just sound, just the tactile experience. Its how all these are combined into one car. The whole is more than the sum of its parts. That's what makes Boxsters, built to the present, the special cars that they are.
With a flat 4 and turbo charger, they're going to sound different. Maybe it will be good, maybe not. I love the total package that my 981 is. Changing the sound could take away one part of the experience that I enjoy.
In addition, adding a turbo charger also adds more complexity to the engine, along with more heat being generated. Time will tell, how that will effect the driveability and reliability when they're used in everyday conditions.
I have the feeling that for these reasons, Boxsters up to the present, will be more desirable than the turbo 4 bangers in the future.
I know of at least one that won't be available on used car the market and I can think of a few others the won't be either.