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Message: 5 reasons why the 718 is better than the 981 (to be taken with a LARGE grain of salt)

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Changed By: Roger987
Change Date: February 07, 2016 03:41PM

5 reasons why the 718 is better than the 981 (to be taken with a LARGE grain of salt)

http://oversteer.co/5005/5-reasons-why-the-new-porsche-718-boxster-is-better-than-the-old-one

My thoughts:

Turbocharging adds weight, complexity, heat, and increased maintenance/repair expense.The turbo 4 may or may not sound as good as the flat 6. Likely, it won't sound as good; there's only so much a f*rt-can exhaust can do.

Lava Orange? As a premium colour? I'll pass.

The 986, 987, 981, and 718 will all be known 'Boxsters'

Carplay??? Sigh

The 718 purchase price will be more than that of the 981, fuel mileage gains may or may not occur in the real world, and the long-term maintenance cost will be higher.

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Author: Roger987
Date: February 07, 2016 03:29PM

5 reasons why the 718 is better than the 981 (to be taken with a LARGE grain of salt)

http://oversteer.co/5005/5-reasons-why-the-new-porsche-718-boxster-is-better-than-the-old-one