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OFFICIAL: 2013 Porsche Boxster unveiled with more efficiency, performance and maturity John in Orlando - Wednesday, 11 January, 2012, at 11:45:37 pm |
Re: OFFICIAL: 2013 Porsche Boxster unveiled with more efficiency, performance and maturity Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 11 January, 2012, at 11:55:55 pm |
Porsche has a micro site for the 981 Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 12 January, 2012, at 8:56:22 am |
For me, this is the worst looking Boxster yet Charlie (Sacramento CA) - Thursday, 12 January, 2012, at 12:13:35 am |
Re: For me, this is the worst looking Boxster yet John in Orlando - Thursday, 12 January, 2012, at 12:39:03 am |
Re: OFFICIAL: 2013 Porsche Boxster = mini-carrera GT boxster99 - Thursday, 12 January, 2012, at 6:22:33 am |
Re: OFFICIAL: 2013 Porsche Boxster unveiled with more efficiency, performance and maturity steve_wilwerding - Thursday, 12 January, 2012, at 8:21:35 am |
Re: OFFICIAL: 2013 Porsche Boxster unveiled with more efficiency, performance and maturity db997S - Thursday, 12 January, 2012, at 8:47:35 am |
Re: OFFICIAL: 2013 Porsche Boxster unveiled with more efficiency, performance and maturity db997S - Thursday, 12 January, 2012, at 8:48:06 am |
Re: OFFICIAL: 2013 Porsche Boxster unveiled with more efficiency, performance and maturity Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 12 January, 2012, at 9:00:55 am |
Wade in far enough and there is a configurator mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Thursday, 12 January, 2012, at 9:11:19 am |
I see it on Porsche's site. *NM* Laz - Thursday, 12 January, 2012, at 9:51:33 am |
I am not digging the side vents... Last generation MR2 from the front and side angles? AS2003 - Thursday, 12 January, 2012, at 11:46:31 am |
Car Configured... Xenon, Self-Dimming Mirrors, Windstop... Still Options!? AS2003 - Thursday, 12 January, 2012, at 12:10:29 pm |
As they've done with early years of a new model, Laz - Thursday, 12 January, 2012, at 1:37:58 pm |
Re: I am not digging the side vents... Last generation MR2 from the front and side angles? Leor ('09S, North of Boston) - Friday, 13 January, 2012, at 10:23:49 pm |
Re: I am not digging the side vents... Last generation MR2 from the front and side angles? Laz - Friday, 13 January, 2012, at 10:35:31 pm |
Re: Wade in far enough and there is a configurator BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Thursday, 12 January, 2012, at 11:42:54 am |
Re: OFFICIAL: 2013 Porsche Boxster unveiled with more efficiency, performance and maturity silverbox03 - Thursday, 12 January, 2012, at 9:44:19 am |
Re: OFFICIAL: 2013 Porsche Boxster unveiled with more efficiency, performance and maturity Clarkaddison - Thursday, 12 January, 2012, at 1:46:33 pm |
I'd like to hear everybody's opinion again in a few months... SPG356 - Thursday, 12 January, 2012, at 2:06:02 pm |
Re: I'd like to hear everybody's opinion again in a few months... John in Orlando - Thursday, 12 January, 2012, at 2:22:28 pm |
were your parents Cubs fans? If not you should change your middle name to Anne *NM* db997S - Thursday, 12 January, 2012, at 3:45:53 pm |
Re: were your parents Cubs fans? If not you should change your middle name to Anne Clarkaddison - Friday, 13 January, 2012, at 12:49:04 pm |
What's the definition of "market launch" date? Laz - Thursday, 12 January, 2012, at 4:38:00 pm |
Re: What's the definition of "market launch" date? Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 12 January, 2012, at 4:48:45 pm |
I like the progression... patrick - Thursday, 12 January, 2012, at 8:45:28 pm |
I'm so very sorry.... Dave In MD - Thursday, 12 January, 2012, at 8:49:04 pm |
Taste is subjective, so here are my 2 cents...if anyone wants to hear them... Tony in Whittier - Thursday, 12 January, 2012, at 11:08:14 pm |
Colors Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Friday, 13 January, 2012, at 1:01:23 am |
Re: Colors Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 13 January, 2012, at 9:13:00 am |
Re: Colors Laz - Friday, 13 January, 2012, at 10:21:51 am |
Re: Taste is subjective, so here are my 2 cents...if anyone wants to hear them... MikenOH - Friday, 13 January, 2012, at 9:11:39 am |
Re: Taste is subjective, so here are my 2 cents...if anyone wants to hear them... Laz - Friday, 13 January, 2012, at 10:29:40 am |
Re: OFFICIAL: 2013 Porsche Boxster unveiled with more efficiency, performance and maturity KevinR-MedinaOhio - Friday, 13 January, 2012, at 9:01:15 am |
981 & MR2 Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 13 January, 2012, at 12:25:13 pm |
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KevinR-MedinaOhio
It reminds me of the MR2, also.
I must have lost track of time. I thought the 2012s were just released. And the 981 is a 2013 available this summer?
I think the 2013 is STUNNING Roger987 - Friday, 13 January, 2012, at 3:33:17 pm |
Re: I think the 2013 is STUNNING Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 13 January, 2012, at 4:09:49 pm |
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Roger987
There are a few things I might change - the spoiler carved into the tail lights, the mirror mounted to the door, the interior door pull ( I prefer the 987's), the cheese-grater dash-top vent.
But I'm being picky. There's little doubt in my mind that Porsche has hit a home run.
Configured with my preferences, it's over $75k U.S., translating to $100k in my driveway. In reality, I'd have to win the lottery to feel comfortable parting with that kind of change when my 987 still feels new and 'just right'. And, since I don't buy lottery tickets, chances are the only time I'll see one parked outside my house is when Guenter comes to visit.
Re: I think the 2013 is STUNNING Gary in SoFL - Friday, 13 January, 2012, at 6:36:33 pm |
Could be, Gary. It depends on Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 13 January, 2012, at 11:14:10 pm |
My best guess is Guenter will own a 2014, eventually Roger987 - Saturday, 14 January, 2012, at 12:56:23 pm |
And perhaps drive it to LeMans. *NM* Laz - Saturday, 14 January, 2012, at 1:00:19 pm |
He's certainly doing some extensive research *NM* Gary in SoFL - Saturday, 14 January, 2012, at 1:37:31 pm |
Re: I think the 2013 is STUNNING Laz - Friday, 13 January, 2012, at 6:58:21 pm |
agree, stunning.... *NM* Motobob - Saturday, 14 January, 2012, at 10:32:16 am |
and will have some 911 owners ditching them for the 981... *NM* Motobob - Saturday, 14 January, 2012, at 10:33:01 am |
Comparing the Boxster spoiler position vs. the GT's Laz - Friday, 13 January, 2012, at 10:31:01 pm |
impressions Steve (Morro Bay) - Friday, 13 January, 2012, at 11:33:00 am |
Great looking car! *NM* Bob D - Friday, 13 January, 2012, at 4:36:49 pm |
I really like the 981... boxsterg - Friday, 13 January, 2012, at 7:52:21 pm |
Re: I really like the 981... Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 13 January, 2012, at 8:53:51 pm |
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boxsterg
My configuration (981 S) was $81K compared to $72K when I was comtemplating a 987 S. That is still quite a lot of money for a Boxster which originally was introduced for $39,900.
I agree, Guenter, although they do get you on packages and required options the first few years. Laz - Friday, 13 January, 2012, at 10:14:54 pm |
Re: I agree, Guenter, although they do get you on packages and required options the first few years. Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 13 January, 2012, at 11:11:47 pm |
The base cost has gone down since 1997 Boxsterra - Sunday, 15 January, 2012, at 12:12:14 am |
Re: The base cost has gone down since 1997 - even more than you say Bobtesa - Sunday, 15 January, 2012, at 9:22:46 am |
Yes, I agree with your point Boxsterra - Sunday, 15 January, 2012, at 10:29:36 pm |
The problem with this debate is that ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 16 January, 2012, at 7:53:51 am |
Don't you mean PSM is standard? (Rather than PASM.) *NM* Laz - Sunday, 15 January, 2012, at 11:52:18 pm |
Re: Don't you mean PSM is standard? (Rather than PASM.) - Yes, thanks for the correction *NM* Bobtesa - Monday, 16 January, 2012, at 7:46:55 am |
Two things I know I don't like (function, not design) Bobtesa - Saturday, 14 January, 2012, at 3:32:00 am |
Auto Start Stop is defeatable (whew!) Laz - Saturday, 14 January, 2012, at 9:04:19 am |
Re: Auto Start Stop is defeatable (whew!) +1 Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 14 January, 2012, at 9:12:12 am |
Re: Two things I know I don't like (function, not design) Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 14 January, 2012, at 9:10:39 am |
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Bobtesa
I may get time to post thoughts about the car's shell later, but reading the web special, there are two things that I really don't like.
1. I could be wrong on this, but I don't see a HAND BRAKE. The new 911 has a mechanism that controls roll back on an incline. With even a little bit of driving skill you don't need this except on a severe slope. On a severe slope I like using the hand brake in conjunction with the clutch and gas. But, then I am an old fart and like the old ways. Gimme the manual tranny. Also, give me a hand brake. I wonder if Porsche will offer an optional hand brake?
2. Say what!!! From the web special:
"The Auto Start Stop function, which is integrated as standard in the new Boxster models, switches off the engine automatically when, for example, you stop at traffic lights, select neutral and release the clutch pedal. The engine will restart as soon as you operate the clutch. This fuel-saving innovation is designed primarily for use in towns or congested freeway traffic."
I hope that the driver can turn this thing off. Forget about stopping the engine and restarting at lights. Let me describe why I don't like this.
First, my routine at start-up is to get in the car, push in the clutch, turn the key to start, and then release the clutch. It is still in neutral, but the engine is running. Then I put on my seat belt and glasses (they stay in the car, I only need them for distance, not reading), turn on my lights (always drive with them on), press some other buttons (like top down or windows down), set up my nano if I want music, and then after about 45 second, release the hand brake and drive. Will this not be possible anymore? That is, a 45 second warm up? I also like listing to the engine for that 45 second before driving.
Second, I am trying to imagine this in heavy traffic. 99.9% of my Boxster driving is in the country, but I have been stuck on roads behind an accident or some such. What is the effect of having a car re-start 50 times in a day? How long will the starter motor last? If you want to keep the engine running at a stop, you have to keep the clutch pressed in. I don't know for a fact, but I have heard and read that is not could on wear and tear. I sincerely hope that this can be turned on for city driving, and off for more regular driving.
I might love the new looks (I don't know yet), but I might not like the new car.
What is commonly called an "emergency brake" is really a "parking brake." Laz - Saturday, 14 January, 2012, at 12:59:41 pm |
Re: What is commonly called an "emergency brake" is really a "parking brake." Bobtesa - Saturday, 14 January, 2012, at 1:21:06 pm |
Nice, evocative description: A tactile sense of a beginning and an end. *NM* Laz - Saturday, 14 January, 2012, at 6:33:39 pm |
Re: Two things I know I don't like (function, not design) boxsterg - Saturday, 14 January, 2012, at 6:03:36 pm |
According to the print-out I got with the configuration "order," it lists the features, and... Laz - Sunday, 15 January, 2012, at 12:13:57 pm |
Tried to get a clue about tire fitment from the 3D animation. Laz - Saturday, 14 January, 2012, at 1:39:15 pm |
wow, got an S configured at over $110k without even trying! frogster - Saturday, 14 January, 2012, at 5:20:58 pm |
Re: wow, got an S configured at over $110k without even trying! Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Saturday, 14 January, 2012, at 5:44:42 pm |
I think Frogster is using Canadian pricing *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 14 January, 2012, at 6:28:35 pm |
Compared to the simple clean 986s.... dennisafrompa - Sunday, 15 January, 2012, at 9:06:42 am |
Sorry for double post....I'm getting much older! *NM* dennisafrompa - Sunday, 15 January, 2012, at 9:10:13 am |
Compared to the simple clean 986s.... dennisafrompa - Sunday, 15 January, 2012, at 9:08:10 am |
I am indeed, but still! frogster - Sunday, 15 January, 2012, at 1:04:46 pm |
Re: OFFICIAL: 2013 Porsche Boxster unveiled with more efficiency, performance and maturity SMILIN - Sunday, 15 January, 2012, at 10:13:08 am |
Or at least 18s. Laz - Sunday, 15 January, 2012, at 1:20:46 pm |
Giant Step Backward paulwdenton - Sunday, 15 January, 2012, at 11:18:42 pm |