Auto Express reviews the 718 Boxster S Guenter in Ontario - 8 years ago |
Re: Auto Express reviews the 718 Boxster S MikenOH - 8 years ago |
Re: Auto Express reviews the 718 Boxster S db997S - 8 years ago |
Autocar's review of the 718 Boxster S Guenter in Ontario - 8 years ago |
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Roger987
One commentor - "Aircooled to watercooled was feasible. But moving from a flat 6 to a flat 4 is unbearable".
The reviewer is not fond of (ok, he essentially abhors) the sound of the phlat 4.
As for his impression, overall, of the engine:
"It's effective, rather than involving".
"Do I enjoy the motor? I'd be enjoying it more if it had two more cylinders and one less turbo". That pretty much sums it up.
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Guenter in Ontario
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Roger987
One commentor - "Aircooled to watercooled was feasible. But moving from a flat 6 to a flat 4 is unbearable".
The reviewer is not fond of (ok, he essentially abhors) the sound of the phlat 4.
As for his impression, overall, of the engine:
"It's effective, rather than involving".
"Do I enjoy the motor? I'd be enjoying it more if it had two more cylinders and one less turbo". That pretty much sums it up.
I'm sure that's just going to increase the appreciation and size of your permagrin when you get your Boxster out for its first (and subsequent) drives.
Re: Autocar's review of the 718 Boxster S MikenOH - 8 years ago |
Re: Autocar's review of the 718 Boxster S Roger987 - 8 years ago |
Re: Autocar's review of the 718 Boxster S Guenter in Ontario - 8 years ago |
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MikenOH
Wow--that was the Sport Exhaust? My, my......nothing sporting about that let alone you're spending $3K (?) for it.
On the mechanical side, he talked about the various changes from last year including steering from the 911 turbo and GT4 suspension components; anyone have the details on those changes?
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Guenter in Ontario
Listening to that idle, I'd be planning routes that don't have stop signs or red lights.
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Two more videos "like a VW bug on steroids" Roger987 - 8 years ago |
...and here it is. Guenter in Ontario - 8 years ago |
Thanks, Guenter SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - 8 years ago |
Re: Thanks, Guenter Guenter in Ontario - 8 years ago |
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SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans)
The problem isn't so much the 4 cylinder vs. 6 cylinder; it's the whole package including turbo. I see the main impact for me as a plus for retained value in my 987, not that I plan on selling.
Car and Driver reviews the 718 Boxster S Guenter in Ontario - 8 years ago |
Re: Car and Driver reviews the 718 Boxster S Roger987 - 8 years ago |
Re: Car and Driver reviews the 718 Boxster S Roger987 - 8 years ago |
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Guenter in Ontario
Sums it up pretty well. IF there'd never been a Boxster with a flat six, the 718 would fabulous.
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PS, Roger, I'm sure you'll be disappointed. In Sports Plus mode, the overruns are eliminated to keep the turbo ready. You'd finally be able to enjoy the "other" stereo without all that engine excitement interfering with your iTunes. I guess, you'll just have be satisfied with what you're stuck with.
Re: Auto Express reviews the 718 Boxster S Petee_C - 8 years ago |