Boxster Spyder - Looks promising - LotusTalk

geezer · 11-05-2009, 07:48 AM

This is hot. Called my dealer and got on the list this morning. I'm thinking the traditional red over Silver should be stunning, not that the white is bad either.

Tracktimeplz · 11-05-2009, 08:25 AM

Very nice! I like it!

Slipstreamer · 11-05-2009, 08:49 AM

Kinda looks like the soft top of the earlier S1 Elise.

jasper · 11-05-2009, 09:53 AM

a stripped down Porsche, a nice make up gift for the release of the Panamera
now, drop the gt3 motor in this and they would really have a winner

perryeyges · 11-05-2009, 10:17 AM

Call me if you want on our list in Walnut Creek, Ca.(510)502-0172

tabajay · 11-05-2009, 10:18 AM

Finally!!

I will buy this car.

perryeyges · 11-05-2009, 10:22 AM

I woud be getting one if thing$ were better..

I would have a hard time deciding on PDK versus 6spd. Probably go with the 6spd though. 320 hp CaymanS N/A 3.4L! Just drop in a Farnbacher Loles GT3 motor and

Base price $61,200(I think it's a killer value!)Just add ceramics and rock and roll!

perryeyges · 11-05-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by tabajay

Finally!!

I will buy this car.

I've been saying the same thing for many years to my customers that would ask me why I drove a Lotus but sell Porsche. I would say that they don't really build their cars like they used to, little lightweight basic fun cars. Well now they do. I wonder if Ferdinand Peich had something to do with this? I'll bet he did.. I love you man!
Now all I need is the $$ to get back in the game. Probably will have to wait a few years and get one used or look for a trade in.
Don't get me wrong though all of the P-Car models are great cars but just not exactly what I was specifically looking for. This car is ME!

Allan Gibbs · 11-05-2009, 10:46 AM

What are those red straps by the door?

tabajay · 11-05-2009, 11:21 AM

Door pulls!

mikester · 11-05-2009, 11:25 AM

"only" 2,800 pounds ... tee-hee

It's nice and I hope they build it, but I really wish they'd stayed truer to the original concept of the Boxster, way back when.

tabajay · 11-05-2009, 11:26 AM

Official Porsche Website

perryeyges · 11-05-2009, 11:36 AM

Some nice shots

perryeyges · 11-05-2009, 11:37 AM

I'll try to import them in full scale

Allan Gibbs · 11-05-2009, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tabajay

Door pulls!

Hmm. And I thought the Elise was spartan but at least it had real door handles and a decent targa room.

tabajay · 11-05-2009, 12:21 PM

Radio? None.

Cupholder? None.

Air conditioning? Ditto.

MickOpalak · 11-05-2009, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by perryeyges

I've been saying the same thing for many years to my customers that would ask me why I drove a Lotus but sell Porsche. I would say that they don't really build their cars like they used to, little lightweight basic fun cars. Well now they do.

They do?!?! The Boxster Spyder is neither little nor lightweight. I suppose it is lightweight for a Porsche, but not for traditional sports cars.

fast+forward · 11-05-2009, 01:01 PM

yea, all this hoopla about light weight; its still 11 lbs heavier than the 986...

dma550 · 11-05-2009, 01:02 PM

I like it, but the lack of a real top means they will leave me behind in the cranky northeast.

PECivil · 11-05-2009, 01:02 PM

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"only" 2,800 pounds ... tee-hee

2nd.

I sold my box to get an elise. And I had a transplanted 3.4l from a 996 in mine as well. It was faster, but can't even compair to the lotus.

It had great steering feel, but the lotus is better.
It had great acceleration, but the lotus feels faster.
It looked great, but the elise looks better.
Aftermarket stuff cost an arm and leg. Same with the elise. hehe.

Once you elise, you can never go back.

11-05-2009, 07:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
geezer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 526	Boxster Spyder - Looks promising This is hot. Called my dealer and got on the list this morning. I'm thinking the traditional red over Silver should be stunning, not that the white is bad either.

11-05-2009, 08:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tracktimeplz Race lines on the mind Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northwest Florida Posts: 1,085	Very nice! I like it! __________________ 2003 Honda S2000 - Suzuka Blue 2005 Magnetic Blue Elise Forcefed 275 turbo - Sold 05/20/09

11-05-2009, 08:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
Slipstreamer Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 202	Kinda looks like the soft top of the earlier S1 Elise. __________________ '05 ELISE Storm Titanium LSS/TP/HT/Dual Oil Coolers/Starshield/Raptor Racing exhaust XP111 (LBH)/BWR 7/8" Anti Roll Bar "Smooth is fast, but fast is quicker"

11-05-2009, 09:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
jasper thread killer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 357	a stripped down Porsche, a nice make up gift for the release of the Panamera now, drop the gt3 motor in this and they would really have a winner __________________ 2006 Exige (wife's car) 2005 Caterham Superlight (4 wheel motorcycle) 2004 Subaru STI (Urban Assault Vehicle) 1966 Lincoln Continental - in progress (dropped and chopped)

11-05-2009, 10:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
perryeyges Porsche-Pro Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berzerkley Posts: 3,118	Call me if you want on our list in Walnut Creek, Ca.(510)502-0172 Attached Images

11-05-2009, 10:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
tabajay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KSA Posts: 278	Finally!! I will buy this car. __________________ 2007 BMW 116i 2007 Club Car Precedent i2

11-05-2009, 10:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
perryeyges Porsche-Pro Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berzerkley Posts: 3,118	I woud be getting one if thing$ were better.. I would have a hard time deciding on PDK versus 6spd. Probably go with the 6spd though. 320 hp CaymanS N/A 3.4L! Just drop in a Farnbacher Loles GT3 motor and Base price $61,200(I think it's a killer value!)Just add ceramics and rock and roll!

11-05-2009, 10:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
Allan Gibbs Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Glendale, CA (formerly Gilbert, AZ) Posts: 5,399	What are those red straps by the door? __________________ 2005 BRP Elise- SOLD 6/9/07 2006 MV Agusta F4S - SOLD 4/30/09 2008 Audi TT (MKII) 2009 Audi A4 2009 Ducati 1198

11-05-2009, 11:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
tabajay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KSA Posts: 278	Door pulls! __________________ 2007 BMW 116i 2007 Club Car Precedent i2

11-05-2009, 11:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
mikester Registered Shmoozer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So Cal Posts: 4,597	"only" 2,800 pounds ... tee-hee It's nice and I hope they build it, but I really wish they'd stayed truer to the original concept of the Boxster, way back when. __________________ Covered in Brandy and Lard

11-05-2009, 11:26 AM	#12 (permalink)
tabajay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KSA Posts: 278	Official Porsche Website __________________ 2007 BMW 116i 2007 Club Car Precedent i2

11-05-2009, 11:36 AM	#13 (permalink)
perryeyges Porsche-Pro Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berzerkley Posts: 3,118	Some nice shots Attached Images

11-05-2009, 11:37 AM	#14 (permalink)
perryeyges Porsche-Pro Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berzerkley Posts: 3,118	I'll try to import them in full scale

11-05-2009, 12:21 PM	#16 (permalink)
tabajay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KSA Posts: 278	Radio? None. Cupholder? None. Air conditioning? Ditto. __________________ 2007 BMW 116i 2007 Club Car Precedent i2

11-05-2009, 01:01 PM	#18 (permalink)
fast+forward Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 215	yea, all this hoopla about light weight; its still 11 lbs heavier than the 986...

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11-05-2009, 01:02 PM	#19 (permalink)
dma550 Yahoo! Got my Rotus! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: CT, Shoreline area Posts: 1,187	I like it, but the lack of a real top means they will leave me behind in the cranky northeast. Attached Images __________________ David Avery 05 Lotus Elise ~ Arctic Silver ~ BWR SC ~ Gray RACs ~ Larini SE 08 BMW 135i Stock visit Spyderclub.com