A couple of newer Boxster coupe pics

[FC]

For anyone interested.

http://www.autospies.com/article/index.asp?articleId=3892

The profile looks good, IMO, but the rear doesn't flow very well. Maybe it will grow on me.

[JST]

For anyone interested.

http://www.autospies.com/article/index.asp?articleId=3892

The profile looks good, IMO, but the rear doesn't flow very well. Maybe it will grow on me.

I wouldn't trust that the D-pillar line is genuine--the cutout in the disguised cars looks like part of the camouflage, and who knows whether it actually reflects what's underneath.

Two seat cars bore me.

[ff]

http://www.autospies.com/images/1-20/Boxster/4.jpg

Rear end looks rather Ferarri-like. I kinda like it.

[Rob]

I don't really understand the Boxster as a coupe. Half of it's charm is the convertible aspect. I suppose if they put a ton of hp in it and improved the handling even more . . .

[FC]

I don't really understand the Boxster as a coupe. Half of it's charm is the convertible aspect. I suppose if they put a ton of hp in it and improved the handling even more . . .

The problem I have is that they seem to want to charge more. That wont fly with me (I'm sure they're trembling!). If one can get the Boxster S coupe with an MSRP of under 50K that would be great. Lighter, faster, better handling for 4K less.

[Plaz]

If one can get the Boxster S coupe with an MSRP of under 50K that would be great.

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[Rob]

Well, it might be the only convertible available that costs less than the hard top. That makes the convertible a bargain!!

[FC]

If one can get the Boxster S coupe with an MSRP of under 50K that would be great.

http://img.fark.com/images/2002/topics/unlikely.gif

I know... and it sucks.

[bren]

I don't really understand the Boxster as a coupe. Half of it's charm is the convertible aspect.
Convertibles do nothing for me, I'd much rather have a coupe.

[FC]

I don't really understand the Boxster as a coupe. Half of it's charm is the convertible aspect.
Convertibles do nothing for me, I'd much rather have a coupe.

I much rather have a Boxster S than ANY recent 911 cabrio. I don't like it with the top up, but I find it quite attrcative with the top down. I'd consider the coupe if, like I said, it were cheaper with all the inherent benefits of swapping a heavy softop with a hardtop.

[zcasavant]

I don't really understand the Boxster as a coupe. Half of it's charm is the convertible aspect.
Convertibles do nothing for me, I'd much rather have a coupe.

I much rather have a Boxster S than ANY recent 911 cabrio. I don't like it with the top up, but I find it quite attrcative with the top down. I'd consider the coupe if, like I said, it were cheaper with all the inherent benefits of swapping a heavy softop with a hardtop.

poseur :roll: :twisted:

[Rob]

I don't really understand the Boxster as a coupe. Half of it's charm is the convertible aspect.
Convertibles do nothing for me, I'd much rather have a coupe.

In general, I agree. But we are talking about the Boxster. I don't see much reason to have one at all if the top doesn't come down. Even then, it will be hard to compete with the Saturn Sky imo. (Especially as I wouldn't even think about a convert except for the wife likes them and I doubt she will be able to tell the difference in driving characteristics and one is, oh, 30 or 35k less than the other.)

[FC]

I don't really understand the Boxster as a coupe. Half of it's charm is the convertible aspect.
Convertibles do nothing for me, I'd much rather have a coupe.

I much rather have a Boxster S than ANY recent 911 cabrio. I don't like it with the top up, but I find it quite attrcative with the top down. I'd consider the coupe if, like I said, it were cheaper with all the inherent benefits of swapping a heavy softop with a hardtop.

poseur :roll: :twisted:

:twisted:

I'd take a 911 GT3 cabrio, I guess. It would just cost a fortune. I was implicitly talking about non dry-sump engined 911's.

Call me what you want. The Boxster S is a hell of a car. Many Porsche people to this day say it is the best handling Porsche EVER. It is only held back because Porsche handicaps it with smaller motors. It is implied that a Boxster with a 911-sized engine would absolutely kill 911 sales because it would humiliate it.

Stuka will bitch about non-dry sump engines all he wants, but for people who will only ocassionaly brign their car to the track the "shitty" block has better anti-oil starvation features than just about any other non dry-sump engine out there.

A Boxster with a GT3 engine... that would kick ass.

[zcasavant]

I don't really understand the Boxster as a coupe. Half of it's charm is the convertible aspect.
Convertibles do nothing for me, I'd much rather have a coupe.

I much rather have a Boxster S than ANY recent 911 cabrio. I don't like it with the top up, but I find it quite attrcative with the top down. I'd consider the coupe if, like I said, it were cheaper with all the inherent benefits of swapping a heavy softop with a hardtop.

poseur :roll: :twisted:

:twisted:

I'd take a 911 GT3 cabrio, I guess. It would just cost a fortune. I was implicitly talking about non dry-sump engined 911's.

Call me what you want. The Boxster S is a hell of a car. Many Porsche people to this day say it is the best handling Porsche EVER. It is only held back because Porsche handicaps it with smaller motors. It is implied that a Boxster with a 911-sized engine would absolutely kill 911 sales because it would humiliate it.

Stuka will bitch about non-dry sump engines all he wants, but for people who will only ocassionaly brign their car to the track the "shitty" block has better anti-oil starvation features than just about any other non dry-sump engine out there.

A Boxster with a GT3 engine... that would kick ass.

Why not just get a C6 convertible?

[SCA]

I don't really understand the Boxster as a coupe. Half of it's charm is the convertible aspect.
Convertibles do nothing for me, I'd much rather have a coupe.

Agree...

Two seaters are impractical for me though.

[Plaz]

I don't really understand the Boxster as a coupe. Half of it's charm is the convertible aspect.
Convertibles do nothing for me, I'd much rather have a coupe.

Agree...

Agreed.

I would never want an M Roadster, but I'd love an M Coupe.

I'd never want a Boxster S, but I'd love a Boxster S Coupe, I think.

[rumatt]

I'd also take a coupe any day over a convertible.

But those pics are pretty ugly IMO. Looks too much like a clam.

[FC]

Why not just get a C6 convertible?

That's the thing. I rather have the targa top of the C6. And If I order a coupe, I'd get a stripped one, meaning mid 40's. A (basically) stripped Boxster S runs about $10K more.

The reality is that unless I find something I hate about the C6 coupe, that is probably the car I'll end up with. But I *think* from the reviews I'd like a Boxster S better as far as feel, handling, finish, refinement, etc. Again, all speculation until I drive them.

I'd really want to have a 911-targa like top. But they charge way too much for that optionand you still take a structural and weight penalty since they base it on the cabrio chassis, and not the coupe's.

That would be my ideal car. A mid-engine porsche with a targa top that weighs as much as the coupe and is just as rigid for Boxster money. I know, dream on. :roll:

[undefined]

That would be my ideal car. A mid-engine porsche with a targa top that weighs as much as the coupe and is just as rigid for Boxster money. I know, dream on. :roll:

hmmm, the elise is midengined with a targa top and cheaper than a boxster

[lemming]

looks cool.

i also prefer coupes to convertibles.

the boxster coupe is fascinating. it almost looks 911ish (bad idea?) and elise-like in some angles. i'd pay a little more money (the elise is already 42k) to have the boxster coupe, too --likely a much more comfortable car to "squeeze" into for me.

[FC]

That would be my ideal car. A mid-engine porsche with a targa top that weighs as much as the coupe and is just as rigid for Boxster money. I know, dream on. :roll:

hmmm, the elise is midengined with a targa top and cheaper than a boxster

Don't get me started bonoboy, you know I love the Elise. :mad:

[lemming]

That would be my ideal car. A mid-engine porsche with a targa top that weighs as much as the coupe and is just as rigid for Boxster money. I know, dream on. :roll:

hmmm, the elise is midengined with a targa top and cheaper than a boxster

the elise and the boxster are both neat cars.

i don't think an enthusiast could lose buying either one, to be honest. i love the way porsche has tuned its engines to sound like its aircooled engines and that mechanical whirring of parts --something like that could tip the balance to me, if i had real interest in either car.

[blee]

Boo.

If i want a Porsche coupe, I'll save up and get a 911. That thing looks like a Crossfire humped a 993 IDB.

[lemming]

if i could get a boxster with a racing derived engine, there is no question it is the superior vehicle dynamically but then also mechanically.