EH 370z Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 The old man is after one, so he shared. http://www.porsche.com/microsite/boxster/uk.aspx?pc=981BX_OWN_GBR_HP-Home See the last post Went to the launch day at Silverlink Newcastle JCT600 on Tuesday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH 370z Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 The old man is after one, so he shared. http://www.porsche.com/microsite/boxster/uk.aspx?pc=981BX_OWN_GBR_HP-Home See the last post Went to the launch day at Silverlink Newcastle JCT600 on Tuesday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 They do seem to look a little better with each facelift they get, but I don't think I could ever bring myself to own one because I would always thing I should have saved a little more and got a 911. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 They do seem to look a little better with each facelift they get, but I don't think I could ever bring myself to own one because I would always thing I should have saved a little more and got a 911. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Really like it Not keen on the pale yellow but love the silver and red one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Really like it Not keen on the pale yellow but love the silver and red one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyBoy Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Mmmmmmm...... much want. Always had a soft spot for boxsters, almost got one instead of the Zed, and that is a pretty successful facelift I think. Never got the whole 'poor man's 911' thing, i think it may because Clarkson said it once everyone has decided it's true. Is a Boxster a rear engined 2+2 GT coupe? No it's a 2 seater mid-engined roadster and a damn good one at that, good choice Mr EH370z Senior. DB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyBoy Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Mmmmmmm...... much want. Always had a soft spot for boxsters, almost got one instead of the Zed, and that is a pretty successful facelift I think. Never got the whole 'poor man's 911' thing, i think it may because Clarkson said it once everyone has decided it's true. Is a Boxster a rear engined 2+2 GT coupe? No it's a 2 seater mid-engined roadster and a damn good one at that, good choice Mr EH370z Senior. DB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH 370z Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 They do seem to look a little better with each facelift they get, but I don't think I could ever bring myself to own one because I would always thing I should have saved a little more and got a 911. I used to think the same way but I guess its down to what you want it for. There is a lot of panache attached to the 911 name but apart from the "Back seat" there is not much in it from a performance point of view (like for like) and the Boxster is better balanced too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH 370z Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 They do seem to look a little better with each facelift they get, but I don't think I could ever bring myself to own one because I would always thing I should have saved a little more and got a 911. I used to think the same way but I guess its down to what you want it for. There is a lot of panache attached to the 911 name but apart from the "Back seat" there is not much in it from a performance point of view (like for like) and the Boxster is better balanced too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I just want to be clear that I am not saying it's a poor mans 911. Different strokes for different folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I just want to be clear that I am not saying it's a poor mans 911. Different strokes for different folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH 370z Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 Mmmmmmm...... much want. Always had a soft spot for boxsters, almost got one instead of the Zed, and that is a pretty successful facelift I think. Never got the whole 'poor man's 911' thing, i think it may because Clarkson said it once everyone has decided it's true. Is a Boxster a rear engined 2+2 GT coupe? No it's a 2 seater mid-engined roadster and a damn good one at that, good choice Mr EH370z Senior. DB Yeah, he has one at the minute which he has had from new, the first of the 2006 facelifts, and he been really happy with it, and there is nothing out there which really floats his boat. That said there is a hell of a differance in price changing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH 370z Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 Mmmmmmm...... much want. Always had a soft spot for boxsters, almost got one instead of the Zed, and that is a pretty successful facelift I think. Never got the whole 'poor man's 911' thing, i think it may because Clarkson said it once everyone has decided it's true. Is a Boxster a rear engined 2+2 GT coupe? No it's a 2 seater mid-engined roadster and a damn good one at that, good choice Mr EH370z Senior. DB Yeah, he has one at the minute which he has had from new, the first of the 2006 facelifts, and he been really happy with it, and there is nothing out there which really floats his boat. That said there is a hell of a differance in price changing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH 370z Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 I just want to be clear that I am not saying it's a poor mans 911. Different strokes for different folks. No, No I completely understand where you are coming from, if you’re gonna be a bear, be a Grisly, that’s always been my motto too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH 370z Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 I just want to be clear that I am not saying it's a poor mans 911. Different strokes for different folks. No, No I completely understand where you are coming from, if you’re gonna be a bear, be a Grisly, that’s always been my motto too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 It's utterly, utterly stunning. This is my next car after the 997, I have no doubts about that. It's breathtaking, and shows that Porsche have some really talented design guys there, albeit being able to pinch stuff from my favourite supercar ever, the CGT. Seriously, I cannot wait for these to arrive. The second I start getting bored with mine, I'm swapping. If I had the spare cash I'd be getting my name down for a build slot now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 It's utterly, utterly stunning. This is my next car after the 997, I have no doubts about that. It's breathtaking, and shows that Porsche have some really talented design guys there, albeit being able to pinch stuff from my favourite supercar ever, the CGT. Seriously, I cannot wait for these to arrive. The second I start getting bored with mine, I'm swapping. If I had the spare cash I'd be getting my name down for a build slot now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff-r Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Yep I have to agree this is a nice facelift and looks good. The old Boxsters never looked too nice to be honest, but that's just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff-r Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Yep I have to agree this is a nice facelift and looks good. The old Boxsters never looked too nice to be honest, but that's just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 They do seem to look a little better with each facelift they get, but I don't think I could ever bring myself to own one because I would always thing I should have saved a little more and got a 911. You'll need much more than a "little" to bridge the gap between one of these and a 911. Twice as much in fact by the time you're done with the necessary options. And i really like the new Boxster too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 They do seem to look a little better with each facelift they get, but I don't think I could ever bring myself to own one because I would always thing I should have saved a little more and got a 911. You'll need much more than a "little" to bridge the gap between one of these and a 911. Twice as much in fact by the time you're done with the necessary options. And i really like the new Boxster too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 It's funny, I have driven the Cayman and thought 'I'd rather buy a 911' but with a Boxster it's different. I have also always said (to much ridicule and eyebrow raising) that I'd rather have a boxster than a cayman. I LOVE this new version. It is stunning to look at and I have no doubt it'll be stunning to drive! Well done Porsche, you've hit the nail firmly on the head. I think it looks better than the 991 too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 It's funny, I have driven the Cayman and thought 'I'd rather buy a 911' but with a Boxster it's different. I have also always said (to much ridicule and eyebrow raising) that I'd rather have a boxster than a cayman. I LOVE this new version. It is stunning to look at and I have no doubt it'll be stunning to drive! Well done Porsche, you've hit the nail firmly on the head. I think it looks better than the 991 too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I thought this was a 5 year old thread resurrection for a minute there........I assume the strap line is "2012 Porsche Boxster......Design By Tracing Paper" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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