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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 03:46 PM
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That looks one fine car too me. Would like to see side and back pictures but seems more traditional Porsche like than the old Boxster. Probably won't be as good value for money as the S, but will hold it's value for quite a time.
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Red Mist,Jul 15 2004, 08:46 AM


That looks one fine car too me. Would like to see side and back pictures but seems more traditional Porsche like than the old Boxster. Probably won't be as good value for money as the S, but will hold it's value for quite a time.


I'd have a Boxster S tho'
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 10:14 PM
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Does anyone have any photographs of the rear end? I have always liked the front of the Boxster, mixed views on the rear end.
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 12:29 AM
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Very nice, I like Boxsters too. They are bloody expensive mind you!

When is that mini 911 coupe out? Might be worth jumping in the queue for that.

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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 12:45 AM
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It's an improvement. I still think it is a very bland looking car. Especially compred to the Z4, new SlK, S2000.

And it still looks like a frog.
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Ade,Jul 15 2004, 05:45 PM
And it still looks like a frog.
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 12:51 AM
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I liked the original, though 987 is possibly prettier.

Still looks a tad overbodied though. I know what you mean about 18" wheels!

Mind you, 18" wheels destroy its excellent ride and poise, as they seem to come without tyres.
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 01:13 AM
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Nice car, but I thought they'd have departed a little from the 911 styling and gone for a different look.

The air ducts are a tad much though. Too many cars these days are over-styled. The 206 is a perfect example. Big ducts are okay if they're justified, but for a 2.7 located behind the driver I don't think they're necessary.
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 01:17 AM
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Also looks A LOT like the RenaultSport Spider...



Never thought about it before, but it could well be the original inspiration for the Boxster.
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 02:07 AM
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Also looks a bit like current MR2!
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