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Old 08-09-07, 05:53 PM
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Default 2008 Limited Edition (ORANGE) Porsche Boxster pricing announced




2008 Limited Edition Boxster pricing announced

Posted on 08.9.2007

Porsche today announced pricing for the all-new orange 2008 Limited Edition Boxster and Boxster S: $49,900 USD and $59,900 USD, respectively. Both models will go on sale starting September 28.

Clad in striking orange paint, a color previously featured only with the track ready Porsche 911 GT3 RS, the Limited Edition Boxster is as well-built as it is eye-catching and even includes a special “Limited Edition” plaque in the glove compartment. It touts a sport exhaust system and safety bars, designed to help protect occupants, are dressed in orange paint. And the SportDesign package that includes spoiler lips in the front, an automatically extending and redesigned rear spoiler, and modified rear trim with integrated diffuser provides a more stunning and sporty appearance.

Complementing the orange paint are several eye-catching elements in black including black painted alloy wheels—with large 18 inch standard on the Boxster and 19-inch standard on the Boxster S—striking black exterior side mirrors, black front and side air inlets, all of which tastefully compliment the car’s model designation in black on the rear deck and a black convertible top. Black carries over to the seats, carpet, dash, door panels and other surrounding soft surfaces. Adding to the performance theme is the use of Alcantara trim, a suede-like material used on performance Porsches like the 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 RS. Alcantara is pleasant to touch, but it also helps occupants stay planted in the interior during sporty driving. Alcantara trim is used on seat inserts, the three-spoke steering wheel from the 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 RS, and handbrake lever on vehicles with manual transmission.

To further tie the interior and exterior, Porsche designers added touches of bright orange to interior trim pieces such as the door lever surrounds and the trim panel that covers the dash-mounted cup holders. Even the shift pattern on the gear shift lever is orange.
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not so bad about $4K more than base and Boxster S (before options). I'm not sure if I like the color, but it would be nice to have a rare example like this.
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Now that mmarshall's retired and he loves orange cars - this is for him!
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That's freakin' SWEET!
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niiiiiiiiice......
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
Now that mmarshall's retired and he loves orange cars - this is for him!
I thought he likes lime green better ?
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Originally Posted by Robarapta
I thought he likes lime green better ?
Maybe anything from the 60's?
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Love the color.....
 
Old 08-10-07, 03:33 PM
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Guess I'm rolling solo. I think it looks HORRIBLE in orange.
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Simply awesome. I love it-love it.
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I'm with GFerg, athough it reminds me of a Hooters in San Antonio that would give half price wings to anyone who drove up in an orange car...

Anyway, doesn't Porsche let you get your car painted in any color for a hefty customization fee? I seem to recall that you can bring in a color sample or a photo or whatever, and they'll make you a car to match.
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Looks like it should be sold here:


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