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Old 12-04-09, 11:07 PM
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http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Drives/...0-first-drive/



 
Old 06-10-10, 09:46 AM
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Thumbs up 2011 Boxster S: "SPYDER" Tested by AutoBlog

I like this guy's reviews. Always non-fluff and enlightening:

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/07/f...ight-class-an/








Easily the BEST LOOKING Boxster evar!!!
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Saw one in my neighborhood yesterday coming home from watching Splice lol
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Nice pics! Had to pass up a free testdrive thru Porsche Club last weekend to work on mine. Losing 318 grams with lighter connecting rods!

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Old 06-10-10, 11:31 AM
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It looks really good in red.
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Old 06-10-10, 11:34 AM
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Yeah it does! what is there 3 or 4 colours to choose from? Is this car equipped with optional raising springs?
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Originally Posted by JackL23
Looks great! I'd have to order it special without the black Porsche label and striping down the sides, though.
I was thinking paint the engine intake grill body color & leave the stripe. Both is to much black thou.
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White... stunning... I'm in love... too bad the top is getting some mixed reviews in the rain... if I were in the south... hmmm....

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For those seeking a usable top (nicely insulated, lined, weatherproof with rear window defogger, quiet at speed with top up), the Boxster S is the better choice. I think the looks are cleaner too, but that's highly subjective of course.
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Originally Posted by IS-SV
For those seeking a usable top (nicely insulated, lined, weatherproof with rear window defogger, quiet at speed with top up), the Boxster S is the better choice. I think the looks are cleaner too, but that's highly subjective of course.
+1... I really enjoy how the S handles and feels... and Atlas Grey Metallic= big

The Spyder... if I lived where it never rains or gets cool... perfect

I am loving all the Boxsters more and more... have really grown on me as of late!!!!
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Originally Posted by rdgdawg
+1... I really enjoy how the S handles and feels... and Atlas Grey Metallic= big

The Spyder... if I lived where it never rains or gets cool... perfect

I am loving all the Boxsters more and more... have really grown on me as of late!!!!
My preference is seal gray metallic, check it out.

The Boxster is the best value and best handling Porsche in the lineup. The howl of the flat 6 right behind your head and the best steering in the business just enhances the ride.

I've owned 5 'verts (of which 3 where Porsches), so I'm a bit tired of them for now. But I think it's an ownership experience that every enthusiast should enjoy. On the right day in the right open country setting, nothing beats it.
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Originally Posted by IS-SV
My preference is seal gray metallic, check it out.

The Boxster is the best value and best handling Porsche in the lineup. The howl of the flat 6 right behind your head and the best steering in the business just enhances the ride.

I've owned 5 'verts (of which 3 where Porsches), so I'm a bit tired of them for now. But I think it's an ownership experience that every enthusiast should enjoy. On the right day in the right open country setting, nothing beats it.
Love it!! Must have discontinued that color...

...here's mine, off Porsche's configurator... $75K all done... back in ATL next week, will be "checking it out"..
Porsche reveals new lightweight Boxster Spyder (with reviews)-my_porsche_987320.jpg

... and before anyone asks .... I have decided I need two cars, I'll never be happy with one ... if anyone is to believe me anymore!!!

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^^nice, looks better than the Spyder. Those new wheels are very open, I like them.
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Originally Posted by IS-SV
^^nice, looks better than the Spyder. Those new wheels are very open, I like them.
Agreed... top of the "list"
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Originally Posted by rdgdawg
White... stunning... I'm in love... too bad the top is getting some mixed reviews in the rain... if I were in the south... hmmm....

The wheels don't match the car. I think it would look perfect with the wheels from the 911 Sport Classic, reminiscent of the old Porsche Fuchs wheels:

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