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    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    11/19/08

    In reply to 2009 Porsche Boxster Revealed Live
    The non-LSD-equipped models need a giant badge explaining that the driver is... not performance-minded.


    That should do it.

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    Image of layabout layabout
    11/19/08

    @FuzzyPlushroom: The Boxster badge takes care of that.
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    Image of Number_Six Number_Six
    11/19/08

    In reply to 2009 Porsche Boxster Revealed Live
    I still can't figure out if being a Porsche designer is the easiest job in the world or one of the most difficult.


    On the one hand you have, "make it look like every other model year for the past twenty-five years."


    On the other you have, "make sure you change every panel but make it look almost exactly the same as every other model year for the past twenty-five years."

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    Image of layabout layabout
    11/19/08

    @Number_Six: If it isn't broke,don't fix it.
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    Image of Number_Six Number_Six
    11/19/08

    @layabout: I really like the Cayman but the Boxster has never come close to the prettiness of the original concept. They might have worked on that over the years.
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    11/19/08

    @Number_Six: I completely agree with you,the Cayman is far superior. We can all happily let the posers have the Boxsters.
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    Image of Bumblebee Bumblebee
    11/19/08

    In reply to 2009 Porsche Boxster Gets New Transmission, Engine Upgrades
    Concerning mileage: The manufacturers' emphasis on MPG has created a weird response from me: When I see Porsche touting "26 mpg!" I wonder, "What kind of mileage did Porsches get 20 years ago? 40 years ago? Is this number supposed to be impressive?"
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    11/19/08

    In reply to 2009 Porsche Boxster Gets New Transmission, Engine Upgrades
    I am going to test drive it tonight!
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    Image of layabout layabout
    11/19/08

    @sos10: Try it along side a Z4,it'll be a tough choice. I've sold plenty of both of them & find it hard to pick the better car.
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    11/19/08

    @layabout: When I got my current Boxster, I tried the Z4 too. It was an easy choice, the feeling of the Porsche is so much nicer... and it has way more room for luggage.
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    Image of Ash78, tryptophanatic Ash78, tryptophanatic
    11/19/08

    In reply to 2009 Porsche Boxster Gets New Transmission, Engine Upgrades
    PDK = Pretty verDammt Kwik
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    Image of Ash78, tryptophanatic Ash78, tryptophanatic
    11/19/08

    In reply to 2009 Porsche Boxster Gets New Transmission, Engine Upgrades
    The only problem with the Boxster is that I'm in a 10-year-delay affordability cycle. So I see something like this come out and I have to wonder if I can drive my car for 10 more years.
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    Image of jarmod jarmod
    11/19/08

    @The Name's Ash78, Housewares: Buy a 1999/2000 model Boxster. Can be had with very low mileage for under $20k. Loads of fun and very practical (compared to any other roadster).
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    Image of Ash78, tryptophanatic Ash78, tryptophanatic
    11/19/08

    @jarmod: Already on my radar screen/wishlist, thanks :D
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    Image of Bumblebee Bumblebee
    11/19/08

    @The Name's Ash78, Housewares: Ahs: My Dad still has his '99 and is closing in on 100K. The car has not required any new parts, though new tires were expensive, and he broke the vinyl window.


    The car performs well, but it has all kinds of squeaks and rattles. I don't care for the ride harshness, but to each his own.

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    Image of johnnyichiban johnnyichiban
    11/19/08

    In reply to 2009 Porsche Boxster Gets New Transmission, Engine Upgrades
    Probably still better off with a Miata.
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    Image of layabout layabout
    11/19/08

    @johnnyichiban: They're in different leagues,the Boxster is superior in every way except price. They're damn good fun to drive.
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    Image of acarr260 acarr260
    11/19/08

    @johnnyichiban: A Miata with what stuffed under the hood? I'm intrigued by your idea, but if you're talking about a stock Miata, I would have to call you names like crazy or uninformed.
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    Image of Rick Astley Rick Astley
    11/19/08

    In reply to 2009 Porsche Boxster Gets New Transmission, Engine Upgrades
    Cue sound of whining from those bemoaning the lack of a third pedal.
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    Image of layabout layabout
    11/19/08

    @Rick Astley: They're still doing the manual version too.
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    Image of scroggzilla raids again scroggzilla raids again
    11/19/08

    @Rick Astley: YEA! If I win the lottery, I can buy a Porsche and not have to learn to drive a stick. Poseur FTW!
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    Image of layabout layabout
    11/19/08

    In reply to 2009 Porsche Boxster Gets New Transmission, Engine Upgrades
    Wow,that's a Boxster?,i hardly recognised it at first.
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