What do you guys think of the Porsche Boxster Spyder?

Kain · 07-13-2015, 05:35 PM

nicknaz · 07-13-2015, 06:23 PM

I think I would rather wait for a GT4 allocation

For a street car, I'd rather get a Boxster S for a lot less money, and for a track car GT4 would be better, or a really old modded cayman

Karmic Man · 07-13-2015, 08:19 PM

I think its a bloody fantastic car...may get one myself.

3.8 Carrera S engine copped with a 6 speed manual gearbox in a Porsche roadster...

The name Spyder means a lot to a Porsche aficionado.

ASAP · 07-13-2015, 08:24 PM

I still think that for the streets, the only real acceptable Porsche's are turbos... but they are so expensive it renders them as terrible values... so no Porsche for me. Not everyone carves canyons and not everyone sets Laguna Seca records.

Karmic Man · 07-13-2015, 09:01 PM

This one does 'The Ring' in 7.47...amazing consider it doesn't even have the GT3's front suspension or brakes like the Cayman GT4.

BwoodBMW · 07-13-2015, 09:18 PM

Geez I think its bloody amazing.... only complaint I can lodge is that it is a bit pricey for what it is but I guess I'm just more secure with my manhood because I'd absolutely love one of these if I was in the market for a 2 seat convertible.

gtr · 07-13-2015, 10:12 PM

That car is awesome and would be sold out if the GT4 was never released.

Ian1973 · 07-13-2015, 10:54 PM

It's certainly not the Boxster of old.

SaMaster14 · 07-13-2015, 11:21 PM

I like it! But I don't think it's an apples to apples comparison with the M3/4.

To spec one out similar to my M3 specs, it would probably be a bit pricier, and Porsche does not give deals either...

It's a true entry level 2 seater, soft-top sports car. The M3 is my daily driver, if I were in the market for a Boxster, it would be a second car for sure. I do think it looks great and performs well!

J50 · 07-14-2015, 01:12 AM

I love it, in person it's stunning. But it's a niche car, certainly not the most practical. Base is around $85k, some options $90-$95k. Always the deal with Porsche, I consider getting one but can never rationalize it.

Devilzmantis · 07-14-2015, 03:09 AM

Fun car but can it outperform a F82 or even a heavier F83?

E92LNGCGY · 07-14-2015, 08:32 AM

I think it is great. I would love to get one however there is a rumor Porsche is considering producing a GT4 version of the Boxster with all the same upgrades as the GT4 Cayman. If that is true that would be the car to get.

M3guy3 · 07-14-2015, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Devilzmantis

Fun car but can it outperform a F82 or even a heavier F83?

boxsters are a joke. dont worry about them. without even looking at the specs, i know the F82 would destroy one. hell the F82 would also probably out perform a cayman S.

only the 911s start to get decent.

ixse · 07-14-2015, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by M3guy3

boxsters are a joke. dont worry about them. without even looking at the specs, i know the F82 would destroy one. hell the F82 would also probably out perform a cayman S.

only the 911s start to get decent.

Lol this guy again.. Sir, cars arent all about speed. Youll understand some day. And learn how to respect others, it might help you in daily life.

Devilzmantis · 07-14-2015, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ixse

Lol this guy again.. Sir, cars arent all about speed. Youll understand some day. And learn how to respect others, it might help you in daily life.

Hey Boxster S are nice. For a roadster (2 seater convertible), I don't know what I would go with but the Boxster S... at that price range. The BMW Z4 can't compare. The only thing I would heavily consider in the roadster class besides the Boxster S is the Jaguar Type F conv or the Mercedes AMG GT.

That being said, I own a F83 (M4 Convert) which isn't a roadster and I would pick it over the Boxster S just because it's my perfect car right now.

M3guy3 · 07-14-2015, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ixse

Lol this guy again.. Sir, cars arent all about speed. Youll understand some day. And learn how to respect others, it might help you in daily life.

someone posted a question asking if a M3 will out perform this and other boxsters. So in regards to a performance question, the boxster doesn't offer much performance for wearing a Porsche name and being priced at where its at. therefore the car is a joke.

damnitBobby · 07-14-2015, 05:45 PM

After trying to get a GT4 allocation and being unsuccessful, I was offered an allocation for the new Spyder.

I declined. With the crappy, humid weather in my area I realized I would only drive with the top down for maybe 1 month out of the year, with the remaining months being either too hot or cold. The car itself is great but I'm just not a convertible guy. Also I realized I'm settling for what I really want (GT4).

If you think the Spyder is a joke, you obviously don't know what a real driver's car is.

J50 · 07-14-2015, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by M3guy3

someone posted a question asking if a M3 will out perform this and other boxsters. So in regards to a performance question, the boxster doesn't offer much performance for wearing a Porsche name and being priced at where its at. therefore the car is a joke.

Well the Spyder has base 911 power. Do I think it's worth the $? Debatable, but the car definitely isn't a joke.

EfEightyM3 · 07-14-2015, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by M3guy3

Quote:

Originally Posted by ixse

Lol this guy again.. Sir, cars arent all about speed. Youll understand some day. And learn how to respect others, it might help you in daily life.

someone posted a question asking if a M3 will out perform this and other boxsters. So in regards to a performance question, the boxster doesn't offer much performance for wearing a Porsche name and being priced at where its at. therefore the car is a joke.

Considering a cayman S is faster by almost a second at the Motown mile than an m4 and anyone in the right mind will tell you it's a better car in every regard other than straight line over an M4, especially in corners, it's certainly no joke.

Karmic Man · 07-14-2015, 07:57 PM

The Spyder has the 3.8 Carrera S engine, not the base Carrera engine.

Check out below what that engine did to the E92 M3

Don't worry about that M3 Guy because he doesn't even have one.

gtr · 07-14-2015, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3guy3

boxsters are a joke. dont worry about them. without even looking at the specs, i know the F82 would destroy one. hell the F82 would also probably out perform a cayman S.

only the 911s start to get decent.

If this spyder runs 7:47 vs the M4 running 7:52 secs how would the F82 destroy one if it's slower

How can the 991s gets decent if the boxster spyder has the same engine with the lighter mid engine configuration?

J50 · 07-14-2015, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Karmic Man

The Spyder has the 3.8 Carrera S engine, not the base Carrera engine

Well, has closer to base 911 power vs the 3.8L.

Would be great if the Spyder had 400, but wishful thinking.

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nicknaz Lieutenant General 3189 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	I think I would rather wait for a GT4 allocation For a street car, I'd rather get a Boxster S for a lot less money, and for a track car GT4 would be better, or a really old modded cayman
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Karmic Man Lieutenant Colonel 1996 Rep 1,759 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: World iTrader: (0)	I think its a bloody fantastic car...may get one myself. 3.8 Carrera S engine copped with a 6 speed manual gearbox in a Porsche roadster... The name Spyder means a lot to a Porsche aficionado.
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ASAP Major General 10257 Rep 8,679 Posts Drives: '23 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	I still think that for the streets, the only real acceptable Porsche's are turbos... but they are so expensive it renders them as terrible values... so no Porsche for me. Not everyone carves canyons and not everyone sets Laguna Seca records. __________________ 2 x N54 -> 1 x N55 -> 1 x S55-> 1 x B58
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Karmic Man Lieutenant Colonel 1996 Rep 1,759 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: World iTrader: (0)	This one does 'The Ring' in 7.47...amazing consider it doesn't even have the GT3's front suspension or brakes like the Cayman GT4.
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BwoodBMW Colonel 1863 Rep 2,536 Posts Drives: EFFEIGHTY Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: LA LA land iTrader: (0)	Geez I think its bloody amazing.... only complaint I can lodge is that it is a bit pricey for what it is but I guess I'm just more secure with my manhood because I'd absolutely love one of these if I was in the market for a 2 seat convertible.
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gtr Lieutenant 235 Rep 576 Posts Drives: 2020 CTR Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	That car is awesome and would be sold out if the GT4 was never released.
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J50 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 230 Posts Drives: 15' M4 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I love it, in person it's stunning. But it's a niche car, certainly not the most practical. Base is around $85k, some options $90-$95k. Always the deal with Porsche, I consider getting one but can never rationalize it.
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E92LNGCGY Lieutenant Colonel 441 Rep 1,732 Posts Drives: F97/Q5/982 GT4 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I think it is great. I would love to get one however there is a rumor Porsche is considering producing a GT4 version of the Boxster with all the same upgrades as the GT4 Cayman. If that is true that would be the car to get.
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damnitBobby Major 992 Rep 1,370 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	After trying to get a GT4 allocation and being unsuccessful, I was offered an allocation for the new Spyder. I declined. With the crappy, humid weather in my area I realized I would only drive with the top down for maybe 1 month out of the year, with the remaining months being either too hot or cold. The car itself is great but I'm just not a convertible guy. Also I realized I'm settling for what I really want (GT4). If you think the Spyder is a joke, you obviously don't know what a real driver's car is.
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Karmic Man Lieutenant Colonel 1996 Rep 1,759 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: World iTrader: (0)	The Spyder has the 3.8 Carrera S engine, not the base Carrera engine. Check out below what that engine did to the E92 M3 Don't worry about that M3 Guy because he doesn't even have one.
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