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Nov 21, 2003 11:00:37 AM

zzboba: Rennteam Administrator; Loc: Germany; Posts: 3115, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 8, 2002

Anniversary Boxster S "50 Years 550 Spyder"

the rumoured special edition boxster is a reality and will be presented at the detroit show in january 2004 and reach the showrooms in march. it will get a 6 HP power increase to 266 HP, the CGT-silver paint (like the "40 Years" carrera) and some interior specials. in germany the price will be approx 9,000 EUR more than a regular boxster S.

please check the german-language information and the according photo gallery here:
http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/d/48930

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Nov 21, 2003 2:44:59 PM

Stephen: Co-Pilot; Loc: Dallas, TX; Posts: 200, Gallery; Registered on: Jun 30, 2003; Reply to: zzboba

Re: Anniversary Boxster S "50 Years 550 Spyder"

Porsche says it gets a short shift and heated sports seats. The only real "cost" options are tiptronic, Bose and a CD Changer. You can get Cruise control and PCM too. The base price in US$ is $59,900. For a Boxster S w/ some upgrades it looks like it cost about $3000-$4000 dolllars more than the average S on the lot. Not too bad considering how much more expensive the 40th Anniversary 911 is over a standard coupe.

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Nov 21, 2003 4:42:41 PM

Rookie: Co-Pilot; Loc: Berlin, Germany; Posts: 268, Gallery; Registered on: Dec 12, 2002; Reply to: Stephen

Re: Anniversary Boxster S "50 Years 550 Spyder"

Hi,

the offer is ridiculous ... a plus of just 6 HP and no better torque ... that's not the way to push boxster sales ?!?!

I get really pi**ed while reading the marketing "blabla".

Hopefully BMW launches a M-Series of the Z4 ... I am so fed up with this policy

Greetz

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Nov 21, 2003 5:35:49 PM

Ron (Houston): Rennteam Moderator; Loc: Houston, TX , United States; Posts: 8812, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 10, 2002; Reply to: zzboba

Re: Anniversary Boxster S "50 Years 550 Spyder"

Just another last resort by Porsche to milk those people that don't know what the hell is the 50 yr anniversary for

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Nov 21, 2003 6:18:39 PM

RC: Rennteam Administrator; Loc: Rennteam HQ , Germany; Posts: 59417, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 26, 2002; Reply to: zzboba

Re: Anniversary Boxster S "50 Years 550 Spyder"

All needed infos and high quality pictures HERE on Rennteam.com!

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Nov 21, 2003 9:00:44 PM

Mellow Yellow: Co-Pilot; Loc: Atlanta, GA , United States; Posts: 171, Gallery; Registered on: Jun 29, 2003; Reply to: Rookie

Re: Anniversary Boxster S "50 Years 550 Spyder"

hey "Rookie"

What's rediculous is you complaining. The new 987 will be here soon and will have more power. This is simply a way to extend Boxster sales until the new 987 arrives. The Boxster has been losing momentum since the beginning of the year, so it's a good move to temporarily boost sales and have something that is quite unique.

I applaud Porsche for this.

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Nov 22, 2003 4:12:44 PM

Rookie: Co-Pilot; Loc: Berlin, Germany; Posts: 268, Gallery; Registered on: Dec 12, 2002; Reply to: Mellow Yellow

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Hey "swilsonator",

the all new 987 will have approx. 275 HP ... and will not sell ... i would take a bet on that ?!?!

And ... talking about "uniqeness"

just take a look at the sellings of the 996 (40 years 911) model ... our dealers have a hard time selling them ... because most of their customers are not fascinated too much by a plain anniversary sticker.

But as long as there are marketing victims/addicts like you seem to be one ... there might be hope for Porsche ?!

Most Boxster enthusiasts i know are absolutely disappointed ... and would not buy a 987 top version with 275 HP ... lacking any technical innovation like DSG etc. ... while at the same time Mercedes is showing an AMG SLK aspired by a powerful V8 producing 350-400 HP ... BMW might introduce a Z4 M-Series with optional SMG ... Audi launching a new TT with DSG ... and japanese manufacturers coming along with cars like the 350Z ... STRANGE WORLD

And i still think the Boxster Anniversary Model ... is ridiculous ... sorry

Greetz

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Nov 24, 2003 12:09:20 AM

Mellow Yellow: Co-Pilot; Loc: Atlanta, GA , United States; Posts: 171, Gallery; Registered on: Jun 29, 2003; Reply to: Rookie

Re: Anniversary Boxster S "50 Years 550 Spyder"

Porsche will never put the 911 sales in jeopardy by upping the Boxster HP without doing the same on the 911 side. I agree that the Boxster could always use more power.

But your analogy of putting the SMG in the Z4 is funny. Using a technology they already have and just putting it in the MZ4? Yeah that's a lot of change.

If you look model year to model year, not a whole lot changes, in general, with Porsches. Its clientele are used to subtle changes. Look at the overall shape of the 911 since its introduction - basically the same. The Boxster will not change very much either with the 987. And technology will be added when it's affordable and/or they believe customers will pay for it. It's just Porsche's way...

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Nov 24, 2003 11:21:22 AM

RC: Rennteam Administrator; Loc: Rennteam HQ , Germany; Posts: 59417, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 26, 2002; Reply to: Rookie

Re: Anniversary Boxster S "50 Years 550 Spyder"

If you don't like the Boxster, go for a 996.

You still didn't understand that the Boxster is Porsche's entry-level model. I know Porsche (and most dealers) want to make customers believe something else but the Boxster is what it is supposed to be: an "entry-level" 911 wannabee.
I know the Boxster is an excellent car, in the right hands it can even outhandle a 996. But this is not the point.
The Boxster isn't a model put next to the 911, it is a model put "below" the 911 model range. Some Boxster owners still have to learn and understand that. I know this sounds harsh but I'd say it is a fact.

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Nov 24, 2003 1:00:06 PM

rsv: Co-Pilot; Loc:; Posts: 180, Gallery; Registered on: Jun 7, 2002; Reply to: RC

Re: Anniversary Boxster S "50 Years 550 Spyder"

Ok - but where is the Boxster RS/CS?

I own the entry level Porsche of 1994 - the 968 CS.
This car is still as fast or even faster on tracks than the Boxster S or the 911 of that time (993 - except the 993 RS).

Porsche should be able to build a car like this again:
- light
- fast around the corners
- no comfort and
- faster on the track than a regular 996

It is an evidence of incapacity for a car SPORTS CAR (!) manufacturer, that a 10 year old entry level Porsche is as fast round a track as their latest product!

Regards
rsv

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Nov 24, 2003 1:39:27 PM

Rookie: Co-Pilot; Loc: Berlin, Germany; Posts: 268, Gallery; Registered on: Dec 12, 2002; Reply to: RC

Re: Anniversary Boxster S "50 Years 550 Spyder"

Most likely you are right RC,

but ... i think this kind of policy will turn more customers away from Porsche than it will make ex-Boxster drivers buy a 911.

Next year is gonna show .... let's see ?!

Greetz

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