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New Boxster, just an obsevation... |
echocanyons |
Sep 9 2004, 10:37 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,094 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Bay Area, CA Member No.: 7 Region Association: Central California |
The Boxster has offically outlasted the 914 in the number of years produced.
They have slated the next boxster with some refinements if your interested heres a link new boxster |
boxstr |
Sep 9 2004, 10:45 AM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
The 914 went through the same refinement period, 73, sideshifter trans, 75-76 big ugly black bumpers, improved ventalation .
The Boxster is IMHO what the 914 would be today if it had a continuis production run. I say embrace the Boxster as though it were the 914 back after a styling hiatusor if you will a "refinement period". CCLINVEHICLEDEALERAPPLICATION |
BatAc |
Sep 9 2004, 11:00 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 120 Joined: 9-July 04 From: seattle Member No.: 2,329 |
The 914 is on blocks. A 904, spyder, boxster and let's see what else, oh yes, that new one what's it called? That's all I need for my mid engine porsche collection, correct (would the 917K fall in here)? Well I should at least start with finishing the teener.
PS the boxster at some point is at least doable. |
anthony |
Sep 9 2004, 11:55 AM
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2270 club Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,107 Joined: 1-February 03 From: SF Bay Area, CA Member No.: 218 |
QUOTE The Boxster is IMHO what the 914 would be today if it had a continuis production run. Except it's a convertible instead of a targa with a hard top. I love the targa hard top configuration. I like cruising with the top off and the windows up in the evening without getting the wind you get in the cabin with a convertible. They are making a Boxster coupe though so that's good news. |
JmuRiz |
Sep 9 2004, 12:05 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,425 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I'm partial to the targa also, always have been.
Speaking of new cars, Porsche has been really busy haven't they. In 2 years time they've come out with a new, SUV, 911, Boxster, supercar Carrera GT. Not too many other car companies have done something like that. I guess Ferrari is trying it also, with the 612, F430, new 575 replacement and the Enzo. Seems like a good time to like euro sportscars no>? Having said that, get ride of the bars on the side and front intakes and it's a sharp looking car. |
Brando |
Sep 9 2004, 02:17 PM
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BUY MY SPARE KIDNEY!!! Group: Members Posts: 3,935 Joined: 29-August 04 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 2,648 Region Association: Southern California |
I have to ask... is there a way to get a boxster body kit for my 914? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)
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airsix |
Sep 9 2004, 03:13 PM
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I have bees in my epiglotis Group: Members Posts: 2,196 Joined: 7-February 03 From: Kennewick Man (E. WA State) Member No.: 266 |
QUOTE(Brando @ Sep 9 2004, 12:17 PM) I have to ask... is there a way to get a boxster body kit for my 914? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) There is a kit, but it's exepensive. Basically it works like this: 1) Buy a boxster 2) move your CD collection from the 914 to the Boxster. 3) done.* *If you experience difficutly migrating to the new platform try splashing some motor oil under the boxter and loostening the bolts on the shifter cables. This may make getting used to the new car easier. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) -Ben M. |
Mueller |
Sep 9 2004, 03:19 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
all kidding aside (or was he kidding??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) )
fiberglass panels are already made for the boxster, but you'd have to figure out how to hang them on the 914........not too sure how much bigger the boxster is, so it might look odd or need to have the wheel base stretched or the body panels made smaller to fit......... I have seen one 914 with the newer 996/Boxster front end on it....looks different, however it's not finished yet, so well see how the final project looks, I think it'll be neat............ |
neo914-6 |
Sep 10 2004, 01:19 AM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
QUOTE I have seen one 914 with the newer 996/Boxster front end on it....looks different, however it's not finished yet, so well see how the final project looks, I think it'll be neat............ It will be a novel attempt (I DO applaud the effort). The 914 has simple blunt shapes. Most of the 914's character IMHO is the proportion and simplicity. Introducing rounded shapes in one area will not looked balanced. If it is well executed throughout the body, you may no longer be able to call it a 914...Maybe someone should install the 914 targa rollbar or the signal light pods on the boxster. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Felix |
Andyrew |
Sep 10 2004, 09:38 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Tell Porsche AG they need to make a targa boxster....
Bingo! |
red914 |
Sep 10 2004, 10:27 AM
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...i believe in coyotes and time as an abstract... Group: Members Posts: 862 Joined: 8-February 04 From: poulsbo, washington Member No.: 1,641 |
QUOTE(airsix @ Sep 9 2004, 01:13 PM) QUOTE(Brando @ Sep 9 2004, 12:17 PM) I have to ask... is there a way to get a boxster body kit for my 914? :woohoo: There is a kit, but it's exepensive. Basically it works like this: 1) Buy a boxster 2) move your CD collection from the 914 to the Boxster. 3) done.* *If you experience difficutly migrating to the new platform try splashing some motor oil under the boxter and loostening the bolts on the shifter cables. This may make getting used to the new car easier. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) -Ben M. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chairfall.gif) |
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