Boxster S RS60 Spyder

[Dottore]

Originally Posted by RWebb

exactly - get a Cayman -- unless you just have to have a convertible (I did)

Don't know. I find the Cayman kind of claustrophobic. The Boxter has more room—and you can always put the roof down. The Cayman on a sunny day is like being in a submarine.

And this is a question of taste of course—but I prefer the looks of the Boxster. At least in the flesh. Though the Cayman is probably more photogenic.

[Dottore]

Originally Posted by Shaun 84 Targa

Are you going to get the "Stability Package" allowing make-up application at speeds up to 35mph?

That's included in the RS60 option.

There's also a clever little cubicle for storing your colostomy bag.

[Eric Coffey]

For that kind of scratch, go test drive a couple well-sorted 993 turbos first. Or, like Denis mentioned, maybe a nice 996 GT3?
Heck, you could even swing an `07 M6 (500hp v10) or an Exige S 240 with $$ left over.

[speeder]

993 turbos were the shiznit in their day, but a 996 GT3 stands head and shoulders above it in the world of Porsches, performance-wise at least. And that's what these cars are supposed to be about, right? Lap times and how gracefully they crush the competition. RWD, more HP and normally aspirated, lighter, better brakes, etc., etc...

When Porsche started w/ the GT3 (and GT2) cars, they seriously took the game to another level w/ their production cars. The new GT3 RS will mop the track w/ anything they've ever sold to the public, with the exception of the CGT.

[masraum]

Interesting. There isn't, or at least wasn't much love for the RS60 Spyder back in the day. But then sometimes we just like to poke at boxsters and miata.

I'm picking one of these up Monday. It's #99 of 1960. I'm pretty stoked. Boxster S, optional hardtop, PASM, Sport exhaust. Sounds good to me. The only upgrade that I think I could do without is the 19" wheels. I'm thinking that 18s would be plenty big, but I'll learn to live with the 19s.

Yeah, I bumped an ancient thread. I saw the other thread where everyone was wondering where Dottore was. Did anyone ever find him?

[porsche4life]

Awesome choice Steve! Great cars! What colors?

[LakeCleElum]

Originally Posted by masraum

Yeah, I bumped an ancient thread. I saw the other thread where everyone was wondering where Dottore was. Did anyone ever find him?

Dottore has been missing some time now......Some speculation on a thread if you dig....Sad......

Enjoy your new car, sounds like a good choice...

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Originally Posted by masraum

Interesting. There isn't, or at least wasn't much love for the RS60 Spyder back in the day. But then sometimes we just like to poke at boxsters and miata.

Aaaaalllll in good fun only. I should be picking up a 2002 Boxster S for a friend as early as next weekend. Excellent cars.

[Chocaholic]

Was a little spooky to click on a thread started by Dottore. Then noticed it was from 2008.

Here's hoping the ol' guy shows up and reverses all the speculation.

[BReif61]

Originally Posted by porsche4life

Awesome choice Steve! Great cars! What colors?

IIRC, they only came in a special silver with red interiors.

[javadog]

I think you could have also ordered a black interior.

JR

[masraum]

Originally Posted by BReif61

IIRC, they only came in a special silver with red interiors.

Yep, only one exterior color, I think Arctic Silver.

Originally Posted by javadog

I think you could have also ordered a black interior.

JR

Correct, it seems like most of the interiors were Carrera Red, but there was a dark gray that was available as an option.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by LakeCleElum

Dottore has been missing some time now......Some speculation on a thread if you dig....Sad......

Enjoy your new car, sounds like a good choice...

I've seen a little of the beginning of the one thread, but haven't kept up with it. I was hoping that someone had gotten something a bit more concrete.

Originally Posted by Chocaholic

Was a little spooky to click on a thread started by Dottore. Then noticed it was from 2008.

Here's hoping the ol' guy shows up and reverses all the speculation.

I almost didn't bump this thread just for that reason.

[scottmandue]

Originally Posted by porsche4life

Awesome choice Steve! Great cars!

[rfuerst911sc]

Two years ago I would have told you I will never own a water cooled Porsche. I loved my 911 and all Porsches should be air cooled . One year ago I started thinking about getting something newer with creature comforts. This past December I picked up a 2002 Boxster S and damn what a great car ! Great road handling/feel, very strong pulling in all gears, AC/heat that work great there really isn't much not to like. I enjoy this car so much I may sell my 911

[javadog]

Originally Posted by masraum

Yep, only one exterior color, I think Arctic Silver.

GT silver, actually, the color you often see on a Carrera GT.

JR

[Baz]

Mandatory - but I know you will post them when you get her....CONGRATS Steve!!!!!!

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Baz

Mandatory - but I know you will post them when you get her....CONGRATS Steve!!!!!!

I swiped the pics from the dealer before they took them down.





The interior is just a little bit red.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Wow, that is gorgeous!!! Congratulations!

[Porsche-O-Phile]

Very nice!