Nick_USA

Nick, what did you add? A different exhaust? I thought the 987S/987 Limited Editions already had PSE.

No I didn't replace the complete exhaust which is indeed the PSE which has a great sound. I just removed the standard tips and replaced them with some black powder coated fabspeed ones to follow the black/orange car theme.

The non-S here has 18" Cayman wheels on it, black accented but the top surface of each of the spoke is silver, black mirrors and of course the Boxster logo is black.

My wife saw one of these while we were shopping for a gray S, & fell in love with it. I protested mildly because it wasn't an S and I had said that was the only way I could stand trading in our modified C5 (or so I thought). I slept on it overnight (really bummed about not having the S bits), but thought, "Happy wife, happy life" and we went and got it the next day.

We like the "retro" look of the silver accented wheels on the base model better than the blackies on the S.

It puts a smile on everyone's face that we've shared it with so far! And that's worth a lot (especially my wife's).

As far as moving them, the dealer sold the first 3 in a matter of weeks, with the first S being snatched up by an employee.

And ours being a non-S, I get to start "improving" it. ;-)

Stu

Well you might want to add something like this perhaps:

You could even try here at $259.95 ......

Suncoast - Link to Boxster Logos

I have picked the car up and I must same I am totally blown away..... :D I really can't stop smilling......yes at last the car is home!!!

Here he is waiting to come out to play:

His better side:

His badge:

'Arty' shot 1:

'Arty' shot 2:

'Arty' shot 3:

His master 'breaking him in':

Out on the road roof down (Big grin on face too):

Tango resting outside the office:

Nick_USA.... How many more sleeps until your car arrives? Please post loads of pics when the day finally comes.

Picking the car up on Tuesday. :D

Perhaps its becasue everyone is actually driving their cars and not just talking about them :)

The dealer is really out of his mind. The OS discs can be obtained here

BOSE PCM Disc

Other OS PCM Disc

as you can see, $2.09 each. A slighty inflated price over there!!!

I don't think so, other than the new maps work. It should be noted that over here in the US it was a free update. However, things maybe different over there as the warranty obligations are different.

It is possible to update the OS to version 3 there is a TSB detailed the proceedure (13/04 - W522) which is available to contributing members. However the disc with the OS on is part number 000.043.205.46 for non BOSE cars and 000.043.205.50 for BOSE cars. If you have BOSE you will need both discs as you do both upgrades. You will also need the TSB if you are going to do this yourself.

I don't like taking pictures inside the showroom, but I had no choice.

I have see the color outside in the sun on the GT3 because there are several where I live.

....and do you like the color ?

I wonder if Porsche made too many of these cars? I've called around and it seems like they arent selling out super fast. I'm still pretty sold on mine, but I might change my mind if I dont like the orange when I see it in person.

Some of the photos make the orange look like it takes on a really hot yellowish tone in the reflections of the sunlight, which is what makes me like it. The photos which are taken inside dealer showrooms with a stark white light make it look more flat orange and boring. I have to see one in the sunlight to decide!! :huh:

The color under tube lighting isn't great but when it's under sunlight it is stunning!! But then I am also biased (and perhaps color blind too!) as I must be the only other one to buy one!!!

Ok, not up on the new cars. Was looking for a switch like this on a 987 and I guess this 987 does not have the sport chrono option.

I have seen one of the Limited Edition Boxster and S version with this button, although I do not yet have a good photo. If I get a good one I will post it together with an under the car one.

I just looked at the order guide. It says the limited edition comes with a sport exhaust. I did not see that on the window sticker yesterday or I would have looked under the rear and taken pictures.

Looking at the picture I took of the shfit I see a switch next to the spoiler switch. I guess that is for the sport exhaust, but from the angle I can't make out the dual exhaust tip icon.

You would not see the 'Sport Exhaust' icon as this car has the 'Sport Chrono' option and in doing so it's button replaces the exhaust button. The PSE is controlled using the same 'Sport' button.

Thanks for the extra photos guys, the car looks sweet!!

Perhaps I should make a new thread for this, but I am going to go ahead and ask here anyways since it involves my purchase of this car.

I'm looking for some advice about some of the extra products offered by my dealer.

I was curious if everyone buys these extras or avoids like the plague.

Extended Warranty ranges from 6 years/60k miles @ $2,910 up to 7 yrs/80k miles @ $3,917. there are probably more options, these are just some on the list I got.

Pre-paid maintenance for up to 40k miles, includes 4 oil changes and scheduled maintenance @ 20 and 40k miles, for $1,244 supposedly a 28% savings

Environmental Car Care is a Hendrick product that coats the car with some invisible paint shield for $698. This sounds tempting as my car may be in the sun a lot, but for some reason I feel hesitant. I'd like some reassurance this is worth it. There is also some interior coating as well as a coating for the softtop fabric made by Banoyl.

Diamon Fusion windshield protection @ $699. This supposedly changes the molecular structure of the glass to make it more damage resistant and hydrophobic. They said the door windows glass uses this but Porsche doesnt put it on the windshield to cut costs. This one also seems tempting to me.

Wheel and Tire hazard plan @ $649 covers $500 per tire up to $2000 max and $1000 per wheel up to $4000 max over the life of the plan which is 5 years.

If anyone has any experience with those products or just some advice in general for a somewhat nervous new porsche buyer it'd be much appreciated!

A dealer sold my wife the paint protection product.... to be honest it is rubbish, you would be better off purchasing a bottle of 'Rejex' and doing it yourself. I have since been warned off by fellow Porsche owners on any of 'Dealer add-ons' as they are really not worth the money.

Hello!

I just put down a reserve deposit on one of these. It will be my first new Porsche, to replace my 2000 Boxster S.

ToolPants, have you got any more pictures? I'd much appreciate it if you could post them.

Try this link... there should be enough here to keep your 'Orange Fever' at bay :D

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?&...tem&CID=622

I am picking up one of these Halloween cars in about two weeks time, my 'Pumkin S' aka 'Tango' is on her cruise at the moment.

Just added the MY2008 Order Guide for the Cayman and Limited Edition Boxster.

Thanks to the cayman club for the cayman guide.

Includes photos of GT2, Porsche Design Cayman etc

Frankfurt Motor Show

to install a DME that is already been coded to another car is difficult. I have done it once but it was 8 years ago and the Porsche engineer was on the phone talking me through it, I was at the dealer then.

good luck even if you get the sucurity codes.

It would help if the DME (assuming it still functions) is read then the mappings used to write to the new one. (You will still need the IPAS code I think)

Much as I like the Porsche design version of the cayman the $ to options was better on the Boxster and I had already ordered the car way before the cayman was announced.

If I was honest, too much black and way too much non-car goodies ie the luggage etc

The options are the only ones available but I have my dealer checking with the head office on the availability of PCCB but I am not holding much hope.

For production, I have a date of Septmeber 20 for my car and hope to see it mid-october (shipping allowing). If I hear anything else I will post it on here.

And as for an order guide I am pressing my dealer for this but there is no news of one as of yet. They are awaiting the guides for not just this model but all 2008 cars.

I do know the car is highly sort after, I have mine but the dealer now has a wait list of 5 for this car, not that I am going to pass on it!!!

Hi Nick,

I just placed my order a few weeks ago in Canada. There are going to be less than 40 of both base and S models up north. When did you place your order, and have you received a firm delivery date yet?

Apart from the standard options, what else did you add?

I only added Xenon.

Everything except the Tiptronic gearbox.

ie:

P74 Bi-Xenon Headlights

342 Heated Front Seats

551 Porsche Windstop

640 Sport Chrono package plus

680 BOSE - Surround Sound System

810 Floor mats

P23 Porsche Communication Management with Extended Nav

When are you expecting delivery ???

So far I've been quoted early November, but the dealership said it might take until early January.

If you don't mind me asking, what did your total price come to?

I couldn't get much a discount. The dealership waived the PDI and Freight, so approximately $2,000.

Cost of car with all the options is $66,975 USD plus TAX @ 6%.

My car is in production as we speak and is scheduled to complete on the 20th of September, shipping allowing it still should be here for mid-October.

The options are the only ones available but I have my dealer checking with the head office on the availability of PCCB but I am not holding much hope.

For production, I have a date of Septmeber 20 for my car and hope to see it mid-october (shipping allowing). If I hear anything else I will post it on here.

And as for an order guide I am pressing my dealer for this but there is no news of one as of yet. They are awaiting the guides for not just this model but all 2008 cars.

I do know the car is highly sort after, I have mine but the dealer now has a wait list of 5 for this car, not that I am going to pass on it!!!

Hi Nick,

I just placed my order a few weeks ago in Canada. There are going to be less than 40 of both base and S models up north. When did you place your order, and have you received a firm delivery date yet?

Apart from the standard options, what else did you add?

I only added Xenon.

Everything except the Tiptronic gearbox.

ie:

P74 Bi-Xenon Headlights

342 Heated Front Seats

551 Porsche Windstop

640 Sport Chrono package plus

680 BOSE - Surround Sound System

810 Floor mats

P23 Porsche Communication Management with Extended Nav

When are you expecting delivery ???

....and I would put money on the USA not seeing the manual version!!!

New Porsche Cayenne GTS now even more powerful

Sporty version added to successful model range at the IAAStuttgart. With the new Cayenne GTS, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany, is reiterating the successful Cayenne series’ prominence in the sporty SUV segment. The model, which celebrates its world debut at the IAA in Frankfurt, features an enhanced 4.8-liter V8, has been lowered by 24 millimeters and has a specially developed chassis: it is the first Cayenne to feature the electronically controlled damping system, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), with steel springs. This combination was previously reserved exclusively for Porsche sports cars.

The 4.8-liter engine with direct gasoline fuel injection (DFI) in the Cayenne GTS yields 405bhp (298 kW) at 6,500 revolutions per minute – 20bhp more than in the Cayenne S. Maximum torque remains unchanged at 500Nm at 3,500 revolutions per minute.

This, the sportiest of Porsche SUVs, comes as standard with a six-speed manual gearbox and a shorter axle drive ratio than the Cayenne S (4.1:1 as opposed to 3.55:1). The Cayenne GTS can thus accelerate from zero to 100km/h in just 6.1 seconds, precisely 0.5 seconds quicker than the Cayenne S.

The Cayenne GTS is fitted with Porsche Traction Management (PTM) permanent all-wheel drive and the adaptive PASM chassis as standard. As well as optional air suspension, the Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) active anti-roll system is available to enhance handling and ride comfort. Newly developed 12-way sports seats and a leather-Alcantara mix emphasize the sporty interior.

The new Cayenne GTS is instantly recognizable: the front and rear look the same as the Cayenne Turbo, and the striking 14mm wheel-arch enlargements offer plenty of space for the standard 21-inch alloy rims with 295/35 R21 tires. Two new colors have also been reserved exclusively for the GTS: GTS Red and Nordic Gold Metallic.

The new Cayenne model with Tiptronic S transmission has an average consumption of 13.9 liters/100 km in accordance with EU standards. Global dispatch will start in February 2008. In Germany it will cost

76,725 Euros including 19 percent VAT and country-specific requirements; the base price is 64,300 Euros. The base price for the USA (MSRP USA) is US $69,300.

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Ditto. Ask them to show you where in the factory recommended services it states alignment due dates or mileage. Better yet, go elsewhere, sounds like they are looking for $$ and not customers.

They didn't get my money.....They have a brochure with a lots of extra services.... and if you were unaware of what is required and what is optional you would be handing over the shirt off your back. I would love to name and shame them!!!