It's an alternative to Spec Miata and Spec E30 which might sway a few more to switch teams after watching this footage. True, the running costs of Spec Boxster are a little more than those of the aforementioned categories, but the added torque and mid-engine balance are worth the extra few thousand more per season. An Appealing Alternative The …
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Five RUF Models You Probably Haven’t Heard Of
Known for blending outrageously powerful motors with understated exteriors, RUF Automobile GmbH has made quite a name for itself. But beyond the tire-smoking Yellowbirds, there are a few vehicles which, while possibly not headline material in themselves, help constitute an interesting, varied stable from a company capable of producing more than …
Continue to the full articleThis Modified Boxster S May Change Your Opinion About The 986
The original Boxster gets a lot of undeserved flak. We're all subject to the psychology of the hierarchy when we begin to inspect the Porsche lineup more closely, and as the Boxster sits at the bottom of the totem pole, it's going to get pelted by the droppings of the big eagles perched above. Though any honest petrolhead and track rat will …
Continue to the full articleProject Boxster Clubsport: Part 22 – Begin The Revival
We've had "Project Boxster Clubsport" for quite a while now, but it's been dormant for over a year and it's time to rectify that. We purchased the Porsche for a song, and have been slowly making some moves to drop the car's weight and add a little more fun. It's an excellent Porsche to drive, but it's in a pretty sorry state right now, and we want …
Continue to the full articleOur Favorite Porsches On Ebay: Volume 107
We've been compiling some amazing Porsche models on eBay for nearly three years now, and we've seen some pretty astonishing cars pop up now and again. This week we're taking a look at some great Porsche models from the 1990s. Hopefully you've enjoyed our curated look at the Porsche market. Keep in mind, some of these Porsches could be great …
Continue to the full articleRiding the Depreciation Curve: Which is the Best Boxster to Buy Used?
Thinking about buying a used Boxster and wondering what year and model will give you the best deal? The crew over at JP & Co. have put together what they call a "Porsche Boxster | Buyer's Guide & Depreciation" video. It's not a "Buyer's Guide" in the true sense of the what we're used to. It doesn't point out what to look for on a PPI, or things of …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Boxster and Cayman – The Complete Story Book Review
When it comes to books about Porsche, the numbers written about the company, its racing history, the venerable 911, and all its variants, are almost immeasurable. That's not the case, however, when it comes to the Boxster and Cayman. Sure, you have the basics we've come to expect with any model like Adrian Streather's "Buyer's Guides" and …
Continue to the full articleCyclist Races Porsche and Wins!
Car manufacturers love to give us zero to 60 times. It's the money shot of all automotive benchmarks. Right up there with top speed. However, in the real world, it's not always useful. The fact is, unless you're drag racing the kid in the Camry next to you, zero to sixty is pretty irrelevant these days. It's good for bragging rights, but it …
Continue to the full articleProject Boxster Clubsport: Part 15 – Installing A Non-Smoking Kit
Last year we introduced you to our newest project car, called simply "Project Boxster Clubsport". In that first installment we found the right car, we purchased it for a song, and since then we've been slowly removing weight from it and installing a few upgrades. So far, we're really happy with what the Boxster has become, but things came to a halt …
Continue to the full articlePreventable Accident Is Reminder Why Speed Is For The Track, Not The Street
It's an all too familiar temptation. You're in your Porsche driving one of your favorite roads and it seems like it's clear sailing. No cars in sight, no place for the police to be hiding, the road is just calling to you to open it up. Happy to oblige, your right foot pushes further toward the floor as the smile on your face grows wider and wider. …
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