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Red River Ramblings
Volume IV Issue 6, November - December 2004
The 997 is Here….. See Page 10
Photo by: Tobias Theobald
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Secretary/Webmaster Wayne Schellekens
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President/Membership Malcolm Hinds
26 Kingsborough Drive Wpg, MB R3P 1H7
(204)488-9622 [email protected]
Red River Region Executive
Vice-President/Editor Tobias Theobald 14 Reay Cres Wpg, MB, R2K 3R3 (204) 668-9639 [email protected]
Treasurer Marcia Tait 31 Grover Hills Lane Winnipeg MB Canada R2J 3C2 (204)257-1807
MAAC Representative (Manitoba Association of Auto Clubs) Kevin Dill
Librarian Bruce Tait (204) 257-1807
Past-President David Grant 71 Thornhill Bay Wpg, MB, R3J 2W5 (204)269-0019 [email protected]
Red River Region Appointed Chairs
Grapes Leon’s Centre is a proud supporter of the Red River Region, Porsche Club of America.
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Two 14 inch Nardi wood steering wheels for sale. These are authentic Nardis. One is in very good condition - $250.00; the other has a crack in the wood which is reparable - $200.00. Call Gord at 952-2969 or e-mail [email protected].
Parts from a 1986 944 turbo/ 951: Steering column with functioning ignition lock, with key; all underdash components, such as A/C, heater, wiring, pedals, switches. All parts will fit regular 944 also. Call David, 269-0019
1971 911 Targa convertible, for parts, or to restore a rusty or bent Targa. Not accident damaged, nearly rust-free, but suffered interior fire damage. $2000 or offer. Call David, 269-0019
245-16" and 225-16" Comp TA R-1 and Hoosier tires, the stickiest tires made. Still several left; make an offer - I need more room! Call David at 269-0019
To advertise in the newsletter contact Tobias Theobald via email [email protected] or telephone 668-9639
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Page reserved for the Yokohama Tire ad.
Red River Region Calendar of Events Nov 3, 2004. Club meeting Leon’s Centre Grapes Nov 27, 2004 Rally at Auto Haus Contact David Grant
Dec 1, 2004. Club AGM/Voting Leon’s Centre Grapes Fri Dec 17, 2004 XMAS party Gasthaus Gutenberger 2005 January 29, 2005 Rally (location TBA) Contact David Grant March 5/6 or 12/13 First Formula 1of 2005 Contact Tobias Sun May 15th Spring Cruise. Location TBA May 28th(tentative) Auto Haus Clinic Auto Haus Porsche May 29th Autocross Location TBA June (Date TBA) Evening cruise to Contact Tobias Drive-in theatre (if it’s still open) July 17th Sunflower festival Alonta Drive July 24th Porsche Pool Party Contact Malcolm August 21st(tentative) Porsche BBQ Contact Tobias Sun Sep18 Cruise for MS Contact Malcolm Oct 15th PCA Movie Night Contact Wayne December (Date TBA) PCA XMAS party
Table Of Contents
5 President’s Column 6 New Member Announcement 6 Editor’s Column 7 Fuel Pump Repair 8 Letters to the Editor 10 The New 911 and it’s Coming Out Party. 12 The 2005 Boxster 14 Cruisin’ Manitoba for MS Report 16 Christmas Party and Upcoming Rally 19 Movie Night 21 Classifieds
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Classifieds:
1981 911 Turbo, 43,000km. 935 Brakes, Bursch exhaust, Fully Loaded, 4spd, Exc Cond, $39,000 Call Wilf 888-8349
WANTED: Car cover, new or used. Almost any size will do. If you have one sitting around collecting dust or not in use please email me at [email protected] or call 254-5178. Kevin R. Dill
1991 Porsche 911C2 Cabriolet light blue ext. & black power roof with off white leather interior,72,400 miles, Fully loaded with a/c, alarm, tipronic trans., new tires/brakes etc. Asking $42.500 Rob @ 229-3272
Wanted Mid - late 80’s 911 preferably 930. Call Dean: 1-807-223-4463
Wanted 1997 - 1999 Porsche Boxster Please Call Evan with details (204) 589-9333(w), (204) 837-6644(h) [email protected]
Parts for 924 Turbo - Lots of parts. Some fit 944 or 924/924S $10+up Contact Tobias: (204) 668-9639
Wheels for 944 Turbo 16 inch 16x7 16x8 rear. 5 phone dials - (3 front 2 rear) , 4 flat dish (2 front 2 rear) $1000 takes it all. Call Kurt Daunheimer 1-306-584-1507
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more updated models of this 911 will come in that time.
I must be realistic. Can I trade in my 944 toward the 997? Nope. In fact, I think I’d have to trade in my entire net worth and sell my soul to own this car. Why? Well, the Carrera S as displayed at Auto Haus costs a hefty $144,855! Then you still have to add another $20,280 combined to the Gary Doer and Paul Martin Fund before it leaves the showroom! I can only speculate,
but with 355HP from it’s flat 6 3.8 Litre engine, a 0-100km/h time of 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 295Km/h will be worth every dollar in it’s price tag.
For now, I’ll just take a business card, a brochure and a couple photos.
All things being equal, when the sun sets this evening, there will still be a Porsche in my driveway. Even though it will always be dubbed “the Poor Man’s Porsche”.
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As the evening progressed, plenty of discussions and stories were exchanged regarding cars, and racing in general. Around 9 p.m.
the evening wound to an end. People slowly filtered out talking a b o u t t h e e v e n i n g ’ s entertainment.
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The audience reaction to a car hitting the wall after a turn
As you read this, we will be well underway with our elections in accordance with the new Bylaws that came into effect in the spring of 2004. The Nominating Committee has put forward its proposed slate of officers, and, by the time you read this, others may have been nominated to run for office. Nominations will close during the formal proceedings of the November 3rd Club meeting. If there are nominations in addition to those put forward by the Nominating Committee, an
election will be held during the month of November with the results announced at the Annual General Meeting on December 1st when the votes will be counted.
From PCA national, the news is that the membership computer problems are still not fixed thus we continue to struggle with out -of-date membership data. So if you do not hear from us for any reason, please be patient, or, better still, contact a member of the Board and let them know
your problem.
The September 2004 edition of Panorama was some 2 to 3 weeks late in arriving in our mail boxes. By now however, you should have received yours. If not please let me know. We do not know what caused this delay, but hopefully it will not happen a g a i n . Individuals are again reminded to renew their membership 5
President’s Column By: Malcolm Hinds
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I’d like to welcome another advertiser on board. Yokohama Tire Inc. has joined us on page 3.
At one of the last Board meetings it was decided to offer full page advertisements again for 2005. A Full page ad costs $120.00 for a full year. Half page ads will still be $60.00. Any advertiser may upgrade to full page ads; we will simply send out an adjustment statement. For the first time we are also accepting location requests for full page
ads. If an advertiser would like their full page ad “on page 12”, or “near the front right hand side” then we will accommodate them as long as there is currently no other ad space reserved for that page. These changes should help us accommodate the wishes of more potential advertisers. Their support helps this newsletter become self sufficient allowing the club to spend more on the social and driving events that you the member can enjoy. Please support our advertisers.
Our Newest Member — Welcome To The PCA Family
• James Davies 1986 944
at least a week in advance of the month end, otherwise you may find that you are missing an edition of Panorama.
This month, November 2004, we celebrate our fifth anniversary as a region of the Porsche Club of America. We were granted our Regional Charter in November 1999 and had, at the time, 25 m e m b e r s . O u r c u r r e n t membership count is now 58 - a
satisfying growth over the 5 years. So, this month we celebrate, and look forward to continued growth over the next five years and beyond.
Finally, on behalf of your Board, I wish all our members and their families enjoyment and safety over the Holiday Season and heath, wealth and happiness in the New Year.
Editor’s Column: By Tobias Theobald 263 Gunn Road - Mailing Address: Box 57, GRP 512, RR 5,
Winnipeg, MB - Canada - R2C 2Z2
Phone. (204) 942-2600 or (204) 222-9191 - Fax. (204) 222-7303
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A total of 9 people attended the Oct 16 movie night at Wayne & Kris' house. Bruce, David and Vicki were the first to arrive. Tobias and Kevin came shortly thereafter. A few hours later, Bruce’s wife Marcia showed up.
We watched the Rothman's Challenge DVD set from our region's library, which had some interesting races from tracks including Mosport, Ontario. The first DVD caused us a little grief, but a DVD player swap took care of those problems.
After the first DVD finished, we gravitated to the dining room to fill up our plates with some finger food. Pot stickers, Spring rolls, Chinese style chicken and pork, Jalapeño cheese sticks, and an amazing home made nacho dip.
Some members of the audience got quite concerned when a 944 hit the wall during one of the races in the 1986 season. The incident warranted several replays including a couple slow-motion frame-by-frame replays.
Movie Night By: Wayne Schellekens/Tobias Theobald
944 when prices became too inflated and not even the very good 968 could stop the inevitable. Now, with Boxster prices nipping at 997 heels -- and certainly the equal of gently used 996's -- what is going to be the ultimate fate o f t h e B o x s t e r ? Last figures I r e a d i n d i c a t e d falling sales f o r t h e Boxster, year on year. I still think that Porsche missed the mark with the Boxster, very sweet car tho' it is.
The essential car is great, but it should have been one model, not two, with a 3.4 liter engine of 300 HP/ 275 ft. lbs. of torque, plus 6-speed transmission, and retailing for not more than $65,000.00, including options, if indeed there need to be "options" on such a
car. Just look what Honda can throw into its S2000 roadster as a comparison and for much less money. Porsches are
great cars, but their technology is not so exotic as to command rocket science prices, methinks.
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The 2005 Porsche Boxster
so that the wire does not touch the copper commutator. You can practice by pulling on the wire from the upper end, and watching it snake its way out. You should check the mouth of the aluminum can for burrs and ridges. Smooth them out with a smooth wrench end or a small knife. Do not get chips into the pump. When you are sure the wire will slip out, and it has the brushes wide open, you can lightly grease the o-ring and the surface it must slip past.
Note that the 3 cm wide plastic pieces on the cap have to fit into gaps in the steel pole pieces inside the can. One gap is bigger than the other, so measure and
mark them. Push the cap into the can, rocking a bit if you feel like it. Do not bang anything, or the wire may slip off the brushes. When the 'cap' is about 4mm from being in its final location, t h e o u t e r e d g e o f the can will be flush with the outer surface of the outlet fitting, pull the wire out. When the wire is out, the cap should be easy to push into its final location. Now bend a few of the factory crimps to keep the fitting/cap in place. I reform 4 of them. The factory used 12 crimps, but there is little pressure, and not much pulling force if the lines and pump are supported properly.
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If your 944 ran when you parked it for a longer period of time, as in before winter, and it cranks fast but does not start after a couple of 30 second cranks, you may have no fuel supply. There is a cap on the fuel rail that feeds all 4 injector valves. The cap can be loosened with a 19mm or 3/4" wrench. Under this cap is a 1/4" steel ball. Do not lose it! When you tighten this cap, only turn the wrench until there is no leakage. Do not tighten it all the way until it hits the fuel rail, as you will swell the male
threads. When the pump is working, and the ball/ cap are loose, fuel will flow out in a big way, not a dribble. Cover with a rag, so the fuel does not go in your eyes.
The 944 fuel pump only runs when the starter is cranking, or when the engine is actually running. You will need to get a friend to sit in the car and crank it while you have the ball and cap loose. If there is no fuel squirting out, the next trick is to put your
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944 Fuel Pump Repair By: David Grant
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Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor: I Thought you might like a picture of the Camper and the Engineer that built it for the Porsche Newsletter -Vicki Poirier Thanks Vicki. This is quite the interesting project.
Dear Editor: I was reading the newsletter after Sept 1 / 04 meeting and while answering the Porsche quiz reprinted from Chicago Scene, I noticed an error therein, specifically question # 6. This question / answer states that the Porsche 930 was the first production car to make practical use of a turbocharger. This is inaccurate -- General Motors beat Porsche by more than a decade in the application of turbo charging to production passenger cars, using turbos on certain higher-end models of the Oldsmobile F-85, commencing in
1962, and shortly thereafter, on the Corvair Monza. With reference to the late, lamented Corvair, it should be noted that said car used a rear-engine configuration and that the engine itself was a 6 - cylinder, air-cooled boxer. Base models were normally aspirated and produced 80 to 110 HP, depending upon model chosen. By 1965, the Corvair Monza Spyder with its turbo engine was producing 150 HP, a figure that was later upped to 180 HP just before the car's sudden demise in late ' 60's, thanks in large measure to Ralph Nader. Driving through a close-ish ratio 4-speed transmission and with its sportier F-41 type suspension, the Spyder could really haul for its size and was a very respectable navigator of twisty roads. I seriously believe that the Corvair's innovative modernization of the car design used by Porsche -- rear engine, air - cooled boxer engined compact car -- probably had a significant (but doubtless denied) influence on Zuffenhausen's direction with firstly, the 901 / 911 which appeared in 1963 in Europe, and second, on the later decision by Porsche to squeeze more power out of its sports car by putting a turbo on the 911's flat 6 in 1976. The Corvair ,
David Grant and his 944 Camper
Photo by: Vicki Poirier
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hand on the pump itself. It looks like a 2" by 5" long cylinder, located under the car, rearward of the passenger's side rear shock. When the starter is running, the pump should purr. If it clicks once, you have power to it, but it is stuck. If there is no click feel, put a voltmeter on the pump leads. When cranking, the pump should read over 9 volts, otherwise, you may need a relay or fuse.
If you are going to remove the pump, you should be ready to drain the tank, into 20+ litre jerry cans. You could also plug the rubber line (tank to Pump) or install another pump. The pump inlet is a rubber hose and a hose clamp. The outlet is a banjo fitting on early cars, loosened with a 17mm and a 19 mm wrench. The pump is held to the car with a hose clamp, and has two wires. One wire is attached with an 8 mm nut, the other with a 7 mm nut. Only one wire will go on the 5 mm post, with the 8mm nut, so you needn't mark the wires.
When you get the pump to your shop, drain it well. You can fix it, if a new one is too expensive, or would take too long to obtain. Use a narrow jaw pair of pliers to uncrimp the outlet end of the aluminum outer shell. It should
end up fairly smooth and cylindrical again. Then grip the zinc outlet casting, and pull it from the outer shell, rocking if needed. Turn the outlet fitting back and forth 30 to 80 degrees as you pull it out. This may help the brushes climb out of any big groove that may have worn into the copper commutator, as you pull.
You will be able to grip the commutator with fingers or pliers, and move it back and forth. When it is free, and spins freely, you will probably have to replace the 2" o-ring that seals the lid to the 'can'. If the old o-ring is still soft, fat, and round in cross-section, it can be re-used. Hold the outlet hex with a 14mm wrench, and put a 17mm box end on the steel fitting, removing it. Make sure the groove and o-ring are free of particles and corrosion. Make sure the copper commutator is not too worn; they seem to run fine with a 2-3 mm deep groove. Some pumps have n o c o m m u t a t o r w e a r . You will have to make a soft wire hook, to hold the two brushes apart while you slip it together. I used safety twist wire, 0.032" as I had a spool handy. The brushes have to be all the way into their holders. The wire has to curve around and out the fuel outlet port. Between the brushes, the wire has to make a big semicircle,
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Call Wayne at : 255-6341 to reserve your place
Come join your Porsche friends at the Club’s an-nual Christmas Dinner as we celebrate the fifth an-niversary of our Region
Gasthaus Gütenberger 2583 Portage Avenue
(just west of Moray St bridge)
Friday 17 December at 7.30 p.m.
• German food at its best!
• Select from the menu • Space is limited • Reserve TODAY!
Christmas Dinner
2004 Fall T.S.D Rally November 27 2004 Where: Auto Haus
Porsche Time: 1:00 p.m. Cost: PCA Members
FREE otherwise $5.00 per car (2 occupants.)
Prizes for winning, party afterwards (as usual) Bring a pen clipboard, and watch. You might want to bring a cell-phone, a stopwatch, and a calculator
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whether intentionally on GM's part or by happenstance, was in truth the first but short-lived successor to both the VW Beetle and the 356 Porsche, and a piece of Detroit iron to boot. Listening to a Corvair Monza Spyder turbo fire up and idle will bring sonorously pleasant and familiar sounds to Porsche-philes. The Red River Ramblings readership may be interested in this information.
Brian Hanson
Thanks for your email Brian. It was most enjoyed. Thanks for catching that error and correcting us. Personally, I enjoyed the history of
turbo charged engines you’ve provided.
Since you mentioned the rear engine and your thoughts on Corvair’s influence on later rear engined cars, here’s a little history on rear engines.
In the 1930s Ferdinand Porsche worked closely with Hans Ledwinka in the development of the Kdf-Wagen (later known as the Beetle). Hans Ledwinka was a key influence in the development of a round bodied rear engine car (similar to the Tatra T77). The Beetle’s body however was designed by Erwin Komenda, Porsche’s Chief Designer.
Hans Ledwinka invented, for Tatra, the concept of a frameless c e n t r a l t u b u l a r chassis with swing axles, independent s u s p en s i on and a rear mounted air c o o l e d engine.
Send your letters to the editor:
RRREditor @mts.net
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On Thursday September 30, 2004 Auto Haus Porsche hosted the 997 celebration, a new number. Auto Haus served hors’ devours accompanied by wine and beer. Those in attendance received a free Hugo Boss baseball cap (and a very nice one at that!)
Parked on the lawn in front of the dealership was a shiny yellow 911 GT3 and a 993. Upon entry to the VW side, we were greeted by some friendly smiles and then a silver Boxster followed by a Cayenne, 911 C2 and then another C a y e n n e . Walking through to the customer lounge there was an Ice sculpture, t h e w o r d s “Porsche 997” slowly melting away as the water dripped into the drain bucket. A left turn into the P o r s c h e Showroom and the guests of honour were in view.
The first one was a metallic grey
997 Carrera, and standing just a few feet away was the menacing 997 Carrera S.
The first thing you’ll notice when you see the car is the new headlight configuration. It almost seems like this was the natural progression from the 993 rather than the headlights used on the 996. The engine was a progression from the 996, which in turn was based on the Boxster’s engine rather than the 993 engine (which the GT3 and
The New 997 and it’s Debut By: Tobias Theobald
were enjoying the food and the vintage cars, the locals had come out to inspect and admire our group, which was now lined up for display.
After this pit stop, it was on to Elm Creek for a quick coffee before continuing to R e d R i v e r C o l l e g e , a l o n g s i d e W i n n i p e g International Airport. Here, we enjoyed live entertainment,
snacks by Pita Pit, a tour of the College’s automotive workshop.
and a show & shine.
The last leg of our cruise took us to the Canad Inn, Polo Park, for dinner and a w a r d presentations. The event was well organized and enjoyed by all. By the evening, over $50,000 had
been raised for a good cause – Multiple Sclerosis.
Radio Personality Hal Anderson (right) along side Dave Home
during the award Presentations @ Canada Inns Polo Park
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On Sunday, September 19th Team Porsche participated in the fourth annual Cruisin’ Manitoba for Multiple Sclerosis, raising
$2,000 for the charity. The Eight cars that entered were, Mark Sawatsky and Fernando Dias in their 911’s, Phillip Greenwood in his Cayenne S, Kevin (A.J.) Dill in his 928, Tobias Theobald and Dave King in their 944’s and Jerry Joaquin and Malcolm Hinds in their Boxsters. Sponsors for the cars were, Porsche Club of America, Auto Haus Porsche, D i a s A u t o , S p e e d w o r l d , F l i g h t c r a f t M a i n t e n a n c e , Steinbach Credit Union, Royal Bank and Grapes.
The day started out at Murray Chev Hummer where coffee, muffins and doughnuts were served. Then the convoy of some
70 cars of all shapes, sizes and vintage took to the road for a leisurely drive to Carman. This, as you may imagine, was a little frustrating for the Team Porsche drivers but on this day, they had to go with the flow.
At Carman a BBQ lunch was served and a visit was made to Heaman’s Antique Autorama – a unique display of some 35 cars manufactured between 1902 and 1935, many in original, un-restored condition. While we
Participants watch the band play at Red River College. Dave King (second from right) Stands next to his 944
Cruisin’ Manitoba for MS By: Malcolm Hinds
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turbo is based on). Hopefully the power plant in the 997 will have addressed some of the problems encountered with the Boxster and 996 such as the Rear Main Seal problem, the porosity problems and the problem of the cylinder liner coming loose. However there is still a potential that this car will also to suffer some 996 and Boxster r e l a t e d shortcomings.
The interior was j u s t a s i m p r e s s i v e . C o m f o r t a b l e leather seats, a
busy yet easy to read instrument cluster and a Navigation system built into the centre consol to boot. The rear seats even fold down to give you an extra 7.24 cubic feet of storage. These features shout, “Drive me!! Drive me Far!!”
I may get a chance to drive one of these in twenty or so years when I can finally afford it, but by then I doubt I will still be drooling over this model, as many
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The 997 Carrera “S” at Auto Haus Porsche
Photo by: Tobias Theobald
Photo by: Tobias Theobald
The 997 Instrument Cluster
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Those newsletter readers who receive the PCNA regular e-mail promo releases will have seen the teaser on the new for 2005 Boxster. For those who don't get these promos, the summary of changes is as follows. In essence, this is the first really sizeable revamping of the Boxster model and comprises changes to front and rear sheet metal (including lights and front bumper/spoiler and associated air intakes for radiators; also, much larger side air intake and hot air exhaust for engine compartment), upgraded chassis (with PASM being available in addition to P S M ) , standard 17 inch wheels (with 18's and, on "S" model, 19's b e i n g available as o p t i o n s ) , r e v i s e d interior and seats, taller roll bars, and, not surprisingly, more horsepower (but not much upping
of torque figures) for both the 2.7 and the 3.2 liter engines -- 240 HP and 280 HP, respectively. The options list is, per usual,
fairly long a n d expens ive . N o t a b l e among the options are several new ones, like PCCB brakes o n " S " models with 19 inch
wheels, and the "sport chrono" package, a la 997. The end result, cosmetically at least, is an even more beautiful car, if that is possible. Prices are as yet anybody's guess, but in all likelihood, one can expect more serious tariff than 2004 prices, which are already steep. For
example, a 2004 model year new 2.7 Boxster with a few options such as 17 Inch "S" w h e e l s , t i p t r o n i c lights, silver-
face gauges, and metallic paint currently sitting on the Auto Haus lot is listing for about
The 2005 Boxster By: Brian Hanson
2005 Boxster S
The Siblings Stand Side By Side C
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$79,000.00. Thus, the prices for 2005 models c a n reasonab ly be expected to hit mid-$80,000 for the Boxster and push $100,000 for a n " S " . E s p e c i a l l y for the "S", these prices are awfully close to base for a 997 -- but, of course, who buys "base"
these days ? The point is, I think, that Porsche is forgetting the raison d'etre for the Boxster in the first place -- a generally a f f o r d a b l e P o r s c h e sports car, as was the 944 when first introduced,
but we all know the fate of the (Continued on page 18)
Inside the Boxster’s Cockpit
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