Hmm, I will give it a go, but espresso has a way of looking odd on camera... (and it's pouring with rain right now!)

I've had the first two done but not the PDK - it must be a pretty recent one. Do you notice any difference in the gearbox or know what's been changed?

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Did anyone consider chroming the spoiler?
http://image.automobilemag.com/f/reviews/driven/12...

I am considering doing it when I get my black boxster. Also the two strips in the front air scoops.

What do you think?

Really naff.... But your car to do as you wish.

The Mexico Blue Boxster finally arrived at my Dealership on 5/13, took delivery 5/14.
Ordered 1/2/13 and final Mexico Blue Config was 1/7/13 but that was also changed when 'feasibility study' ok'd painting interior trim Mexico Blue.
Dealership said before 7/1 for delivery with changes but it looks Ike Porsche kept to the original build date or close to it.



Evaluation after 500 miles and 5 days of driving.
31mpg(USA) first tank and 30 mpg second tank.

PASM, wouldn't be without it, very comfortable ride with 18" Dunlops which is what I was looking for.
PDK, brilliant engineering, I grew up with manuals, 3spd's 4 spd's, 5spd's, Tr3's, Tr4's, the Boxster 981S I test drove had the MT. This car is not much slower than an S with MT.
I love the PDK.
Sports Design Steering wheel, a must with PDK and I like not having buttons on my wheel.
18 way seats, nice but not a must have but they were ordered for the Comfort Opening where the seat moves fully rearward and wheel moves up upon removing ignition key and then opening door.
Exhaust note is fine without SE, in fact I drove a 2014 Cayman S yesterday without SE and the interior noise was much louder then the Boxster, roof up or down! Would not own a Cayman, too loud.
Sport Chrono, G Force graphic is nice, more after breakin period here in the US of 2000 miles below 4200 rpm.
CDR-31, tinny but I never listen to the radio or music in a vehicle. Burmiester would nice but the cost!
Love the fire extinguisher!
The vehicle is simply a brilliant piece of engineering and visual design.-Dick

Good point - what does Porsche recommend as a "running in" mileage / rev restriction here in the UK?

Thanks Neil!

Looks fabulous. Which silver is that?

Hi Guys, newbie here but been following the thread for ages whilst trying to put a spec together. Finally managed it (below) and just wanted to thank you all for the mountains of info, photos,opinions and facts. Special double hat tip to the guy who mentioned that you can change the beam direction for LHD/RHD with PDLS.(Can't find the name/post but I haven't seen it anywhere but here) Especially important for me as I have ordered LHD (intend to spend as much time abroad as here) and I didn't fancy sticking bits of plastic all over those gorgeous lights. Wasn't going to spec PDLS till I saw the post. Result.

Agonised over every option (it becomes a lot easier when you finally give in and admit you are going to spend a lot more than you thought!) and every colour combo (really like GR but was worried about fading in hot climate) so eventually went classic.

Dropped a deposit in March, July build!!! Apparently they only build UK LHD twice a year. Not sure I can contain myself for that long without serious injury.

Boxster S
Black convertible top
GT Silver Metallic
Black leather interior
Deletion of model designation
Roll-over bar with exterior colour paint finish Wind deflector
Bi-Xenon lighting system with Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
ParkAssist rear
Automatically dimming interior and exterior mirrors with integrated rain sensor Aluminium Look fuel cap Exclusive
Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) incl. mechanically locking rear differential Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
Sports exhaust system (incl. sports tailpipe)
Exclusive
20-inch SportTechno wheel Exclusive Wheels painted in black (partially) Exclusive
Seat heating
Seat ventilation
Smoking package
Floor mats
PCM package painted Exclusive
Sports seats, electrical (14-way) with memory package
White instrument dials Exclusive
Silver-Grey seat belts Exclusive
Centre console trim painted Exclusive
SportDesign steering wheel
Key pouch leather Exclusive
Aluminium brushed interior package (with leather interior/with PDK) Exclusive
Sound Package Plus
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including navigation module with universal audio interface

Afraid you will have to wait for the photos. Thanks again

Bi xenon without PDLS cannot be converted for left or right hand traffic. The light distribution is homogeneous on both sides of the road, which prevents dazzling of the oncoming traffic.

I guess the manual is saying the standard lights are so crap, it doesn't matter what side of the road your on.......