97 Boxster Spec

[RichardP]

I looked at a 97 2.5 at the weekend and would be grateful if anybody could clarify a few points regarding the spec:

What are the additional items with the Lux & Sports packs? Is the CDR-21 the standard stereo? and is the black external "Boxster" badge on the engine cover a delete option (it was missing), or could this indicate a rear end repair?

Thanks, Richard

[Wintermute]

Don't assume rear end damage because the Boxster badge is missing, yes there is an optional delete, and also one of the previous owners could have removed it themselves.

[spining-v-grid]

Hi Richard

I have a similar car & age. Mine has the Sports pack which is Sports suspension & Traction control. The other items I am unsure on - what I have heard is the std Radio is not much cop, thus most I viewed had an upgraded unit.

SVG

[RichardP]

Thanks for the replies.

I guess the Lux pack is climate control plus a couple of other bits?

I haven't made a decision on the car yet as I'm still trying to convince my wife that she'd like driving a Boxster.

[Don]

RichardP said:

I haven't made a decision on the car yet as I'm still trying to convince my wife that she'd like driving a Boxster.

Test drive. If that doesn't convince you and her nothing will.

As to whether your wife enjoys it or not it will come down to do you want a prestige sports convertible or not. I've known ladies not want a convertible as they actually don't like roof-off driving! I've also known people who don't want a Porsche because "its too flash" and they don't want to draw attention to themselves - particularly of the wrong kind.

The car's handling and acceleration is hugely endearing...depending on what your coming from I suppose.

If you've had a TVR then the big differences you will notice are:

1) Its not as quick by a long way.
2) It goes around corners properly.
3) The roof goes on and off easily.

And I could go on and on having a Chimaera and a Boxster S.

>> Edited by Don on Wednesday 10th September 15:21

[jwf3373]

I seem to remember the lux pack being air con + the wind deflector

L8rs

james