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  1. 4re Nut

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  2. GuyIncognito

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    #2 GuyIncognito, Oct 5, 2011
    looks a bit more CGT'-ish, in my opinion.

    Porsche needs to ditch those awful 20" wagon wheels.
     
  3. PCA Hack

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    #4 Bullfighter, Oct 5, 2011
    Not sure it's an improvement...
     
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  6. CMartin348

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    #6 CMartin348, Oct 5, 2011
    It might grow on me... but it reminds me of a Toyota MR2, which is a deal killer.

    I prefer a 986/987 boxster to this
     
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    #7 GuyIncognito, Oct 5, 2011
    the hilarious thing about this is that when the MR2 Spyder came out, everyone said it was just a rip-off of the 986 Boxster design. circle of life, I guess :p
     
  8. Speedyellow993

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    #8 Speedyellow993, Oct 5, 2011
    A way better execution of the idea.

    It looks great! But is it functional or all show?
     
  9. CMartin348

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    #9 CMartin348, Oct 5, 2011
    I was only 6 years old in '99 :p this seems like a much closer design to the MR2 than a 986...
     
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    #11 BlackBird007, Oct 5, 2011
    I like the looks of it. Feels good to have a refreshed design on the way.
     
  12. Mark(study)

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    #13 AlfaR, Oct 6, 2011
    It looks a lot more aggressive than a 911...doesn't seem like a good thing.
     
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    #14 Vintage Racer, Oct 6, 2011
    I agree. The lip is awful. I don't see the car as an improvement over the current Boxster.
     
  15. NeuroBeaker

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    #15 NeuroBeaker, Oct 6, 2011
    Can't say I like it. :(

    I hope Porsche don't mess up the Cayman in the same way. :eek:

    All the best,
    Andrew.
     
  16. Mang

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    #16 Mang, Oct 6, 2011
    I see the MR2 as well :/
     
  17. Mark(study)

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    #17 Mark(study), Oct 6, 2011
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    Unfortunately, Now that we know where to look (door handle) you can see the hidden horizontal tape and fake door panel that hides the side-scoops on the 2013 Cayman spy shots. In the 3rd photo below, you can also see a vertical tape line between the gas cover and side mirror that holds the fake panel where it starts on the door.
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  18. Jimi900

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    #18 Jimi900, Oct 6, 2011
    Im pretty sure I saw tow of these in black in Las Vegas on 10/3. They did not have tags on them or look like they were right off the showroom floor.

    Jim
     
  19. S Brake

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    #19 S Brake, Oct 6, 2011
    It's a mix of CGT and MR2 for sure.
    I'm sure it will drive great though.
     
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    #20 David_S, Oct 6, 2011
    Ughhh. I see just a hint of CGT in it and a whole LOT of MR2.

    Sure wish they'd head more in the direction of the old 550...
     
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    #21 PhilNotHill, Oct 6, 2011
    +550

    That rear lip will take some getting used to...thinking no fun to wash.
     
  22. GuyIncognito

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    #23 agup48, Oct 6, 2011
    That is awesome looking! Get rid of the amber on the front lights and it'll look perfect!

    Did I just say that about a Boxster?! :eek::D
     
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    #24 italiafan, Oct 6, 2011
    i don't like the new one at all.
     
  25. GuyIncognito

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    #25 GuyIncognito, Oct 6, 2011
    that car was designed during Porsche's inexplicable "fried egg" headlight styling phase; but otherwise, it's a brilliant design.
     
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