Hello everyone, i am new to the forum, and just placed an order for an 08 C2, that is supposed to arrive in August and was just curious to know if anyone knows if the car is getting the facelift for 2008, and if in fact it is getting the horsepower boost? some of the dealers are saying yes, becasue they want you to order an '08 model, others are saying absolutely no changes because they want you to take an '07. I definately cant wait to see my car, but would at least love to know what i am getting. My dealer did mention some Navigation upgrades, and some new colors for leather, and the exterior. Would love to hear from you all..

 

seems like a bad timing. don't think the 08s are getting the facelift but 09s. if u're getting the car next Aug i suggest u to wait extra few months.

 

Not to be too hard on your 1st post but........why would you order an 08 if you do not know what you are getting.....& whether facelift changes will be 08, 08.5, or 09?
2005, 6, 7, and probably 8, are essentually the same (appearance).......Frankfurt this fall will apparently show facelift. If that's true, it will not be in the showroom at the very same time.

 

Not to be too hard on your 1st post but........why would you order an 08 if you do not know what you are getting.....& whether facelift changes will be 08, 08.5, or 09?
2005, 6, 7, and probably 8, are essentually the same (appearance).......Frankfurt this fall will apparently show facelift. If that's true, it will not be in the showroom at the very same time.



Hey Gregg to be honest i ordered the '08 because i knew that i wanted to buy a c2 no matter what, the dealer told me that more than likely the facelift was in store for 08, almost all of the websites said '08 as well, i wasnt willing to wait another year to get the car, and was hoping for the update for the begining of '08. i even have a picture from the web that looks like an official porsche picture. does anyone know what changes we do have in store for '08?
Steve

 

Facelift pics have been around since before Christmas.

Many threads & posts since then.....last one on Renn that has a few tidbits about extended spark plug life the 08s will have .....in 997 section...see MY '08 Changes.

 

Why wait buy a c2 now then order the 09..LOLOL

 

for some reason i thought u mean Aug of 2008. since u're talking about Aug of 07 so get the car now enjoy it then buy a Turbo next year.

 

And one possible scenario is that it will be an early 09 (before spring, so they get 1 1/2 yrs out of the year).
I have a hard time thinking Porsche would let this happen to 08 sales. thinking we are missing something here......but maybe not, everything else is moving for them. They certainly can afford 08 997 sales to be off-pace.

 

you might get a good deal on a left over 07 but if the 08 is what you want then you'll love the car whether it has aface lift or not. I haven't seen anything about new colors.

 

From another forum...


NAVIGATION IMPROVEMENTS: “Extended Navigation� included

SERVICING INTERVALS
North America
• Oil change: 12,000 miles/20,000 km-1 year.
• Spark plug Change: For naturally aspirated engines: 36,000
miles/60,000 km-4 years.
• Spark plug Change: 911 Turbo, and GT3/GT3 RS: 24,000
miles/40,000 km-4 years.

NEW COLORS

• Macadamia Metallic – New! (replaces Atlas Grey Metallic, which
moves to Special Colors)
• Ruby Red Metallic – New! (replaces Carmona Red Metallic)
• Malachite Green Metallic – New! (replaces Dark Teal Metallic)

Interior Colors:
Special Colors

• Carrera Red – New! (replaces Standard color Palm Green,
which is discontinued)

SPORTS SEATS
• Lightweight racing-style sports
bucket seat in leather.
• Optimally shaped for use in highly dynamic driving situations.
• High degree of lateral support. not only in hip area, but also
in backrest.
• Offered in all available leather colors.
• Incorporates a thorax airbag integrated in the outer side of backrest.
• Apertures for six-point seat belts permit use of competition-type
seatbelts.
• Through use fiberglass and carbon-fiber, new sports seat weighs
in at 15-20 pounds (7-9 kg) less per seat than current Porsche
adaptive sports seat.
• Folding backrest allows rear seats of 911 models to be used normally.
• Expected to be available no earlier than late 2007, will not be
offered for 911 GT3/911 GT3 RS models.

911 TURBO AEROKIT (Option XAF)
• Swooping front spoiler lip with brake ducting channels.
• New rear deck and fixed rear spoiler.
• All components of 911 Turbo Aerokit are based on aerodynamic
testing conducted at Weissach.
• Refined by recent Porsche European Cup-series competition.
• When ordered, all components as well as side skirts and rear apron
finished in exterior color.
• Delayed availability option.

 

I am guessing 08 is a short year and the face lift appears in the middle of 08 as an 09. This is imo.

 

thats not a crazy idea...and i WILL support it!

 

So far I heard '08s no changes, yet some other sites and spy photos show otherwise.

I think it was smart to order '08 despite changes and possibility of getting an '07 now and discounted. Most '07 discounts don't match 1 MY depreciation so ordering an '08 is smart IMO.

'08 Production starts now because Porsche goes away for vacation in august so they are now producing '08s.

We need our spies over there...

 

Still no DI... I wonder when Porsche will do it.

 

thank you gentlemen for your feedback on the new 08 updates, and for all of your opinions.. i am very happy to join the forum, please keep me in the loop in case anyone hears anything definitavely for the 08 model. when do you think porsche will have the updates on their site?