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Apr 4, 2012 | 02:38 PM

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Not sure how that's so different from a Boxter Spyder!
Porsche, the king of market segmentation!

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Originally Posted by catchmyshadow

According to an Autobild and Autozeitung article today a new Porsche entry model is coming soon.
it´s a new Midengine Roadster (4m long and 1,24m tall).
So it´s smaller and cheaper than the Boxster and will be called the 551
(a spiritual successor to the legendary 550 spyder).
what do u think?

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Apr 4, 2012 | 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JBurer

Not sure how that's so different from a Boxter Spyder!
Porsche, the king of market segmentation!

You can't blame Porsche if they can find a bunch of fanatical kool-aide drinkers like me to buy cars like this. Well, I have a Cayman S, but there are many a 911 owner who see the Cayman as an "also ran".

Apr 4, 2012 | 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jaspergtr

Sadly, I agree with you.

I think I'm going to call this the MR-2-551.

Isn't this the ENTIRE reason Toyota made the MR-2? And I mean entirely...

lol, yeah. it´s also funny that the new Boxster face reminds me of the old MR-2.

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Originally Posted by JBurer

Not sure how that's so different from a Boxter Spyder!
Porsche, the king of market segmentation!

you are absolutely right, it´s like a shrunken Boxster,
with a totally new forced induction flat-4 tho.

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Originally Posted by USCCayman

The 911 and Cayman/Boxster are getting bigger, so there is going to be room for an even smaller car. i mean if you leave out all the options, that jaspergtr mentioned. options, that will cost you more than the car itself but won`t make the car drive (significantly) better or more fun then the new 551 offers a great prospect.
but what about the gay comments on the new, tiny 551 then?

Apr 4, 2012 | 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by catchmyshadow

it´s midengined and it carries the Porsche badge.
that should be enough to be a success.

yes. unlike mazda miata (no bashing but just saying)

Apr 4, 2012 | 08:27 PM

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You know what, I don't give a jacksass what people will say about the 551 but it'll sit nicely next to my 997tt and I'll say that's my toy's toy! Damn, my factory options and mods cost more than the car so I don't think I'll go wrong, which ever way you slice it.

Apr 25, 2012 | 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by catchmyshadow

that´s not dilution, that´s called staying alive in the future (emissions, CAFE standards etc.)

yes, it has to do with those things you mention, but whether you like it or not it dilutes the brand when they continue to introduce more and more "entry level" models....however, that being said, it seems as if they are going to continue to introduce the 918's as well, so that is a good brand investment! Also, I want to point out that entry level Porsche is still kind of an oxymoron...Ill still check them out and Im sure they will be great to drive!