Lucky Phil Posted 21September, 2017 Report Share Posted 21September, 2017 I see some posts that refer to the Boxster as a Coxster. As such I thought I would clear up how the Coxster name came about.In Episode 2 of Series 7 of Top Gear, Clarkson reviewed the then new Cayman. His producer at the time had just ordered one. He went into great detail about how Porsche market their cars and how the power in the Boxster and Cayman was deliberately kept below the 911 so as not to deter people from buying the more expensive 911. When test driving the Cayman he said "it really is just a Boxster with a roof so in effect a Boxster Coupe, as such it should have been named the Coxster". So the two ended up with their own target group for marketing. Boxsters for Hairdressers and Coxsters for the other group who did not buy a 911 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraz Posted 21September, 2017 Report Share Posted 21September, 2017 I suspect anyone who calls a Boxster or a Cayman a Coxster, 1 has no clue, 2 has never driven either, 3 gets upset when a non Porsche person calls their 911 a VW Beatle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 21September, 2017 Report Share Posted 21September, 2017 when a non Porsche person calls their 911 a VW Beatle.You mean one of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraz Posted 21September, 2017 Report Share Posted 21September, 2017 Classic Tazzieman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 21September, 2017 Report Share Posted 21September, 2017 I see some posts that refer to the Boxster as a Coxster. As such I thought I would clear up how the Coxster name came about.In Episode 2 of Series 7 of Top Gear, Clarkson reviewed the then new Cayman. His producer at the time had just ordered one. He went into great detail about how Porsche market their cars and how the power in the Boxster and Cayman was deliberately kept below the 911 so as not to deter people from buying the more expensive 911. When test driving the Cayman he said "it really is just a Boxster with a roof so in effect a Boxster Coupe, as such it should have been named the Coxster". So the two ended up with their own target group for marketing. Boxsters for Hairdressers and Coxsters for the other group who did not buy a 911I coined it before that. I suspect anyone who calls a Boxster or a Cayman a Coxster, 1 has no clue, 2 has never driven either, 3 gets upset when a non Porsche person calls their 911 a VW Beatle.Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraz Posted 21September, 2017 Report Share Posted 21September, 2017 Anyone?Majority then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 21September, 2017 Report Share Posted 21September, 2017 What are the equivalent terms in describing 911 coupe vs targa drivers?Or are we all just inverted porcupines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozvino Posted 21September, 2017 Report Share Posted 21September, 2017 I suspect anyone who calls a Boxster or a Cayman a Coxster, 1 has no clue, 2 has never driven either, 3 gets upset when a non Porsche person calls their 911 a VW Beatle.@Fraz when do you take delivery of your Cayman ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 21September, 2017 Report Share Posted 21September, 2017 Majority then.I feel better now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozvino Posted 21September, 2017 Report Share Posted 21September, 2017 I feel better now.not sure whats worse - being a cock or a hairdresser? Given I have a Spyder I guess that makes me a cockdresser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 21September, 2017 Report Share Posted 21September, 2017 What's a hairdresser? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakroo Posted 21September, 2017 Report Share Posted 21September, 2017 .......Given I have a Spyder I guess that makes me a cockdresserI'm sure I've seen movies about this but not when anyone else is looking over my shoulder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 21September, 2017 Report Share Posted 21September, 2017 What do you call a Cayman with an alligator hide interior?A Crockster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakroo Posted 21September, 2017 Report Share Posted 21September, 2017 what about an old codger who drives a Cayman? a croakster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 21September, 2017 Report Share Posted 21September, 2017 what about an old codger who drives a Cayman? a croakster@Niko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod C Posted 21September, 2017 Report Share Posted 21September, 2017 Yes it was a bit obvious wasn't it. The answer is as soon as someone wants to sell me a S or preferably an R at a decent price or is at least negotiable. Can't be stuffed looking at interstate cars unless it's an R and have zero tolerance for dealers after this weeks little episode. Guess I will be looking for a while yet. I guess a certain dealer is off your xmas card list then Fraz!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraz Posted 21September, 2017 Report Share Posted 21September, 2017 I guess a certain dealer is off your xmas card list then Fraz!?The arrogance was unbelievable.Lost control of the iPad again and deleted the above post. Sorry about that Rod. Looks like I am becoming a Croakster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 21September, 2017 Report Share Posted 21September, 2017 @Niko OI!......I represent that remark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidW•GT3• Posted 22September, 2017 Report Share Posted 22September, 2017 The Cayman is a fantastic car - it might sit low on the Porsche scale by way of price point but it's an awesome machine. Recently sold my 987 S after 5 years with the car. Loved every minute of ownership and the pure sports car driving experience. Linear rather than explosive speed but fast enough to be fun and just so steady through the corners. Fantastic machines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 22September, 2017 Report Share Posted 22September, 2017 Kman with a boxsta hard top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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