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Porsche Boxster Story: The Entire Development History

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I too purchased this expecting that it would be similar in scope and quality to Frere's 911 book, which is a detailed and authoritative history of that model's development.

Unfortunately this book contains very little that is not already common and widespread knowledge, such as the fact that the original Boxster shared its entire front end with the 996 variant of the 911. Indeed, most of what is written here could easily be derived from the brochures and press kits accompanying each new Boxster model. The scanty text is padded with dozens of photos and drawings obviously obtained from Porsche.

Frere's book seems to be a cynical attempt by the publisher to capitalize on his name and reputation, and sadly it does neither any favors. For real aficionados the definitive story of the Boxster can be found instead in Karl Ludvigsen's excellent three-volume "Porsche: Excellence was Expected."

Paul Frere is a great author, and there isn't much that he doesn't know about Porsches. This book, however, appears to be a work in progress.

Compared to his excellent book "Porsche 911 Story", this book is just too fluffy. Yes, there are some tidbits of great information in here and technical data that you won't find anywhere else. But all this is buried under too many pretty pictures (taken directly from the Porsche sales brochures) and too many pages of excerpts from car magazine reviews. Plus there are some annoying mistakes: for example, the book claims that the center radiator exists only in those S models that are equipped with Tiptronic.

Nonetheless, this is the best book on the Boxster that I am aware of - and at less than $25, you can't really go wrong. But a "911 Story" it is not!

A good read and a useful balance of technical and historical information on the Boxster; a notable ommission however was any information about the 2004 Boxster S Anniversary Edition (a.k.a. Boxster 550 Spyder).

Great value, I like books that have lots of technical data as well as general information. This certainly qualifies in these areas with good coverage and pictures from development of design through to latest model. Top value book for Boxster owner or enthusiast.

I found this book extremely informative and organized in a way it is very easy to use. Good use of pictures. Good comparision of the difference between the different models of Boxster. I would recommend this book highly.

Thought this book was written with expertise and understanding. I would reccommend it to anyone, it is a quality book and would be a welcome to edition to any library.

As an owner of 2000 Boxster'S', this book provided me with detail history, easy to read. Gathering of the press reviews in one place is also very helpful. This book is technical enough for auto enthusiasts and new owner that needs to know more of their vehicle.

Some of the terminologies are British and needs to get used to. Some cars illustrated have RHS steering wheel. Pictures and drawings are clear.

I recommend to anyone who owns a Boxster.