GCB

Hi all,
I just came upon this German Car Zone site for the first time this morning and really enjoying reading everyones comments and thoughts. Nice job everyone... but I have a question..

I currently have a '03 Boxster S and love it. I am happy to say that I just put my deposit down on a '08 Boxster S and am counting down the seconds (literally :~)) until it arrives in Feb. I test drove the S at the dealer and there really is a huge difference in feel, speed, tightness, handling, smell :~) and overall sensation in the new breed!

However, I have a question maybe someone out there might know..

I'm not crazy about those orange front fender side reflector/lights. I don't understand why Porsche wouldn't have used clear ones to better match the other lenses on the car?? Does anyone know if they are inter-changeable to clear ones as I see on other models.

Anyone else share my thoughts on this??

btw.. here are my specs/options

Meteor Gray
Black Interior
Full Leather interior
Power Seats (had to have lumbar!!)
Heated Seats
Bi-Xenon
19" Carrera S wheels
Wheel caps w/colored crest
Bose high end sound pkg
floor mats int. color
Windstop deflector
Sport steering wheel in smooth leather
Roll Bar painted ext. color
Exterior Trim painted ext. color (Side intake vents and front bumper vents)

couldn't feel much difference with the sport chrono...so dumped that and I would have liked to have the navigation, but for over $3K bucks... thought that was rediculous...in addition... poor technology and primitive turn knobs, etc... just wasn't impressed... I'll go buy top of line Garmen or Tom Tom.

Alx

Thanks for joining, and congrats on your new purchase....

I think the color of the reflectors are mandated by law, but if your asking about preference, id preffer clear.... have fun, enjoy your times here.

GCB

Thanks again,
but I know I have seen other (new models) with white/clear reflectors.
Particularily '07 Targa... I just wonder if its interchangeable.

DocM

Hey GCB,

First of all congrats on your purchase.
I am currently living in the US. From my understanding the front orange reflectors are required on all vehicles by law as Alx mentioned.
In my book that ruins the entire front of any car, be it a Boxster S or a GTI.
But I've seen many Porsche cars here with the clear reflectors, so I'm pretty sure they are interchangeable.
I think you have to specifically tell your dealer that you want the clear ones and in that case you'd bear any legal responsibility.
The best way would be to ask your dealer though.

Alx

They are certainly interchangeable.

And i too, preffer the white.

GCB

Thanks for the replies...
I'll ask my dealer and let you all know..

ree

Welcome to GCZ! Enjoy your stay and congratulations on your new purchase. Sounds awesome!

monster

Welcome to the forum GCB, and congrats on your new car. Just 1 thing though, can you wait til the facelift version of the Boxster?

GCB

nope... can't wait till then...
have to turn my lease in by March... however in only 36 months..i'll be ready for what's next!

.....although I'm wondering if anyone out there has switched out their lenses?

...... also anyone have an '08 yet? Like to hear your comments on it

GCB

Cool!.... I got the answer back from my dealer regarding the orange markers. Here's what they said;

"The clear markers are not available from the factory for U.S. bound cars. However, you can purchase the clear ones from our parts department for around $60 and I can install them for you. They are perfectly legal in Arizona. They definitely look better"

Well thats good to know.....