Just announced
Price £45,400
On sale March 2008
What’s different? This is a limited edition, based on the
Boxster S, recalling the Porsche RS60 Spyder racing car of 1960. It comes
with 19in alloys, an uprated 303bhp engine, a modified exhaust and standard
Active Suspension Management. Inside are RS60 Spyder kickplates and silver
instrument faces. It costs £5,405 more than the standard Boxster S
Why should I care? Limited-edition Porsches are rarities, and there
will be only 1,960 of these made. It may seem costly, but once you’ve put
19in alloys and active suspension on a Boxster S, it’s only slightly more
than a £2,000 difference. Add the distinctive look, extra power and
racy-sounding exhaust, and it’s clearly worth the extra
Consider also BMW Z4M Roadster £43,795, Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG
£51,592, Nissan 350Z Roadster GT £30,795
In the showroom
Subaru Justy R
Price £8,495
On sale Now
What’s different? It’s all new, from bumper to bumper, and
offers five-door accommodation, good fuel consumption and low emissions
thanks to its 1 litre, three-cylinder petrol engine. It seems expensive, but
the price includes alloy wheels, air-conditioning, curtain airbags, front
and rear electric windows and remote central locking
Why should I care? The old Justy had the unique appeal of being the
only all-wheel-drive car in its class. This one is front-wheel drive only,
is based on the Daihatsu Sirion and uses the same engine as the Citroën C1,
Peugeot 107 and Toyota Aygo. Only 1,000 will be sold in the UK each year, so
its residual values should be stronger than most
Consider also Fiat Panda 1.2 Dynamic Air Con £8,195, Citroën C1 1.0i
Airplay+ £7,945, Daihatsu Sirion 1.0 SE £7,955
