1997 Boxster Options - Option Updates

We would like to inform you that PAG has indicated that there will be an additional delay of approximately 4 to 5 weeks on these ordered exclusive options:

XTE Door storage compartment lid and carrier for door lever in Carbon, carrier for door mirror controls, door handle and armrest tube in interior color leather.

XNL Dashboard speaker covers painted in interior color and dashboard in two toned leather, trim molding (groove) for upper dashboard and lower part of instrument panel in Carbon.

XNR Carrier for center air vents in interior color leather, carriers for heater controls and switches left/right in Carbon.

Porsche Germany has informed us of some immediate changes that you must be aware of. Those options that are affected are as follows: XTC, XTD, XTE, XNG, and XMX. The changes to each option are listed below.

XNG: Only covers the lower part of the instrument panel in leather same color of interior. Also, XNG conflicts with option XND and XNN no longer conflicts with XNH.

XTC, XTD, and XTE: no longer cover Mirror adjustment controls in leather. Otherwise, the option descriptions remain the same.

XMX: The fresh air vents in the middle dash will be painted in the color of the interior, no longer will they be covered in leather.

Please note that if an option is delayed in production or not available until the next model year, the spare parts are also not available.

We now have available floor mats for the Boxster. These floor mats will be added to your Boxster order before shipment from PDI starting on 3-9-97. The following codes and colors are available:

It is our pleasure to add these mats to your order, put them in the vehicle before shipment and ensure that the mat price and description is listed on the Monroney label. If you do not wish this to occur, please provide vehicle distribution with an order change sheet listing your vehicle order reference number, asking us not to add the mats to this car. In addition, the factory has informed us that option XX1, the Porsche Embroidered Floor mat for the Boxster is available with April Production. We would be happy to substitute these above listed mats for your XX1 order if you would send an order change form as directed above.

We are pleased to offer these mats at $90.00 MSRP and provide an additional profit potential to our dealers. If you have any questions concerning the above, please contact your Regional/District Manager or Distribution.

Please be advised that as of April production you will be able to order SAVANNA BEIGE interiors. The order codes are as follows:

Please be aware that due to production delays the Special Colors listed in the order guide will cause a delay beyond the normal 2 to 4 weeks.

50 Speed Yellow
51 Wimbledon Green Metallic
52 Oak Green Metallic
53 Forest Green Metallic
54 Violet Metallic
55 Dark Blue
56 Cobalt Blue Metallic
57 Violet Blue Metallic
58 Polar Silver Metallic
59 Slate Gray Metallic
60 Ocean Jade Metallic

We have been informed by Porsche Germany that the following options will not be available for the 1997 model year.

XMR Sun visors in interior leather color, both with make-up passenger side with reading light.

Please be advised that on option XRA 17" Sport Classic Wheels there could possibly be a delay since the wheels cannot be ordered through the regular production line. The wheels will be fitted to the car after completion at the Exclusive Department.

As an option update XAA - Aerokit and XAB - Spyder Rear will not be available before April production.

In the future our policy regarding order guide updates will take the form of a bulletin. Revised Order Guide pages will be issued on a quarterly bases. Therefore, it is necessary that you keep each update with the order guide under the separate tab that will be issued at a later date.

Please keep this bulletin with your order guide for quick reference. Vehicles ordered incorrectly due to misplacement of this bulletin will be the sole responsibility of the ordering Dealer.