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WELCOME TO THE FAMILY Luxury Lifestyle LivingWelcometo the FamilyA test drive of the 2013 Porsche Boxstershows it lives up to the brand.bodylines in each of the earlier generations had afeminine feel and performance that left the driverwanting more. And with a base price significantly lessthan the 911, the Boxster came to be known as the“Poor Man’s Porsche.”But that’s all but changed. The new 2013 Boxster Sis no longer the unwanted stepchild of the Porschefamily. It has been completely reshaped, reformattedand refitted into a stunning automotive experiencewith a look all Porsche fans have come to expect fromthe luxury brand.By Willie DanielsBefore 1905, Albert Einstein couldn’t find a teaching job.Billionaire Ross Perot got his big start after borrowing $1,000from his wife. Humble beginnings often forge great success—and there will be yet another with Porsche’s latest release of the 2013Boxster S.In order to appreciate what Porsche has accomplished with this newvehicle, a few opinions must be stated, many of which have beenaccepted by the automotive industry regarding the first generation(Model: 986) and second generation (987) of Porsche’s Boxster, bothremembered for their less-than-flattering exteriors. The soft roundedExteriorUpon first glance, the car’s stout aggressive stylingis evident. The Boxster S boasts the angry look inwhich sports car enthusiasts revel. The wheel wells aredeep and the bodylines are hard, distinct yet true toPorsche’s core styling. The 2013 Boxster S truly has anexotic-car feel, separating itself from the predecessor’scommon lines.Upon closer inspection the meticulous thought anddetail that went into this car is evident. For example,the taillights have integrated LED blinkers that slightlybulge and split the enclosure in half, while aligning56 FINEsd.com | facebook.com/FINEmagazines