LOL, I didn't even think about bluetooth. That would be more sensible I suppose.
Which Boxster to get?
Re: Which Boxster to get?
Mine was £2k a few years ago. 66k on the clock, loads of history, lovely car really. Dan Webster had it after me and was also surprised at how pleasant it was.
Re: Which Boxster to get?
Re: Which Boxster to get?
Agreed. While I owned it I thought of it as a modern 356 Speedster. The later cars lose the delicacy of some of the lines.
I was tempted to slam it and fit mooncaps or disc wheels to it but managed to stop myself.
I was tempted to slam it and fit mooncaps or disc wheels to it but managed to stop myself.
Re: Which Boxster to get?
I thought this 996 looked decent? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2003-Porsche ... 3176561263
Perhaps apart from the grey interior? Dunno much about them.
Perhaps apart from the grey interior? Dunno much about them.
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Re: Which Boxster to get?
If you’re looking for a plate, BOX 7R is going through DVLA auction next month. (£350 reserve).
http://www.dvlaauction.co.uk/index.php/ ... mit=Submit
http://www.dvlaauction.co.uk/index.php/ ... mit=Submit
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Re: Which Boxster to get?
That's the colour combination I specifically don't want: doom blue with salesman's slip-on shoe grey interior. Bleuch.mr_jon wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2019 3:53 pm I thought this 996 looked decent? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2003-Porsche ... 3176561263
Perhaps apart from the grey interior? Dunno much about them.
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Re: Which Boxster to get?
"GT2 spoiler"... Well that explains why he bought a blue/gray one... clearly the owner is blind.NotoriousREV wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2019 4:15 pmThat's the colour combination I specifically don't want: doom blue with salesman's slip-on shoe grey interior. Bleuch.mr_jon wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2019 3:53 pm I thought this 996 looked decent? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2003-Porsche ... 3176561263
Perhaps apart from the grey interior? Dunno much about them.
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I think the 996 style splodge shaped headlights actually look far better now than they did at the time, both on the Boxster and the 911.
Re: Which Boxster to get?
Its a factory fit "Aerokit" Spoiler that was an option on the 3.6, it looks odd without the skirts that usually go with it. GT2 lolGG. wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2019 4:34 pm"GT2 spoiler"... Well that explains why he bought a blue/gray one... clearly the owner is blind.NotoriousREV wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2019 4:15 pmThat's the colour combination I specifically don't want: doom blue with salesman's slip-on shoe grey interior. Bleuch.mr_jon wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2019 3:53 pm I thought this 996 looked decent? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2003-Porsche ... 3176561263
Perhaps apart from the grey interior? Dunno much about them.
The wheels aren't right either, they look more like a Cayenne style or possibly aftermarket.
Re: Which Boxster to get?
That blue one has 997 alloys fitted which looks wrong. I've never seen a facelift 996 with that rear spoiler which didn't also have the Aero kit sills, but apparently the spoiler was available as a stand-alone option. I have to say I prefer the looks without the rear spoiler but with the front bumper and sills only, as per the Anniversary model:
Re: Which Boxster to get?
RE 996, this one is top end for a car without Hartech rebuild, but it’s got the expensive ExE-TC suspensions and looks perfect. I bet it drives superbly.
http://www.911uk.com/ads_item.php?id=8983
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https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=1544997
http://www.911uk.com/ads_item.php?id=8983
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Re: Which Boxster to get?
Wants £22k but can't be bothered to take some pics ? All except the first one are lifted from that Pistonhead thread from 2015
Re: Which Boxster to get?
Having very much enjoyed the drive in my Mum's Z4 this weekend, I've started browsing Autotrader for Boxsters too.
I can't see it happening for a long time/if at all (for practical rather than financial reasons), but it's nice to dream.
I can't see it happening for a long time/if at all (for practical rather than financial reasons), but it's nice to dream.
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Re: Which Boxster to get?
Have you bought one yet?Explosive Newt wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2019 1:47 pmSo after some more test drives today I can attest that this was correct
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Another to see later this week, then will decide which I buy out of a few potentials (but one clear front runner).
Re: Which Boxster to get?
Funny that!Explosive Newt wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2019 1:47 pmSo after some more test drives today I can attest that this was correct
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Re: Which Boxster to get?
Stop it. I want a Porsche now but the only ones I’ve ever had a go off (Macan, Cayenne) are beyond utterly crap
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