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New car
2005 Boxster S 3.2
I've not had anything interesting for a few years and fancied ticking Porsche off the list. From the start I decided I wanted a manual S and the 3.2 over the 3.4. I'm keeping my A5 and the Boxster will be for weekends and when I just fancy a drive. Interestingly, the insurance was nearly £200 cheaper than the Audi.
I used Rich B car-buying logic from the other Boxster thread and swerved dealers and hunted down a pampered, enthusiast owned one. Which is exactly what I've ended up with The owner was a full on car/Porsche nut, he had a 986 previous to this one and on the day of viewing he'd just collected a 981 GTS which was his retirement present. We spent over an hour talking cars, he's going to the Monaco GP next week and one of his sons races (and usually wins) in the Caterham Superlight championship. The car had been garaged, covered, trickle charged, the full works. I hate buying cars, I always think i'm buying someone else's problem, but I had every confidence in this car and the owner.
It's a 2005 55 with 57k miles. It has Bose which sounds just ok. I might look at bluetooth and SD card options for the stereo but I've not decided how bothered I am yet. I've never really liked the 987 interiors, I think the dash looks a bit drab, but the sports chrono adds a little something. Leather's in good nick, as is the hood.
The engine pulls really well and the standard exhaust has a lovely sound to it, something my Elise was lacking. Gearchange is also pleasing. I've not yet explored the handling but it corners very flat and seems very sure-footed even in the wet. In short, I fucking love it.
A few pics:
I've not had anything interesting for a few years and fancied ticking Porsche off the list. From the start I decided I wanted a manual S and the 3.2 over the 3.4. I'm keeping my A5 and the Boxster will be for weekends and when I just fancy a drive. Interestingly, the insurance was nearly £200 cheaper than the Audi.
I used Rich B car-buying logic from the other Boxster thread and swerved dealers and hunted down a pampered, enthusiast owned one. Which is exactly what I've ended up with The owner was a full on car/Porsche nut, he had a 986 previous to this one and on the day of viewing he'd just collected a 981 GTS which was his retirement present. We spent over an hour talking cars, he's going to the Monaco GP next week and one of his sons races (and usually wins) in the Caterham Superlight championship. The car had been garaged, covered, trickle charged, the full works. I hate buying cars, I always think i'm buying someone else's problem, but I had every confidence in this car and the owner.
It's a 2005 55 with 57k miles. It has Bose which sounds just ok. I might look at bluetooth and SD card options for the stereo but I've not decided how bothered I am yet. I've never really liked the 987 interiors, I think the dash looks a bit drab, but the sports chrono adds a little something. Leather's in good nick, as is the hood.
The engine pulls really well and the standard exhaust has a lovely sound to it, something my Elise was lacking. Gearchange is also pleasing. I've not yet explored the handling but it corners very flat and seems very sure-footed even in the wet. In short, I fucking love it.
A few pics:
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Looks good Alway preferred those wheels, sits so nicely, etc.
Keep the polishing cloths on order though, black's a fvking nightmare
Keep the polishing cloths on order though, black's a fvking nightmare
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Approved! Nice spec and it sounds like it has the perfect previous owner/history!
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This is all a bit of a shock, frankly. Where's the "what do I buy" post that then gets ignored in favour of what you wanted all along, why didn't you buy from a dealer who offered you a great deal but only if you buy today and he has to get his boss to approve it first and he's actually losing money on the deal, why haven't you done a thread getting us to guess what it is that you've just bought and why didn't you lease a car you didn't really want in the first place?
Congrats - looks fucking ideal
Congrats - looks fucking ideal
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Wrong colour but looks nice otherwise
Have we reached a tipping point where current forum Porsche ownership now exceeds forum BMW ownership ?
Have we reached a tipping point where current forum Porsche ownership now exceeds forum BMW ownership ?
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Looks ace. I considered one of these prior to buying the Elise but decided that for my intended purpose (Track use) the Lotus was the better option.
Looks like you've got a great car also judging by the history of the guy.
Looks like you've got a great car also judging by the history of the guy.
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I go away for a week and two Boxsters have been purchased! Good work!
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Porsche active suspension too! Looks like you picked a great one. Glad my thread helped
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Looks great, especially considering it’s nearly 15 years old - I bet there’s a load of proper shitters out there at this age. You’ve done very well!
How did you find it? A Porsche forum?
How did you find it? A Porsche forum?
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Looks great! Feels like people are really starting to appreciate Boxsters.
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