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
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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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