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- Argyll Andy
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Knew you couldn’t stay out of a soft top for long, looks lovely , enjoy many happy miles in it
G29 M40i Thundernight with Ivory interior, all option packs (here for a while, hopefully )
G29 M40i Misano Blue all option packs (Gone 26k of fun)
E89 35iS, Valencia Orange, Design Pure Traction pack (Gone)
E89 23i sDrive, Silver (Gone)
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Looks a cracker that Steve....awesome cars aren't they....
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
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funny, i'm just about to move out of a 986S into a 987.1S boxster. i'm looking forward to a considerably more modern and spacious cabin than the 986 was! horses for courses though, the most modern car ive owned was made in 2008.
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I came from a 986 Boxster to E85 Z4.
The Boxster was amazing to drive but too good for me, the handling, precision and engine absolutely sublime. I just found I had to drive it beyond my capabilities to get it to be exciting if that makes sense!! I can drive the Z at legal speeds and still get the excitement we all want. Similar to my youth - I had 205 Gti's 1.6 and 1.9 and and the 1.6 was always the most enjoyable.
The Boxster was amazing to drive but too good for me, the handling, precision and engine absolutely sublime. I just found I had to drive it beyond my capabilities to get it to be exciting if that makes sense!! I can drive the Z at legal speeds and still get the excitement we all want. Similar to my youth - I had 205 Gti's 1.6 and 1.9 and and the 1.6 was always the most enjoyable.
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Great read, thanks for sharing as a 981 Boxster is on my list as possible next purchases.... The comments confirm my thoughts regarding a 987.2, when I sat in one just felt it was aging.
Also thinking better to have a 2.7 driven hard than an S driven at 7/10ths because it would be too quick.
Also thinking better to have a 2.7 driven hard than an S driven at 7/10ths because it would be too quick.
57 Plate 3.0 Si Auto SilverGrey - Red Leather
E89 35iS Space Grey - Red Leather. SOLD
56 Plate 3.0 SI Manual - Black with Red Leather- Scorpion exhaust, BC coil overs SOLD
54 Plate 3.0 SE Auto - Silver with Red Leather. SOLD
E89 35iS Space Grey - Red Leather. SOLD
56 Plate 3.0 SI Manual - Black with Red Leather- Scorpion exhaust, BC coil overs SOLD
54 Plate 3.0 SE Auto - Silver with Red Leather. SOLD
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Any coupe driver would feel the same when they go to a roadster
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
- mr.tourette
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Thanks John yep it's a super piece of kit
Inevitable really I supposeArgyll Andy wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 1:00 am
Knew you couldn’t stay out of a soft top for long, looks lovely , enjoy many happy miles in it
Pretty much my sentiment Its a lot of fun driven hard and you get the most out the engine note too, it showed an indicated 100 flat out in 3rd at 7.5k revs (on my favourite private road of course) I'm sure the same in the S would be another 15 or 20 mph, you certainly couldnt drive the S as hard on uk roads9designs wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 10:50 am Great read, thanks for sharing as a 981 Boxster is on my list as possible next purchases.... The comments confirm my thoughts regarding a 987.2, when I sat in one just felt it was aging.
Also thinking better to have a 2.7 driven hard than an S driven at 7/10ths because it would be too quick.
if its got tits or tyres..its trouble
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Not this one.
But it doesn't matter so long as the OP enjoys what he has!
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
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Gone - Ruby Black
- mr wilks
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That's a lovely looking car Mr T , the 981 Cayman would have been my choice but a nice move whichever
3 ZMRs
3 E89s
5 Si coupes
5 Si roadsters
997 C4
TTRS
F82 M4
MK7 Golf Gti
current Bmw 6 Gran Turismo + Golf R
3 E89s
5 Si coupes
5 Si roadsters
997 C4
TTRS
F82 M4
MK7 Golf Gti
current Bmw 6 Gran Turismo + Golf R
- mr.tourette
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Thanks Andy.. the 981 Cayman would be a fab bit of kit I'm sure.. i guess im still a vert guy at heart
if its got tits or tyres..its trouble
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Welcome to the club Mr T.
There is something about Guards Red. It just seems that everyone is looking at you or wants to comment on the car
I hope you enjoy it
There is something about Guards Red. It just seems that everyone is looking at you or wants to comment on the car
I hope you enjoy it
Alpina Roadster #307
Porsche Boxster GTS
Previous Zs
Stratus E86
G29 30i
1x Imola Z4MR
Alpina #019
10x E85 Se/Si Roadsters
2x E89's
Roof Motor Relocations (Bristol)
Porsche Boxster GTS
Previous Zs
Stratus E86
G29 30i
1x Imola Z4MR
Alpina #019
10x E85 Se/Si Roadsters
2x E89's
Roof Motor Relocations (Bristol)
- hopz121
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Looks lovely that, how do you find the engine? I think it’s a brilliant bit of kit and doesn’t deserve the negativity surrounding it.
2004 BMW E46 M3 Coupe - Manual - Silver Grey
2017 BMW F31 318d M-Sport - Auto - Glacier Silver
2007 Porsche Cayman 2.7 - Manual - Arctic Silver
2003 Renault Clio 172 Cup - Blue
2003 BMW E85 Z4 3.0i - Gone
2008 BMW E90 330i SE - Gone
2017 BMW F31 318d M-Sport - Auto - Glacier Silver
2007 Porsche Cayman 2.7 - Manual - Arctic Silver
2003 Renault Clio 172 Cup - Blue
2003 BMW E85 Z4 3.0i - Gone
2008 BMW E90 330i SE - Gone
- mr.tourette
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Thanks buddy, yours looks fantastic, those are the exact wheels I am after getting next year they were very expensive option when new.. about 3.5k from what I've seen, believe they were standard on your gts
Have to admit Guards Red was not really my first choice colour, I thought it a bit "in your face" but the car was best condition/service history/spec Id seen in my budget and its definitely growing on me after sticking with more subtle colour for the last 20 odd years
if its got tits or tyres..its trouble
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I went from a nice low mileage, manual 987.2 to my current ZM. I found the Cayman S too capable. It made you want to drive like you knew you were not waking up the next day. It was a way better car than my driving skills. I can understand the boxster choice if you wanted a bit of the same feel. I changed to the Z4M roadster as I thought I would get a similar sort of feeling at a lower speed. What I got was a completely different experience that was (I don't want to describe it as rougher) giving more thrill way less down the death range.
Z4MR A.W.
- mr.tourette
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That is a very apt description Trav, driving the Cayman is like driving with a little devil on your shoulder constantly egging you on to drive like a twunt .. it can be a lot of fun when you are in the mood for it but its so focused you cant just have a regular commute to work or a sunny day cruise out with the missus, the 981 boxster seems to be able to do both with easeTrav wrote: ↑Fri Apr 14, 2023 3:37 pm I went from a nice low mileage, manual 987.2 to my current ZM. I found the Cayman S too capable. It made you want to drive like you knew you were not waking up the next day. It was a way better car than my driving skills. I can understand the boxster choice if you wanted a bit of the same feel. I changed to the Z4M roadster as I thought I would get a similar sort of feeling at a lower speed. What I got was a completely different experience that was (I don't want to describe it as rougher) giving more thrill way less down the death range.
if its got tits or tyres..its trouble