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2008 Boxster S
- scootr
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2006 Boxster S
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I've read and watched so much on these 2 in the last 2 weeks my eyes are crossed and I'm out of gas. Some things I think I want;
Cayman or Boxster S Gen 2
6 spd manual
Heated sport seats
PASM
Air conditioning... It's nearly 100ºF most days now for the next 2-3 months
Cayman or Boxster S Gen 2
6 spd manual
Heated sport seats
PASM
Air conditioning... It's nearly 100ºF most days now for the next 2-3 months
E89 3.0L 6 MT gone
Michelin P4s
Bilstein struts & shocks
Luxon tower brace
Michelin P4s
Bilstein struts & shocks
Luxon tower brace
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2006 Boxster S
I’ve had a couple of Porkers down the years. Key thing I learnt was that three things are important; service history, service history and service history. It’s also true that a well maintained higher mileage cars can be a better buy than a low mileage garage queen.. These are cars that like to be driven, not sat in a garage with their seals drying out and the oil draining from the important bits. Here is a useful guide from the PCGB, I know you are in the states but mist of the info is relevant.
https://www.porscheclubgb.com/regions-r ... yers-guide
Also there is a Boxster forum similar to this called Boxa.net - you can find some useful information on there generally.There are knowledgable members there too that can answer specific questions, much like on here...but with a bit less humour I’ve found
https://www.porscheclubgb.com/regions-r ... yers-guide
Also there is a Boxster forum similar to this called Boxa.net - you can find some useful information on there generally.There are knowledgable members there too that can answer specific questions, much like on here...but with a bit less humour I’ve found
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2006 Boxster S
p.s. a Gen 2 car is a good choice as Porsche had designed out most of the high profile design floors by then.
- Smartbear
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2006 Boxster S
Wow, a car with no floors sounds frighteningBig Bad Boris wrote: ↑Sun Jul 12, 2020 12:05 am p.s. a Gen 2 car is a good choice as Porsche had designed out most of the high profile design floors by then.
https://youtu.be/uq7noaMwLfg
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
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Yeah amazing right, they could make cars with no floors that far back, yet the boffins at Porsche couldn’t manage that feat in the mid 2000s
- Smartbear
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2006 Boxster S
I used to work in Braintree a long time ago Boris
Rob
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
- MACK
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2006 Boxster S
I dunno, Fred Flintstone loved his!Smartbear wrote: ↑Sun Jul 12, 2020 12:09 amWow, a car with no floors sounds frighteningBig Bad Boris wrote: ↑Sun Jul 12, 2020 12:05 am p.s. a Gen 2 car is a good choice as Porsche had designed out most of the high profile design floors by then.
https://youtu.be/uq7noaMwLfg
Rob
Back on topic, the 987.2 cars are a much safer bet. Especially the S models because IIRC they engineered out the troublesome IMS in the DFI engine which also has a bit more power. The interior plastics are far nicer too, Black instead of grey and the PCM was improved. They also have better exterior styling. One thing to note over your E89 is the interior is rather cramped, in fact it's more cramped than an E85 never mind the E89. For me Sports seats and Sports steering wheel are a must. The standard ones aren't great, a bit like the E85 really.
Silver 05 3.0i SE
Mods inc - F/L Xenons Clear Ind Rear Lights M Sport Seats & Wheel Eibach/B4 3.64 DIFF (SOLD)
White E89 20i M Sport
Mods inc- B12 kit, M3 Arms, 18" Zito 935's with PS4's, Decat & Remap, Switchable Exhaust Flap (SOLD)
Mods inc - F/L Xenons Clear Ind Rear Lights M Sport Seats & Wheel Eibach/B4 3.64 DIFF (SOLD)
White E89 20i M Sport
Mods inc- B12 kit, M3 Arms, 18" Zito 935's with PS4's, Decat & Remap, Switchable Exhaust Flap (SOLD)
- scootr
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2006 Boxster S
Barney had the Sportster
2008 and up 987.2 or 981 is the best bet then?
2008 and up 987.2 or 981 is the best bet then?
E89 3.0L 6 MT gone
Michelin P4s
Bilstein struts & shocks
Luxon tower brace
Michelin P4s
Bilstein struts & shocks
Luxon tower brace
- scootr
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2006 Boxster S
Call me crazy. I have a PPI appt at a Porsche dealership 1000 miles from home next week. I found a nearly perfect 2008 Boxster S with 46k miles in meteor gray over black. The car is in very good spec with heated sport seats and sport chrono pkg. Bose sound. Self dimming mirrors and rain sense wipers. Bi-Xenon headlamps and ooooh that sound. California car with not a scratch and good service history. Baring anything big found on the 3 hour $560 PPI I will be having her transported home in the coming weeks.
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E89 3.0L 6 MT gone
Michelin P4s
Bilstein struts & shocks
Luxon tower brace
Michelin P4s
Bilstein struts & shocks
Luxon tower brace
- Smartbear
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Looks smart, will you be remaining a z4 owner or will that be sold on?
Rob
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
- scootr
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2006 Boxster S
I love the Zed. This will be replacing the Mustang GT. Then the fun will be choosing which roadster to drive Or shall we say which one is running
E89 3.0L 6 MT gone
Michelin P4s
Bilstein struts & shocks
Luxon tower brace
Michelin P4s
Bilstein struts & shocks
Luxon tower brace
- Zed Baron
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2006 Boxster S
Well donescootr wrote: ↑Sat Jul 25, 2020 10:23 pm Call me crazy. I have a PPI appt at a Porsche dealership 1000 miles from home next week. I found a nearly perfect 2008 Boxster S with 46k miles in meteor gray over black. The car is in very good spec with heated sport seats and sport chrono pkg. Bose sound. Self dimming mirrors and rain sense wipers. Bi-Xenon headlamps and ooooh that sound. California car with not a scratch and good service history. Baring anything big found on the 3 hour $560 PPI I will be having her transported home in the coming weeks.
- scootr
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Thank you Sir. Guess we need to change the year of this thread now...where's my happy dance ?Zed Baron wrote: ↑Sun Jul 26, 2020 12:46 amWell donescootr wrote: ↑Sat Jul 25, 2020 10:23 pm Call me crazy. I have a PPI appt at a Porsche dealership 1000 miles from home next week. I found a nearly perfect 2008 Boxster S with 46k miles in meteor gray over black. The car is in very good spec with heated sport seats and sport chrono pkg. Bose sound. Self dimming mirrors and rain sense wipers. Bi-Xenon headlamps and ooooh that sound. California car with not a scratch and good service history. Baring anything big found on the 3 hour $560 PPI I will be having her transported home in the coming weeks.
E89 3.0L 6 MT gone
Michelin P4s
Bilstein struts & shocks
Luxon tower brace
Michelin P4s
Bilstein struts & shocks
Luxon tower brace
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2006 Boxster S
The last thing about this is crazy, quite the opposite. A car in this condition and mileage makes the most sense imho. Take away the better looks, the better interior, a slightly better chassis, of, say the 718 and in the real world this car you’ve bought will do 90% of the 718 but without the expense of the purchase price. A damn fine car that you’ll hopefully enjoy and can use it to its full extent rather than 50% of it before running out of road, then sell it on if desired for very little loss. It’s a smart choice and tbh one I should make rather than wanting bigger and better all the time. Enjoy.scootr wrote: ↑Sat Jul 25, 2020 10:23 pm Call me crazy. I have a PPI appt at a Porsche dealership 1000 miles from home next week. I found a nearly perfect 2008 Boxster S with 46k miles in meteor gray over black. The car is in very good spec with heated sport seats and sport chrono pkg. Bose sound. Self dimming mirrors and rain sense wipers. Bi-Xenon headlamps and ooooh that sound. California car with not a scratch and good service history. Baring anything big found on the 3 hour $560 PPI I will be having her transported home in the coming weeks.
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
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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