Porsche Boxster - What to look for???
18-12-2007, 09:03 AM
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Porsche Boxster - What to look for???
Cheers Oranoco after your post yesterday about Porsche Boxsters i have booked a test drive at the weekend now 
Sad thing is its a bright yellow one
insurance is only £300 more than on my Mondeo
what should i look for and what should i steer clear of
Sad thing is its a bright yellow one
insurance is only £300 more than on my Mondeo
what should i look for and what should i steer clear of
18-12-2007, 09:32 AM
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Re: Porsche Boxster - What to look for???
Originally Posted by DanCossie
Sad thing is its a bright yellow one
18-12-2007, 11:23 AM
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Sorry mate
I'm getting a fair bit of stick on some forums I've mentioned it on. Usual comments of poor mans Porsche blah blah, can get faster blah blah but most of these comments are coming from kids with 1.25 Fiesta's.
I defy anybody to drive one down a B road and not get out with a stupid big grin.
Missus has come round to my way of thinking so as long as she likes the drive we should get ours about Summer (although some people have suggested waiting until Autumn as the prices dip a bit).
I'm getting a fair bit of stick on some forums I've mentioned it on. Usual comments of poor mans Porsche blah blah, can get faster blah blah but most of these comments are coming from kids with 1.25 Fiesta's.
I defy anybody to drive one down a B road and not get out with a stupid big grin.
Missus has come round to my way of thinking so as long as she likes the drive we should get ours about Summer (although some people have suggested waiting until Autumn as the prices dip a bit).
18-12-2007, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Oranoco
Sorry mate
I'm getting a fair bit of stick on some forums I've mentioned it on. Usual comments of poor mans Porsche blah blah, can get faster blah blah but most of these comments are coming from kids with 1.25 Fiesta's.
I defy anybody to drive one down a B road and not get out with a stupid big grin.
Missus has come round to my way of thinking so as long as she likes the drive we should get ours about Summer (although some people have suggested waiting until Autumn as the prices dip a bit).
I'm getting a fair bit of stick on some forums I've mentioned it on. Usual comments of poor mans Porsche blah blah, can get faster blah blah but most of these comments are coming from kids with 1.25 Fiesta's.
I defy anybody to drive one down a B road and not get out with a stupid big grin.
Missus has come round to my way of thinking so as long as she likes the drive we should get ours about Summer (although some people have suggested waiting until Autumn as the prices dip a bit).
best line was.......'just cos u shag hairdressers dont mean ya need one of their cars'
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18-12-2007, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Oranoco
I'm getting a fair bit of stick on some forums I've mentioned it on. Usual comments of poor mans Porsche blah blah, can get faster blah blah but most of these comments are coming from kids with 1.25 Fiesta's.
Exactly... a man in a 911 which is of a younger age than your boxter is allowed to say something like that- I doubt they would.. but they can.
Someone who drives a mondeo or fiesta etc who says that hasn't got a fucking clue.
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18-12-2007, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Oranoco
I'm getting a fair bit of stick on some forums I've mentioned it on. Usual comments of poor mans Porsche blah blah, can get faster blah blah but most of these comments are coming from kids with 1.25 Fiesta's.
Exactly... a man in a 911 which is of a younger age than your boxter is allowed to say something like that- I doubt they would.. but they can.
Someone who drives a mondeo or fiesta etc who says that hasn't got a fucking clue.
Jake
I'm not looking at one fro the badge on the front as I couldn't care less (Hell I own a S2 FFS
). It's about the driving experience and the only other car that budget would allow might be an Elise which I just couldn't live with day to day.
18-12-2007, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Oranoco
Originally Posted by Shings
Originally Posted by Oranoco
I'm getting a fair bit of stick on some forums I've mentioned it on. Usual comments of poor mans Porsche blah blah, can get faster blah blah but most of these comments are coming from kids with 1.25 Fiesta's.
Exactly... a man in a 911 which is of a younger age than your boxter is allowed to say something like that- I doubt they would.. but they can.
Someone who drives a mondeo or fiesta etc who says that hasn't got a fucking clue.
Jake
I'm not looking at one fro the badge on the front as I couldn't care less (Hell I own a S2 FFS
). It's about the driving experience and the only other car that budget would allow might be an Elise which I just couldn't live with day to day.I told the girl in the bank yesterday I fancied a Porsche while I was standing there in my baseball cap and polo shirt.. she almost cum there and then..
18-12-2007, 03:42 PM
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Yep you obviously have to own £60k worth of car before you know anything about cars 
the chap in the 911 would probably look down his nose at the boxster driver and say nothing
I'm not a great Porsche fan TBH especially not the Boxter
An Elise, or better and Exige now your talking!
Z
the chap in the 911 would probably look down his nose at the boxster driver and say nothing I'm not a great Porsche fan TBH especially not the Boxter
An Elise, or better and Exige now your talking!
Z
18-12-2007, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by cabrio zo
Yep you obviously have to own £60k worth of car before you know anything about cars the chap in the 911 would probably look down his nose at the boxster driver and say nothing
I'm not a great Porsche fan TBH especially not the Boxter
An Elise, or better and Exige now your talking!
Z
the chap in the 911 would probably look down his nose at the boxster driver and say nothing I'm not a great Porsche fan TBH especially not the Boxter
An Elise, or better and Exige now your talking!
Z
i thought about a Lotus but i think the Porsche would be better to live with daily....i have been reading loads of reviews on them today and seem to be a good all round solid car.
18-12-2007, 03:48 PM
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"....a man in a 911 which is of a younger age than your boxter is allowed to say something like that......
Someone who drives a mondeo or fiesta etc who says that hasn't got a fucking clue."
I can see a Porsche easy to use, took me about an hour to get in and out of the Lotus!
Z
Someone who drives a mondeo or fiesta etc who says that hasn't got a fucking clue."
I can see a Porsche easy to use, took me about an hour to get in and out of the Lotus!
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18-12-2007, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by cabrio zo
"....a man in a 911 which is of a younger age than your boxter is allowed to say something like that......
Someone who drives a mondeo or fiesta etc who says that hasn't got a fucking clue."
I can see a Porsche easy to use, took me about an hour to get in and out of the Lotus!
Z
Someone who drives a mondeo or fiesta etc who says that hasn't got a fucking clue."
I can see a Porsche easy to use, took me about an hour to get in and out of the Lotus!
Z
18-12-2007, 08:22 PM
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pikey get it upin the air first of all, check for crash damage thats been done bad,,,, servicing been done and where
remember they a cheep car now, meaning that the richer poor people can afford them, meaning people who buy these are people who own shitty fords and wanna upgrade due to there cheepness
oh and if poss buy one with the facelifted headlights and then wack a personal plate on it to hide your still a pikey bastard
remember they a cheep car now, meaning that the richer poor people can afford them, meaning people who buy these are people who own shitty fords and wanna upgrade due to there cheepness
oh and if poss buy one with the facelifted headlights and then wack a personal plate on it to hide your still a pikey bastard
18-12-2007, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Ginge !
pikey get it upin the air first of all, check for crash damage thats been done bad,,,, servicing been done and where
remember they a cheep car now, meaning that the richer poor people can afford them, meaning people who buy these are people who own shitty fords and wanna upgrade due to there cheepness
oh and if poss buy one with the facelifted headlights and then wack a personal plate on it to hide your still a pikey bastard
remember they a cheep car now, meaning that the richer poor people can afford them, meaning people who buy these are people who own shitty fords and wanna upgrade due to there cheepness
oh and if poss buy one with the facelifted headlights and then wack a personal plate on it to hide your still a pikey bastard
and no dont need an oil burner now
18-12-2007, 08:29 PM
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then buy a PROPER car suited for you,,,,, the porsche aint a fast car remember but a posers tourer IMO
great for someone on the road alot,,,,, even better for a nancy boy,, oh wait that part fits you
great for someone on the road alot,,,,, even better for a nancy boy,, oh wait that part fits you
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Originally Posted by Ginge !
then buy a PROPER car suited for you,,,,, the porsche aint a fast car remember but a posers tourer IMO
great for someone on the road alot,,,,, even better for a nancy boy,, oh wait that part fits you
great for someone on the road alot,,,,, even better for a nancy boy,, oh wait that part fits you
and i aint too bothered about going fast anymore to be honest mate....a nice 260bhp one will be fast enough for me
18-12-2007, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Ginge !
dan 260 in a porsche aint 260 in a old car,, they heavier
and EVERYONE likes going fast when bored
and EVERYONE likes going fast when bored
with the traction control off
18-12-2007, 09:00 PM
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I have been thinking about the 911 996 Turbo recently....... it's the only thing I have been in that comes anywhere near the Subaru, in regards to a car with similar (but less) grunt in standard factory spec (I'm getting old now and have had enough of modding). I must admit I am finding it hard to justify the wonga though on a weekend toy..... but saying that the Scoob owes me over £50k so I can't really use that as an excuse as I have blasted loads before. I have a feeling after speaking to Porkie I would also end up spending another £5k+ easy modding the thing. 
Not good! 
Time to grow up for me though. lol
Totally different (like TOTALLY) from a 911, I have my eye on an 07 Z4 M Roadster (340bhp) as a weekend toy. Enough grunt for what I need and has something different in a soft top (never had one before) and of course is RWD. Exciting with the traction control off and I can get an 07 with all the toys on and non existant mileage for under £30k. No where near the 911 image....... but then it is around £30k cheaper. lol
Good luck with your intended purchase..... as long as you have fun thats the main thing.
I have a feeling after speaking to Porkie I would also end up spending another £5k+ easy modding the thing. Not good! Time to grow up for me though. lol
Totally different (like TOTALLY) from a 911, I have my eye on an 07 Z4 M Roadster (340bhp) as a weekend toy. Enough grunt for what I need and has something different in a soft top (never had one before) and of course is RWD. Exciting with the traction control off and I can get an 07 with all the toys on and non existant mileage for under £30k.
No where near the 911 image....... but then it is around £30k cheaper. lolGood luck with your intended purchase..... as long as you have fun thats the main thing.
18-12-2007, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by DanCossie
Originally Posted by Ginge !
dan 260 in a porsche aint 260 in a old car,, they heavier
and EVERYONE likes going fast when bored
and EVERYONE likes going fast when bored
with the traction control off the only time hes tyres have ever lost traction is on oil
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Originally Posted by Oranoco
I'm getting a fair bit of stick on some forums I've mentioned it on. Usual comments of poor mans Porsche blah blah, can get faster blah blah but most of these comments are coming from kids with 1.25 Fiesta's.
As I said its called growing up
19-12-2007, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Fagin
Totally different (like TOTALLY) from a 911, I have my eye on an 07 Z4 M Roadster (340bhp) as a weekend toy. Enough grunt for what I need and has something different in a soft top (never had one before) and of course is RWD. Exciting with the traction control off and I can get an 07 with all the toys on and non existant mileage for under £30k. No where near the 911 image....... but then it is around £30k cheaper. lol
No where near the 911 image....... but then it is around £30k cheaper. lolI absolutely love them!
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Originally Posted by RichardPON
Originally Posted by Fagin
Totally different (like TOTALLY) from a 911, I have my eye on an 07 Z4 M Roadster (340bhp) as a weekend toy. Enough grunt for what I need and has something different in a soft top (never had one before) and of course is RWD. Exciting with the traction control off and I can get an 07 with all the toys on and non existant mileage for under £30k. No where near the 911 image....... but then it is around £30k cheaper. lol
No where near the 911 image....... but then it is around £30k cheaper. lolI absolutely love them!
He's already changed the exhaust, manifold headers and remapped it (No not superchips!!
)............
19-12-2007, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Yeti Racing
Rippy bought a 03 996 Turbo for around the 30K mark Rich, goes like fuckin stink!!.........
Minimun £50k!!!
They do however go like stink. Well my one doesn't as the clutch is slipping like FOOOOOK now!
19-12-2007, 10:02 AM
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Sorry why would he lie to me? Seeing as i'm a Very good mate of his? Or me for that fact!!
Maybe I got the year wrong etc, but I'm sure he said just over 30K for it and its deffo a 996 Turbo..........
Maybe I got the year wrong etc, but I'm sure he said just over 30K for it and its deffo a 996 Turbo..........
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Well if he wouldn't lie...
You must have monkey spunk in your ears and TOTALLY heard it wrong
As you are wrong on the price by about 50%
a nice 996 Turbo on a 03 is around 55-60k.
Check autotrader or Topmarques if you don't believe me!
an early tatty 2000 car with BIG miles might be close to £34k if you are in the trade I suppose.
You must have monkey spunk in your ears and TOTALLY heard it wrong
As you are wrong on the price by about 50%
a nice 996 Turbo on a 03 is around 55-60k.
Check autotrader or Topmarques if you don't believe me!
an early tatty 2000 car with BIG miles might be close to £34k if you are in the trade I suppose.
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Originally Posted by Yeti Racing
Originally Posted by RichardPON
Originally Posted by Fagin
Totally different (like TOTALLY) from a 911, I have my eye on an 07 Z4 M Roadster (340bhp) as a weekend toy. Enough grunt for what I need and has something different in a soft top (never had one before) and of course is RWD. Exciting with the traction control off and I can get an 07 with all the toys on and non existant mileage for under £30k. No where near the 911 image....... but then it is around £30k cheaper. lol
No where near the 911 image....... but then it is around £30k cheaper. lolI absolutely love them!
He's already changed the exhaust, manifold headers and remapped it (No not superchips!!
)............ Is that really your new mobile number, or am I going to be texting some gay text line on Saturday when we turn your boys over?
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having a quick check on PH...
look at this rare red one. Never seen one before. Coool man
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/177038.htm
look at this rare red one. Never seen one before. Coool man
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/177038.htm
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Yeah because I'm really bothered that you dont believe me Lee!! He has a HABIT of finding these cars CHEAP and as he said if it wasnt that price he wouldnt of bothered.
I know what car it is, and what he said so we'll leave it there.........
And agreed it stupidly fast, 4 gear at 70mph, foot down, no gear change and off it went! Scared the fuck out of me on the A10 relief road, god knows what he gets up to in the family F430 at the weekends!!
He has a HABIT of finding these cars CHEAP and as he said if it wasnt that price he wouldnt of bothered.I know what car it is, and what he said so we'll leave it there.........
And agreed it stupidly fast, 4 gear at 70mph, foot down, no gear change and off it went!
Scared the fuck out of me on the A10 relief road, god knows what he gets up to in the family F430 at the weekends!!