beaver34
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| posted on 2/6/12 at 07:32 PM |
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anyone owned a boxster?
anyone any experience of them?
looking for a 2.7 987 shape, going to view a couple tomorrow but as always people on here seem to know a fair bit!!!
thanks
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Hector.Brocklebank
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| posted on 2/6/12 at 07:51 PM |
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Is anyone stupid enough to admit to owning one of those !!!! 
Some people can never handle the truth and always try to shoot the messenger instead of taking an honest look in the mirror (its always easier to
blame another than to face reality), but secretly they wish they could grow a pair and be the messenger !!!
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designer
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| posted on 2/6/12 at 07:53 PM |
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I had one, for a while, classed as bit of a 'girlie' car, so passed it onto girlfriend.
Also expensive to maintain.
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McLannahan
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| posted on 2/6/12 at 07:54 PM |
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I bet Scootz has had one...
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austin man
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| posted on 2/6/12 at 07:57 PM |
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I had one but left it for dead up to 120 lol
Life is like a bowl of fruit, funny how all the weird looking ones are left alone
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lotusmadandy
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| posted on 2/6/12 at 07:57 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by McLannahan
I bet Scootz has had one...
And sold it for half what he payed for it.....
Andy
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Hellfire
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| posted on 2/6/12 at 07:58 PM |
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Hit the search button and type in boxster, they've been discussed many times before. 
Phil
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steve m
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| posted on 2/6/12 at 08:29 PM |
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Two mates own one at work
ones a 55 yr old milf
the other is a poof (but is a good m8 !)
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beaver34
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| posted on 2/6/12 at 08:42 PM |
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Had a quick search, it seems everyone says there crap but have never owned one, and there kit cars are faster
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theduck
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| posted on 2/6/12 at 08:45 PM |
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Looking to replace the z3 with one when the time comes. Though will be looking at a 3.2 Boxster S. fantastic to drive but those who don't know
better will its a poor mans 911.
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beaver34
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| posted on 2/6/12 at 08:48 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by theduck
Looking to replace the z3 with one when the time comes. Though will be looking at a 3.2 Boxster S. fantastic to drive but those who don't know
better will its a poor mans 911.
I have looked at the s, but cannot justify the extra for insurance and fuel for not much more performance
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rodgling
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| posted on 2/6/12 at 08:55 PM |
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I have one (986 S). Love the car, hate the bills. Check for oil leaks around the engine/gearbox (rear main seal, expensive to fix), also be aware that
suspension bushes are expensive to replace as you have to replace the whole wishbone, so make sure it rides OK. Brakes and tyres aren't cheap so
make sure those are good.
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beaver34
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| posted on 2/6/12 at 09:03 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by rodgling
I have one (986 S). Love the car, hate the bills. Check for oil leaks around the engine/gearbox (rear main seal, expensive to fix), also be aware that
suspension bushes are expensive to replace as you have to replace the whole wishbone, so make sure it rides OK. Brakes and tyres aren't cheap so
make sure those are good.
Thanks, I'm handy enough to do basic repairs and I'm in the motor trade so parts and tyres come cheaper than normal
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rodgling
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| posted on 2/6/12 at 09:08 PM |
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Oh, the most important option is sports exhaust, worth trying to get a car with that on. I've got most of the other options but not that, and
tbh it's the only one I really want...
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beaver34
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| posted on 2/6/12 at 09:23 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by rodgling
Oh, the most important option is sports exhaust, worth trying to get a car with that on. I've got most of the other options but not that, and
tbh it's the only one I really want...
I've seen cars with single exhaust and a twin tip on others, which is the sports exhaust?
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rodgling
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| posted on 2/6/12 at 09:28 PM |
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Twin tips are the S, single pipe is the base model. I think the sports exhaust looks the same externally, it's just that you get a button inside
the car to make it louder (it opens up a couple of small pipes which bypass the silencer).
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loggyboy
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| posted on 2/6/12 at 09:30 PM |
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I 'owned' one, but not in the sence you mean! Handed him his arse in my Nova.
I personally would love to own one, like the MX5, I wouldnt let the hairdesser image stop me. However I would prefer to save alot more for a Cayman!
Mistral Motorsport
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A1
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| posted on 2/6/12 at 10:10 PM |
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theres just something a bit...ferrari about them...
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Simon
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| posted on 2/6/12 at 11:51 PM |
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Bloke I worked with about 9 years ago had one after the other - he reminded me of Serge from Beverley Hill Cop
ATB
Simon
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perksy
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| posted on 3/6/12 at 09:25 AM |
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Mate had one and in 6 months it had a new alternator and clutch assembly
Believe they also have a known gearbox issue
When it was going he liked it...
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scootz
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| posted on 3/6/12 at 10:02 AM |
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Yes... been there... done that!
Fabulous car! Definitely in my top 3 cars owned... in fact, it might just be the best (run very close by the Exige).
It's Evolution Baby!
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scootz
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| posted on 3/6/12 at 10:03 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Hector.Brocklebank
Is anyone stupid enough to admit to owning one of those !!!!
Never had you down as one of the 'sheeple' Mark! 
It's Evolution Baby!
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wylliezx9r
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| posted on 3/6/12 at 10:29 AM |
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I wonder if any of the people bad mouthing have ever actually driven one? They drive like a dream, I think the looks are so so but definately not a
hairdressers car, a real drivers car imo.
I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.
George Best
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loggyboy
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| posted on 3/6/12 at 12:02 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by wylliezx9r
I wonder if any of the people bad mouthing have ever actually driven one? They drive like a dream, I think the looks are so so but definately not a
hairdressers car, a real drivers car imo.
You dont need to have driven one to know the image the car has. And just because its a great car, doesnt mean its not a hairdressers car, a cars image
has nothing to do with how it drives or how good it is!
Mistral Motorsport
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beaver34
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| posted on 3/6/12 at 06:57 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by loggyboy
quote:
Originally posted by wylliezx9r
I wonder if any of the people bad mouthing have ever actually driven one? They drive like a dream, I think the looks are so so but definately not a
hairdressers car, a real drivers car imo.
You dont need to have driven one to know the image the car has. And just because its a great car, doesnt mean its not a hairdressers car, a cars image
has nothing to do with how it drives or how good it is!
I can live with that image, they will know its not true when they see my hair
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