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Re: Which 2 seat roadster?
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15/09/2014 07:39
15/09/2014 07:39
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Big_Muzzie
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Big_Muzzie
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I once gotta bit annoyed and amended fiat to: Italian automotive trash. I later forgave the car once I'd fixed it!
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Re: Which 2 seat roadster?
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15/09/2014 23:55
15/09/2014 23:55
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TbirdX
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TbirdX
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Just to add, after getting some insurance quotes, the Beemer is now nosing ahead of the Boxster. I can get a newer car for the same money and it'll cost less to insure.
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Re: Which 2 seat roadster?
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16/09/2014 11:02
16/09/2014 11:02
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nyssa7
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Re: Which 2 seat roadster?
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16/09/2014 12:13
16/09/2014 12:13
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TbirdX
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TbirdX
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I stress, I've yet to actually sit, let alone drive any of these cars, so the final result is still a complete unknown. Its also complicated by the Mrs wanting a Disco 3 and if I get mine first there could be hell to pay but all being well, the money will be available from tomorrow :-)
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Re: Which 2 seat roadster?
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20/09/2014 21:47
20/09/2014 21:47
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TbirdX
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Well I had a run out in friend of a friends Boxster. 55 plate 987 2.7 model.
I was a bit surprised by it...and for all the wrong reasons really. Getting in felt awkward, but maybe I've just got used to big, roomy barges and need to re-adjust. When you're getting on a bit though, those contortions get harder to perform.
When I got into the drivers seat, it just felt really uncomfortable. Now I didn't adjust the seat (didn't seem right to undo the kind fellows settings) so maybe it was just a case of fiddling a bit, but I couldn't have driven it very far as it was.
That's said, it felt really together and the sound, even from the 2.7 was a lovely growl. He was very positive about the car generally though, and also said his choice came down to Z4 or Boxster and he has absolutely no regrets about buying the Boxster.
Hopefully the wifes disco will be sorted tomorrow and I can get down to some serious test drives.
Last edited by TbirdX; 20/09/2014 21:49.
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Re: Which 2 seat roadster?
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20/09/2014 22:35
20/09/2014 22:35
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Think you need to write that test drive off and get into a Boxter S and get into a comfy driving position and then go for a good test drive.
Now in the 400+ bhp club!
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Re: Which 2 seat roadster?
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20/09/2014 23:18
20/09/2014 23:18
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TbirdX
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TbirdX
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Quite. I might get the chance to have a look at a 53 plate S tomorrow. Depends on timings and how tired we are after the 160 miles drive to get the Disco.
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Re: Which 2 seat roadster?
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28/09/2014 14:57
28/09/2014 14:57
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TbirdX
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OK, haven't had the chance or time to go look at anything, but, an 05 plate 987 S popped up local to me at a price that's too good to pass. The fella who owns it is currently in Singapore (yes I know, but he's back this Thursday) and I shall go see it next Saturday.
If it's all it's claimed to be I shall buy it :-)
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Re: Which 2 seat roadster?
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29/09/2014 14:53
29/09/2014 14:53
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TbirdX
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Now how cheap is too cheap?
Another 55 plate S just appeared on AT but his one at a suspiciously low price. I will phone later and see but I fully expect a scam on this one.
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Re: Which 2 seat roadster?
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29/09/2014 21:38
29/09/2014 21:38
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TbirdX
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TbirdX
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As I thought, the car is in Innsbruck, yeah right, but it can be delivered to the uk for the princely sum of 8k.
I'll have 2 for that price.
Next :-)
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Re: Which 2 seat roadster?
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29/09/2014 22:30
29/09/2014 22:30
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TbirdX
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TbirdX
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I had another bit of luck today. One of the directors at work, who is on his 5th boxster and has just bought a shiny new black Panamera, wandered past as I was looking at Boxsters.
I called him over and showed him the one I'm looking at Saturday.
'Oh', he says ' I've got a hardtop for one of those in the garage' 'Really' says I 'How much you want for it?' 'For you?, not to sell on' 'Yes, if I get one' 'Free as long as you don't sell it'
I always liked him :-) We talk a lot about Porsches.
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Re: Which 2 seat roadster?
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29/09/2014 22:35
29/09/2014 22:35
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TbirdX
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On the minus side, I might drop the S and get a 2.7 instead. I don't want to but my budget has spiralled already and I'm really wanting a 987 now. We'll see.
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Re: Which 2 seat roadster?
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01/10/2014 20:29
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TbirdX
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TbirdX
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budget is around 9k +/-...I'm not averse to a 2.7. If its the right one I'd be happy
Last edited by TbirdX; 01/10/2014 20:34.
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Re: Which 2 seat roadster?
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01/10/2014 21:21
01/10/2014 21:21
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TbirdX
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TbirdX
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I'm on boxa.net :-)
I haven't really started in earnest. I'm in no hurry but hopefully this weekend will get out and about and see a few.
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Re: Which 2 seat roadster?
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04/10/2014 12:31
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TbirdX
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TbirdX
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Went to see a Basalt Black 05 plate 987 S today. It was lovely.
It's slightly more than I really wanted to pay so I'm just sitting at home being cool and giving myself some time to avoid jumping in blindly.
Watch this space.
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Re: Which 2 seat roadster?
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04/10/2014 23:54
04/10/2014 23:54
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Went to see a Basalt Black 05 plate 987 S today. It was lovely.
It's slightly more than I really wanted to pay so I'm just sitting at home being cool and giving myself some time to avoid jumping in blindly.
Watch this space. So you'll phone up about it tomorrow?
"RK's way seems the most sensible to me". ali_hire 16 Dec 2010
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Re: Which 2 seat roadster?
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05/10/2014 00:52
05/10/2014 00:52
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TbirdX
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TbirdX
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Nope.
It's sitting on the drive right now :-)
It was 9 miles from me and it took me 90 minutes to get home ;-)
Pics to follow
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Re: Which 2 seat roadster?
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05/10/2014 14:34
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 6,144 Southampton, Hants
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Nope.
It's sitting on the drive right now :-)
It was 9 miles from me and it took me 90 minutes to get home ;-)
Pics to follow Good one. You snooze, you lose.
"RK's way seems the most sensible to me". ali_hire 16 Dec 2010
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Re: Which 2 seat roadster?
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05/10/2014 17:16
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TbirdX
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Last edited by TbirdX; 05/10/2014 17:18.
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Re: Which 2 seat roadster?
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#1510469
05/10/2014 17:22
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Fair play! Looks lovely. The S looks tidy aswell, nice wheels etc. Im sure you will enjoy it. Great day for the top down, ive had mine down all day today. Makes the experience all the more enjoyable.
Now in the 400+ bhp club!
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