RE: Driven: Porsche Boxster S

[anonymous-user]

anonymous said:

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And so it is that the apprentice shall become the master.

[Sierra Mike]

Pumpsmynads said:

Can I ask is it really 2-3 times better than an MX-5 as it's priced? For day to day motoring not tracks.
I'm seriously looking at one of these (you struggle to spec one less than 50k) whereas you can get a top of the range MX-5 for around 18K if you shop about.
It's a genuine question - I've never driven a boxster so don't have that knowledge myself.

Get yourself down to an OPC and take a Boxster out for a drive. Not only is it a well balanced and fun car to drive, it's increidbly practical two seater convertible with storage in the boot and under the bonnet. My OPC is quoting September delivery but I expect the waiting list to grow after people see the car for the first time next month.

I've already done numerous specs. My latest is:

GT Silver Metallic 1,594.00
Roll-over bar with Aluminium Look paint finish 344.00
Mesh wind deflector 182.00
ParkAssist front and rear 599.00
Electrically retractable exterior mirrors 202.00
Automatically dimming interior and
exterior mirrors with integrated rain sensor 332.00
Sports tailpipe Exclusive 364.00
Seat heating 283.00
Cruise control 267.00
HomeLink (programmable garage door opener) 194.00
ISOFIX for passenger side 121.00
Sports seats Plus (2-way, electric) 1,291.00
Guards Red seat belts Exclusive 166.00
Porsche crest embossed on head restraints Exclusive 138.00
Sound Package Plus 397.00
Telephone module for PCM 526.00
Voice control for PCM 308.00
PCM including navigation module with universal audio interface 2,141.00
3rd Year Porsche Assistance 169.00
Third Year Warranty 660.00

Total = 54,088

For starters, I think you can remove the 3rd year assistance and warranty but not sure (-769). If I choose Platinum Silver instead of GT Silver (-1,036), I'll also cut the aluminium roll over bar (-344), and the sports tailpipe from the spec (-364). That's a total saving of 2,513 giving a purchase price of 51,575. The removal of Porsche seat crests (166), voice control (308), red seat belts (166) and dimming mirrors will not detract from your enjoyment (50,935). I've selected manual and I think PCM comes with Sports Chrono but waiting for the OPC to confirm that.

What's your ideal spec?

[SFO]

Sierra Mike said:

I've selected manual and I think PCM comes with Sports Chrono but waiting for the OPC to confirm that.

Sports Chrono is a separate option from PCM at 1084 for manual transmission; includes dynamic transmission mounts.

[AndyBrew]

We've ordered ours should be June delivery, spec as follows 63k including extra warranty.

Porsche Boxster S in White
Black leather interior
Roll over bar in exterior colour
Mesh wind deflector
Bi-xenon lights
Park assist front and rear
Electric mirrors
Dimming mirror with rain sensor
Porsche torque vectoring with locking rear diff.
PASM
Sport chrono pack
Power steering plus
Sports tail pipe
20" carrera s alloys
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Black wheels
Heated seats
Heated steering wheel!
Cruise control
Light design package
Adaptive sports seats plus
Multi function steering wheel
Bose sound system
PCM
Porsche crest embossed head restraints

[Pumpsmynads]

@Mike, like you I seem to come up with a different spec every time I use the configurator :-)
I think some of the options are just too expensive and a way of increasing the list price tbh. Heated seats for one example.
The question of value was raised earlier too and for that reason (& probably being a bit tight) I just couldn't bring myself to spend this amount of a car so I'll just have to look on enviously every time I see one.
To those on here who've ordered one. Fantastic choice. I settled for an MX5 in the end.

[Sierra Mike]

SFO said:

Sierra Mike said:

I've selected manual and I think PCM comes with Sports Chrono but waiting for the OPC to confirm that.

Sports Chrono is a separate option from PCM at 1084 for manual transmission; includes dynamic transmission mounts.

Thanks SFO. The strange thing is that every time I spec the PCM it makes me take the Sports Chrono off so a little confusing.

[Sierra Mike]

Pumpsmynads said:

@Mike, like you I seem to come up with a different spec every time I use the configurator :-)
I think some of the options are just too expensive and a way of increasing the list price tbh. Heated seats for one example.
The question of value was raised earlier too and for that reason (& probably being a bit tight) I just couldn't bring myself to spend this amount of a car so I'll just have to look on enviously every time I see one.
To those on here who've ordered one. Fantastic choice. I settled for an MX5 in the end.

So far as value is concerned, a car only costs you what you lose on it when you sell it and I think the Boxster will hold up rather well. Since I passed my driving test, I've only ever owned cars for 18 months at the most but the Porsches I've owned are the notable exceptions because I never get bored of them. You really need to drive a Boxster before you decide and I assure you that you won't regret it.

[SonnyM]

Sierra Mike said:

...I've only ever owned cars for 18 months at the most but the Porsches I've owned are the notable exceptions because I never get bored of them...

Has mine 2.5+ years and each time I turn the key is like the first time. There is no substitute.

[TonyTony]

First picture makes it look like an MR2 :/

[mnk303]

Well I ordered mine played with the spec for days but ends up at £66k which I grant is a lot, but then you are getting a car with 0-60 in 4.7 sec and 177mph ( same as a 100k Maserrati) , the 991 Porsche is when speced similar is near on £92k for 0.5 sec 0-60 difference, madness, if you have kds that are 6ft you can't use the rear seats so what's the point, this is from a man who used to have a GT3RS as well, in real world sports cars a 981 is all you need.

[Daniel1]

mnk303 said:

Well I ordered mine played with the spec for days but ends up at £66k which I grant is a lot, but then you are getting a car with 0-60 in 4.7 sec and 177mph ( same as a 100k Maserrati) , the 991 Porsche is when speced similar is near on £92k for 0.5 sec 0-60 difference, madness, if you have kds that are 6ft you can't use the rear seats so what's the point, this is from a man who used to have a GT3RS as well, in real world sports cars a 981 is all you need.

Congratulations on your order, I love the idea of a new boxster. But £66k?! Up from what? £45k basic? How did you manage to add that much?

[anonymous-user]

Daniel1 said:

How did you manage to add that much?

Very easily!