Elderly Boxster S

[Andy665]

After seeing our much loved Atlantis Blue E36 328i Sport last week it obviously had to be replaced

Looked at several E46 330Ci cabs and was disappointed by them all, came very close to a nice M3 but then I drove a Boxster S and was hooked

2001 car, not many options but those it has are desirable (in my book anyway) - namely the factory sports exhaust and 18" split rims

Few little things need to be sorted but mechanically it appesrs perfect - just a couple of scratched pieces of trim need replacing and a machine polish

[Ved]

Looks nice and tidy. I'm not sure that's a factory exhaust though. I don't recall ever seeing one of that style or with the muffler so pronounced. Great car though and the best colour. What's the history and mileage on it?

[Andy665]

Ved said:

Looks nice and tidy. I'm not sure that's a factory exhaust though. I don't recall ever seeing one of that style or with the muffler so pronounced. Great car though and the best colour. What's the history and mileage on it?

I think its a factory item - certainly seen them on a few other Boxsters but happy to be proven wrong

76k on the clock (seems lower than average for a 2001 Boxster) and FSH, last two with a Porsche specialist, all others with main dealers

All previous MOTs and current one had no advisories so fingers crossed its a safe purchase - time will tell

[northandy]

Ved said:

Looks nice and tidy. I'm not sure that's a factory exhaust though. I don't recall ever seeing one of that style or with the muffler so pronounced. Great car though and the best colour. What's the history and mileage on it?

Yes that's the factory techquipment exhaust, my 2000 986 S had the same one.

[northandy]

Lovely car, if the air con is working get the vents at the front cleaned out before the rads rust and stop it working.

[Ved]

northandy said:

Ved said:

Looks nice and tidy. I'm not sure that's a factory exhaust though. I don't recall ever seeing one of that style or with the muffler so pronounced. Great car though and the best colour. What's the history and mileage on it?

Yes that's the factory techquipment exhaust, my 2000 986 S had the same one.

Nice. Is the noise any louder or does it change the note?

[Ved]

northandy said:

Ved said:

Looks nice and tidy. I'm not sure that's a factory exhaust though. I don't recall ever seeing one of that style or with the muffler so pronounced. Great car though and the best colour. What's the history and mileage on it?

Yes that's the factory techquipment exhaust, my 2000 986 S had the same one.

Nice. Is the noise any louder or does it change the note?

[northandy]

Ved said:

Nice. Is the noise any louder or does it change the note?

Mine definitely seemed more vocal than a car with the standard exhaust. Was a rare option to tick, I think I've probably maybe only seen another on the road.

[BE57 TOY]

Nice car!

[Ved]

Dare we ask how much?

[Andy665]

Ved said:

Dare we ask how much?

Sub 7k - I could have bought a cheaper one but the 18" Sport Classic rims, exhaust and overall condition justified it to me

[wackydo]

>> Sub 7k - I could have bought a cheaper one but the 18" Sport Classic rims, exhaust and overall condition justified it to me


Very nice.

[samoht]

"Elderly" my foot - a Model T is 'elderly', that's just run-in!

Nice car, buying on condition rather than price is probably a good plan. Enjoy!

[sc4589]

What's the power rating on these again? Lovely cars.

[Andy665]

sc4589 said:

What's the power rating on these again? Lovely cars.

According to owners handbook they are 252hp - its not a heavy car so its enough to make it interesting

[northandy]

Andy665 said:

According to owners handbook they are 252hp - its not a heavy car so its enough to make it interesting

Does yours have traction control?. Mine didn't but I never once thought I needed it.

[Dalto123]

Lovely car OP. My Dad has a 2001 'S too, but with probably a few more extras (scary how much they add up too!)
However, we both have the BBS wheels which I must admit look ace (wasn't sold on them initially I admit!) there's plenty of pictures on my Flickr in my profile

Regarding the question of traction control, I believe Porsche call it PSM or some other similar name. Not too sure how (if) it differs to conventional traction control.

[m444ttb]

I like that a lot. I'm still sorely tempted to sell my Westfield and buy a 986 S.

[Andy665]

No traction control (PSM - Porsche Stability Management)

Actually has a few more options fitted than I initially thought - 18" Sport Classics, Tequipment exhaust, Tequipment gear knob and handbrake, colour coded transmission tunnel trim, wind deflector, upgraded stereo - so not exactly poverty spec - certainly got everything I wanted

Noticed today after driving it for the first time with hood up is that the noise is much better with it up, obviously the hood being folded acts as a sound absorber to the cabin

Edited by Andy665 on Tuesday 22 October 22:30

[5charlie46]

Nice, our boxster has that exhaust as well, with the butterflies removed. Sounds really good and not intrusive. Always thought it was after market, nice to know it was a factory option