NEW 981 BOXSTER OWNERS - PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS FORUM

[nickfrog]

jonjo83 said:

so down went the 3k deposit to ensure I got what they described as the last June build slot they had available

You do realise that everyone bought the last June build slot ?

[jonjo83]

nickfrog said:

You do realise that everyone bought the last June build slot ?

your joking ! I thought I was the special one...........

Edited by jonjo83 on Thursday 26th April 15:39

[Carl_Docklands]

Car Magazine have given the Boxster five stars this month and said it is a better car/drive than the 991 C2/C2S.

[anonymous-user]

If you are going red, as I am likely to do when I get my arse in gear, then I suggest this.

Think I'm in love with this colour combo..

[jonjo83]

I like the black interior (the missus has it on her cayman) but just fancy a change and that link of that one red with beige don't half look smart IMO.

I'm back to the OPC on Saturday Morning to confirm spec, so need to get this nailed down....and grow some balls and just go Beige !

[anonymous-user]

jonjo83 said:

I like the black interior (the missus has it on her cayman) but just fancy a change and that link of that one red with beige don't half look smart IMO.

I'm back to the OPC on Saturday Morning to confirm spec, so need to get this nailed down....and grow some balls and just go Beige !

Brave man!

I'm thinking going 2-tone..... possibly!

[Carl_Docklands]

garyhun said:

jonjo83 said:

I like the black interior (the missus has it on her cayman) but just fancy a change and that link of that one red with beige don't half look smart IMO.

I'm back to the OPC on Saturday Morning to confirm spec, so need to get this nailed down....and grow some balls and just go Beige !

Brave man!

I'm thinking going 2-tone..... possibly!

The one in this months Car magazine is red/beige.

Don't do it, it looks like some naff Ferrari combo

Agate Grey/Orange for the brave.

[anonymous-user]

Carl_Docklands said:

The one in this months Car magazine is red/beige.

Don't do it, it looks like some naff Ferrari combo

Agate Grey/Orange for the brave.

I'd never go beige. Was wondering about going Exclusive!! Big £££ though I'm sure but possibly red seat inserts with the black! Who knows,

[PumaUK7]

In all seriousness - Agate grey with orange/agate grey leather is my 2nd choice colour wise.

[Actus Reus]

I presume that orange interior hasn't been shown on any of the launch cars? I think Agate + Orange will look superb, and be very rare too. Only slight issue I'd have is the roof - black doesn't quite fit, but red would look daft and brown...brown? On a roof? No thanks.

[PumaUK7]

I don't think it has. I don't think the black roof would look out of place really - not amazing, but no worse than most others i doubt.

[Actus Reus]

I agree - but somehow doesn't sit right with me if you're having a fairly 'loud' interior. I guess an orange roof would be a bit much...

[PumaUK7]

I think a bright orange roof might turn the porker into a bit of a sausage roll!

This is incredibly tempting but unsure if I would be daring enough:

Edited by PumaUK7 on Thursday 26th April 18:21

Or, more realistically:

Edited by PumaUK7 on Thursday 26th April 18:26

[btcc123]

I attended the launch last Thursday at OPC Cardiff.The list price of rhe Boxster S is just over 44k yet the specced price of the three cars at the launch was 56k,61k and 65k.I personally believe that when you pay a relatively high price for a car you should have most of the options as standard and only a few options to spec yourself.If people are happy to pay 10k -30k on optiond to spec their car then fair enough but seams silly to me to spend another 50% of the car value on options.

Although I am a 911 owner if I was going to buy a Boxster I would want maximum bang for my buck.I would buy a non S in Aqua blue,20" Carrera S wheels,mats,delete model discription,manual,sports exhaust and sports design steering wheel.Total price £41708 and to me would seam quite good value for money and would look identicle to a Boxster S yet still do 164mph,0-60 in 5.8 seconds and 34.4 mpg and you do not need any more performance in this day and age.

Also save me 20k-25k on a heavily specced Boxster S.

[jonjo83]

is it really just me that thinks the red / beige combo looks decent ?

anyone sat in a newish car with beige in it ? even if it was another porsche model ?

[TryHarder]

I can't believe how hard this is, I'll be looking at a 2013 delivery before I'm sorted I like this:-


But my wife absolutely hates it, but I keep coming back to it, Hmmmmm......

[anonymous-user]

jonjo83 said:

is it really just me that thinks the red / beige combo looks decent ?

anyone sat in a newish car with beige in it ? even if it was another porsche model ?

Personally I detest the beige interior. With the dash also coming in that colour it just looks like you're sitting in a bowl of puke!

Hope that helps

[jonjo83]

i really like the yellow, but not on those wheels...personally I'd have the carrera s 20" in silver

[nickfrog]

btcc123 said:

I attended the launch last Thursday at OPC Cardiff.The list price of rhe Boxster S is just over 44k yet the specced price of the three cars at the launch was 56k,61k and 65k.I personally believe that when you pay a relatively high price for a car you should have most of the options as standard and only a few options to spec yourself.If people are happy to pay 10k -30k on optiond to spec their car then fair enough but seams silly to me to spend another 50% of the car value on options.

Although I am a 911 owner if I was going to buy a Boxster I would want maximum bang for my buck.I would buy a non S in Aqua blue,20" Carrera S wheels,mats,delete model discription,manual,sports exhaust and sports design steering wheel.Total price £41708 and to me would seam quite good value for money and would look identicle to a Boxster S yet still do 164mph,0-60 in 5.8 seconds and 34.4 mpg and you do not need any more performance in this day and age.

Also save me 20k-25k on a heavily specced Boxster S.

Agreed although why be ashamed of having a non-S. Even more fun when you outgrip much (theoretically) faster cars.

[RichB]

garyhun said:

jonjo83 said:

is it really just me that thinks the red / beige combo looks decent ? anyone sat in a newish car with beige in it ? even if it was another Porsche model ?

Personally I detest the beige interior. With the dash also coming in that colour it just looks like you're sitting in a bowl of puke! Hope that helps

Our 987 has a beige interior and love it, my wife's Alfa Spider prior to the 987 was also black & beige - looked great. My puke is usually diced carrot & tomato skin coloured - Hope that helps.