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Wivelrod
26 posts
13 months
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FYI: I was informed by the Silverstone Porsche Experience they will not have any Manual Boxsters to drive until July. So if your ordering a manual and would like your driver training also in manual, bear than in mind when choosing a date.
Had to push my training back from June (or go with a PDK option).
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RBD914
19 posts
12 months
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I was down at the Silverstone Experience today to view the new Boxster in Guards Red, as I was undecided between Red and Platinum Silver, I had seen the silver on a car, but not the red. The only red car in the country was in Silverstone apparently - 400 miles away from me! Anyway, I arrive at the Centre, and they treat me as if I were a VIP, Porsche pass issued and I have free entry to the building. A few minutes later a very nice chap excorts me to the front of the building as a gleaming red Boxster S pulls up. I have to say it looked absolutely stunning, and knocks all other colours into a cocked hat in my opinion! It looked like a supercar worth twice the £50k asking price! Next minute the driver says "How do you fancy a few laps round the track?" Several laps later and I'm grinning like a silly grinning thing! Awesome experience, this car can really go some, as well as handle! So thats my order changed and locked down as a Guards Red for July Delivery. Here's some pics..... ![](http://thumbsnap.com/s/Hk08KwwD.jpg[/img]</a> <a href="http://thumbsnap.com/UXPL62LW" Target="_blank">[img]http://thumbsnap.com/s/UXPL62LW.jpg[/img]</a> <a href="http://thumbsnap.com/0ZoySxQd" Target="_blank">[img]http://thumbsnap.com/s/0ZoySxQd.jpg)
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RBD914
19 posts
12 months
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No. 2 Picture....  
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RBD914
19 posts
12 months
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And here's the Platinum Silver...   Nice, but it's just not got the same WOW! factor as the red has it?
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gbrownzen
118 posts
15 months
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RBD914 said: And here's the Platinum Silver... Nice, but it's just not got the same WOW! factor as the red has it? No, not the same WOW! But i still prefer it, I just think a light metallic shows off the shape better and doesn't overpower it. Also, I think it may age better. But I do like the red and if I was looking for more WOW I'd be tempted. Vive la difference! Great picture btw, thanks. Geoff
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Wivelrod
26 posts
13 months
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Thanks for those pics..(does nothing to contain the anticipation though :P )..glad I ordered Red. Will be my first red car in 20 years!
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SFO
2,593 posts
52 months
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RBD914 said: I was down at the Silverstone Experience today to view the new Boxster in Guards Red, as I was undecided between Red and Platinum Silver, I had seen the silver on a car, but not the red. The only red car in the country was in Silverstone apparently - 400 miles away from me! Anyway, I arrive at the Centre, and they treat me as if I were a VIP, Porsche pass issued and I have free entry to the building. A few minutes later a very nice chap excorts me to the front of the building as a gleaming red Boxster S pulls up. I have to say it looked absolutely stunning, and knocks all other colours into a cocked hat in my opinion! It looked like a supercar worth twice the £50k asking price! Next minute the driver says "How do you fancy a few laps round the track?" Several laps later and I'm grinning like a silly grinning thing! Awesome experience, this car can really go some, as well as handle! So thats my order changed and locked down as a Guards Red for July Delivery. Here's some pics..... Porsche knows how to sell when it puts its mind to it
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garyhun
13,969 posts
97 months
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That red car is stunning imo.
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jonjo83
32 posts
13 months
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glad i didn't order white, the red looks stunning...will look even better with black wheels 
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Peter Cee
69 posts
50 months
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RBD914 said: No. 2 Picture.... That red car looks stunning. When I was there they had a yellow one in the showroom - similar effect with the contrast against the black - but a step too far for some. Red would be my choice too....
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garyhun
13,969 posts
97 months
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jonjo83 said: glad i didn't order white, the red looks stunning...will look even better with black wheels Black wheel 
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SonnyM
2,673 posts
62 months
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Platinum with red leather and red roof would be perfect.
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shoestring7
4,167 posts
115 months
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anniesdad said: You can rag the 2.7's and 2.9's...  A key point Anniesdad; and oft overlooked by those more interested in impressing the neighbours with an 'S' badge and pimp-my-porker alloys. SS7
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garyhun
13,969 posts
97 months
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shoestring7 said: anniesdad said: You can rag the 2.7's and 2.9's... A key point Anniesdad; and oft overlooked by those more interested in impressing the neighbours with an 'S' badge and pimp-my-porker alloys. SS7 Sorry to be dumb here, but what's stopping you from ragging the 'S'?
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DaihatsuNinja
67 posts
12 months
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garyhun said: Sorry to be dumb here, but what's stopping you from ragging the 'S'? The 'S' comes with Porsche Active Rag Preventer - PARP.
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Carl_Docklands
2,036 posts
131 months
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garyhun said: shoestring7 said: anniesdad said: You can rag the 2.7's and 2.9's... A key point Anniesdad; and oft overlooked by those more interested in impressing the neighbours with an 'S' badge and pimp-my-porker alloys. SS7 Sorry to be dumb here, but what's stopping you from ragging the 'S'? On UK roads most likely the two threat's of prison and/or death
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Carl_Docklands
2,036 posts
131 months
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Robos said: They cant be selling many cars if the delivery time is so short from placing deposits.I payed deposit 2 weeks ago awaiting factory collection date of hopefully late June early July.I brought new 911 about 10 years ago and the delivery time was 14mts....how times have changed. This short lead time will surely effect the future residual values  .Has anyone got a discount or free servicing/extras? I would not worry too much, you were always going to get spanked on a new one.
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SonnyM
2,673 posts
62 months
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Carl_Docklands said: garyhun said: shoestring7 said: anniesdad said: You can rag the 2.7's and 2.9's... A key point Anniesdad; and oft overlooked by those more interested in impressing the neighbours with an 'S' badge and pimp-my-porker alloys. SS7 Sorry to be dumb here, but what's stopping you from ragging the 'S'? On UK roads most likely the two threat's of prison and/or death You can die anywhere at anytime. Who wants to live forever anyway...
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Mutt
1,032 posts
60 months
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Carl_Docklands said: On UK roads most likely the two threat's of prison and/or death You really need to get out of the south east. There are definitely roads that you can stretch a Boxster S on in the UK, even without taking the piss with the speed limit.
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anniesdad
9,127 posts
107 months
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3.4's are very quick cars, the lower powered cars are on the right side of just enough power for the UK roads and you have to stir the box to get the best out of them. All the handling that you need is right there and when mated with smaller wheels they ride the bumps very well. Honestly I've driven these cars and things like the Elise S and really not wanted for anything else. You really don't have to go mad to have a great Porsche that's a whole heap of fun. I found with my GT3 that I didn't need nor was I able to deploy all the power that the car had.
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