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So, we're thinking of a boxster next.
Been looking at 05 and 06 3.2S's.
Just wondering if there is anything in particular to look out for or if there are any must-haves with these cars. All looked very shiney in showrooms and the salepeople seemed very convincing, but we're in no great rush. The right car/deal will crop up i'm sure.
Many thanks.
Been looking at 05 and 06 3.2S's.
Just wondering if there is anything in particular to look out for or if there are any must-haves with these cars. All looked very shiney in showrooms and the salepeople seemed very convincing, but we're in no great rush. The right car/deal will crop up i'm sure.
Many thanks.
If it's anything like the Cayman then it'll be made up in the options.
On the assumption that Boxster options are probably very similar to the Cayman, check out this page and decide what you want.
Cars with more options will command a higher premium but also present a wider market come resale.
On the assumption that Boxster options are probably very similar to the Cayman, check out this page and decide what you want.
Cars with more options will command a higher premium but also present a wider market come resale.
Just buy the best example you can on your budget and where possible never buy without a warranty or without the cash to take one out.
Main dealer service history is critical to start with and Porsche specialist stamps are ok later on but watch the stamps and the mileage as a major service needed soon is over £600 at the OPC and that's as long as they don't find anything else wrong!
Test everything works-even if it's a dealer.
It's always good to buy after somebody else has lost lots of money!
As previously said the more gadgets the better : )
Andy.
Main dealer service history is critical to start with and Porsche specialist stamps are ok later on but watch the stamps and the mileage as a major service needed soon is over £600 at the OPC and that's as long as they don't find anything else wrong!
Test everything works-even if it's a dealer.
It's always good to buy after somebody else has lost lots of money!
As previously said the more gadgets the better : )
Andy.
davey68 said:
Not wishing to scare the OP but is the 3.2 engine less likely to throw up scored bore issues and major engine problems? Thought i read somewhere that the larger the capacity of the flat six the more likely it could develop problems down the line?
The 3.2 has thicker bores and better cooling so MAY be better.MTR
If you ask in this forum you'll never be any wiser...
You need to get one with 19" wheels so that it looks good but actually you need one with 17" wheels so that it drives better. Make sure its got Sport Chrono for added Pzazz but don't get one with the Sport Chrono clock on the dash because nobody likes that. You'll want it to have Sat Nav otherwise you'll never be able to sell it on but you'll also need a TomTom because the Porsche Nav is rubbish. Get one in White because its the cool colour but whatever you do, don't get one in white because you'll look like a chav.
You need to get one with 19" wheels so that it looks good but actually you need one with 17" wheels so that it drives better. Make sure its got Sport Chrono for added Pzazz but don't get one with the Sport Chrono clock on the dash because nobody likes that. You'll want it to have Sat Nav otherwise you'll never be able to sell it on but you'll also need a TomTom because the Porsche Nav is rubbish. Get one in White because its the cool colour but whatever you do, don't get one in white because you'll look like a chav.
RudeDog said:
If you ask in this forum you'll never be any wiser...
You need to get one with 19" wheels so that it looks good but actually you need one with 17" wheels so that it drives better. Make sure its got Sport Chrono for added Pzazz but don't get one with the Sport Chrono clock on the dash because nobody likes that. You'll want it to have Sat Nav otherwise you'll never be able to sell it on but you'll also need a TomTom because the Porsche Nav is rubbish. Get one in White because its the cool colour but whatever you do, don't get one in white because you'll look like a chav.
You need to get one with 19" wheels so that it looks good but actually you need one with 17" wheels so that it drives better. Make sure its got Sport Chrono for added Pzazz but don't get one with the Sport Chrono clock on the dash because nobody likes that. You'll want it to have Sat Nav otherwise you'll never be able to sell it on but you'll also need a TomTom because the Porsche Nav is rubbish. Get one in White because its the cool colour but whatever you do, don't get one in white because you'll look like a chav.
Indeed. Dont forget that the engine will expire shortly if you floor it from the lights but 95% are OK so theres no problem and if you didnt get a warranty its your fault.MTR
clarki said:
So, we're thinking of a boxster next.
Been looking at 05 and 06 3.2S's.
Just wondering if there is anything in particular to look out for or if there are any must-haves with these cars. All looked very shiney in showrooms and the salepeople seemed very convincing, but we're in no great rush. The right car/deal will crop up i'm sure.
Many thanks.
Mrs changed cars from a Boxster 986S to a 987S. Even she noticed the difference (this from someone who drove a Renault Laguna on flat tyres and didn't notice). It's a 2005 model with lots of extras most of which get used. Sat Nav dated and stupid phone system but other than that we use the multi-CD changer, Bose, heated seats and that's about it really. Car has 19" S wheels which look right for the car. Ride is very good even though the tyres look like rubber bands. Performance, handling and brakes are superb and nothing beats the roof down experience on a nice day with the sports exhaust bouncing off walls. It will no doubt do 160mph if required but we tend to go cross country when we have time so that we can enjoy open to the elements driving. Roof closes pretty quickly if a shower appears.Been looking at 05 and 06 3.2S's.
Just wondering if there is anything in particular to look out for or if there are any must-haves with these cars. All looked very shiney in showrooms and the salepeople seemed very convincing, but we're in no great rush. The right car/deal will crop up i'm sure.
Many thanks.
andyrno1 said:
Agree with most of that
But have to say im running 19" wheels and i dont have any handling/comfort issues.
The car looks better with them as well.........
...but rudedog was right because someone will just come on here (i.e. me) and say that they prefer the ride and look of 18's But have to say im running 19" wheels and i dont have any handling/comfort issues.
The car looks better with them as well.........
alcatraz236 said:
andyrno1 said:
Agree with most of that
But have to say im running 19" wheels and i dont have any handling/comfort issues.
The car looks better with them as well.........
...but rudedog was right because someone will just come on here (i.e. me) and say that they prefer the ride and look of 18's But have to say im running 19" wheels and i dont have any handling/comfort issues.
The car looks better with them as well.........
Just to change the thread slightly I still remember test driving a 3.2s Boxster around 2003 and went like a bat out of hell but my 3.4s doesn't seem as crazy!
Did they change gear box ratios or something to explain it or is it just the fact I don't cane my own car?
Any thoughts on this?
Andy.
Did they change gear box ratios or something to explain it or is it just the fact I don't cane my own car?
Any thoughts on this?
Andy.
andyrno1 said:
Just to change the thread slightly I still remember test driving a 3.2s Boxster around 2003 and went like a bat out of hell but my 3.4s doesn't seem as crazy!
Did they change gear box ratios or something to explain it or is it just the fact I don't cane my own car?
Any thoughts on this?
Andy.
You're probably just getting old Did they change gear box ratios or something to explain it or is it just the fact I don't cane my own car?
Any thoughts on this?
Andy.
I know but if it's ment to be near 300bhp mine feels like 250bhp.
Now maybe later models are more civilised in their delivery or maybe it's old age but if I didn't have the Fireblade to get the adrenaline rush I wouldn't get it from the Boxster!
Maybe I need 400 bhp?
Andy.
Ps-when I was younger I had a new mitubishi evo 6 and that was 300 bhp and felt very fast!
It's was just too plasticky though!
Now maybe later models are more civilised in their delivery or maybe it's old age but if I didn't have the Fireblade to get the adrenaline rush I wouldn't get it from the Boxster!
Maybe I need 400 bhp?
Andy.
Ps-when I was younger I had a new mitubishi evo 6 and that was 300 bhp and felt very fast!
It's was just too plasticky though!
Edited by andyrno1 on Wednesday 12th October 00:17
andyrno1 said:
Did they change gear box ratios or something to explain it or is it just the fact I don't cane my own car?
It is quite easy to drive the Boxster at low-mid revs and it produces fairly reasonable acceleration. But, to get the best acceleration, you really need to use the higher end of the rev range (power delivery increases pretty linearly until about 6,500rpm). Remember, 2nd gear goes up to around 70MPH, so for maximum attack you should mostly be in 2nd and 3rd gears.Edited by nerfherder on Wednesday 12th October 09:34
andyrno1 said:
Just to change the thread slightly I still remember test driving a 3.2s Boxster around 2003 and went like a bat out of hell but my 3.4s doesn't seem as crazy!
Did they change gear box ratios or something to explain it or is it just the fact I don't cane my own car?
Any thoughts on this?
Andy.
I've gone from a 3.2 to a 3.4 and I agree with this..the 3.2 felt a lot more urgent and responsive at the bottom end. The bigger engine sounds and feels a bit more civilised.. not always in a good way. Did they change gear box ratios or something to explain it or is it just the fact I don't cane my own car?
Any thoughts on this?
Andy.
In particular, the exhaust note on the 3.2 is better (which makes it sound faster!), and if the newer car didn't have a PSE I'd be pretty disappointed with the sound it makes.
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