The hunt continues for a Boxster 986 ...
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My hunt for a Boxster 986 continues. Yesterday, I went down to Wiltshire to view this car:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3334332.htm
It had many fantastic points, not least the body work which was immaculate. However, on driving the clutch seemed really heavy to me (my foot ached considerably after the 30 minute test drive); there were also some creaking noises from the suspension which sounded very similar to the suspension problems my old 996 suffered from. So, sadly, in the end I walked away. But a big thank you to the owner for treating me so well and picking up/dropping back at the station. A true gent.
Later this week, I'm going to view this car:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3342529.htm
Black is a close second in colour choice (yellow is no. 1 for the Mrs) but this car is a lot closer to us here in south Cheshire. As usual, any comments or thoughts very welcome on this one.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3334332.htm
It had many fantastic points, not least the body work which was immaculate. However, on driving the clutch seemed really heavy to me (my foot ached considerably after the 30 minute test drive); there were also some creaking noises from the suspension which sounded very similar to the suspension problems my old 996 suffered from. So, sadly, in the end I walked away. But a big thank you to the owner for treating me so well and picking up/dropping back at the station. A true gent.
Later this week, I'm going to view this car:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3342529.htm
Black is a close second in colour choice (yellow is no. 1 for the Mrs) but this car is a lot closer to us here in south Cheshire. As usual, any comments or thoughts very welcome on this one.
Yep, agree re the clutch and the owner was willing to consider an offer. However, I'm quite cautious I suppose and I had big problems with my older 996 a few years ago (suspension related) and this worried me. It also had 6 previous owners (i.e. I would have been the 8th) which worried me a bit. Anyway, it was a beautiful car and I'm sure someone else will really enjoy it.
I think if the yellow car looked as good as you say (and the advert/photos suggest), was OK in all other respects and the seller is prepared to listen to an offer to allow for the clutch and suspension (front lower arm(s)?), then you may be searching for a long time to find anything better in that price range.
If you're intending keeping one for a while you'll probably end up paying for a clutch at some point anyway (likely the suspension parts too), with this one the seller is paying for it. Even if it ends up costing slightly over the asking price once everything's done it'll have saved you all the expense (and time and grief) of viewing lots more. Plus it's yellow (speed not pastel
), the colour you really wanted. 
P. S. I know nothing of the car/seller, I'm just going by the ad and what you've told us....but I do think it looks great in yellow.
If you're intending keeping one for a while you'll probably end up paying for a clutch at some point anyway (likely the suspension parts too), with this one the seller is paying for it. Even if it ends up costing slightly over the asking price once everything's done it'll have saved you all the expense (and time and grief) of viewing lots more. Plus it's yellow (speed not pastel
), the colour you really wanted. P. S. I know nothing of the car/seller, I'm just going by the ad and what you've told us....but I do think it looks great in yellow.
The black car was also very nice. Private sale and 4 previous owners to the current owner. Drove very nicely and had an excellent history. A few bits and pieces need doing but a good car it seems. If it were yellow - it would be a perfect gift! So, will ring the guy and complement him on the car but will give it a few more weeks to see if anything else comes up. Otherwise, I'll be back to buy this one (if it is still available).
I was interested on the point raised above about the differences between the 2.7 and the 3.2. I know this is covered a lot in other threads. I'm fairly certain that my wife won't be thrashing it around the roads so, on balance, perhaps the 2.7 is a better option; and a good 2003 car for around £8k seems like a possibility at the moment. We'll see what turns up.
I was interested on the point raised above about the differences between the 2.7 and the 3.2. I know this is covered a lot in other threads. I'm fairly certain that my wife won't be thrashing it around the roads so, on balance, perhaps the 2.7 is a better option; and a good 2003 car for around £8k seems like a possibility at the moment. We'll see what turns up.
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