Just Ordered NEW BOXSTER 981 sport

[lumpystew]

Just Ordered NEW BOXSTER 981 sport - Here is my spec


Black Cabriolet Roof £ 0.00
Agate Grey Metallic £ 558.00
Interior Colour AZ Black Leather interior £ 2,093.00
Exterior 546 Roll-over bar with exterior color paint finish £ 344.00
551 Mesh wind deflector £ 182.00
636 ParkAssist front and rear £ 599.00
Transmission / Chassis 250 Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) £ 1,922.00
640 Sport Chrono Package £ 1,376.00
XLF Sports exhaust system Exclusive £ 1,473.00
Wheels 427 20-inch Carrera Classic wheel £ 1,700.00
Interior 342 Seat heating £ 283.00
630 Light design package £ 202.00
810 Floor mats £ 73.00
CGG Guard Red Sport Chrono timer display
Exclusive
£ 235.00
P04 Sports seats Plus (2-way, electric) £ 312.00
XSX Guards Red seat belts Exclusive £ 166.00
Interior Leather 840 SportDesign steering wheel £ 283.00
XSC Porsche crest embossed on head restraints
Exclusive
£ 138.00
Audio / Communications 490 Sound Package Plus £ 397.00
666 Telephone module for PCM £ 526.00
P23 Porsche Communication Management
(PCM) including navigation module with
universal audio interface
£ 2,141.00

also just added PASM & PTV plus Sports chrono clock in red to match with the Red seat belts and also Red Brake Calipers.


Any thoughts out there - All info welcome.

PS Porsche say July build - also note that the porsche UK configurator will now accept the Sports exhaust package.

[clockworks]

£15k of extras - I didn't pay much more than that for my 911.

[tyrrell]

That's a stunning spec and colour combo enjoy

[rigster2]

Sounds just about perfect!

[911F]

Ahh well done Stew, thanks for sharing that with us

[lumpystew]

Went in originally in feb to buy the new 911 carreras S but saw a picture and then took old 3.4 S out for an evening. I was completely blown away with how much fun I had in it. And as I only want one for an occasional Sunday Toy for me and the wife - I thought what the heck. I absolutely love the new 911 but it was much more of an experience and should I say special event to drive the Boxster.

I am of an open mind as to say the new boxster should not be compared to the 911 as it is what it is a completely fun drive. 911's will always seem to have the status symbol or masculine label attached to them but in my eyes anyone who as ever driven both will always say the boxster is as much of a sports car as the rest of them.

I went for a good spec because you will never be happy if you scrimp and wonder what if.

[SonnyM]

rigster2 said:

Sounds just about perfect!

+1 Lumpy Stew - this is the first 981 spec I have seen with all the right options included. I would have done PCCB too, though this says it all about you...

630 Light design package £ 202.00

...Only geniuses choose this option!

PSE sounds awesome too:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IN_cYMAmjrs&fea...

[Carl_Docklands]

Lumpy. nice 1.

Almost perfect - I would also add the auto-dimming mirrors and seat ventilation.

Please post pics on arrival.

[DC5TEG]

Fantastic Spec, it's what i'd have chosen also, given the chance.

However i'd hope you will hang onto this car long term, as i'd imagine the Depreciation being huge within the first few years? Or maybe that don't worry you, as your minted with cash.lol.

[Ali2202]

Very nice!

I'd be interested in having that off you in a year or two.

[lumpystew]

I am intrigued rigster as to why the spec is the best you have seen? In a good way of course.

I wanted a more masculine looking car with just fine details on - Sorry still can't get away from thinking what other people will think as I said I originally went in for a 911.

[RudeDog]

lumpystew said:

Went in originally in feb to buy the new 911 carreras S but saw a picture and then took old 3.4 S out for an evening. I was completely blown away with how much fun I had in it. And as I only want one for an occasional Sunday Toy for me and the wife - I thought what the heck. I absolutely love the new 911 but it was much more of an experience and should I say special event to drive the Boxster.

Deep down everyone knows this. Well done for coming out and saying it.

[lumpystew]

Not sure what depreciation would be - any guesses say 2 years old 20000 on clock max - more like 5000 depending on time for road trips . Of course it will be in mint condition.

And no not loaded with cash but worked solidly for past 3 years and thought I need a bit of pat on the back.

[lumpystew]

Rude dog - Say what you see is my motto - the world would be in a far better place if everyone adopted it - Either better place or probably world war iii is more like it

[Trev450]

Congrats on taking the plunge and a superb spec. I'm looking forward to seeing one in the flesh at my local opc launch in a couple of weeks time.

[Daggerpie]

Nice one, looks a great spec.

I see you've gone for the normal black Cab roof option, what do Porsche charge for a different hood colour option then?

[SFO]

Daggerpie said:

what do Porsche charge for a different hood colour option then?

NCO

[faster_stueys]

Great spec, reading the 991 and 981 reviews I would be putting my money on a 981 (if I had that money of course ;-) )

[tomw2000]

Love the spec and congrats on placing your order. Time will be dragging for you now

lumpystew said:

I am of an open mind as to say the new boxster should not be compared to the 911 as it is what it is a completely fun drive. 911's will always seem to have the status symbol or masculine label attached to them but in my eyes anyone who as ever driven both will always say the boxster is as much of a sports car as the rest of them.

I've had a current 3.4S boxster a fair bit recently as a courtesy car whilst my 997.1 C2S was being serviced and then in for some warranty work. LOVED the boxster - it is great fun.

The upshot is I'm now driving my own car in a more 'fun' way

Having finally spent time in one, I'd never knock a boxster. They're brilliant cars. And the new one looks stunning.

[ChipsAndCheese]

Congrats on the order. Great spec, look forward to seeing photos of it once it's been built.