2003 Porsche Boxster S
Discussion
LanceRS said:
My suggestion and it is just a suggestion, if you do have to sell the Porsche, buy the house and then try to save for it’s replacement.
It seems that the MX5 is a car to have because you don’t have the funds available for a Boxster rather than because you have a great urge to own one. If that is the case, it will never be the car that you want, because what you really want is the Porsche. As such any money spent on buying and running the Mazda will prolong the time it takes you to get back into the car that you really desire.
In any event, it will be a great shame to see it go and I for one will miss this thread.
Very good suggestion! I haven't really explained it that much, but there's always been an MX-5 scratch I wanted to itch. I even wanted to build one for the track a few years back. I've always said if I don't have the Boxster I'd have an MX-5, and now is the perfect chance to itch that scratch.It seems that the MX5 is a car to have because you don’t have the funds available for a Boxster rather than because you have a great urge to own one. If that is the case, it will never be the car that you want, because what you really want is the Porsche. As such any money spent on buying and running the Mazda will prolong the time it takes you to get back into the car that you really desire.
In any event, it will be a great shame to see it go and I for one will miss this thread.
I drove a friends NC after I bought the Boxster, and wasn't sure if I'd made a mistake - it drove so sweet. I'm quite looking forward to getting it and using it as a platform to spruce up. Who knows, I may go wild at it over time. In 2 years time I'd have paid off an old loan and could buy another Boxster if need be, but it may be something else by then.
In either sense, the MX-5 is something I've fancied for quite a while, and I'm getting excited at the prospect of researching what can be done, etc. If that wasn't the case I'd totally do what you said, as that would be the way to go.
Don't rush the house purchase! 10% of mortgages are not getting paid just now. The can is getting kicked down the road and a house crash is coming. The most expensive thing you will ever buy so just be canny! This time we are not in a housing boom and all the facts say we are due a correction!
stichill99 said:
Don't rush the house purchase! 10% of mortgages are not getting paid just now. The can is getting kicked down the road and a house crash is coming. The most expensive thing you will ever buy so just be canny! This time we are not in a housing boom and all the facts say we are due a correction!
Good to know! Thank you. It won't be until spring next year (her inheritance doesn't come in until Christmas) but that's definitely good to know that.
d that I've been attacking for days. New drop link is in, MOT next week, then up for sale.And just like that, it's sold. The new owner is driving it back home as we speak, and is a very happy owner by the seems of it.
I'm so happy that it's gone to a like-minded enthusiast that's on this forum, who's also going to keep it a part of this thread with some updates/upgrades that I originally planned. The car is still getting the treatment it deserves, and it makes me happy.
I do feel completely gut-wrenched though. I've put everything into this car since 2015 and it's been my main passion, and seeing it drive off hit me hard and brought a tear. It's comforting knowing it's going to such a good owner though, so it's not all bad.
Whilst half of the money from it is going on the house deposit, half is going towards an MX-5 NC that I plan on slowly turning into a track car, which is something I've always wanted to do. They're cheap and very fun cars which I'm going to enjoy and tinker with, meanwhile the other half of the money from the Boxster will mean the difference between an 'okay' house, and a nice house with a garage. For us it was worth selling. Maddie (other half) has been so understanding and didn't want me to sell the car as she knew how much it meant to me, but if it meant that we could have a better house, sooner, and I'd still get a car I could tinker with, then it had to be done.
I know it sounds daft and I feel like I'm acting like someone's died for crying out loud, but that car feels like a mate. I'm completely heartbroken that it's gone, but excited for things in our future. I'll most likely make another thread on PistonHeads with the MX-5, but realistically I won't be very active on here. I'm glad to have made some friends here though, and I'll try to stick around. Thanks for the great memories everyone.
I took one last photo before he drove off. Beefy, I'm gonna miss you.
I'm so happy that it's gone to a like-minded enthusiast that's on this forum, who's also going to keep it a part of this thread with some updates/upgrades that I originally planned. The car is still getting the treatment it deserves, and it makes me happy.
I do feel completely gut-wrenched though. I've put everything into this car since 2015 and it's been my main passion, and seeing it drive off hit me hard and brought a tear. It's comforting knowing it's going to such a good owner though, so it's not all bad.
Whilst half of the money from it is going on the house deposit, half is going towards an MX-5 NC that I plan on slowly turning into a track car, which is something I've always wanted to do. They're cheap and very fun cars which I'm going to enjoy and tinker with, meanwhile the other half of the money from the Boxster will mean the difference between an 'okay' house, and a nice house with a garage. For us it was worth selling. Maddie (other half) has been so understanding and didn't want me to sell the car as she knew how much it meant to me, but if it meant that we could have a better house, sooner, and I'd still get a car I could tinker with, then it had to be done.
I know it sounds daft and I feel like I'm acting like someone's died for crying out loud, but that car feels like a mate. I'm completely heartbroken that it's gone, but excited for things in our future. I'll most likely make another thread on PistonHeads with the MX-5, but realistically I won't be very active on here. I'm glad to have made some friends here though, and I'll try to stick around. Thanks for the great memories everyone.
I took one last photo before he drove off. Beefy, I'm gonna miss you.
Podie said:
Not sure on your budget, but there is a Kuro edition in the PH classifieds...
I'm only looking to spend around £3,000 to be honest. Looking for an NC 2.0 Option Pack with a hard top. They pop up from time to time, so I'll be patient. I'd rather get the option as the 5 speed box is supposedly nicer, the seats are cloth (comfier and not boiling in the sun), and the suspension takes to lowering springs better. The sport has bilsteins which are terrible if lowered, so you'd need to change the shocks too.There's a gorgeous one on EBay at the moment, NC 2.0 Option in blue with a hard top for £3,000, so I may be in touch with the owner. Near London though, so a bit of a drive.
Get a sport. The '5 speed feels nicer' is one of those things like '8v golfs are faster than 16v Golfs' rubbish.
Theres a bigger difference between any of the gearboxes with a nice shifter and fresh oil, than there is between 5 and 6 speed. And seeing as changing gear is possibly the best bit about driving, with the 6 speed you get to do it more!
If your changing suspension then you want to be changing shocks anyway.
17" wheels too look miles better.
Theres a bigger difference between any of the gearboxes with a nice shifter and fresh oil, than there is between 5 and 6 speed. And seeing as changing gear is possibly the best bit about driving, with the 6 speed you get to do it more!
If your changing suspension then you want to be changing shocks anyway.
17" wheels too look miles better.
snotrag said:
Get a sport. The '5 speed feels nicer' is one of those things like '8v golfs are faster than 16v Golfs' rubbish.
Theres a bigger difference between any of the gearboxes with a nice shifter and fresh oil, than there is between 5 and 6 speed. And seeing as changing gear is possibly the best bit about driving, with the 6 speed you get to do it more!
If your changing suspension then you want to be changing shocks anyway.
17" wheels too look miles better.
That's very good to know. I did read a few posts of people who had both and preferred it. I'll see what I can get!Theres a bigger difference between any of the gearboxes with a nice shifter and fresh oil, than there is between 5 and 6 speed. And seeing as changing gear is possibly the best bit about driving, with the 6 speed you get to do it more!
If your changing suspension then you want to be changing shocks anyway.
17" wheels too look miles better.
geraintthomas said:
That's very good to know. I did read a few posts of people who had both and preferred it. I'll see what I can get!
There no real price premium between the two at this end of the market either - just got to look a bit harder for a Sport really. I got mine with some nice upgrades (Meister R) and 74k for £3200. snotrag said:
geraintthomas said:
That's very good to know. I did read a few posts of people who had both and preferred it. I'll see what I can get!
There no real price premium between the two at this end of the market either - just got to look a bit harder for a Sport really. I got mine with some nice upgrades (Meister R) and 74k for £3200. What condition was it in?
TheJimi said:
That's a really good price for that mileage and spec, Snotters.
What condition was it in?
Well used bodywork and interior - Excellent mechanically and rock solid underneath - Its my 4th MX-5, so I know them inside out. Don't be fooled by shiny bodywork - some of the cars with the most highly polished paintwork were the worst underneath. It had Meister R, RX8 roll bars, upgraded brakes and some other bits - had been used on track, which is fine, as thats what I've done. Its for driving, not cleaning.What condition was it in?
Now has lightweight wheels, full manifold and exhaust system etc. Great fun!
Miles better on track than my Boxster was too.
snotrag said:
Get a sport. The '5 speed feels nicer' is one of those things like '8v golfs are faster than 16v Golfs' rubbish.
I'd argue the 5spd was more desirable if it's a track car build, putting arguments about gear and diff ratios aside, if nothing else being able to replace the whole gearbox for £250 is appealing!6 speed box with a diff from a 2.0 5 speed (shorter ratio) is a good option for track work. Unless your turbo'd and doing launches, the 6 speed box does not have reliabiltiy issues. As I said, theres a bigger difference between a good and a bad one of either flavour, than between a 5 and a 6 speed!
ATM said:
I thought the asking price was a bit high and he has done well to achieve that or close to it.
For most other Boxsters at that age and mileage, I'd agree, but given how fastidious Ger had been in looking after it, and how well documented the last 5 years of the cars life has been, I'd have payed a premium for that car had I been in the market. There's a lot to be said for being able to see such a detailed and transparent internet history. It really is in outstanding condition.
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