NEW 981 BOXSTER OWNERS - PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS FORUM

NEW 981 BOXSTER OWNERS - PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS FORUM

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Oi U

211 posts

145 months

Saturday 6th October 2012
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Here, here.

I don't care what the salesman says.

FrankCayman

2,121 posts

212 months

Saturday 6th October 2012
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anniesdad said:
They're really good actually. I prefer them to be honest. Cooler in summer and just as warm in winter. Plus of course gripper when you're pressing on a bit.
Hmmm... the more I think about, the more it makes sense! (the more I drink tonight helps, too!)...

Thanks AD for your experience of not ticking the default option box!!!

Yarivalima

1 posts

137 months

Monday 8th October 2012
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Does anyone has a real picture of the Ageta gray with red interior ?

monamimate

838 posts

141 months

Monday 8th October 2012
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Ullers said:
Yep, very pleased with our choices - good job mines platinum and yours is GT though, just to add a bit more exclusivity, in the UK anyway! The photos show the painted side vents which I have also specified.
No worries, I live in Belgium. And I promise to keep a low profile when I come across the water!

Nano2nd

3,426 posts

255 months

Monday 8th October 2012
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so has anyone managed to negotiate a discount yet? also what APR are you getting, I've been quoted 11.1% which is pretty high!

Nano2nd

3,426 posts

255 months

Monday 8th October 2012
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Pioneer said:
11.1% is shocking, you can do much, much better than that.
yeah that's what i thought!

Ullers

15 posts

137 months

Monday 8th October 2012
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Nano2nd said:
so has anyone managed to negotiate a discount yet? also what APR are you getting, I've been quoted 11.1% which is pretty high!
£1,500 discount and 7.4%

steveatesh

4,893 posts

163 months

Monday 8th October 2012
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I managed to get a full tank of petrol out of them, and that wasn't easy!....lol

Mike981

23 posts

138 months

Tuesday 9th October 2012
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Yarivalima said:
Does anyone has a real picture of the Ageta gray with red interior ?
Check out the pics at: http://razzi.me/albums/16169-2012-2013-porsche-box... I got some of an agate gray with red interior. Looks awesome, although personally I feel the red is too much for driving it daily...

Nano2nd

3,426 posts

255 months

Tuesday 9th October 2012
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Ullers said:
£1,500 discount and 7.4%
thanks, was that an S or non-S what was the list price if you don't mind em asking

I've been looking at some personal lease quotes, when you factor in the lower deposit and included RFL, its much better value than the OPC finance I've been quoted

Prospective

173 posts

141 months

Tuesday 9th October 2012
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Dealer Contributions is the correct terminology!
I would push for a little bit more!!! its achievable if
you know what I mean!!

Moog72

1,598 posts

176 months

Wednesday 10th October 2012
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Hi All,
Pretty much decided on the spec for my Boxster S, but the window is still open to add / amend should I wish.

I've gone for a manual transmission so not bothered with Sport Chrono as it doesn't seem to offer enough to warrant the hefty price. With PDK I get it, but manual not so much so - any thoughts?

And now the one that has got me thinking - PSE - haven't specced it as all (all! 2 of them) the Boxsters I have driven have the standard exhaust and thought it sounded pretty good. Given that it is switchable, I'm wondering now whether I should have it and use it if I want. Again, any thoughts?

Cheers

SFO

5,162 posts

182 months

Wednesday 10th October 2012
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Moog72 said:
Hi All,
Pretty much decided on the spec for my Boxster S, but the window is still open to add / amend should I wish.

I've gone for a manual transmission so not bothered with Sport Chrono as it doesn't seem to offer enough to warrant the hefty price. With PDK I get it, but manual not so much so - any thoughts?

And now the one that has got me thinking - PSE - haven't specced it as all (all! 2 of them) the Boxsters I have driven have the standard exhaust and thought it sounded pretty good. Given that it is switchable, I'm wondering now whether I should have it and use it if I want. Again, any thoughts?

Cheers
I have a 981S manual ..

didn't get Sport Chrono as car comes with standard Sport button (which makes the car plenty responsive), plus dynamic gearbox mounts is pointless since the manual gearbox is 35kgs lighter than PDK. Most of the weight (engine) is between the axles anyway.

didn't get PSE either (not available when my car was built) .. my car is now at 4500 miles, exhaust is plenty loud, same level as PSE on in my RS60 Spyder. Sound is honest, clear and pure. Plus, there's now slight lift off burbling too. I really don't regret not spending £1500 to get a louder/different exhaust sound.

Add PDLS if you haven't already .. it's great.

One thing I wish I ordered is PASM .. for the lower ride height and increased suspension choice.



Actus Reus

4,229 posts

154 months

Wednesday 10th October 2012
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The 981S I had for a weekend had no PSE and IMHO definitely didn't need it - it sounded fantastic just as it was. It did have PASM and the ride was incredible - controlled and very comfortable. I'd still like to hear PSE - though can't see what else it brings to the party to be honest.

Moog72

1,598 posts

176 months

Wednesday 10th October 2012
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Thanks for the input, I think I'll save my cash in that case. PASM is excellent - have driven one with and one without on a variety of surfaces and it really does help with the ride. That's one option that is on the spec list.

It's probably a little too stiff when on for your average road (the effect is very noticeable), but it is nice to have the option.

ferdi p

1,519 posts

171 months

Wednesday 10th October 2012
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I test drove with & without PSE...

To me it was worth every penny of the £1500 !!

Sounds great without, sounds brilliant with smile

Moog72

1,598 posts

176 months

Wednesday 10th October 2012
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^ Bugger! Here's me thinking I'd made up my mind laugh

Blair66

23 posts

206 months

Wednesday 10th October 2012
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PSE.... Absolutely the best option on my 981 S!!!

Actus Reus

4,229 posts

154 months

Wednesday 10th October 2012
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I'd want to hear it - it's a fair bit of wedge and the standard pipes do sound good. But yes, I'd be tempted to tick it anyway - is it REALLY that much better than standard? My wife actually suggested I go back around the Dartford Bridge, and pay an extra £3 just so we could go back through the tunnel - and that was with the standard exhaust (in 2nd, roof down, in a tunnel, maximum throttle, it was simply sublime).

Ozzie Osmond

21,189 posts

245 months

Wednesday 10th October 2012
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Agreed - if you actually use the throttle pedal the standard exhaust makes a very nice sound!