My first Porsche...

[toothdoctor]

Hi all

New to the forums. Just been reading the posts, lots of great info! Picked up my "dream car" last week from Porsche. Decided to go for an 18-month old gen 2 987 Boxster... Absolutely over the moon with it. Is there any advice you can give a Porsche virgin on ownership/upkeep?

Looking forward to contributing to the forums!!!!

Spec:
- Gen 2 987 2.9
- White with ocean blue leather and hood
- 18" Boxster S wheels
- One owner
- Manual
- Porsche communication management sat nav
- BOSE upgrade
- Universal audio interface
- Park assist
- Cruise control
- Telephone module

Excuse the crappy iPhone pics. Haven't had a chance with this weather to take it out and get some proper pics of it!

[LeighB]

Welcome to the fold and congrats on realising a dream. The only bit of advice you need is Porsches are addictive and once you've had one.......

Enjoy!

[toothdoctor]

LeighB said:

Welcome to the fold and congrats on realising a dream. The only bit of advice you need is Porsches are addictive and once you've had one.......

Enjoy!

Thanks! I've caught the bug!!

[sootyvrs]

Congrats enjoy! Great to be living the dream....

[MadMark911]

Congrats and equally don't get hung up on the running costs - just enjoy!

A real pity tha the weather hasn't been better .....

[Trev450]

Welcome to the fold. Summer is definately coming.............. hopefully.

[redback911]

Beautiful car, welcome to the club. Now start planning that European tour! If you need some ideas http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...

[toothdoctor]

Thanks all. Got everything crossed for some sun!

[tommy vercetti]

Congrats.

[jimmyone]

DITTO MATE
GOT MY FIRST BOXTER ON SUNDAY....SO WHERE IS THE SUN !!!!!
I NEED TO GET SOME POSING DONE !!!

[Trev450]

jimmyone said:

DITTO MATE
GOT MY FIRST BOXTER ON SUNDAY....SO WHERE IS THE SUN !!!!!
I NEED TO GET SOME POSING DONE !!!

Very poetic, even if you were shouting it

[Nano2nd]

just had a white boxster S gen 2 as a loaner over the weekend, really enjoyed it, well apart from i wouldn't be able to live with the rock hard suspension - PASM all the way for me i think, i must be getting old LOL, my 997 felt like a magic carpet in comparison when i picked it up ! also the boxster clutch felt really heavy, for a 61 plater with 5000 miles i was quie suprised is this the norm? i had a gen 2 cayman before as a loaner and the clutch was like melted butter...

[toothdoctor]

Nano2nd said:

just had a white boxster S gen 2 as a loaner over the weekend, really enjoyed it, well apart from i wouldn't be able to live with the rock hard suspension - PASM all the way for me i think, i must be getting old LOL, my 997 felt like a magic carpet in comparison when i picked it up ! also the boxster clutch felt really heavy, for a 61 plater with 5000 miles i was quie suprised is this the norm? i had a gen 2 cayman before as a loaner and the clutch was like melted butter...

I think it's subjective! Clutch is heavier than I'm used to but I've done a lot of miles in traffic over the last fortnight and haven't found it a problem.

[toothdoctor]

jimmyone said:

DITTO MATE
GOT MY FIRST BOXTER ON SUNDAY....SO WHERE IS THE SUN !!!!!
I NEED TO GET SOME POSING DONE !!!

Hope you enjoy yours as much as I am!

[Wild Card 911]

Congratulation on your new car, first Porsche and quite simply one of the best open top cars money can buy. You have chosen a great way to get to know about Porsche. The handling and the character of the Boxster on a fast country roads will make you smile, while the practicality and economy on long hauls will fascinate. Plan some good long journeys and enjoy.
It looks great in white, by the way!

Stephen