Boxster 981 Black Edition
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Boxster 981 Black Edition 2.7 PDK
34,000m -- 4(!) Owners -- 16 plate first reg 3/3/2016
New to me, collecting Saturday week.
Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK)
Sport Chrono Package with dynamic transmission mounts
Sports exhaust system
Bi-Xenon headlights incl Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS+) with dynamic high beam
Climate control
Porsche communication management with Navigation module
Digital radio
Bluetooth
Parkassist front & rear
Sport Design steering wheel
Cruise control
Sports seats Plus (2-way, electric)
Heated seats
Wind deflector
Electrically folding exterior mirrors
Dimming mirror/rain sensor
Fire extinguisher
Full colour wheel centre caps
Vendor/OPC photos show 20" Sport Techno wheels, but I'm having them switched to Carrera Classics. Were they not painted maybe I could've lived with them, but as they are, and as someone pointed out they're about the heaviest wheels available they're being consigned to OPC parts bin.
A bit different to my 986 of last year, but a welcome upgrade. Hopefully won't need the included two years OPC warranty but it gives me a little peace of mind. As part of the deal it's having first major service, plugs and brake fluid plus first MOT included too (due 2 March anyway).
ETA interior photo
Edited by LordGrover on Sunday 17th February 12:53
Thanks all (most). 
Getting a bit excited now. Going to view it again tomorrow - the closer look I should've done before committing to it.
How's yours going? All good I hope?
ETA: scrub that, Lamb more likely.
Getting a bit excited now. Going to view it again tomorrow - the closer look I should've done before committing to it.
JUSTIN3000M said:
Very nice, look forward to seeing it down the pub.
Hey up Justin! Yep, probably be at Hart for 6N on Sunday, but not in the boxster yet. A couple of weeks to wait.How's yours going? All good I hope?
ETA: scrub that, Lamb more likely.
Edited by LordGrover on Saturday 9th February 12:55
JUSTIN3000M said:
Still enjoying the boxster, just had its 2 year service with no issues. Watched the game at the lamb on Sunday, lets hope they have not peaked to early. Will keep an eye out for you on Saturday.
Good news! Mine's to get first major service before I pick it up which saves me a few bob and a little angst.
I'm not collecting until 23rd, must've got muddled in OP - prefer to have DD after 21st of month and that was the only way they could accommodate me. Monthly payment due date is on same day of month as completion date.
Went to see it again on Saturday morning. Spent half an hour fiddling with knobs and reading the Owners Manual, acclimatizing myself.
Eleven more sleeps...
Not entirely certain, but I think it was introduced to help shift the end of the line as the 718 was due.
Options included in price were black paint, a set of 20-inch Carrera Classic wheels, xenon headlamps and a black soft top, partial-leather black interior with the Porsche crest embossed on the headrests, as well as touchscreen sat-nav and a Sport Design steering wheel. Parking sensors and an upgraded sound system are also included, as are auto lights and wipers and cruise control.
Other options such as PSE and PASM may be added at the time of order.
Options included in price were black paint, a set of 20-inch Carrera Classic wheels, xenon headlamps and a black soft top, partial-leather black interior with the Porsche crest embossed on the headrests, as well as touchscreen sat-nav and a Sport Design steering wheel. Parking sensors and an upgraded sound system are also included, as are auto lights and wipers and cruise control.
Other options such as PSE and PASM may be added at the time of order.
anonymous said:
[redacted]
As you suggest, part of the deal. For context:
email to vendor said:
I’ve been thinking long and hard and decided PDK isn’t the deal breaker I thought.
I was fixated on a manual because that’s what I’ve always had, and enjoyed. It wasn’t until I stopped and reflected on the test drive I realised I’d actually enjoyed driving despite/because of the auto box. So maybe I can live with it, maybe it’d be better than the manual. Anyway, I’m not ruling it out because of that.
PASM would be great, but again, the drive didn’t suffer for lack of it so maybe it’s something else I could ‘lose’.
You offered to switch the wheels to the Carrera Classic I prefer, so as long as they’re in good nick with decent tyres we have another point in favour.
I still have concerns about the relatively high miles for a three year old Porsche – typically they show 5-6,000 p.a., not the near 12k miles for this one. This also means it’s coming up to a major service in the near future, probably plus plugs and brake fluid. First MOT due next month too.
I’m thinking about all of this and still considering my options…
Is there anything you can think of that I’ve missed or should be thinking about, or anything you can do to ease my decision?
Thanks again for an informative and enjoyable couple of hours – much appreciated.
It was a cheap option for them to include and quell some of my reservations. It cost them next to feck all yet worth maybe £1,000 to me.I was fixated on a manual because that’s what I’ve always had, and enjoyed. It wasn’t until I stopped and reflected on the test drive I realised I’d actually enjoyed driving despite/because of the auto box. So maybe I can live with it, maybe it’d be better than the manual. Anyway, I’m not ruling it out because of that.
PASM would be great, but again, the drive didn’t suffer for lack of it so maybe it’s something else I could ‘lose’.
You offered to switch the wheels to the Carrera Classic I prefer, so as long as they’re in good nick with decent tyres we have another point in favour.
I still have concerns about the relatively high miles for a three year old Porsche – typically they show 5-6,000 p.a., not the near 12k miles for this one. This also means it’s coming up to a major service in the near future, probably plus plugs and brake fluid. First MOT due next month too.
I’m thinking about all of this and still considering my options…
Is there anything you can think of that I’ve missed or should be thinking about, or anything you can do to ease my decision?
Thanks again for an informative and enjoyable couple of hours – much appreciated.
Zagamuffin1 said:
Lord g ,
We’re you testing droning this and a 718 tues week , I was in testing the white 718 and was impressed by the welcome they had set up for a prospective buyer
Zags
Yep, that was me. We’re you testing droning this and a 718 tues week , I was in testing the white 718 and was impressed by the welcome they had set up for a prospective buyer
Zags
Tried the 718 first and quite liked it - very quick. For me though, there's a bit more drama with the 981 - really gelled with it. They both had the same sticker price, the 718 much newer and only 9,000 miles so should probably be the right choice, but I just felt at home in the 981.
Re the welcome, it turns out I know the salesman anyway, CobraChris on here.
How did you get on?
Trawling YouTube found this video showing access to several service/maintenance areas. Thought it may be of interest to others.
Inside a Porsche Boxster 981
Inside a Porsche Boxster 981
Meant to post the sales video earlier too: https://video.citnow.com/vtqhb-zWCdy
24 hours to go...
ETA FTR, the one I didn't buy: https://video.citnow.com/vtbBcz-Bz1V
24 hours to go...
ETA FTR, the one I didn't buy: https://video.citnow.com/vtbBcz-Bz1V
Edited by LordGrover on Friday 22 February 10:29
t.
Schmed said:
What is next on the list?
I'd been looking forward to Toyota's GR86 when it finally appears, but currently smitten by my I01 i3 120 Ah - which surprises me.Who'd've thought; from TVR Griffith, two Porsches, quick coupes and various sports cars to a fully-fledged, battery powered milk float.
It's not my kind of car at all, but I love it.
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