My other car is a mini Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 Hi, New to site, I have just bought (well nearly! put down deposit until Independent Porsche specialist surveys car) a 2004 Boxster S in dark grey. Always wanted a Porsche since I passed my test eons ago, had all the comments about mid life crisis etc but passed that already. my other car is really a mini ! 27 years old which I totally refurbished back to the shell and rebuilt. Weekend and sunny day car only. Looking forward to going on some meetings I don,t know much about these cars but my youngest son is /was a Porsche race mechanic in GT3 European and Porsche Cup, so if the dreaded seals and clutch needs changing he will look kindly on his old man All the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 Welcome Sounds like a nice car and with a qualified tech on hand you can't go wrong! Remember to post some pictures when you can? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Sounds like a good year car to buy and as some will say, there ain't so party like and "S" club party. you'll fit in very well here if you have a mini too, most people do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbie Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Great choice of model, good luck with the inspection. Let us know how it goes and put up some piccies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My other car is a mini Posted July 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Hi, Thanks for the welcome messages, realised I posted in the wrong place before I viewed the rest of the site , the kids would say I'm bit of a Neanderthal when it comes to computers. I'm hoping the Porsche specialist will come back with good news I have done a HPI check that's all okay and a bonus is the garage will service the car before I collect sweeeeeeeet!!! Look forward to chatting to you guys at the meets. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Welcome Check the inside faces of the brake discs. Outer faces will be fine but inner faces can be really corroded. Learn how to clean the drain holes from old leaves Clean old leaves from the condensers (rads) at the front - they hold water and rot. If there are some in the front, there will also be some between. Consider putting mesh over the gaps. Do expect to spend money on it, it's a 12 year old car, but it will reward you And ask here for good deals as there are several when you know where to look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxstercol Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Which specialist are you buying from? Welcome by the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My other car is a mini Posted July 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Hi, I,m having the car inspected by a Porsche Specialist before I finally commit to buy it. I will be using Peter Morgan Consulting, I looked on line and visited a few forums and this company came up a number of times, with good recommendations. The garage is fine with this company carrying out the checks, it might seem a bit over the top for a 12 year old motor but, for peace of mind I think its worth it. Hopefully all goes well, I will be very disappointed if it turns out to be a lemon! Thanks for the welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Fingers crossed it's not a lemon then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My other car is a mini Posted July 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 Whats bright yellow got four wheels and sound like melon,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Yes Lemon........................................... that's what the Boxster S Anniversary turned out to be!! So I had to contact the garage today and tell them the car was not up to standard and I wanted my deposit back, following a Porsche specialist survey. So 400 quid lighter and no car I'm starting again to look for a Porsche Boxster S. Looking on the bright side it would have cost an awful lot more to get the car brought up to standard so mixed blessing really. Down to the West Country tomorrow to look at another car so fingers cross this one will be a good un, having had a sharp lesson in what to look for I feel more confident to look around the car looking for defects, so wish me well and hopefully before the Summer disappears i can put some pictures of MY Porsche on this site. Wish me luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Joseph Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 Sorry for your disappointment, but money well spent on the inspection. I'd be interested to hear what issues it revealed. Better luck tomorrow☺. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat haggis Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 yes tell us the tasty bits of the inspection .............your better off getting a car from a an enthusiast .a few for sale here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 Disappointing! But good luck for tomorrow and post the details of the report? It would be interesting to see what was so wrong with the car and also to see if the inspector was being realistic with his report. All our 986s are getting on a bit and to find one that doesn't need anything doing at all is a very rare beast. But that said you don't want to get stuck with a money pit but expecting to spend a bit is realistic. Like haggis says there are some nice members cars for sale, a very nice blue 986s down south as I remember? Just needs £400-£500 on suspension arms for the next mot and that's not bad at all! Good luck and hopefully the sun will still be shining when your Boxster finally lands on your drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Two good looking ones in our For Sale section right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 How did you get on today? Any good? I saw a nice pair of silver early 986 Boxsters out for a run through Wombourne. Mine started playing up with its air leak this morning and I've been at the pub all afternoon with the bride, so I wouldn't be braving the engine with beer goggles on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARINO Posted July 26, 2016 Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 Always a disapointment when a deal falls through but a wise move to have it inspected. Keep looking there are plenty of Boxster S out there and you will always get great advice from the guys here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My other car is a mini Posted August 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Hi , Look like the quest has started again I have found three cars worth a look and this time instead of a Porsche Inspection specialist I'm taking number 2 Son (ex Porsche Race Mechanic) with me to look at the car 2003 Boxster S low sub 50K mileage. 2nd car is a bit of a road trip down to Cornwall but again Boxster S comes with soft and hard top which again sub 50K. Also thinking about a 2004 Boxster S automatic but don't know much about auto gearboxes on Porsche? The guy in the garage told me they are a better build than the manual boxes and not so heavy on clutches as the manual version any thoughts? Well whatever, I might be in a position to put up some pictures soon but I don,t want to jinx it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Sounds like you've got a plan and taking someone with you who knows these cars is a big bonus! Cant really comment on manual or auto Boxster,I've only ever driven a auto 911 which was great. My 986s is a manual and I think it suits the car. Good luck shopping!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My other car is a mini Posted August 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Whooooooooooooooooho I finally have got my Porsche Boxster S late 2003, done 43,000 miles in silver (I did try for other colours but no luck!) after all the set backs of trying to find the ideal car, I collect mine tomorrow from a dealer in Epping, My son went over the car last week and found a couple of issues which the garage have told me have been repaired. So I received a text today telling me its ready. I can't wait, just changed over the car insurance and updated the breakdown cover sold my Honda Civic tonight so all ready to go. I will put some pictures on line and I really look forward to going to the first meeting. I just can't stop grinning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A15X Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 1 hour ago, My other car is a mini said: Whooooooooooooooooho I finally have got my Porsche Boxster S late 2003, done 43,000 miles in silver (I did try for other colours but no luck!) after all the set backs of trying to find the ideal car, I collect mine tomorrow from a dealer in Epping, My son went over the car last week and found a couple of issues which the garage have told me have been repaired. So I received a text today telling me its ready. I can't wait, just changed over the car insurance and updated the breakdown cover sold my Honda Civic tonight so all ready to go. I will put some pictures on line and I really look forward to going to the first meeting. I just can't stop grinning! Epping just round the corner from myself! if you get it this weekend your guaranteed some roof down weather! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guvs Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Good luck and I hope it's everything you have been expecting in a Boxster. Guvs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antjrice Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My other car is a mini Posted August 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Thanks for the replies, Well got the car around the M25 car park this afternoon and the car behave itself only had a couple of sections where it "stretch its legs" mostly stuck in traffic however did spot a nice 911 and another Boxster S (black) which looked really nice. At least with all that traffic, the car's temperature behaved. Once off the M25 stopped, roof down wonderful! other car users must have thought I was an idiot driving along there with a stupid grin all over my face but I can't help it my cheeks hurt now. Even got a wave from another Porsche driver in a brand new 2016 white 911. I will try and put some pictures on today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringer250 Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Good news! Pleased for you after all the travelling. Awaiting the Pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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