LordGrover Posted February 7, 2019 Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 Boxster 981 Black Edition 2.7 PDK34,000m -- 4(!) Owners -- 16 plate first reg 3/3/2016 New to me, collecting Saturday week. Porsche Doppelkupplung (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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbikerdood Posted February 7, 2019 Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 Congrats! Hope to see you on some of the South West runs etc Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted February 7, 2019 Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 Very nice. I like the wheels myself as they are a bit different. are they optional or BE standard equipment? Could you not keep that set for winters if they are BE Standard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted February 7, 2019 Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 Lovely car, well done. They look really classy in black and the classics are a nice touch. Did you end up driving the 718 too, what was the verdict? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordGrover Posted February 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 11 minutes ago, daz05 said: Lovely car, well done. They look really classy in black and the classics are a nice touch. Did you end up driving the 718 too, what was the verdict? Yep. I quite enjoyed the 718, much faster than the 2.7 -felt noticeably lighter and maybe more nimble too. Objectively, probably the 'better' car. Sounded pretty good at the time. But when I got in the 981 and just pulled across the carpark, I knew it was the one. It felt more 'substantial', something to get to grips with. More analogue. Then, the sound. I could feel it as mucg as hear it. The salesman and me were grinning inanely. You just have to smile. Two years older, three more owners, 25k more miles. Still... it was the one. I was going to hang out for a manual and maybe an S to at least try - but lasted all of 24 hours. Rang them the next day and got a few concessions plus a few quid off and the deal was done. Still grinning now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted February 7, 2019 Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 Exactly as my review then, quietly content with it and then as soon as I got back in mine I had a big grin on my face! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat haggis Posted February 7, 2019 Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 Lovely car mate. Welcome to the 981 club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV8 Posted February 7, 2019 Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 Lovely looking car LG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MH82 Posted February 7, 2019 Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 Wonder if they’re just swapping the wheels on to another car or whether they’d let them go at a reasonable price (if 20s would fit on a 987) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted February 7, 2019 Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 Lovely looking car 👍 I personally think some of the 981 Black alloys with the diamond cut edge would be suit it best but maybe something for the future! Nice list of options too, you will enjoy the PDK and Sports exhaust👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 16 hours ago, MH82 said: Wonder if they’re just swapping the wheels on to another car or whether they’d let them go at a reasonable price (if 20s would fit on a 987) Not advised on a 987. LG, on your other post about wheels I was going to dig up the thread with the blue 981 that has them body color. Now I see yours are indeed body color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyvuk Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 I'm a big fan of the Sport Techno look, make sure you look after those Carrera Classics with a regular coating of Gtechniq C5 (or similar) the polished rims look great but do need care! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordGrover Posted February 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 20 hours ago, MH82 said: Wonder if they’re just swapping the wheels on to another car or whether they’d let them go at a reasonable price (if 20s would fit on a 987) Not an option unfortunately. The Carrera Classics are on a black 981 Cayman, with which they offered to swap. If they were hanging about I'd make a low-ball offer as a second set would be great but that ain't gonna happen. --------------------------- Thanks for the kind words and support all - much appreciated. Virtual beers all round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordGrover Posted February 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Dick Lovett has sent me a few photos of preparation Ten more sleeps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Can see why you are excited! I'm surprised the Black Edition has silver writing on the back TBH. For me, I'd probably take the Boxster off completely, and possibly replace the silver PORSCHE with the black equivalent (or just leave it smooth). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Looks fantastic 👌 Im equally surprised by the silver badges and silver hoops. There is very little silver on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat haggis Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Looks stunning mate. A set of GTS rear lights on would look fantastic. Enjoy mate, smile will hurt for few days as it will not go away 😜👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordGrover Posted February 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 Not swapping wheels. Sticking with Sport Technos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat haggis Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 25 minutes ago, LordGrover said: Not swapping wheels. Sticking with Sport Technos. Good move. Stunning car😘 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 6 hours ago, LordGrover said: Not swapping wheels. Sticking with Sport Technos. Which is the correct decision - well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guvs Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 Lovely car, and as I would like the speck the only thing missing is "Racing Yellow" for me anyway, enjoy and yes the grin does die down but never goes away. Guvs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordGrover Posted February 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 Thanks. Getting excited now. Should've posted this earlier... https://video.citnow.com/vtqhb-zWCdy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIkeyv60 Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 18 minutes ago, LordGrover said: Thanks. Getting excited now. Should've posted this earlier... https://video.citnow.com/vtqhb-zWCdy Ask the sales guy how many times its been viewed when you pick your car up? They get a tag everytime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordGrover Posted February 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 This is the other one I test drove, but didn't go for: https://video.citnow.com/vtbBcz-Bz1V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat haggis Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 8 minutes ago, LordGrover said: This is the other one I test drove, but didn't go for: https://video.citnow.com/vtbBcz-Bz1V You made the proper choice mate. I do love 💕 the black edition 981. I’ll have one some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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