Truth Posted February 23, 2019 Report Share Posted February 23, 2019 Test drove a 2003 today ........ not a lot to say really as you have all beat me to the Boxster experience đ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antjrice Posted February 23, 2019 Report Share Posted February 23, 2019 What stood out for you though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truth Posted February 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2019 I'm a simple bloke that knows very little about cars ..... had load over the years obviously but there was just SOMETHING about this one....... Is it just the badge??????? Not sure.....đ Could well even be just the excitement ( its still allowed at nearly 50 đ ) of driving a 2 seater with the roof off for the first time..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaregs Posted February 23, 2019 Report Share Posted February 23, 2019 Well, is it a possible purchase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted February 23, 2019 Report Share Posted February 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Truth said: Could well evenďťżďťżďťżďťż be just the excitement ( its still allowed at nearly 50 đ )ďťż ďťżof driving a 2 seater with the roof off for the first time.....ďťż That never goes away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truth Posted February 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2019 Maybe but it was over budget..... got an offer in for another but I'm in no rush to buy .....đ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truth Posted February 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2019 1 minute ago, red rocket said: That never goes away! Thats what I am counting on mate đ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antjrice Posted February 23, 2019 Report Share Posted February 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Truth said: Is it just the badge??????? Not sure.....đ Â The badge didnât make the car, itâs the other way around đ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truth Posted February 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2019 Nice đ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truth Posted February 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 I did find the gear box very 'tight' if that makes sense. Its hard to explain , without someone actually driving it I know, but is this the norm? I am presuming it is with a sportier box? (Oh Matron ! đ)Â Its 2am and I am struggling to sleep with a couple of offers in for cars and negotiations ongoing........ đ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidbf1.com Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 9 hours ago, Truth said: .....Could well even be just the excitement ( its still allowed at nearly 50 đ ) of driving a 2 seater with the roof off for the first time..... Wait till you get it above 50mph, the excitement doesnât stop there đ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antjrice Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 Just now, Davidbf1.com said: Wait till you get it above 50mph, the excitement doesnât stop there đ And 5000rpm!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelAC Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 I'm impressed with your buying patience, I just tend to be fussy about what I go to see then buy it straight away if I like it. Seems to have worked OK so far but I always find bits on my cars after buying them. My Boxster, that I bought a few months ago actually didn't need as many things doing as I thought as my garage explained that some of the MOT advisories were rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truth Posted February 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 Believe you me mate I have NO patience at all, its killing me đđ . Talks are ongoing but i am pretty sure I know it will be a happy ending...... đ Any comments on the 'tight' gear box would be appreciated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 The 986 is known for developing a notchy second gear when cold. And several people have fitted the short shift mech from eBay which is short but needs more effort to change gear. 2 ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truth Posted February 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 Cheers mate. It was 2nd into 3rd seemed a bit hard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 We need photos of potential purchases so we can assist you in your decision đ¤ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southy Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 6 hours ago, antjrice said: And 5000rpm!! 2nd gear then  as 5000 rpm in 3rd is over 80 mph lol But they are right you need to get the revs up over 4000 at least to get an idea of what these cars sound like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 2 hours ago, Truth said: Cheers mate. It was 2nd into 3rd seemed a bit hard This points to either a short shifter as @Menoporsche suggests or possibly the shift cables/linkage assemblies could do with a bit of a service.  The fact itâs happening across the H Gate of the shift rather than both across and front/back means Iâd start by looking at where the shift cables are connected to the selector mechanism on the gearbox. Occasionally the cables âpop offâ the mechanism which the first time round is a âUh Oh I really broked itâ moment but is normally a simple tool free mechanical fix. From memory having it happened a couple of times the âtellâ that itâs a possibility is an unusually âstickyâ shift  The problem may also be adjustment at the gearshift - again straightforward to fix albeit thereâs a readily available (and inexpensive) jig that makes it very simple DIY spanners only job. For clarity I wouldnât necessarily reject the car but I would be using it to help with pricing - maybe get a good indie to spend an hour poking around before you finally commit ..đ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truth Posted February 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 Cheers Map..... I have gone down another route now..... watch this space đ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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