Darren1970 Posted September 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 1 minute ago, Mr96er said: Experience is a great teacher👍 so now the hunt proper begins! The Triumph of the less obvious (underdog)is often the More entertaining bout than the favourite winning predictably. Most definitely!! Let the hunt commence!!👍🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSS Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 On 9/21/2019 at 4:36 PM, Darren1970 said: There’s definitely a big difference in price between the 2.7 and the 3.2s so maybe the 2.7 is the way to go? I just want a good, honest car, to be driven around these lovely welsh roads we have here 👍🏻😊 You certainly do have some great roads in North wales - just done a 700 road trip in my 2.7 🙂 I was looking top sell this after my road trip but to be honest I enjoyed it so much and the car was fantastic that I think I will keep a little bit longer. The 2.7 is plenty quick enough especially when your keeping over the mid rev range which you will on these roads. You will get to your driving limits quicker than the cars capabilities believe me 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren1970 Posted September 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 I don’t blame you!!👍🏻👍🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 So all you need now is a willing local 3.2 owner to let you put one through its paces too so you get a balanced view... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren1970 Posted September 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 To be honest, the 2.7 was more than adequate for my needs, but I wouldn’t say no to a blast in a 3.2 for the hell of it!!😊👍🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason3.2s Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 I always thought if I bought the 2.7 I would always want the 3.2 but thats just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren1970 Posted September 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 I suppose it depends on what you want out of the car I guess? For me it’s a stylish 2 seater to enjoy out on the local roads, whenever I fancy a run out👍🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr96er Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Darren1970 said: To be honest, the 2.7 was more than adequate for my needs, but I wouldn’t say no to a blast in a 3.2 for the hell of it!!😊👍🏻 When you know what you want, 80% of the battle is won💪🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southy Posted September 24, 2019 Report Share Posted September 24, 2019 16 hours ago, John K said: Dude, you watched way too many Rocky films in the 80's I was thinking more No Retreat No Surrender! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 @Darren1970, are you still looking? Lee at CPS came back to me with he knows somebody thinking of selling... "2.7 Boxster – nice car but high miles at 140k. He has spent lots on the car with me, so its good mechanically. It’s in meridian silver with black interior. He wants 3.5k" Any interest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 On 9/23/2019 at 4:20 PM, NSS said: You certainly do have some great roads in North wales - just done a 700 road trip in my 2.7 🙂 I was looking top sell this after my road trip but to be honest I enjoyed it so much and the car was fantastic that I think I will keep a little bit longer. The 2.7 is plenty quick enough especially when your keeping over the mid rev range which you will on these roads. You will get to your driving limits quicker than the cars capabilities believe me 🙂 That looks slammed or are you just extremely heavy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren1970 Posted September 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 Hi John, Thanks for the heads up, do you know the age of the Boxster and location? Many thanks, Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 57 minutes ago, the baron said: That looks slammed or are you just extremely heavy? Sshh, he was taking parts of his ex-wife's family out to the moors.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSS Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 1 hour ago, the baron said: That looks slammed or are you just extremely heavy? Cheeky buggers!!!! no standard suspension just the camera angle although me and my passenger could do with shedding a few pounds!!! 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren1970 Posted September 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 1 hour ago, John K said: @Darren1970, are you still looking? Lee at CPS came back to me with he knows somebody thinking of selling... "2.7 Boxster – nice car but high miles at 140k. He has spent lots on the car with me, so its good mechanically. It’s in meridian silver with black interior. He wants 3.5k" Any interest? Hi John, Thanks for the heads up, do you know the age of the Boxster and location? Many thanks, Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 7 minutes ago, Darren1970 said: Hi John, Thanks for the heads up, do you know the age of the Boxster and location? Many thanks, Darren @CotswoldPS, Hi Lee can you give Darren the low down..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 NSS has the low down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldPS Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 02 reg car - nice guy that owns it. It has done a few tours of Europe and the guy has really enjoyed owning it. Meridian Silver from memory. He now has a 981 and it needs to go. RO02PZU is reg - you can look at mot data from this. A few nice options. Best you pm if interested and I can pass your details on. Car is based in Bristol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren1970 Posted September 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 Brilliant, thanks for this, I’ll take a look and pm you if I want more info etc👍🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro89 Posted September 29, 2019 Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 Hi all, just signed up to this as I am now finally in a position to be able to buy a 986. I am currently looking at 2.7 & 3.2 models - I went to test drive 2.7 model today - unfortunately it came with no service history. Although the car felt good to drive I couldn’t take the risk ! Had 86000 on the clock - price dropped from 6k to 5k so although in my eyes a good price - with Service history it’s to much of a risk for me. my budget is 6k - i would like to buy one from an enthusiast as I know it would of been looked after. Please keep a look out for me id really appreciate it, I’ve never owned a nice car before although always had a passion for them . I just want to pick the right one 😃 thanks - Pedro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 I picked up a 2000 3.2 S with 90k miles and history for £4750 last year so £5k for 2.7 and no history maybe a little steep. If it otherwise seems to be a good car in terms of spec and condition bid him down to £4.5k and you've already got £1.5k for any surprises.... Or post the reg if you know it; someone on here maybe able to add some info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren1970 Posted October 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 Right, after looking at all the fantastic options and colour schemes etc I’ve finally(I think) come up with my ideal Boxster! I want black, with black interior, facelift model, manual gearbox and either a 2.7 or 3.2. Must have good service history, mileage not crucial as long as documented. Budget is 5k Wish me luck👍🏻👍🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart_H Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 11 minutes ago, Darren1970 said: Right, after looking at all the fantastic options and colour schemes etc I’ve finally(I think) come up with my ideal Boxster! I want black, with black interior, facelift model, manual gearbox and either a 2.7 or 3.2. Must have good service history, mileage not crucial as long as documented. Budget is 5k Wish me luck👍🏻👍🏻 Good luck If you find two, let me know as I'll have the other one! I sold my 986S the weekend before last in order to buy a another one but the intended replacement turned out to not be as good as I had hoped, so I had to walk away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren1970 Posted October 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 I missed out on a 2.7 last week by £200 because I’m trying to stay firm with my budget. Gutted now that I let it slip away😔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 coming to the right time of year for buying when people start to think about cold weather and wanting a tin top with good heating and winter tyres, so decide to sell their soft tops - Pansies! 😛 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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