DeRo Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 Owned a 986 3.2S for last 6 years, been looking at 981s for several months. Had my eye on a low mileage 2.7pdk at the local OPC for a couple of weeks. Kept this quiet at home as a fair bit has been spent (“wasted” according to Mrs D) on cars in the last 15 years. But it did need discussing... Me - “Er, why don’t we swap the Boxster for a newer one, they’re much nicer, more comfortable and we could get an auto…” Mrs D was anti automatic until she drove one about 10 years ago, now she loves them. Mrs D - “We’ve got lots more important things to spend money on than another car. Like new furniture, flooring and carpets. And the bathroom needs replacing” Me - “Oh”. None of these things needed imo but I know there’s no point debating… I make a discrete call to the OPC during the November lockdown – dealers closed for visits and drives. Day it’s lifted the sales guy calls me at 9am. I’m test driving the car a couple of hours later. Within 30 minutes of the drive I’m leaving a deposit… Me – “You know the things you want to buy for the house - we’ll get all that sorted next year” Mrs D – “That would be nice” Me – “Oh and by the way - I looked at another Boxster earlier. They offered me such a fantastic deal that I couldn’t resist it. I’ve put a deposit down and we can pick it up next week!” Mrs D – “Well it’s your money you’re wasting. You hardly use the one we have now.” Sounded almost like an agreement to me! We go to collect the 981. Mrs D likes how it looks in the showroom. It’s a 40 mile drive home. I do the first bit, avoiding the motorway. Get Mrs D behind the wheel for the last 20 or so quiet A road miles... Mrs D – “Oh my god, this is flipping brilliant!” (she used a different f word tbh), flooring it in Sport in 2nd again. “Listen to the engine! It’s giving me a tingle in the stomach!! This is a brilliant car!!” Fair to say she likes it... And so do I. Flipping brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mja986 Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 Great story and a classic example of how these conversations go, congratulations and well played 👏 We had a 986 until our recently acquired 981, my wife also loves the newer version. Her view is it feels expensive, drives beautifully and is feel-good experience all round. Her only complaint is I’m too protective, cleaning and putting it away too often which somewhat takes away spontaneous decisions to use it rather than the hatchback 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 Nice one. Wish my wife felt like that! Let's have some pics now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbikerdood Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 Love it! Just hide the keys, my wife drives my 981s like she stole it .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madlil Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 Congratulations! As much as I loved my 986 the 981 is on a different level.... Can we see some pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeRo Posted December 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 Ha yes, she's more press on than me and was soon exploring the performance! She certainly appreciates it more than the 986 - I was counting on that, despite it meaning she's more likely to get it out of the garage and get it dirty. I think she'd only used the 986 once this year. I try not to be too precious about cars though. Like to keep them clean and properly maintained but ultimately I like them to be used and if it gets dirty or pick up a scratch or a chip it's not the end of the world. It's Guards Red, pics to follow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 Nice one My missus won't even get in mine (unless she needs a lift somewhere) let alone drive it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 Congrads....I like MrsDs style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 2 hours ago, PaulQ said: Nice one My missus won't even get in mine (unless she needs a lift somewhere) let alone drive it. ^^^ this She fidgets with the seat belt every 10 miles - but won't adjust the seat to compensate for discomfort. She's happy at (private road, professional driver) 100 mph on a dual carriageway but moans at a constant 50 around bends in a 50 mph road - or a brisk acceleration to speed limit from roundabout. Stopped asking or suggesting porsche about 5 pre planned trips ago where we were all set and I got " we could take my car if YOU like, then I could take a turn driving when YOU are tired" - 400 miles in a Peugeot 107 later, and although I am tired, it seems that she is tired too - and "it's a bit dark and I don't know these roads" - again - stopped asking - just get the dog box (toyota) keys and drive "beige" for yet another trip. Honestly, mostly, this isn't a shared pleasure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 You are not alone Paul ☹️. Even driving at sedate speeds with the roof down elicits moans about hair and cold! (Even in the middle of summer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moospeed Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 After a collection of elises and other "raw" sports cars for the past 18 years, my recently purchased 981 is the first time that I've heard "can we take your car?" from the Mrs in a long long while. It was one of the primary aims of my next car to have something that her, and my aging dad, would be happy to go out in - that and still being able to scratch around a country lane. It's less capable in terms of raw exhilaration on that front but so much better in pretty much every other aspect. Needless to say I don't think she went in this one even once. https://imgur.com/kTgF3Y8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaregs Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 Not surprised. 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob™ Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 Got to say I both cringe and smile when my wife drives my 981 - smile because she enjoys it (!!) and cringe as my fuel economy crashes without me driving it... 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 Mrs S was like 'not another stupid car - you won't use it - time you grew up - you never ride that motorbike etc etc'. So I bought it. Came home, she looked at it a bit sideways, later on the phone rings. Mother in law says 'what have you been doing today?'. Mrs S '- Jon bought a Porsche. It's really nice, we'll come round and show you'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeRo Posted December 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2020 Here's the car. No pics of Mrs D 😁. She's busy at work this week but is expecting a drive at the weekend. It's the best car I've owned in the 44 years I've had a licence. Our 986 was little used and tbh I was a bit concerned Mrs D was right - an upgrade would be a waste of money. Fortunately I was wrong and I have no regrets! It's addictively good and if keep driving it with no where particular to go like I'm currently doing I'll hit my 5,000 pa insured miles in 6 months. I know there are a lot of 986 fans out there but I'm not going to miss mine. I rarely did a long journey in it - found it too noisy and uncomfortable to sit in for more than an hour. Won't have that problem with this. 2.7 performance is definitely enough for me. For road use in the UK I don't need more and won't be hankering after an S. Mrs D didn't want another manual - I'm very ok with PDK and also won't be hankering after a manual. Also ok with 18" wheels rather than anything bigger. Never had a digital oil temperature gauge before, driven gently it really does take a while to get up to temperature up doesn't it? I've issued instructions to Mrs D about warming it up before putting her foot to the floor. Which I know will be completely ignored 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit_287 Posted December 17, 2020 Report Share Posted December 17, 2020 They do take ages to warm up the oil and water, especially in the winter. I had a 987.2 for six years and chopped that in for a 981, it’s a big step up from the 987 so must appear huge from the 986. If it’s not already on the car get the PSE fitted, it sounds absolutely fantastic on the 981. I agree the 2.7 is plenty quick enough-especially in sport/sport plus, a bit more power would be nice but not necessary in my opinion. I’m also a PDK convert👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeRo Posted December 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, bandit_287 said: They do take ages to warm up the oil and water, especially in the winter. I had a 987.2 for six years and chopped that in for a 981, it’s a big step up from the 987 so must appear huge from the 986. If it’s not already on the car get the PSE fitted, it sounds absolutely fantastic on the 981. I agree the 2.7 is plenty quick enough-especially in sport/sport plus, a bit more power would be nice but not necessary in my opinion. I’m also a PDK convert👍 No PSE and tbh it wasn't on my list of must have options (PDK, PCM Nav, Heated Seats, Park Assist front and rear & Cruise. Also has Sound Package Plus which is good enough for me) Pretty sure I'd like it but I've read some saying that it drones a bit at motorway cruising speeds even when switched off, which I wouldn't want. I'd need to experience one first I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit_287 Posted December 17, 2020 Report Share Posted December 17, 2020 It’s an absolute must on a 981 trust me. I drove a 981 last week without PSE and it sounded cr@p. I promise you it’s worth the 2k, you’ll laugh every time you put your foot down. It doesn’t drone on the motorway in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeRo Posted December 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, bandit_287 said: It’s an absolute must on a 981 trust me. I drove a 981 last week without PSE and it sounded cr@p. I promise you it’s worth the 2k, you’ll laugh every time you put your foot down. It doesn’t drone on the motorway in my experience. If it stays quiet on the motorway I'm very tempted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skin Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 Move to Suffolk no motorways just lovely country roads big sweeping bends to let that flat 6 sing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 13 hours ago, DeRo said: I know there are a lot of 986 fans out there but I'm not going to miss mine. I rarely did a long journey in it - found it too noisy and uncomfortable to sit in for more than an hour. Won't have that problem with this. Glad you are both enjoying the new Boxster. I think the different ways Boxsters are enjoyed is what makes them a special, great car. I indeed loved my old 986 and the fun and romance of the car enabled me to overlook any shortcomings. My wife and I did several touring holidays around France and I considered the car in its element then. I've had my licence 45 years so think you certainly made the right decision spending your money on a 981 to enjoy. We are to old to be saving for rainy days 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSMarky Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 14 hours ago, DeRo said: Here's the car. No pics of Mrs D 😁. She's busy at work this week but is expecting a drive at the weekend. It's the best car I've owned in the 44 years I've had a licence. Our 986 was little used and tbh I was a bit concerned Mrs D was right - an upgrade would be a waste of money. Fortunately I was wrong and I have no regrets! It's addictively good and if keep driving it with no where particular to go like I'm currently doing I'll hit my 5,000 pa insured miles in 6 months. I know there are a lot of 986 fans out there but I'm not going to miss mine. I rarely did a long journey in it - found it too noisy and uncomfortable to sit in for more than an hour. Won't have that problem with this. 2.7 performance is definitely enough for me. For road use in the UK I don't need more and won't be hankering after an S. Mrs D didn't want another manual - I'm very ok with PDK and also won't be hankering after a manual. Also ok with 18" wheels rather than anything bigger. Never had a digital oil temperature gauge before, driven gently it really does take a while to get up to temperature up doesn't it? I've issued instructions to Mrs D about warming it up before putting her foot to the floor. Which I know will be completely ignored 😄 Looks good in Red with black interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeRo Posted December 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 53 minutes ago, Topbox said: Glad you are both enjoying the new Boxster. I think the different ways Boxsters are enjoyed is what makes them a special, great car. I indeed loved my old 986 and the fun and romance of the car enabled me to overlook any shortcomings. My wife and I did several touring holidays around France and I considered the car in its element then. I've had my licence 45 years so think you certainly made the right decision spending your money on a 981 to enjoy. We are to old to be saving for rainy days 😁 I appreciated the 986 for what it was but other than an occasional drive going nowhere in particular we'd just stopped using it - c. 1500 miles in last 2 years. And good point about being too old to save for a rainy day, significant factor in the purchase! I'm a couple of years retired. When reviewing my pensions and savings with advisers I was reminded a couple of times I'd worked a long time and not to just focus on what I'd leave after I'd gone! 30 minutes ago, GTSMarky said: Looks good in Red with black interior. Had to be that combination. Couldn't have anything but black interior. Even red seat belts are a no for me 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSMarky Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 1 hour ago, DeRo said: Even red seat belts are a no for me 🙂 Mine have a red edge to them which is nice and subtle, also fits in with eth red stitching around the dash etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moospeed Posted December 19, 2020 Report Share Posted December 19, 2020 On 12/17/2020 at 8:17 PM, bandit_287 said: It’s an absolute must on a 981 trust me. I drove a 981 last week without PSE and it sounded cr@p. I promise you it’s worth the 2k, you’ll laugh every time you put your foot down. It doesn’t drone on the motorway in my experience. I'd have to agree, even though mine has a lot of the option boxes ticked the only 'essentials' that immediately spring to mind for the next one are the PSE, and most likely the leather dash and paddle wheel if PDK. I actually find the PSE a bit subtle if anything, when not doing the snap crackle pop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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