bensaunders Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 Hi All, So, I sold my 997.2 back in January 2015 when I started a new job... it was my 6th Porsche and I probably thought it would be my last. Since then I have owned the following: Alfa 4C (2015)- Beautiful to look at but very raw and lots of Italian features (read this as quirks). If only the car looked as it did but was a cayman underneath (including the interior) it would have been a long term keeper Maserati GranTurismo (2015) - A beast of a car, amazing sound but a bit of a dinosaur. Only had it for 6 months as I just wasn't feeling it Ferrari California (2011) - As a kid I dreamed of owning a Ferrari and now I can tick it off. It was beautiful but it felt fragile. I was always worried a bit would drop off and it would cost me £15k. I had it 2 years and didn't drive it that much. I'm glad I had it otherwise I would still be hankering after a Ferrari. But as the saying goes.. 'Don't meet your Heros'. When the pandemic hit last year I felt I should sell it and finally I sold it in July 2020. I paid down the finance and felt a sense of relief if I'm honest. I then told my long suffering wife that I wouldn't buy another 'second' car unless I could pay for it outright as I just didn't want the pressure of a monthly payment for a car that doesn't get used much. I knew that I wanted another Porsche and probably a Cayman or a Boxster. I just love the look of the Cayman, but felt that a Boxster would be a more fun choice. Originally I wanted Silver, but on reflection, the majority of my cars have been black or silver, so I decided upon Red. I have kept an eye out since last July but was in no position to buy. That changed on Saturday when I picked up a Guards Red 981 2.7 PDK from Ashgood. It's an early car (2012) and wasn't cheap considering, but its done 20,000 miles and the spec is excellent and exactly what I was after. I drove up on Saturday Morning and I was very impressed with the Ashgood set up and the car itself.... it looks brand new inside and out (until I drove it home and got a stone chip on the front bumper). Honestly, I'm still shocked at the condition for a 2012 car. I am super happy with the car and cannot believe how well built it feels compared to the California. I really could not be happier. Two of the dash vents have a broken slat, but Ashgood have already ordered some in incase they can't be fixed, which I though was great service. I really hope this car turns out to be a keeper as so far I have fallen back in love with the Porsche brand. Next jobs... get my private plate fitted, get the CDR31 modified for CarPlay and get the front wrapped in PPF. I look forward to spending time on this forum again as I did in the past! Cheers Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickH Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 Lovely looking car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 Welcome back, fun car in a fun colour. I got mine from Ashgood, I had very good experience with them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 Ashgoods do seem to be doing everything right by their customers - buyers and seller, so I'm not sure how they manage that. They do look nice in red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey P Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 Excellent stuff, that looks awesome mate, well done. Now all you need to do is decide which of your sons is the favourite before you go out anywhere.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 Welcome back. Nice write up. Bet you'll have those two lads fighting over the passenger seat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 Lovely looking car 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 You've had some lovely toys. Hope the Boxter can hold your attention for a while. It looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 Welcome back You can update your profile pic now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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