Geoff888 Posted August 7, 2023 Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 After selling my bike, I have hankered for a sports car. Something a bit more evolving to drive than a Vauxhall Astra. Settled on a search for a Boxster as you can fit a small golf trolley & a set of clubs using both boots.🤩 As fate would have it I had a chance encounter with Paul Lewis / Torque Boxsters via this forum. Paul had just bought one from an auction & told me it was, surprisingly, rather nice. A journey to Sunbury was easy as i'm in West London. My next port of call was going to be Chesterfield ! After talking to Paul for 10 mins I knew that if the car drove in a straight line i'd buy it. A complete novice to these cars, it was comforting that an expert had been all over it. No need for a private inspection🤑 They say don't buy the first one you see but the stars were aligned. So what about the car ! A 2007 987.1 2.7 in midnight blue, leather interior, Cayman S wheels, Remus exhaust tips, 109k miles, stamps in the book & a few bob spent on it from the previous 7 owners. One of these guys was very helpful when I emailed him. One month later & 500 miles it's lovely to drive & looks like a four year old car not seventeen. Really clean interior, everything works. It's taut, like a coiled spring & has loads of grunt, stuff you all already know. This morning it passed it's MOT with an advisory on a small amount of play in the steering rack. This has been the same for the last 4 MOT tests. If you are lurking on this forum & thinking about buying a Boxster, go for it. Paul Lewis is a top bloke to deal with. Very knowledgeable & I believe he would not have sold me this car with any iffy issues. Torque Boxsters will look after it for me. Thanks Paul. HOME | My Site Copy 2 (torqueboxsters.co.uk) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted August 7, 2023 Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 Welcome, and nice looking car. Enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted August 7, 2023 Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 29 minutes ago, Geoff888 said: After selling my bike, I have hankered for a sports car. Something a bit more evolving to drive than a Vauxhall Astra. Settled on a search for a Boxster as you can fit a small golf trolley & a set of clubs using both boots.🤩 As fate would have it I had a chance encounter with Paul Lewis / Torque Boxsters via this forum. Paul had just bought one from an auction & told me it was, surprisingly, rather nice. A journey to Sunbury was easy as i'm in West London. My next port of call was going to be Chesterfield ! After talking to Paul for 10 mins I knew that if the car drove in a straight line i'd buy it. A complete novice to these cars, it was comforting that an expert had been all over it. No need for a private inspection🤑 They say don't buy the first one you see but the stars were aligned. So what about the car ! A 2007 987.1 2.7 in midnight blue, leather interior, Cayman S wheels, Remus exhaust tips, 109k miles, stamps in the book & a few bob spent on it from the previous 7 owners. One of these guys was very helpful when I emailed him. One month later & 500 miles it's lovely to drive & looks like a four year old car not seventeen. Really clean interior, everything works. It's taut, like a coiled spring & has loads of grunt, stuff you all already know. This morning it passed it's MOT with an advisory on a small amount of play in the steering rack. This has been the same for the last 4 MOT tests. If you are lurking on this forum & thinking about buying a Boxster, go for it. Paul Lewis is a top bloke to deal with. Very knowledgeable & I believe he would not have sold me this car with any iffy issues. Torque Boxsters will look after it for me. Thanks Paul. HOME | My Site Copy 2 (torqueboxsters.co.uk) You've got yourself a handsome toy. Enjoy not having to wear leathers and a helmet to get your fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted August 7, 2023 Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 Nice looking car you have there - and always good to know that @TROOPER88 has given it the once over Enjoy! remember, the rules are top down unless its raining..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted August 7, 2023 Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 Welcome and nice looking car 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff888 Posted August 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 9 minutes ago, Mattman42 said: Nice looking car you have there - and always good to know that @TROOPER88 has given it the once over Enjoy! remember, the rules are top down unless its raining..... Funny you should mention this. The only thing i'm not over keen on is the soft top. Probably would prefer a Cayman, but I bet that's a swear word on here ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted August 7, 2023 Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Geoff888 said: Funny you should mention this. The only thing i'm not over keen on is the soft top. Probably would prefer a Cayman, but I bet that's a swear word on here ! You aren't going to make yourself popular - @Davey P tried it and it didn't end well for him 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff888 Posted August 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 Just now, Mattman42 said: You aren't going to make yourself popular - @Davey P tried it and it didn't end well for him I’ll keep the roof up not lose friends. The Cayman is as pretty as the Boxster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff888 Posted August 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 Just now, Geoff888 said: I’ll keep the roof up not lose friends. The Cayman is as pretty as the Boxster. Not as ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted August 7, 2023 Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 We're all inclusive here, the inclusive bit is taking the Mick out of Cayman owners. At least @Davey P has owned a Boxster so knows the error he has made! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff888 Posted August 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 4 minutes ago, ½cwt said: We're all inclusive here, the inclusive bit is taking the Mick out of Cayman owners. At least @Davey P has owned a Boxster so knows the error he has made! A hardtop in Midnight Blue would be nice, but I imagine they are a fortune & rarer than hen’s teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted August 7, 2023 Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 11 minutes ago, Geoff888 said: A hardtop in Midnight Blue would be nice, but I imagine they are a fortune & rarer than hen’s teeth. you can get one that make the boxster look like a cayman - @Photogirl is the expert on those tops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted August 7, 2023 Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 (edited) Didn’t know Paul was selling 987, it’s normally 986. Hope it’s a good car for you. 987 hard top very rare and usually quite expensive. And unnecessary unless you’re in Upper Scotland… have you got heated seats? Edited August 7, 2023 by Menoporsche Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff888 Posted August 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 I think this 987 was a one off, he told me about his fondness for the 986. No heated seats, Ealing doesn’t get that cold 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted August 7, 2023 Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 Don’t buy a hard top. Spend £300 on an aftermarket heated seat kit. They are awesome for driving roof down in winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moospeed Posted August 7, 2023 Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 Looks good, I think they might be the wheels that someone here painted outside the spokes to vaguely remember the classic Fuchs wheels. 987 is still a looker. I think it was a bit of a shame they removed the hard tonneau cover over the opened roof on the 981 design. Seeing a part of the roof with large gaps around the side isn’t as neat. I know it saved weight but I’d gladly have a few extra kgs for a neater rear deck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photogirl Posted August 8, 2023 Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 18 hours ago, Mattman42 said: you can get one that make the boxster look like a cayman - @Photogirl is the expert on those tops You'd have to be very lucky to find one - the 986 Zeintops ceased production in late 2009, as did the small handful of 987 versions they made. There is apparently a company selling a knockoff kit version, called Z-Art (I think via Design 911). But whether they too are still made I've no idea. Either way, it's a very expensive option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted August 8, 2023 Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 11 hours ago, moospeed said: I think they might be the wheels that someone here painted outside the spokes to vaguely remember the classic Fuchs wheels. @Patt give him a pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted August 9, 2023 Report Share Posted August 9, 2023 mine are the 19" from 981 platform: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted August 9, 2023 Report Share Posted August 9, 2023 and fitted: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff888 Posted August 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2023 I guess that’s a unique look, very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moospeed Posted August 9, 2023 Report Share Posted August 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Patt said: and fitted: Yes, that's what I had in mind. Sorry for not remembering it was @Patt 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted August 9, 2023 Report Share Posted August 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Geoff888 said: I guess that’s a unique look, very nice. me, and a hand full of ltd edition 992s. Talked about doing it for years, as I loved the Carrera Classic 997 back in it's day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff888 Posted August 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2023 Philips Whitevision H7 dipped bulbs ? Worth the bother ? The standard bulbs are like candles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted August 10, 2023 Report Share Posted August 10, 2023 I've always used the Osram Nightbreaker series. They don't last more than about 18 months, but much brighter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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