MR_Y
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Edit: the deal was cancelled due to reasons explained later in the thread
As posted elsewhere, I was looking for a 911.
However, on testing the 991.1, I was disappointed with how much it offered in terms of driving enjoyment vs the price. Also, a rear engined car cannot really feel better than a mid engined car, in the real world in the hands of the average driver.
Through a series of fortunate events, I found a 2006 987.1 Boxster S Manual (103,000km) and it ticked most of my boxes, especially given its price. This is from an independent dealer, so no comfort of warranty or maintenance plan here. Service history is comprehensive, but I will budget for the dreaded IMS bearings issues and I also need to buy a set of Michelin PS4s (current tyres are Apollos).
Yes, this doesn't have rear seats which prevents it from being a family, short trip, fun car, but because it is relatively affordable, I can still keep my Macan to deal with the family spirited driving and not feel too selfish when I indulge on a lonely drive to clear my head in the 987.
Anyway, this is one of the cheaper 987.1 Boxster S models on the market and that definitely played into my decision to buy it.
The car is off to Cafe9 Porsche Specialists for a full run down and to address a few issues and then I will post more pictures and a full review.
I expect this car to maintain its value, if not appreciate slightly (especially if the IMS bearings are sorted out). So, that is what I tell myself to validate the decision
This is also a partly speculative buy, and I am not intending to keep it for too long. But, let's see how it behaves. This is the first car that I will own that will run naked (no warranty, no maintenance plan) and I am aware that it will not be cheap to run, so eyes wide open but hopefully the joy of driving it outweighs the costs.
Anyway, more to follow in the coming weeks after a proper detail. No PPF on the cards, given that I want to budget more for maintenance instead of aesthetics.
(As with my other cars, the number plate will be changed)
As posted elsewhere, I was looking for a 911.
However, on testing the 991.1, I was disappointed with how much it offered in terms of driving enjoyment vs the price. Also, a rear engined car cannot really feel better than a mid engined car, in the real world in the hands of the average driver.
Through a series of fortunate events, I found a 2006 987.1 Boxster S Manual (103,000km) and it ticked most of my boxes, especially given its price. This is from an independent dealer, so no comfort of warranty or maintenance plan here. Service history is comprehensive, but I will budget for the dreaded IMS bearings issues and I also need to buy a set of Michelin PS4s (current tyres are Apollos).
Yes, this doesn't have rear seats which prevents it from being a family, short trip, fun car, but because it is relatively affordable, I can still keep my Macan to deal with the family spirited driving and not feel too selfish when I indulge on a lonely drive to clear my head in the 987.
Anyway, this is one of the cheaper 987.1 Boxster S models on the market and that definitely played into my decision to buy it.
The car is off to Cafe9 Porsche Specialists for a full run down and to address a few issues and then I will post more pictures and a full review.
I expect this car to maintain its value, if not appreciate slightly (especially if the IMS bearings are sorted out). So, that is what I tell myself to validate the decision
This is also a partly speculative buy, and I am not intending to keep it for too long. But, let's see how it behaves. This is the first car that I will own that will run naked (no warranty, no maintenance plan) and I am aware that it will not be cheap to run, so eyes wide open but hopefully the joy of driving it outweighs the costs.
Anyway, more to follow in the coming weeks after a proper detail. No PPF on the cards, given that I want to budget more for maintenance instead of aesthetics.
(As with my other cars, the number plate will be changed)
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