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#21 of 887 New Boxster S by chile96 Jul 12, 2003 (8:40 pm)
After thinking I was in the market for a late model Boxster, I drove away today in a new 2003 Boxster S! Having some 2nd guesses right now but those are alieved every time I sit in the car. What a beauty. I got $4500 off sticker($2500 above invoice per kbb) but probably could've negotiated a better deal but in the scheme of life - what's $1000? Right? Looking for some moral support here! Anyway, I'll be keeping this car for atleast 5 years!   take care fo
#22 of 887 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jul 13, 2003 (6:29 am)
Well, the S is a pricey car that's true but I think that unlike some cars that do not age so well with styling and wear and tear, the Boxster works well for people such as you who keep a car for a while.   Also, since we generally have to live with the new cars we buy for a while, it's important not too compromise too much. My experience has always been that if you really love your car you forgive lots of things and enjoy the good parts, but if you are lukewarm you become very critical and annoyed when there are problems or when the cupholder is in the wrong place, etc.   My favorite parts about a Boxster (aside from its competence on the road) are the styling, which I think is the best looking of all the two seaters at that price range or below, and the Porsche heritage and prestige. True, you can't "take that to the bank" but there are lots of juicy things in life that are not bankable IMO.
#24 of 887 chile by thor8 Jul 16, 2003 (7:47 pm)
If you are looking for moral support I am willing to help you, you only live once, right? How much is satisfaction and pleasure worth? A dollar? A million? A….. what? Who knows, this life can be pretty crappy sometimes, if you were able to acquire a new S enjoy every moment, take it to the countryside, find you some nice hilly curvy roads, savor every mile, get some fresh air on weekends, tomorrow nothing is promised to you, play hard and above all work harder and be smart and you make up for it, how about that!. All that Mr Shiftright said is very true, especially the last sentence.   Enjoy the curves and I mean all if you know what I mean.
#25 of 887 Thanks all by chile96 Jul 17, 2003 (9:51 am)
The guilt has mostly dissipated...thanks goodness. Now a second wave is hitting me as I'm trying to find full coverage insurance - being a single male with one claim in 2002 isn't helping. Surprisingly AllState has been the best with $2180/yr so I guess I'm heading that way. Anyway, I have my delivery appt tomorrow for them to officially prep the car and go over all the bells & whistles with me. The car came with the 17" Boxster S II wheels which are fine but I really like the Light Carrera 18" wheels - easier to see the red calipers and make the car appear even more sporty(if possible). I'm sure the dealer would just charge me the difference for the upgrade(~$1300), anybody think it's worth it? Anybody had good or bad experiences with those 18's?   thanks for any feedback fo
#26 of 887 New S by thor8 Jul 17, 2003 (1:42 pm)
No is not worth it in my opinion.   17 are good enough, you want some rubber to cushion, there is point when too much is too much, personally I think this new wheels in vogue today don’t look good, reminds me of a Conestoga wagon wheel, all spokes and no rubber and gives the impression of not being much substance to the wheels, just an opposing view.   You can always change your wheels, give you some time, why not instead invest a small fraction of that and buy you some good waxes, leather conditioner, clay bar etc.   P.S. When the car is rolling the calipers are very visible.
#27 of 887 Red Calipers, Twin Pipes, & revised '03 styling by nyccarguy Aug 06, 2003 (7:42 pm)
When the Boxster first came out in '97 (I believe), I wasn't a big fan of it. Admittedly I never drove one and still haven't to this day. Obviously driving this car is what all the fuss (and fun) is about. Most every Boxster I see is either Silver/Black or Dark Blue/Beige with the dreaded (for me anyway) Tiptronic Transmission.   The Boxster S came out and the minor styling cues seemed to appeal more and more to me. When I started to see the '03 changes with the revised front fascia along with the Red Brake Calipers & Twin Outlet Exhaust, I really started to put the Boxster S on my wishlist:)   Make mine Speed Yellow with a black top, black interior, and of course, a 6 speed.   I'm sure a lot of people bought the Boxster in the beginning because it was an "entry level" Porsche. There are some genuine Boxster enthusiasts out there who love the fact that their car is light and extremely well balanced. Couple the excellent driving dynamics with a handsome exterior and the fact that it is indeed a true Porsche and I may have found a great car to but and hold on to for the long run.   I'm probably a good 5-7 years away (maybe sooner, you onloy go around once) from buying a Boxster S, but I'm sure Porsche will continue to make evolutionary changes to this great car.
#28 of 887 chile96 - boxster by highender Aug 20, 2003 (12:28 am)
Glad to hear you are enjoying it . We loved the car, and my kids loved to move the top . What shifty and thor8 said was 100 percent supported by me. You have an awesome vehicle and toy that you can use to go from point A to B. I'd rather be in the Boxster rather than the Yugo. As for wheels, they may not feel much different in ordinary driving. 17 " may even cushion some bumps, while still providing lateral Gs of 0.94.
#29 of 887 '01 S by jawdoc Aug 28, 2003 (12:06 pm)
Bought it new and have not regretted it at all. Great fun and more reliable than I had hoped. 18" carrera style wheels, silver with black int. and heated seats/lumbar support. Great machine! Lots of cargo room for average number of errands. Great gas mileage on the highway and very, very quick.   Only one gripe which Porsche has since rectified...plastic rear window...hell in the rain.   Has anyone out there purchased extended warr. and where??
#30 of 887 986 Bliss (aka PermaGrin)! by chile96 Aug 28, 2003 (12:34 pm)
Well after 6 wks of ownership of my new '03S, my face is starting to hurt from the ear to ear grin I can't seem to get rid of. I decided to get the 18" carerra wheels, add the nonsmoker pkg, and replace the amber turn signals with clears. Thanks to all for the initial support and help; I have never owned a car before where I get excited just going to the store! Just yesterday I drove 25 minutes to pick up a pizza when there was another pizza store around the corner from my house. My significant other thinks I'm crazy; she just doesn' understand.   TO all those on the fence, JUMP and go for it.....especially with all the discounts on the '03s now.   Take Care fo Replies to this message: dc881 (Sep 18, 2003 4:06 pm) houstonowner (Oct 18, 2009 9:32 am) dc881 (Sep 05, 2003 7:58 am) fastal (Nov 14, 2005 4:24 pm) speeds2much (Sep 06, 2003 3:20 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Sep 10, 2003 8:30 am) chile96 (Sep 12, 2003 2:21 pm) andys120 (Sep 13, 2003 8:34 am) Mr_Shiftright (Sep 13, 2003 9:18 am) dc881 (Sep 18, 2003 4:06 pm) ek01 (Nov 04, 2003 12:46 pm) mbbuyer123 (Nov 20, 2003 11:52 am)

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