It was a short, passionate, at times fulfilling, and at times extremely unsatisfying relationship, but its now over.
At 7pm PST, the Boxster (and VW) found their new home at Sterling BMW in Newport Beach California. My garage is now home to a very shiny Imola Red 2005 330 ci with the ZHP pkg and a 6spd, short throw (although i may have to make it shorter
) shifter. Alcantra and carbon fiber interior, Harmon Kardon audio system (which blows the doors off the Bose system in the Porsche!), Xenon headlights and the M-tuned suspension, exhaust and performance chip. Of course, the car drives completely different than the Boxster and I may have to install something behind the seat that roars like a jet engine, but the BMW is quick and smooth.
Rondog - if you're still thinking about the Schnell Short Shifter - go to Sterling BMW and test drive my (former) 987 and get a feel for how awesome it is!
It wasn't easy, but it had to be done. As I drove the Boxster to Newport (about 50 miles) I worried momentarily about what I was doing. However, when my irritating shimmy came with me the entire way (and didn't come back with me in the Bimmer) I knew I was making the right choice. When I signed the paperwork, pocketed a few grand (I only suffered $3000 depreciation on the 987), had the VW off my hands (my daughter actually hugged it as we left the dealership) and realized that the shimmy (or no shimmy if you're one of a couple soCal Porsche dealerships) was now someone else's phantom problem, my fret and worry ceased. There will be other Porsche's in my garage - hell, maybe in 4 years (2010 Cayman GTR3 400hp biTurbo
a good starting fellowship gift to myself), when the lease ends on this lil coupe we'll come back to Porsche.
I appreciate everyone's support and comments on all my posts! Hopefully you won't mind if I still stick around and add some commentary here and there. Enjoy your P-cars and may you have no worries with yours!!!