I Pulled The Trigger

[husker boxster]

No signatures until Wed, but...

I've been looking nationwide for an 05 - 07 S and couldn't find one in a reasonable location that I had to have. Talked to the salesman at Boardwalk in Plano that sold me my 01S and gave him my list of wants. Thought I should talk to Woodhouse here in Omaha and give them the same opportunity - they've always treated me great when I needed service. So I stopped by after work today.

I give the salesman my list. We chat about it for a few minutes. They don't have anything on my list but would keep an eye out for me. As we finish chatting, I casually offer him $58 for the orange LE S on the showroom floor. Within 15 min he's down to $58 and giving me $20.5 for my trade. It was 3:50pm and they were closing at 4:30. It was a month-end / year-end deal but I needed to think about it (I can't spend that kind of money that quickly). I called him at 4:40 and agreed to the deal. By Wed evening I will be the proud owner of an 08 Boxster S Limited Ed.

I've thought out / planned out spending this much money, but I didn't wake up this morning with the intention of buying a car today. Kind of scared and excited at the same time. WOW...

Very cool! Congrats.

[super66]

I agree....very cool husker....and the trade should help offset some of that money! congrats....don't get cold feet

[gmboxster]

An 2008 Boxster S, EXCELLENT !! You lucky man. I know you will enjoy. I know it's a lot of money but man are you gonna love that car. Congrats !!!

[peakpro]

great.....best of luck

[dmcutter]

My buddy with the Bentley GT convertible said the dealer who sold it to him likes to say "Hey, it's only money..." Congrats. Sweet ride.

Congrats!!!!!!!!

[knurly]

Well done on the last minute deal!

I also just bought a LE'08 on 12/21 from the West Houston dealer. Using the same principle, I paid $59.7K. Sounds like you squeezed out a bit more coming in at the last second.

I now own #194 (of 250). Which one are you?

I didn't realize the options can vary a bit on the LE's. Mine came with:
* Bi-Xenons
* Heated seats
* Windstop
* Sport chrono
* Bose high-end
* Floor mats in interior color

What options came with yours?

[djomlas]

very nice man, but please this time resist the chrome wheels
enjoy, and post up some pics when u get a chance

[Chills]

Wow, that is so cool. I love the LE. Like the other said, post pics!

[husker boxster]

After a couple of restless nights, I picked it up this afternoon. Man, what a sweet ride. The shifter is light-years ahead of my 01. The extra 40 horses are great. I can't wait to get some nice weather to put the top down and hear the sport exhaust.

Knurly - thanks for asking. Mine is ZERO-ZERO-FIVE of 250. The salesman said the factory usually keeps #s 1 & 2. When I first saw this one in Nov that serial number really got me thinking.

As for options, it has the same ones Knurly listed plus a clear bra.

Pics are coming, but it gets dark early and I had too many stops tonight after leaving Woodhouse.

Also, I have a WTB in the classifieds. I'm looking for some 18" 987S wheels for my snows. If I get a set, then I'll sell my Sport Classic IIs. I know DJ will be kicking himself for not calling dibs on the chrome lobsters, but they are gone.

[ddb]

Congrats!

Looking forward to seeing the pictures.

[djomlas]

Originally Posted by husker boxster

Also, I have a WTB in the classifieds. I'm looking for some 18" 987S wheels for my snows. If I get a set, then I'll sell my Sport Classic IIs. I know DJ will be kicking himself for not calling dibs on the chrome lobsters, but they are gone.

ahh damn it man, ive been wanting to get my car "rimmed up" in some chrome
thx a lot, now i gotta look elsewhere

[AndyA6]

Thanks for bumping this/your thread! Nice to own a car having made the final payment!!!!!

[bar10dah]

Dude, it took you THREE YEARS to post pics?!

Awesome car! Looks good!

[husker boxster]

Originally Posted by bar10dah

Dude, it took you THREE YEARS to post pics?!

Awesome car! Looks good!

Well, actually 4 yrs. I didn't have a digital camera then - I'd spent all my $$$ on something else.

[97 Boxster]

Its one of my favorite Boxsters Husker. There is one for sale in Houston right now and I am sooooo tempted.

[MN 986]

Congrats!
Very eye-cattching color. I have only seen 1 that color on the road in Minnesota (right before I bought my triple black 2002) and I had to follow it for a few miles!

[Ghostrider 310]

That's a beautiful ride, love the black wheels, good for you, enjoy the car.

[Brockmeister]

I was on the forum earlier today and i was thinking that I'd never seen an orange porsche like that...then I went on the fairfax Co. Pkwy and lo and behold....an orange 911 turbo! What a coincidence! Must be a P-car psychic thing.