03-08-2014, 02:33 PM
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2004 Boxster S
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And the verdict is in. I went to see the car, inspected every millimeter with a flashlight, drove it, mechanically solid but needs paint and interior. I made an offer and negotiated... and bought it. Time for a smiley! 
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03-09-2014, 08:04 AM
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Congrats! I think you got a diamond in the rough!
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2001 Boxster S Lapis Blue
TS Cat Bypass Pipes and exhaust
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03-09-2014, 08:27 AM
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Awesome! Keep us posted.
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03-17-2014, 11:08 AM
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Congrats on the new PCar. Keep us posted on its gradual restoration!
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03-17-2014, 12:45 PM
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Oh, why.
We had one of these for 5 years, a 1975.
I don't get the appeal. 
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Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary… that’s what gets you. – Jeremy Clarkson
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03-18-2014, 02:36 PM
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2004 Boxster S
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Originally Posted by Porsche Chick
Oh, why.
We had one of these for 5 years, a 1975.
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Well chickie, someone had to rain on my parade. I just didn't expect it to be you.
Each to his or her own I guess, but the old aircooled cars get under one's skin. Certainly has in my case, the noise, the classic 911 form, the raw driving experience. I love my Boxster S, but this is a different animal. Not to mention a boyhood dream.
Did you decide to keep your Boxster?
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03-18-2014, 02:57 PM
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Oh, why.
We had one of these for 5 years, a 1975.
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Well there are drivers that prefer an automatic porsche (PDK) and there are drivers that like to get on with it all on their own. No butt saving. It's you and your own two feets and hands. Porsche didn't create its legend building plush, insulated cars that make you look like a better driver than you actually are. Sometimes its good to put down the iphone/ipad/Lexus keys and get back to basics. Just don't put down any expensive flooring in that garage just yet.
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03-19-2014, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by evan9eleven
Well chickie, someone had to rain on my parade. I just didn't expect it to be you.
Each to his or her own I guess, but the old aircooled cars get under one's skin. Certainly has in my case, the noise, the classic 911 form, the raw driving experience. I love my Boxster S, but this is a different animal. Not to mention a boyhood dream.
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Oh, sorry!  I didn't mean to spoil it for you. My major complaint with it was the lack of air conditioning. Down here, that's a major deal. Maybe where you are, it's no bigs. Hubby, who drove that one the most, did like it a lot. It is a real driving machine.
Did decide to keep the Box, mostly because it's been convertible season again, and I love that. Also, I went to look at other cars and there's just nothing to replace it with, not even the new Jags, IMHO. So, there really is no substitute. 
Drive your classic, enjoy it, I'm sure you'll love it, it's a beautiful car.
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Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary… that’s what gets you. – Jeremy Clarkson
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03-19-2014, 12:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Perfectlap
Well there are drivers that prefer an automatic porsche (PDK) and there are drivers that like to get on with it all on their own. No butt saving. It's you and your own two feets and hands. Porsche didn't create its legend building plush, insulated cars that make you look like a better driver than you actually are. Sometimes its good to put down the iphone/ipad/Lexus keys and get back to basics. Just don't put down any expensive flooring in that garage just yet.
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My major complaint was the air conditioning . . .
Drove a stick for several years, so I understand "being part of the car".
And I don't text while driving, lol.
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Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary… that’s what gets you. – Jeremy Clarkson
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03-19-2014, 02:45 PM
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2004 Boxster S
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My major complaint was the air conditioning . . .
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One thing about the Boxster... the A/C will make icicles. As for the SC... its got aftermarket A/C that the current owner says works, a fact which remains to be seen on the PPi and in real life. Of course I live in Norway so the heat is more crucial, and I confirmed it will roast your face on the test drive.
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03-19-2014, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by evan9eleven
One thing about the Boxster... the A/C will make icicles. As for the SC... its got aftermarket A/C that the current owner says works, a fact which remains to be seen on the PPi and in real life. Of course I live in Norway so the heat is more crucial, and I confirmed it will roast your face on the test drive. |
Lol, then you will looooovve it! It does indeed have a tremendous heater! That car heated up very quick.
We also had trouble with it overheating in stop and go traffic, but a typical summer day here is almost 100 degrees, so you will not have that trouble either.
I am about as far south as you can get and still be in the US, Norway is a different world, climate-wise. A lot of my family is from Finland, and they were always happy when the summer fell on a weekend.
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Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary… that’s what gets you. – Jeremy Clarkson
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03-20-2014, 07:42 AM
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I am about as far south as you can get and still be in the US, Norway is a different world, climate-wise. A lot of my family is from Finland, and they were always happy when the summer fell on a weekend. |
LOL that is so true. Where I live we don't have a summer you would even call spring. 
You and I also have something in common, half my family is also finnish. Kippis!
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05-18-2014, 11:21 AM
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Last edited by evan9eleven; 05-18-2014 at 12:13 PM.
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05-18-2014, 11:52 AM
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I love that color do you happen to know the name of it?
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05-18-2014, 11:55 AM
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Beautiful car, beautiful scenery, what more is there to say? Enjoy as I am sure you do!
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05-18-2014, 12:04 PM
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very clean.
how about getting it a little slutty?
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05-18-2014, 12:10 PM
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2004 Boxster S
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Location: Norway/Spain
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Quote:
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I love that color do you happen to know the name of it?
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Its called Minerva Blue, Porsche code W9W9 for the coupes in the late 70's and early 80's.
Edit: I call the car "Minerva" due to the color.
Last edited by evan9eleven; 05-18-2014 at 12:13 PM.
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05-18-2014, 12:12 PM
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2004 Boxster S
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Perfectlap
very clean.
how about getting it a little slutty?
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I hate tacked-on extra headlights even more then impact bumpers, not happening.
On the fence about doing a subtle hot-rod backdate. Nothing wild, but a nod to the clean pre-74 look... 
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05-18-2014, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by evan9eleven
I hate tacked-on extra headlights even more then impact bumpers, not happening.
On the fence about doing a subtle hot-rod backdate. Nothing wild, but a nod to the clean pre-74 look... |
backdate all the way.
This one is a regular at my indy's shop. He's got lexan in the windows and a very rare leather prototipo steering wheel. He once showed me an F1 Ferrari steering wheel from the 50's worth about $10K.
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/marksgtv/IMG_4992.jpg
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Last edited by Perfectlap; 05-18-2014 at 01:49 PM.
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05-18-2014, 02:51 PM
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That will be mr morrisey's car .
And not the mr morrisey I saw in concert with mr jones last weekend in la
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