08-05-2014, 04:31 PM
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jakesbox
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Charlotte NC
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My latest acquisition
Excellent PPI. 2004...21,400 miles. 6 speed. Looking forward to changing IMS out but was perfect filter...after 1500 miles on oil change. 
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2003 996 Twin Turbo X50, PCCB, polar silver / 2004 996 Carerra Cabriolet, midnight blue, cinnamon leather, IMS Pro / 2003 Artic Silver Boxster - Short Throw Shift, IMS Upgrade, Carerra Light Wheels, De-Snorked with Evoms Cold Air Intake, GHL Exhaust (Sold) / 2002 Seal Grey Boxster - Fabspeed Exhaust, Black powder coated wheels, Porsche stripes (Sold) / 2 -1957 356 A Speedsters (signal red and seal grey) (Sold) / 1989 944 Turbo (m030 S options)
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08-05-2014, 05:19 PM
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still plays with cars...
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Baden, ON, Canada
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Very nice...
Maybe one day I will be able to adopt a brother for my Boxster too... 
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Six speed 2000 Boxster S
Arctic Silver on Metropol Blue | LN Dual Row IMSR | Arctic Silver console, spoiler frame & bumperettes | Crios mod | Technobrace | RoboTop module & modified convertible top relay for one-touch roof operation
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08-05-2014, 05:23 PM
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jakesbox
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Charlotte NC
Posts: 759
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Originally Posted by BoxsterSteve
Very nice...
Maybe one day I will be able to adopt a brother for my Boxster too... |
I sold baby brother! But I figure...hey most of us have an m96 motor and I like hanging out with you guys!
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2003 996 Twin Turbo X50, PCCB, polar silver / 2004 996 Carerra Cabriolet, midnight blue, cinnamon leather, IMS Pro / 2003 Artic Silver Boxster - Short Throw Shift, IMS Upgrade, Carerra Light Wheels, De-Snorked with Evoms Cold Air Intake, GHL Exhaust (Sold) / 2002 Seal Grey Boxster - Fabspeed Exhaust, Black powder coated wheels, Porsche stripes (Sold) / 2 -1957 356 A Speedsters (signal red and seal grey) (Sold) / 1989 944 Turbo (m030 S options)
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08-05-2014, 07:17 PM
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Certified Boxster Addict
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 7,669
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Congrat's! Let us know what you think after driving it for a few weeks. I think that the 996 is one of the most underrated cars around.
And its not just the M96, you'll be surprised at how many parts the 996 shares with the Boxster!
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1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more
1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254
1979 911 SC
POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor
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08-05-2014, 07:57 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Bedford, TX
Posts: 2,711
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Very nice! Love it! I would love to have one but then I would have to give up my 986 and I am not ready to do that! I need a bigger garage!
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2001 Boxster S Lapis Blue
TS Cat Bypass Pipes and exhaust
iPad Mini Dash Install
DEPO Tail Lights
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08-05-2014, 08:10 PM
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Rennzenn
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Virginia
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Hope you love it! (I love mine) The drive is different, but there is a distinct "family resemblance ". Sticking w/ 986Forum is a good move...there isn't a 996 community that compares to what we have here. 
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Rennzenn
Jfro@rennzenn.com
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08-05-2014, 08:18 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Bedford, TX
Posts: 2,711
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We need more pics though 
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2001 Boxster S Lapis Blue
TS Cat Bypass Pipes and exhaust
iPad Mini Dash Install
DEPO Tail Lights
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08-05-2014, 08:41 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Riverside, CA
Posts: 1,665
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If only they would have put fender flares on the 996 and given it the wide haunches, it would look so much sexier. Body kit?
Unfortunately, it looks like a hot flat chested blond. Not quite as sexy as it could be.
The 996 needs plastic augmentation surgery 
But never the less, it still is a very nice car, ripe for some mods
Glad you decided to stay with us trimmer, you have certainly had plenty of Boxster time and im sure it translates to some 996 things too in many areas.
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"It broke because it wants to be Upgraded  "
2012 Porsche Performance Driving School - SanDiego region
2001 Boxster S, Top Speed muffler, (Fred's) Mini Morimotto Projectors, Tarret UDP,
Short Shifter, Touch Screen Dual Din Radio, 03 4 Bow glass Top (DD & Auto-X since May 17,2012)
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08-05-2014, 09:20 PM
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2002 Boxster S
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: PCA Roadrunner Region, NM
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I'm picking up exactly that car on Friday for a weekend test drive.
May I ask how much you paid for it? I'm thinking $25-30k. Is that the right range?
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2009 Carrera S cabrio
ex-2002 Boxster S, Arctic Silver, Aerokit II
Last edited by silver-S; 08-05-2014 at 10:12 PM.
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08-06-2014, 06:10 AM
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jakesbox
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Charlotte NC
Posts: 759
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Thanks everyone! I am pumped. Will be a daily driver. I live in Florida where I can do that! As far as cost. This is one of the best I saw. It is like new and PPI was perfect, so I paid a little more. I really had a great liking for the couple I am buying from and really trusted them.
I don't kiss and tell but paid over 30k...
More pics,...here we go! 
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2003 996 Twin Turbo X50, PCCB, polar silver / 2004 996 Carerra Cabriolet, midnight blue, cinnamon leather, IMS Pro / 2003 Artic Silver Boxster - Short Throw Shift, IMS Upgrade, Carerra Light Wheels, De-Snorked with Evoms Cold Air Intake, GHL Exhaust (Sold) / 2002 Seal Grey Boxster - Fabspeed Exhaust, Black powder coated wheels, Porsche stripes (Sold) / 2 -1957 356 A Speedsters (signal red and seal grey) (Sold) / 1989 944 Turbo (m030 S options)
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08-06-2014, 06:11 AM
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jakesbox
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Charlotte NC
Posts: 759
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Quote:
Originally Posted by silver-S
I'm picking up exactly that car on Friday for a weekend test drive.
May I ask how much you paid for it? I'm thinking $25-30k. Is that the right range?
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Where is the car you are driving? I talked to about a million owners and specifically went after the navy blue ones... I might have some info?
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2003 996 Twin Turbo X50, PCCB, polar silver / 2004 996 Carerra Cabriolet, midnight blue, cinnamon leather, IMS Pro / 2003 Artic Silver Boxster - Short Throw Shift, IMS Upgrade, Carerra Light Wheels, De-Snorked with Evoms Cold Air Intake, GHL Exhaust (Sold) / 2002 Seal Grey Boxster - Fabspeed Exhaust, Black powder coated wheels, Porsche stripes (Sold) / 2 -1957 356 A Speedsters (signal red and seal grey) (Sold) / 1989 944 Turbo (m030 S options)
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08-06-2014, 06:37 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 8,709
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Trimer you found the least used Cabriolet in America. Although I would do that IMS before putting another mile on it. Looks like it was a northern car that did a whole lotttttt of hibernating?
Although I have feeling you're not going to keep this very long given your previous cars.
Unless you keep it as garage queen like the previous owner and add another sporty coupe.
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GT3 Recaro Seats - Boxster Red
GT3 Aero / Carrera 18" 5 spoke / Potenza RE-11
Fabspeed Headers & Noise Maker
BORN: March 2000 - FINLAND
IMS#1 REPLACED: April 2010 - NEW JERSEY -- LNE DUAL ROW
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08-06-2014, 07:03 AM
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jakesbox
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Charlotte NC
Posts: 759
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Perfectlap
Trimer you found the least used Cabriolet in America. Although I would do that IMS before putting another mile on it. Looks like it was a northern car that did a whole lotttttt of hibernating?
Although I have feeling you're not going to keep this very long given your previous cars.
Unless you keep it as garage queen like the previous owner and add another sporty coupe.
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I have to keep it. I sold my DD honda accord and can't drive the 951 turbo! I have no choice! But yes...first stop after delivery is to mechanic for IMS!
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2003 996 Twin Turbo X50, PCCB, polar silver / 2004 996 Carerra Cabriolet, midnight blue, cinnamon leather, IMS Pro / 2003 Artic Silver Boxster - Short Throw Shift, IMS Upgrade, Carerra Light Wheels, De-Snorked with Evoms Cold Air Intake, GHL Exhaust (Sold) / 2002 Seal Grey Boxster - Fabspeed Exhaust, Black powder coated wheels, Porsche stripes (Sold) / 2 -1957 356 A Speedsters (signal red and seal grey) (Sold) / 1989 944 Turbo (m030 S options)
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08-06-2014, 07:12 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Montreal, QC. (currently expat to Shanghai)
Posts: 3,249
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Lucky you, looks like this is going to work for you trimer!
I'm out of luck for such a nice car... Not only I would get it stolen the day after I got it, I'd also end up getting my wife's fat 4.6L gas hungry 'white' SUV as exchange. Can't let something like that happen to me, never!
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'97 Boxster base model 2.5L, Guards Red/Tan leather, with a new but old Alpine am/fm radio.
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08-06-2014, 07:14 AM
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jakesbox
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Charlotte NC
Posts: 759
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Originally Posted by Nine8Six
Lucky you, looks like this is going to work for you trimer!
I'm out of luck for such a nice car... Not only I would get it stolen the day after I got it, I'd also end up getting my wife's fat 4.6L gas hungry 'white' SUV as exchange. Can't let something like that happen to me, never!
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My wife has a new pilot...oddly enough she could care less about Pcars and if she never drives it oh well. However she does love speed and because this is a daily she will eventually have to drive it...then I might be in trouble!
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2003 996 Twin Turbo X50, PCCB, polar silver / 2004 996 Carerra Cabriolet, midnight blue, cinnamon leather, IMS Pro / 2003 Artic Silver Boxster - Short Throw Shift, IMS Upgrade, Carerra Light Wheels, De-Snorked with Evoms Cold Air Intake, GHL Exhaust (Sold) / 2002 Seal Grey Boxster - Fabspeed Exhaust, Black powder coated wheels, Porsche stripes (Sold) / 2 -1957 356 A Speedsters (signal red and seal grey) (Sold) / 1989 944 Turbo (m030 S options)
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08-06-2014, 07:24 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Montreal, QC. (currently expat to Shanghai)
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Originally Posted by trimer
My wife has a new pilot...oddly enough she could care less about Pcars and if she never drives it oh well. However she does love speed and because this is a daily she will eventually have to drive it...then I might be in trouble!
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might?!
Kiss it goodbye the first time she drives it with her friend, top down, off shopping dwtown, fluffy clouds, hot guys blinking her LOL
Luck mate, seen it happening too many times
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'97 Boxster base model 2.5L, Guards Red/Tan leather, with a new but old Alpine am/fm radio.
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08-06-2014, 10:13 AM
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jakesbox
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Charlotte NC
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She would whoop some boys ass they wink at her...lol 
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2003 996 Twin Turbo X50, PCCB, polar silver / 2004 996 Carerra Cabriolet, midnight blue, cinnamon leather, IMS Pro / 2003 Artic Silver Boxster - Short Throw Shift, IMS Upgrade, Carerra Light Wheels, De-Snorked with Evoms Cold Air Intake, GHL Exhaust (Sold) / 2002 Seal Grey Boxster - Fabspeed Exhaust, Black powder coated wheels, Porsche stripes (Sold) / 2 -1957 356 A Speedsters (signal red and seal grey) (Sold) / 1989 944 Turbo (m030 S options)
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08-06-2014, 10:49 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2013
Location: North Alabama
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jb92563
If only they would have put fender flares on the 996 and given it the wide haunches, it would look so much sexier. Body kit?
Unfortunately, it looks like a hot flat chested blond. Not quite as sexy as it could be.
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Some of the driving I have ever done was with a............wait we are talking cars right ?
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08-06-2014, 10:51 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
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daily driver eh? I might do a clear wrap on some of those high traffic interior bits by the center console, the door pocket lids, e-brake, etc. It'll keep the interior looking that new and such a rare color is going to tough to replace on the cheap.
On the outside, definitely clear bra the front bumper and hood. Especially if you drive any backroads. I had this on my car from the factory and did not replace it when I re-sprayed the front bumper. Big mistake, my bumper looked brand new for years and within a few months of riding around with it bare I was already seeing stuff I didn't want to see.
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Try finishkare #425 polymer spray. Keeps darker colors cleaner, longer. When it rains, the water runs the dirt off the paint because of the teflony slippery finish. And I would HIGHLY recommend using the Griot's Garage green or blue towels that have the long nap and no prickly hooks like typical microfiber towels.
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GT3 Recaro Seats - Boxster Red
GT3 Aero / Carrera 18" 5 spoke / Potenza RE-11
Fabspeed Headers & Noise Maker
BORN: March 2000 - FINLAND
IMS#1 REPLACED: April 2010 - NEW JERSEY -- LNE DUAL ROW
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08-06-2014, 12:24 PM
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jakesbox
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Charlotte NC
Posts: 759
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Perfectlap
daily driver eh? I might do a clear wrap on some of those high traffic interior bits by the center console, the door pocket lids, e-brake, etc. It'll keep the interior looking that new and such a rare color is going to tough to replace on the cheap.
On the outside, definitely clear bra the front bumper and hood. Especially if you drive any backroads. I had this on my car from the factory and did not replace it when I re-sprayed the front bumper. Big mistake, my bumper looked brand new for years and within a few months of riding around with it bare I was already seeing stuff I didn't want to see.
p.s.
Try finishkare #425 polymer spray. Keeps darker colors cleaner, longer. When it rains, the water runs the dirt off the paint because of the teflony slippery finish. And I would HIGHLY recommend using the Griot's Garage green or blue towels that have the long nap and no prickly hooks like typical microfiber towels. |
Car is clear bra'd! Mirrors and front up almost half hood...
Great idea on interior pieces. I will get all over that for sure!
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2003 996 Twin Turbo X50, PCCB, polar silver / 2004 996 Carerra Cabriolet, midnight blue, cinnamon leather, IMS Pro / 2003 Artic Silver Boxster - Short Throw Shift, IMS Upgrade, Carerra Light Wheels, De-Snorked with Evoms Cold Air Intake, GHL Exhaust (Sold) / 2002 Seal Grey Boxster - Fabspeed Exhaust, Black powder coated wheels, Porsche stripes (Sold) / 2 -1957 356 A Speedsters (signal red and seal grey) (Sold) / 1989 944 Turbo (m030 S options)
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2001 Boxster S
986RS
Long term project...
Fiat 500 Abarth Cabriolet
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