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Old 02-01-2015, 05:32 AM   #1
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Hello from the Netherlands

Hello guys,

how are you doing?
I just wanted to say hello to all you forum guys and thank you for all the information on here. Because of a good read here I have found myself my first Boxster. I had a 911 3.2 1985 carrera but wanted a more daily drive so therefor my Boxster S

Thanks and what do you think?

Have a great day!

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Old 02-02-2015, 11:23 AM   #2
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Old 02-02-2015, 11:28 AM   #3
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What a very clean car. You found a beauty. And your photography is top notch!

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Old 02-02-2015, 12:26 PM   #4
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Looks great, congratulations!
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Old 02-02-2015, 01:32 PM   #5
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Gorgeous car and great photos! I love the grey backgrounds. Welcome to the forum
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Old 02-02-2015, 04:19 PM   #6
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Wow, that car looks brand new and those are some fantastic photos!

I have to ask if they've been photoshopped? That background is incredibly uniform grey.
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Old 02-02-2015, 04:50 PM   #7
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Tremendous Seal Gray and perfect car and photography.What a treat to see!
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Old 02-03-2015, 12:11 PM   #8
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Thanks Guys and nope. No Photoshop
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Old 02-03-2015, 02:08 PM   #9
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Welcome! Your photos make me fall in love with my seal gray all over again! ☺
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Old 02-03-2015, 05:30 PM   #10
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B e a u t i f u l

Congrats and thanks for sharing some quality pix
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Old 02-03-2015, 05:48 PM   #11
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It does look like a new car! Perfect!
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Old 02-04-2015, 03:51 AM   #12
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Fastastic pics of an absolutely beautiful car!
Congrats!
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Old 02-04-2015, 07:54 PM   #13
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Fantastic car! I usually don't like the grey, but yours looks great! Must be rather difficult to find twisty mountain roads in Nederland. Where to you go for the fun rides?

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Hallo Coen, groeten van Long Island.
Congrats with your beautiful seal grey Boxster, most of the time it will match the Dutch skies perfectly.
Have fun driving, but watch out for all those speed cameras.
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Old 02-05-2015, 11:11 PM   #15
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Thanks for all the positive reactions!! Really happy with the car!

There are some nice roads in The Netherlands.. just no mountains.
Speedcamera's are indeed all over the place but I know 99% of the time where they are so I can play sometimes

You guys have a great day!

greetings from cold but Sunny Netherlands
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Btw.. what would be your first mod?

I am looking into fitting coilovers and maybe some spacers for the front but I am not sure what to do next

Maybe audio....? Was looking into aero pack but I guess it looks so clean and classy now and I don't want to ruin that look

Also wheels is rather difficult to choose haha
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Old 02-06-2015, 03:47 AM   #17
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Wow! Beautiful car. How many kms are on it? It really does look brand new! Makes me want to get a seal grey instead!


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Welcome to the best Porsche forum.
Beautiful car and pice
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Old 02-06-2015, 05:56 AM   #19
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Btw.. what would be your first mod?

I am looking into fitting coilovers and maybe some spacers for the front but I am not sure what to do next

Maybe audio....? Was looking into aero pack but I guess it looks so clean and classy now and I don't want to ruin that look

Also wheels is rather difficult to choose haha
For now, I would get a magnetic oil drain plug and the LN spin on oil adapter. Make sure all of the fluids are fresh. Get an oil analysis to see if there are any problems lurking. Take care of the engine first. The exterior looks fantastic so I would leave it alone for now. Lots of choices for audio so do some research. I installed an iPad mini, a new head unit and pioneer speakers, very happy with the outcome. Have fun and take your time, lots of good ideas here
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Old 02-06-2015, 07:01 AM   #20
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For now, I would get a magnetic oil drain plug and the LN spin on oil adapter. Make sure all of the fluids are fresh. Get an oil analysis to see if there are any problems lurking. Take care of the engine first.
I'd also do the water pump and put in a LN Eng low temp t-stat. After that I'd look into getting a short shifter (I love my 9x7 short shifter) and, as it doesn't look like you have Litronics, this headlight upgrade:

The ultimate bi-xenon headlight retrofit kit for Sport & Super cars

It's is the most amazing update to the looks of the car.

I thought I was getting bit tired of the colour of my car, but seeing your pics made me love it again!

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