09-25-2015, 06:46 AM
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Location: Alabama
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Geez, can't you find something more worthwhile at which to take offense? Put the top down, let the sun shine in and thicken your skin a little bit.
The info is frequently relevant, and even when not, should be considered a matter of interest on an enthusiasts' forum...
I don't get offended when someone mentions they have a 3.4 swap, a Raby build,a cocoa interior 550, or a new paint job. But then I don't have a chip on my shoulder either, nor do I automatically assume someone driving a base model can't be an enthusiast.
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09-25-2015, 10:16 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Listowel, Ontario, Canada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BrokenLinkage
Geez, can't you find something more worthwhile at which to take offense? Put the top down, let the sun shine in and thicken your skin a little bit.
The info is frequently relevant, and even when not, should be considered a matter of interest on an enthusiasts' forum...
I don't get offended when someone mentions they have a 3.4 swap, a Raby build,a cocoa interior 550, or a new paint job. But then I don't have a chip on my shoulder either, nor do I automatically assume someone driving a base model can't be an enthusiast.
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Who took offence? Who has a chip? I just find it funny and silly.
I get that sometimes it does matter - when referring to the technical specifics - but my reference was directly to those that post about how their key fobs don't work or their top isn't working....but have to specify it's an S - which makes no diff in most situations.
I would say 90% of the vehicles are the same and having to tell us it's an S only really applies to a very small fraction of situations.
Just seems to be for the most part, an ego thing, which is just silly.
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09-25-2015, 11:28 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Toronto, Canada
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I have an S. I didn't buy it because it was an S or I look down on the base model. I bought it because it happened to be the best Boxster I could find, at the time. Base or otherwise. When I post in here, I always say it is an S in case that turns out to be relevant to our discussion.
It is interesting though, that when I was looking and came here looking for advice, I had many people tell me to spend the extra money, and buy an S, because it was "better".
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09-26-2015, 09:52 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Winnipeg MB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BrokenLinkage
I don't get offended when someone mentions they have a 3.4 swap, a Raby build,a cocoa interior 550, or a new paint job.
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I have to admit those snooty cocoa interior 550 guys piss me off a bit. Most of them think they're too good to drink their milk from bags.
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09-26-2015, 05:01 PM
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I am my own mechanic....
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark_T
I have to admit those snooty cocoa interior 550 guys piss me off a bit. Most of them think they're too good to drink their milk from bags.
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Hmmmm. For me, it's the poor (as in cash-strapped) members who call their car a 'base' when it's actually a 'Non-S'.
Or, the 'Wussamatic' owners who insist on calling it a 'Tip'.
Or worse yet, 987 owners on the 986 forums. Sheeeeesh.
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Last edited by Timco; 09-26-2015 at 05:03 PM.
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09-26-2015, 05:50 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Kuna, Idaho
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BASE LIVES MATTER!
Just kidding, they don't.
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09-26-2015, 06:05 PM
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I am my own mechanic....
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CHRISP357
BASE LIVES MATTER!
Just kidding, they don't.
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'04 Boxster S 50 Jahre 550 Spyder Anniversary Special Edition, 851 of 1953, 6-sp, IMS/RMS, GT Metallic silver, cocoa brown leather SOLD to member Broken Linkage.
'08 VW Touareg T-3 wife's car
'13 F150 Super Crew long bed 4x4 w/ Ego Boost
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09-27-2015, 08:45 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Colorado
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My 99 is a not-S. Haha. I do have to admit, if I ever get a newer Boxster or a different Boxster, it will be an S. Or, I'll bit the bullet and find a Honda S2000. I bought the BOxster because it cost me 1/2 as much as the Honda S 2000. And I don't regret my purchase, my 99 has been reliable, head turning, and a pleasure to drive. THe previous owner(s) put a handful of extras into it that set it apart for any of the other 3 or so Boxsters here in the Durango, Pagosa area of Colorado. I look for excuses to take her for a ride. 
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09-27-2015, 09:08 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Montreal
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I'm glad it's not a diesel, that's all that matters... 
I do have 460 HP when needed... :dance:
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Last edited by Franco; 09-27-2015 at 09:10 AM.
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09-27-2015, 01:21 PM
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Artist, 986S tinkerer
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Montreal, Canada
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Well, mine's an s, but it's a small s, you see, cuz it's a wussamatic! so at the track, they won't let me run with the 911 GTS RS guys cuz they've got really big S's! 
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09-28-2015, 07:38 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Georgia
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"S" or non "S" does make a difference when identifying certain things, but I do see some people point it out on bit that make no real difference~
I like my current Boxster because it does not have an "S" badge on the back, just a plain jane "Boxster" emblem~
Which makes it all the better when I STOMP THEIR ASS WITH MY V8 CAR BWAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHA!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by Franco
I'm glad it's not a diesel, that's all that matters...
I do have 460 HP when needed... :dance: |
Was just looking at the Chevy crate motor page again last week... I think a new LT1 motor in a Boxster would be pretty sweet~
Would be interesting to see which is faster... I've got ya by 20 HP  :dance:
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