03-05-2016, 06:21 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Bracebridge, Ontario
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I Went from a Wanabe to a Newbe Today
Well I finally found the one that fit the budget and my expectation at my local Porsche dealer...
I hope my Boxster and I will have a long and lasting relationship.....
Here is the new addition to the family.
2004 Boxster S Special addition.
98,000 kilometers.
I haven't got her home yet and I'm already thinking of what to do first...
PS: Thanks for all the advice and info from all you guys on the form.
Cheers!
Bart
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03-05-2016, 07:15 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: LB, Germany
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Congrats.
But remove that ugly rear spoiler. And the aero kit side skirts are also not original. The "R50 Jahre 550 Spyder" doesn't have that stuff.
Regards, Markus
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03-05-2016, 07:23 PM
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Location: California Central Coast
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Congratulations!!! Great find.
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03-05-2016, 07:39 PM
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"50 Years of 550 Spyder"
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: The Road
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Welcome to the party, Pal!
Now, like the man said, ditch that spoiler and body kit. Yikes!
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03-05-2016, 07:45 PM
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Certified Boxster Addict
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Congratulations! Looks like a great car and those wheels are very nice. I also like the darker interior - what is that color called?
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03-05-2016, 08:04 PM
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Can we get a close up of your exhaust tip?
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03-05-2016, 08:08 PM
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Location: Portland, OR
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You guys are rough! This guy's all proud of his new car and he gets blasted because it doesn't fit some people's taste.
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03-05-2016, 08:49 PM
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Location: Massachusetts
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AaronPDX
You guys are rough! This guy's all proud of his new car and he gets blasted because it doesn't fit some people's taste.
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Agreed. Great car and great find. But also agree with others. You don't post on here to not get noticed and/or comments. Beautiful car but more so without the spoiler and ground kit! Enjoy the car. You will love it!
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03-05-2016, 09:14 PM
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Location: Los Angeles County
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Congrats & enjoy the ride. love the color combo
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03-06-2016, 02:53 AM
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Location: LB, Germany
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thstone
what is that color called?
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Interior: Cocoa.
Exterior: GT silver.
PS: i don't wanted to be harsh. But i really don't like the rear spoiler, and this is a special limited edition car, which loose value if you modify it.
This is the OEM look:
So somebody had also put the old style taillights in. Should also be removed.
Regards, Markus
Last edited by Smallblock454; 03-06-2016 at 02:59 AM.
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03-06-2016, 03:12 AM
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Master Brewer
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Northern Ohio
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Sweet car!! Welcome to the SE family. The best of the 986's without a doubt. If you like the kit & spoiler it's cool, I prefer stock. To each his own. Is the carpet gray? Hmmm..
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03-06-2016, 03:21 AM
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still plays with cars...
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Bart,
Your car looks fabulous. Just love it!
Did the dealer perform the 100k service?
If not, that should be your first order of business. If it didn't come with records, you may consider catching up on some pretty easy stuff that is often passed over: coolant flush and water pump, brake fluid flush, CV boot inspection and potentially most troubling, that pesky IMS thingy.
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03-06-2016, 04:10 AM
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WALDMEISTER
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Germany
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Congrats, the pearl of the 986 family.
I love the cocoa interior, it is my favorite.
Although that additional spoiler actually does look "okay", i am not sure about its purpose.
Do you have an aerokit front spoiler or a spoiler lip, which needs to be balanced? If not, I would get rid of it.
Sideskirts don't affect the balance, so I would keep 'em. Color seems not quite matching though, might be the photo. If the sideskirts are installed properly, you will have 11 screw holes on each side to deal with!
All in all...a car to be very proud of 
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03-06-2016, 04:39 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Delaware
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Nice find! Rear spoiler must go.
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03-06-2016, 04:55 AM
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Location: Pittsburgh
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Congrats, it looks very nice, is that a Boxster S gauge cluster, I thought they were white.
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03-06-2016, 04:59 AM
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"50 Years of 550 Spyder"
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: The Road
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Welcome...Congrats!!
Sorry to be harsh.
I know you are as excited as I was last year when I bought my "50 Years of 550 Spyder" edition.
You will LOVE her.
The wing and side skirts are unfortunate.
BigBlock454, the tail lights on his car are NOT aftermarket. The USA cars received all red tail lights. Here they are on my car:
Enjoy!
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03-06-2016, 05:00 AM
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I am my own mechanic....
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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Great car. Son, you will not be disappoint.
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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
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03-06-2016, 05:20 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: LB, Germany
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 10/10ths
BigBlock454, the tail lights on his car are NOT aftermarket. The USA cars received all red tail lights. Here they are on my car:
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Thanks for the info. The EU version has the 2004 taillights, like in the picture postet above.
And it's just Smallblock454, not big.  Or better, just call me Markus - that's my name.
Regards from Germany, Markus
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03-06-2016, 06:17 AM
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Location: Agoura Hills (LA) So.Cal.
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The 2004 Boxster SE is my favorite of all 986s. And that color combination is also my favorite. Great find. I never give anyone a hard time about mods. We all see things differently. Enjoy.
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03-06-2016, 07:03 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Bedford, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuck W.
The 2004 Boxster SE is my favorite of all 986s. And that color combination is also my favorite. Great find. I never give anyone a hard time about mods. We all see things differently. Enjoy.
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Ditto Enjoy your new ride and welcome! You are now going to go into the garage for any reason just to look and good luck getting rid of that smile 
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