Sanity Check

[bnorman]

I had wanted a Porsche since high school. In college I drove a 1960 VW Bug that I had tricked out with headers, oversized wheels and tires, etc. Until now it was the closest thing to a Porsche that I had ever owned. It was a lot of fun to drive, too. I long ago sold the Bug and put aside those desires for other joys and priorities.
After two marriages, raising two sets of two kids and driving family sedans for more than 30 years, I bought my first Porsche, a 2002 Boxster S, last year. It only had 6K miles, so it was practically brand new.
It has been an absolute joy to drive since the day I got it. And yes, I still go to the garage and look at it admiringly. I go to Home Depot to buy light bulbs or screws one at a time just so I can drive it. My wife had never seen me wash a car until I got my Boxster. I keep it under an all weather OEM cover in the garage. It gets washed gently every week or two and waxed at least once a month.
I am not one to have a lot of toys, but I have never received so much pleasure from anything like this.
I love my wife dearly for her support of this purchase and maybe one of these days I may even teach her how to drive it.

[blinkwatt]

Lets see,in the past year I have replaced;
~MAF

~oil seperator & "j" tube

~the intermediate shaft connected to the throttle body

~$300 flat tire

....I can still be found in my garage looking at it with the same grin on my face from when I first bought it.

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by bnorman

I had wanted a Porsche since high school. In college I drove a 1960 VW Bug that I had tricked out with headers, oversized wheels and tires, etc. Until now it was the closest thing to a Porsche that I had ever owned. It was a lot of fun to drive, too. I long ago sold the Bug and put aside those desires for other joys and priorities.
After two marriages, raising two sets of two kids and driving family sedans for more than 30 years, I bought my first Porsche, a 2002 Boxster S, last year. It only had 6K miles, so it was practically brand new.
It has been an absolute joy to drive since the day I got it. And yes, I still go to the garage and look at it admiringly. I go to Home Depot to buy light bulbs or screws one at a time just so I can drive it. My wife had never seen me wash a car until I got my Boxster. I keep it under an all weather OEM cover in the garage. It gets washed gently every week or two and waxed at least once a month.
I am not one to have a lot of toys, but I have never received so much pleasure from anything like this.
I love my wife dearly for her support of this purchase and maybe one of these days I may even teach her how to drive it.

LOL one of these days....

Cinamon Brown? please post pics I was looking at an '01 996 TT in that color for a steal last year but it got away from me (too busy posting on 986forum.com )

[bnorman]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

LOL one of these days....

Cinamon Brown? please post pics I was looking at an '01 996 TT in that color for a steal last year but it got away from me (too busy posting on 986forum.com )

Here they are:

[super66]

funny thing nickcats is that I remembeed the prvious post regarding this subject and thought I was reading a repeat

[jeffsquire]

Originally Posted by bnorman

Here they are:

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Bnorman, are cinnamon seats a factory option? They look much sweeter than beige.

[Grizzly]

Originally Posted by jeffsquire

Bnorman, are cinnamon seats a factory option? They look much sweeter than beige.

A guy in my neighborhood has a Merridian and Cinnamon C2 Cab. It's a stunning a sophisticated combination. If you described it to me, I probably wouldn't be interested, but seeing it in person...WOW!

[jdmidyette]

Face it folks, these are beautiful, great performing cars that get attention. I do not mean to be big headed but it is a simple fact. On a number of occasions over the past two years I have received comments and noticed people staring at my Bosxter S. In fact on several occasions lady friends riding with me have noticed the reactions of others and commented (I think they enjoyed the attention).

Also, being a Porsche, have any of you ever noticed how people will speed up as you are passing them or try to drag you away from a stop light. I believe we are magnets for "ricers", all the time they are buzzing up wanting to play (as if they could).

Its simple, for an open two seater it cannot be beat.

john
'02 Boxster S
Lapis/Grey/Grey

[bnorman]

Originally Posted by jeffsquire

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Bnorman, are cinnamon seats a factory option? They look much sweeter than beige.

I bought the car from a friend and former neighbor. He told me it was a special order and took 7 months to get the car from the factory. I have yet to see another Boxster with the same color interior. He also had the roll bar painted to match.

I really haven't done much to the car (and don't feel the need to) except buy a hard top and a lot of detailing supplies.

[IowaS]

bnorman: I would admit when I first saw the pictures of the interior of the car I thought it was a bit ugly.....until this weekend. My freind called me up Sunday and wanted me to look at a 2000S that a freind of his was selling, it just happened to be the same color scheme as yours....very nice, in fact this is now my favorite...