03-28-2006, 09:25 AM
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Location: Houston, Texas
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Smith, that is one fine looking car. I am a 3x black boxster fan in the biggest way. Sure wish it was in my garage sans the payments! When I grow up I'm gonna drive me one just like yours... but I must upgrade to an S. No exceptions.
Until then, please take it out and drive it like you stole it. I'd really appreciate that. When you get it up to speed—whatever that means to you—shout, "Randall, can you hear my engine and exhaust? This run's for you, buddy!" Don't worry. I'll be there in spirit with you. May the G force be with you.
Ron- do search the threads. Rather quickly though, if I were you I'd be buying Bose with windstop, Sport Chrono package (not for the thingy on the dash, but how it improves performance) and litronics.
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03-28-2006, 10:18 AM
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Location: Irvine, CA
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Thank you boyz....
Such a knowledgable group.... i appreciate all your input.
I especially appreicate the fact you didn't flame me with such wide open general questions....
SD987--- great things to consider.....obviously cost of ownership will be way higher than my E320....
Look forward to getting to know you guys better!
RD
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03-28-2006, 12:04 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Los Angeles
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Wish it was an S too
I wish it was an S too... but to get the S with everthing I wanted was too much. Plus it is my first porsche and I wanted to start out slow... got to have something to look foward to ha ha
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03-28-2006, 12:32 PM
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Why not consider a slightly used '05 S and be able to afford more options for less money? There are tons of great examples out there.
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03-28-2006, 03:42 PM
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Slightly used
Mine was "slightly" used. Went in to look at a used '03 S and fell in love with this '05. Only had 2900 miles on it and all the options I wanted (PASM, 6 speed, 19" wheels, Bose, bi-zenon, Heated seats...) I personally prefered the '05 base over the '03 S. I know I'm missing out on the extra torque of the larger engine.... but, DAMN I LOVE THE '05!
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03-28-2006, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by smith12895
Plus it is my first porsche and I wanted to start out slow...
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Yeah, go slow... That's sound logic for a PORSCHE buyer! Doh! 
I bought mine to go fast, which I just did on Saturday. Man, I sure do want to post how fast I drove, but I must stay on Richard's good side as I want to buy a used Box S from him one day and doggonit, I'm not paying more than I should just because I pissed him off way back when with my posting of top speeds on public roads!
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03-28-2006, 04:55 PM
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Location: Los Angeles
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You mean a porsche is ment to be driven fast? Even through the canyons in malibu? Tell me your joking! 
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04-11-2006, 11:44 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Minneapolis
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Keep your eyes open for a low mileage used. I was looking at a new 2006 Boxster with limited options and it was coming in around $48K. In order to get the color etc.. I wanted, they were going to order it. Before I pulled the trigger I looked around and happened to find a 2005 Boxster S with only 300 miles on it - at a Chrysler dealer. The Boxster S was loaded with options and I bought it for $51K, would have been around $60K new. I would consider myself lucky to find that car, but keep your eyes open for low mileage used, you will get a much better deal.
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04-11-2006, 04:20 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: soCal
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at the risk of setting of debate (which is not my intent - no sarcasm), but bottomline essential, I think, in any performance car, no matter what other equipment you add or purchase to make it more enjoyable or noticeable - is a freaking Manual Transmission!!!!!!!! Buy a Mercedes or Bmw or damn Bonneville if you want something to toot around in traffic or whatever bulls%$^! Although I know at the very root, Porsche began offering automatic transmission to increase the selling potential to all the farts with $$$ who couldn't drive fast (and sensible) if their lives depended upon it or for their trophy wives, etc - but it sadly speaks a bit of sell out!
Porsche and automatic or tiptronic or blah blah blah shouldn't be used in the same sentence.
Honestly, the umpteenth time you sit in traffic with your boxster you make think, 'self, why did I buy a manual transmission?', but every minute of windy asphalt or open road, you'll re-cant and sing, "how could I ever have imagined an autotragic transmission?!?! - WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA !!!!!!!!!"
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05 Mini Cooper S
CR/W - AC Schnitzerz'd, Alta CAI, Cravenspeed SSK
Japanese Rising Sun roof graphic
De-ambered and nearly de-chromed!
Sold - 05 BMW 330CI ZHP M-tuned
Imola Red, 6spd, Alcantra & Carbon Fiber Interior
Sold - 05 Boxster Black/Black 5spd
19" Carrera S Wheels
Bose Audio System/Sport Chrono Pkg
Schnell Short Shifter
Yellow Calipers c/ carbon fiber Porsche lettering
De-Ambered
Sold - 03 VW Beetle Silver - way too modified!
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03-28-2006, 10:52 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Irvine, CA
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Thank you boyz....
Such a knowledgable group.... i appreciate all your input.
I especially appreicate the fact you didn't flame me with such wide open general questions....
SD987--- great things to consider.....obviously cost of ownership will be way higher than my E320....
Look forward to getting to know you guys better!
RD
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