Hello, my name is Brian and I just purchases a, new to me, 2006 Porsche Boxster S and so far I’m excited about it and hope that I continue to be. This buying experience was a Déjà vu for me. I had to drive an hour and a half to pick it up and on the way back I couldn’t help thinking about a similar run I made in 1969 when I purchased a, new to me at the time, big Healey, a 1967 Austin Healey 3000 Mk III. I loved that car so much that I wanted to sleep in it. So here I am 45 years older and having similar feelings today.
My Boxster had just under 10,000 miles and by the time I got it home it had more. It looks like new I can’t find a single imperfection on the exterior or the interior. But as is the case with many of you, I can’t help but wonder if there are hidden problems. As near as I can figure I paid about 3 to 4 dollars more than the book value. But if it turns out to be what it was billed I’m OK with that.
For the last nine years I’ve been driving a Mini Cooper S which I bought new in 2006. I truly loved that car also and was a little sad to let her go. That car sealed the deal for me. I will never enjoy driving anything other than a sports car again. Ergo the Boxster.
I was happy to come upon this forum. I can identify with many of the comments made by others who are recent owners and I hope to learn from all of you.
My only semi disappointment so far is the flat tire situation. No spare and no run flats (which I had with the Mini and hate anyway), so a flat tire is definitely going to be a hassle. I would appreciate suggestions on the best way to approach this situation. Shooting gunk into the wheel is not something I’m excited about.
Well that is it for now.
Thank you.
