New 04 986S owner!

[threpwood]

The black one looks awesome. We have the same year and model of boxster The milage is also about the same (8000 km).

I agree about the look of the rims. I'm looking for a good replacement as well and thinking to change them out to 18'' Techart Formula wheels (silver) when the tires run out.

[Adam]

Nice ride. Some Carrera light wheels would look sweet on that thing.

[Pilot2519j]

Thing of beauty isn't it! Enjoy it man drive it enthusiastically. Welcome aboard.

[RandallNeighbour]

Ah, you've finally transcended and moved up to a Porsche, but a bit unwillingly from what I read between the lines of your intro post!

I believe you will find that the boxster handles corners far better than your Z3 due to the midship engine.

The aluminum bits that can be put in the car just don't look natural to me, but you can find them from time to time on Ebay... but all sellers, be it an Ebay seller or a stealership are so proud of these items that they go for a king's ransom.

I do not think the 987's steering wheel will work on a 986, but ask your service manager and he can find out from a mechanic. I make this assumption because I've never heard of it or seen it done. Your existing 3 spoke wheel and airbag are worth a bunch of cash on Ebay. Everyone with an old 4 spoke wants these as an interior upgrade item.

[aBsOlUt]

Thanks for the comments, you meant the Z4?

No, really I love the Porsche and yes I consider it a huge upgrade. Exclusivity, style, handling, performance.

What I probably tried to imply is that people I am around usually would prefer a more modern look such as 987 or the Z4 I have/had.

It does not come down to them though, it only comes down to me and I for one love that 986!

As for steering wheel and interior I will investigate further! Again thanks!

[RandallNeighbour]

oh yeah, sorry... I meant your Z4!

The space-ship interior of the Z4 is certainly different from the more mundane, Porsche-like interior on the 986. They did a great job of updating the interior in the 987, except for the integrated stereo system's head unit that is impossible to upgrade with aftermarket equipment. Be thankful you still have a standard DIN sized stereo head unit should you wish to put an Alpine in it like many of us have done on this list.

[Perfectlap]

hmm.. I think the 3 spoke steering wheel on the 911/Boxster is the nicest of any sports car today. The Cayenne/New BOxster steering wheel doesn't really have the typical minimal sports car look about it. Seems more like something I would see in VW Passat or a sedan.
There are different 3 spoke steering wheels available with brushed aluminum and Carbon Fiber, Alcantara by Porsche and RUF makes some nice upgrades as well. I would suggest adding some aluminum accents or painted silver. Expensive though...

My other bit of advice on your new Black stallion: Buy some TOP QUALITY Korean made polishing and buffing towels and don't let anything else touch your pristine black paint.
Swriling will creep up on you in a moment. A few trips through the local car wash and their terry towels will add 3 years to your paint in a hurry.
I recommend these Sonus Der Wunder towels because they have closed loops and not open(prickly) which can micro marr your paint like the sea of cheap and way over priced Chinese micro fiber towels that have flooded auto stores. Also don't use the the same Chenille wash sponge more than a few times.
Black Paint a love/hate relationship...