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Old 01-27-2014, 07:01 AM   #41
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I have a 2000 S, if someone wanted to trade me straight up for a low miles 2004 S Anniversary edition with hardtop and IMS Solution then I probably would... Otherwise.... I'm keeping it

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Old 01-27-2014, 07:32 AM   #42
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I'm emotionally attached to boxsters but not my specific car, if I was going to a new home and I made bank on the sell I would be absolutely fine, cause I could use to money to a buy a slightly newer higher powered boxster or even just a cleaner 2.5
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Yes, I am attached but if a deal on a 996tt came along, I might be tempted but.....I really don't know. Right now, I am extremely happy with my current ride.
Well, when you add in a great deal on a 996tt, that's just too much to deal with. Sold.
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Old 01-27-2014, 07:51 AM   #43
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I was emotionally attached to all the money that went into this car. Man I miss that money...
It was so good to me... We had such great times. You just don't know how much it means to you until its gone...
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Old 01-27-2014, 08:00 AM   #44
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I've gone so far as to artificially inseminate the Dangermobile.
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Old 01-27-2014, 08:01 AM   #45
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I try not to be. I desperately try not to use the "L..." word when describing anything related to the Box.
Now that I use public trans. to work, the Box is just sitting in the garage. I bought with the intention as my daily, year round driver.
It's got a loan so now I have to think about selling and its hard emotionally
I guess I'm emotionally attached
"I love driving that car"
There I said it.
Let me wipe the tears
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Old 01-27-2014, 10:51 PM   #46
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Personally, I have never been a car guy... until I started thinking "I wonder what a fun, fast convertible costs"?

I was immediately into the Boxster for the looks, name... and the price! After the first drive I was in love...

It's all about the top-down for me. Not really looking to 'upgrade' to a different Porsche or anything. This was exactly what I was looking for, and more!
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Old 01-28-2014, 04:28 AM   #47
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I try not to be. I desperately try not to use the "L..." word when describing anything related to the Box.
Now that I use public trans. to work, the Box is just sitting in the garage. I bought with the intention as my daily, year round driver.
It's got a loan so now I have to think about selling and its hard emotionally
I guess I'm emotionally attached
"I love driving that car"
There I said it.
Let me wipe the tears
Man, it just got dusty in here, or I got something in my eye.....be right back.
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Old 01-28-2014, 06:32 AM   #48
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I really like my 03 Boxster S but I'm not emotionally attached to it. I'd probably sell it if I had a really good offer and I'd buy a 2008 or newer Corvette. It's a move I'm going to make at some point anyway.
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Old 01-28-2014, 11:10 AM   #49
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Hell, I'd sell my kid for the right price. It's just a car. If I could sell it for enough to let me buy another Boxster, in the same condition, and pocket some cash, yeah it would be gone.
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Old 01-28-2014, 11:38 AM   #50
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How much for zee little girl?
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Old 01-28-2014, 11:51 AM   #51
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after it broke down today... i decided that i am most definitly attached haha
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Old 01-28-2014, 12:17 PM   #52
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Nope, just another cool car to me. I have the 99 Boxster and its actually a second sports car for me so I don't pile too many miles up on my gen 2 Viper.
Ive had many cool cars and bikes and the only one I miss is my SPFGT40. Theyre just cars, some are cooler than others.
Due to the economy I have had to sell this buy that a few times.....Its ok cause I love all the cars and bikes ive owned and theres plenty that I haven't owned that I love too.
I love the vehicles but not attached. I usually get sick of them after a couple years.
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Old 01-28-2014, 12:24 PM   #53
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I'd absolutely sell it. It's fun to drive but I'm sure plenty of other cars are as well.
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Old 01-28-2014, 12:30 PM   #54
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I'm a bit attached to my Box, but there are plenty of other Boxes out there!

I've like to swap for a low-mile 3.2, but one thing that concerns me is the devil-you-know thing.

After four years, I know where I am with this car and I'd feel hellishly foolish if I swapped to a 3.2 and it blew up or generally caused a lot of grief. May still do it, but that remains the worry!
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Old 01-28-2014, 02:07 PM   #55
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I gotta have my head examined based on what I've spent vs the worth of the thing. So yes, I have major beer goggles on.
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Old 01-28-2014, 03:17 PM   #56
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I bought this car 18 months ago just before I turned 60 and it is the best thing that ever happened to me. I've had too many girlfriends, but only one Porsche and she loves me back every drive.
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Old 01-28-2014, 03:49 PM   #57
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Most definitely attached. Mine is like a bad girlfriend, every time it breaks i wanna dunk it in the canal but when i get it back i say "I love you baby"
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Old 01-28-2014, 04:17 PM   #58
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I've never spent money as carelessly as I have with my Boxster. I am truly money- no object, head over heels in love. I must confess that I hunger for a 911 more everyday- one from each generation please. A bone-stock '85, a 964, a 993 Targa and a 997 GT3 . But sell the Box- no way! Besides I've just done a mini-restoration on it and it's not going to need anything for 5 years....then there's the Spyder...with the 9A1... then I DRIVE BABY again and all is right in the world again. Baby gives me the best return for my money other than a racing school years ago...
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Old 01-28-2014, 08:45 PM   #59
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Nice thread. I have to say I *hated* Boxsters....until my wife brought up buying one. Now that we have a Speed Yellow Box...I have fallen for her. Lovely lovely little car with great lines that get noticed when you look close. And she's FAST!! Plus I've done a lot of work on her myself which adds to the attractions/affection. I have a Special Order 981 in my future....but it will be a sad day if I have to sell the Box to get the 981.
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Old 01-29-2014, 12:16 PM   #60
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I added to my will leaving a younger cousin my silver Boxster. I already went over everything about the car that he should know just in case I croak.

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