Keep Original or customize a 2004 Boxster S 550 Special Edition ?

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Originally Posted by VGM911

I'll cast what perhaps is the lone dissenting vote here for keeping the car bone stock. Why? When I shop for a car, I always look for unmodified examples and am particularly turned off by such changes as replacement radios.

Personally, I didn't buy my car to listen to the radio anyway...but that's just a personal preference, I suppose. In any event, I find that the anniversary edition is nice just the way it came from the factory.

This all sounds sensible but who buys a car then immediately thinks about what the next potential owner might like! Do what you feel you want with your car not what you think the next owner might like.

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Your car, should suit your tastes.
But
1) by definition, your car is already pretty special, and if not totally unique, at least rare.
2) you already paid a premium, presumedly, for the privilege of buying a special edition. Jack it up by making it more special, and not only does its style become less timeless, you piss away that premium you paid for an SE.
3) really, there is not much that Needs improving - IMS, bluetooth adaptor...the rest is pretty much taste.
4) we all think we are exceptional in our taste and skills. No doubt while shopping, you saw some heavily modded Boxsters. How many of those did you even consider for purchase?

All that said, do whatever you need to do to make it enjoyable for you. But for the sake of the dignity of the brotherhood of Boxster owners, please, no trunklid-sized wings!