11-05-2022, 11:10 AM
|
#1
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 1,631
|
End of My Boxtser Era
Well it finally happened today. My 2003 Boxster S is sold and on its way to Minnesota with its new owner. Some of you may recall I decided to by a new Cayman GT4 last February. With supply chain issues, the Ukraine war and a RoRo vessel full of VW product and Porsches that caught fire and sank, the estimated June delivery date slipped and it finally arrived at the dealer on August 30th and was delivered to me on September 4th. With everything going on there was always the possibility in my mind that the GT4 might not arrive, so I decided not to sell my 2003 Boxster S until after I got the new car.
I owned this car for just over 19 years, and while I love the new car, I'll miss the Boxster. I learned a lot about the car being a member here and lots of members here have helped me with parts and projects. There are so many folks to thank here, some still active members, and some no longer. These people come to mind immediately, but I'm sure there are others and I want to thank everyone.
78F350 (Jon, general advice and parts)
Ben006 (Ben, short shifter)
HuskerBoxster (general advice and great Wheeler Dealer and Mistress stories)
Itsnotanova (Woody, lots of parts)
Nine8Six (Fred, custom projector headlights and custom wheel center caps)
PDwight (Dwight OBC wire harness)
Particlewave (assembling and accident repair of my Nine8Six headlights)
THStone (Thom, great Spec Boxster blog thread and we met in LA at the Petersen Museum) Anyway, I'll still pop in from time to time.
__________________
Current: 2022 718 Cayman GT4, PDK bone stock (the dark side).
Former: 2003 S, 3.6 LN Nickies, ARP rod bolts, under-drive pulley, Fabspeed sport headers, Softronic tune, 987 airbox 987 motor mount, Function-First Sport motor mount insert, Ben's short shifter, Nine8Six projector headlights & center caps, ROW M030, stainless flexible brake lines, B-K rollbar extension & fire extinguisher mount, hardtop
|
|
|
|
11-06-2022, 04:42 AM
|
#2
|
|
1998 Boxster Silver/Red
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: 92262
Posts: 2,914
|
I'm going to miss your wit, sarcasm, sharp tongue, and 330A wake up comments.
Wait, that's me! 
You will be missed... and maybe you can poke in once in a while.
Rule #1. Where's a pic of the GT?
__________________
1998 Porsche Boxster
|
|
|
|
|
11-06-2022, 05:22 AM
|
#3
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Bedford, TX
Posts: 2,712
|
All good things must come to an end. Wow, 19 years is impressive. I bought my 2001 S used 11 years ago, time flies. Enjoy your new Cayman GT4 but yes, we need pictures!
__________________
______________________________________________
2001 Boxster S Lapis Blue
TS Cat Bypass Pipes and exhaust
iPad Mini Dash Install
DEPO Tail Lights
|
|
|
|
|
11-06-2022, 05:27 AM
|
#4
|
|
2003 S, Arctic Silver, M6
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Posts: 1,347
|
Congratulations! Both on the sale of the 986 and the arrival of your GT4.
|
|
|
|
|
11-06-2022, 05:41 AM
|
#5
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Omaha
Posts: 2,866
|
It's always sad to see an old friend head down the road to their new home, but time moves on. Best of luck with your new GT4. Enjoy it in good health. Don't save it for the next owner.
And thanks for the encouragement through many tough projects on The Mistress. My new 928 hasn't been as needy. Timing belt coming maybe next mo as I currently let my cc cool off.
__________________
GPRPCA Chief Driving Instructor
2008 Boxster S Limited Edition #005
2008 Cayman S Sport - Signal Green
1989 928 S4 5 spd - black
1987 928 S4 - Granite Green Metallic (Felsengrun)
|
|
|
|
|
11-06-2022, 06:13 AM
|
#6
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 1,631
|
Thanks guys. Rest assured I will be driving it, not saving it for the next owner. I did a pretty good job with the Boxster, getting to 97,601 miles before selling. I've already broken in the engine and did 2 HPDE's with the GT4, a 2 day one at NJMP Lightning in early October and a 3 day one at Virginia International Raceway, which is drive of over 500 miles to get to. I'll definitely be stopping by here from time to time. Here are some pictures of the GT4-
Birth in Stuttgart-
Siblings for a couple of months-
Running an errand-
A Dirty Girl at Virginia International Raceway last weekend-
Top of the Climbing Esses at VIR-
__________________
Current: 2022 718 Cayman GT4, PDK bone stock (the dark side).
Former: 2003 S, 3.6 LN Nickies, ARP rod bolts, under-drive pulley, Fabspeed sport headers, Softronic tune, 987 airbox 987 motor mount, Function-First Sport motor mount insert, Ben's short shifter, Nine8Six projector headlights & center caps, ROW M030, stainless flexible brake lines, B-K rollbar extension & fire extinguisher mount, hardtop
|
|
|
|
|
11-06-2022, 06:15 AM
|
#7
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Bedford, TX
Posts: 2,712
|
Beautiful, congrats
__________________
______________________________________________
2001 Boxster S Lapis Blue
TS Cat Bypass Pipes and exhaust
iPad Mini Dash Install
DEPO Tail Lights
|
|
|
|
|
11-06-2022, 06:23 AM
|
#8
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 1,631
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by BruceH
Beautiful, congrats |
Thank you!
__________________
Current: 2022 718 Cayman GT4, PDK bone stock (the dark side).
Former: 2003 S, 3.6 LN Nickies, ARP rod bolts, under-drive pulley, Fabspeed sport headers, Softronic tune, 987 airbox 987 motor mount, Function-First Sport motor mount insert, Ben's short shifter, Nine8Six projector headlights & center caps, ROW M030, stainless flexible brake lines, B-K rollbar extension & fire extinguisher mount, hardtop
|
|
|
|
|
11-06-2022, 09:38 AM
|
#9
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: PA
Posts: 1,531
|
Congrats, Paul! Best wishes!
__________________
2002 Boxster Base - Arctic Silver - Tiptronic
2010 Subaru Forester
1980 Ford C-8000 Custom Cab Emergency-One Fire Truck
__________________
"I never lose. I either win or I learn." -Nelson Mandela
|
|
|
|
|
11-06-2022, 03:01 PM
|
#10
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 1,631
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by piper6909
Congrats, Paul! Best wishes!
|
Thanks, I appreciate it!
__________________
Current: 2022 718 Cayman GT4, PDK bone stock (the dark side).
Former: 2003 S, 3.6 LN Nickies, ARP rod bolts, under-drive pulley, Fabspeed sport headers, Softronic tune, 987 airbox 987 motor mount, Function-First Sport motor mount insert, Ben's short shifter, Nine8Six projector headlights & center caps, ROW M030, stainless flexible brake lines, B-K rollbar extension & fire extinguisher mount, hardtop
|
|
|
|
|
11-06-2022, 03:31 PM
|
#11
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2019
Posts: 70
|
Beautiful Cayman, congrats!
|
|
|
|
|
11-06-2022, 04:07 PM
|
#12
|
|
Motorist & Coffee Drinker
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 3,671
|
It looks like you have chosen well.
Now, update your signature and keep the story going.
__________________
I am not an attorney, mechanic, or member of the clergy. Following any advice given in my posts is done at your own peril.
|
|
|
|
11-07-2022, 11:41 AM
|
#13
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 1,631
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by 78F350
It looks like you have chosen well.
Now, update your signature and keep the story going. |
Done, thanks for the reminder!
__________________
Current: 2022 718 Cayman GT4, PDK bone stock (the dark side).
Former: 2003 S, 3.6 LN Nickies, ARP rod bolts, under-drive pulley, Fabspeed sport headers, Softronic tune, 987 airbox 987 motor mount, Function-First Sport motor mount insert, Ben's short shifter, Nine8Six projector headlights & center caps, ROW M030, stainless flexible brake lines, B-K rollbar extension & fire extinguisher mount, hardtop
|
|
|
|
|
11-07-2022, 02:04 PM
|
#14
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Ohio
Posts: 1,999
|
Oh, man, that thing just looks some kind of competitive! I am envious...don't think I'm alone!
And yes, stick around! Boxsters, Caymans...close cousins!
|
|
|
|
|
11-08-2022, 07:42 AM
|
#15
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 1,848
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Frodo
Oh, man, that thing just looks some kind of competitive! I am envious...don't think I'm alone! |
Frodo, you got that right 
Paul, you have a beautiful car, Congratulations!
|
|
|
|
|
11-08-2022, 08:59 AM
|
#16
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: LB, Germany
Posts: 1,456
|
Congrats!
Had the pleasure to drive a GT4 in September this year. Very nice car.
__________________
My Porsche keyfob, instrument cluster and alarm ecu repair service: https://sportwagendoktor.de
|
|
|
|
|
11-08-2022, 09:22 AM
|
#17
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: North Cali
Posts: 745
|
Looks great! Congrats!
|
|
|
|
|
11-08-2022, 02:24 PM
|
#18
|
|
1998 Boxster Silver/Red
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: 92262
Posts: 2,914
|
Nice, Paul.
Do pop in once in a while. Your knowledge and insight wil be missed
__________________
1998 Porsche Boxster
|
|
|
|
|
11-08-2022, 02:58 PM
|
#19
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Midwest
Posts: 1,746
|
Beautiful!!
|
|
|
|
|
11-14-2022, 08:28 PM
|
#20
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 383
|
That Is Fantastic!
It is so great that you could get this car. I understand the emotional tug of saying goodbye to the Boxster, which is why I'm keeping my 2001 for now even with getting the 2022 last month.
This has to be your "I dreamed for this" car before it even existed. You might turn into Mr. Sardonicus with a perma-freeze smile driving this.
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is On
|
|
|
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 04:54 PM.
| |
2001 Boxster S
Parts Car, car parts
Honda Del Sol(s)
"Hers"
My Original '99
The 78 F350
This
That
The S 2.5
Other
Boxster
Linear Mode
