ian_m Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 Ok so some of you will have noticed that I have been looking into ordering a new Boxster lately, well yesterday I went to Porsche Swindon ( unfortunately owned by Dick Lovett Group ) and tested a 54 plate 2.7, so here goes... Firstly I have to point out that when I get one it will be the 2.7 version (am I brain dead?) hee hee. Ok so I got to the dealer in Swindon and was passed by the salesman in his BMW?! he was off to get a sandwich (nothing like customer service huh!) So I had to wait around 15 mins for the salesman to return, so I had a look at the 996 GT3RS sat in the showroom, what a beast!!!!! When the salesman returned we got straight down to business, he brought the 2.7 in arctic silver over to the entrance to the showroom, this one had quite a lot of extras on it and equated to £40,000 worth The first thing the salesman said, was "I did tell you that this one is Tiptronic didnt I" My reply " No!" I almost felt sick with disappointment! So we went out on the test drive with the salesman driving first, (dont know why they do that?) I was looking over the interior which on first impression seemed pretty comparable to the Audi's I have owned, and infact the plastic seemed a little cheap ! The salesman was using the usual smalltalk and I was just itching to swap seats, we got out into the countryside near to Wroughton (Wilts) and then it was finally my chance!! I turned the key and the V6 purred into life, (I hadnt really noticed the engine note as the salesman had been boring me to tears!!) I then selected D and pulled away, my first impression was a bit dissapointed but then it suddenly came to life and whooooooooooooooooooooooaaa what a car we flew up to 60+ through the country lanes and I was in my element,I dont know if I would use the stereo much, the exhaust was playing its own tunes the steering was so informative and it felt as though the car was on rails! We came up behind a learner but luckily it was a long straight road, the boxster flew past and felt so quick! We headed back to the dealership and I had a big grin on my face! When we arrived back at the dealership I saw another new Boxster parked up, this was in Black and I noticed it was the 3.2 S version with the gorgeous 19" Carrera S wheels It was then that I actually paid attentionn to the salesman! He told me that the S had a manual box and that maybe I would like to try that one to get a feel for the manual, so I thought about it.......... for a milisecond and he went to get the keys, the S had been seriously specced and had the full leather interior (dash etc) now I know the S is more powerful, but the manual made it such a better drive!!! I felt like a kid with a new toy! We went out on a shorter route and it was there that someone in a Silver Vectra LS (see spotted forum) decided to race me All in all I LOOOOOVVVEE the Boxster and will be placing an order, the dealer in Swindon was quoting July as the earliest delivery time, I know that other dealers can doo better and will be shopping around before commiting, what a car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 A very decent review old chap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_m Posted January 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 why thankyou! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loddrik Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 Sorry to be a pedant, but it is a boxer 6 not a V6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_m Posted January 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 yes it is a flat 6! silly me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabster Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 Just picked my Mark I 2.7 Boxster up today I am so impressed by it. I havent drove a fast car for two months since the R 32 went but it does feel faster than the R 32. I also havent drove a rear wheel drive since my old BMW Coupe in 1999 so I forgot how much fun rear wheel driven cars are. The Boxster feels so poised and fixed to the road so glad I got it also dosent get as much attention as my old nicked R32 which is brilliant. I also nearly cried today when I filled her up and the trip computer said 320 miles. Never got more than 230 out of the R32 and 290 on average out of my previous two S3's. The monthly payment and insurance is also less than the R 32. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18ME Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 Was that delivery date this year or next year? thought that there would be at least a 12 month waiting list when the 987 came out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_m Posted January 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 this year!!! Porsche Exeter have a build slot available at present for delivery in april this year!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted January 22, 2005 Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 Order in then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_m Posted January 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 No not yet, am saving a bit more so I can get some more extras! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted January 22, 2005 Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 Put the order in - knowing it is on its way makes you save even harder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_m Posted January 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 nah, I wouldnt be able to save enough in time for the spec date!! I am doing quite well so should be able to order next month or at worst, in march or april Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotdog Posted January 22, 2005 Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 And who said crime doesn't pay!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_m Posted January 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 I dont commit crime!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotdog Posted January 22, 2005 Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I dont commit crime!! [/ QUOTE ] Fair comment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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