L33 LEG
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not keen on boxsters. much better cars for the money.
as said above, the s2k 
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FLETCH...
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yeah but if everyone thought the same then we would only be driving a few cars......
and if i only wanted it for the badge i would buy an old 944 or something
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Nath
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Nothing wrong with Boxsters
Although i'd go with the Elise. They are simply awesome and handle like nothing else. For a weekend car you can do far worse than an Elise.
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MatG
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I would prefer to have house to any car tbh!
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Ally
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quote:
Originally posted by MatG
I would prefer to have house to any car tbh!
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FLETCH...
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quote:
Originally posted by MatG
I would prefer to have house to any car tbh!
personal choice aint it
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Matt H
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Buy a Corsa Combo 
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Fad
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Matt just think if you combined the amount spent on corsas and beer youcould of owned one of these 
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J100RSA
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y bother with a boxster they leak oil and coolant and are slow as fook engines are shite on the 2.5 and interior trim is poor also running costs are expensive
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1600power
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the problem with the s2000 is that it will always only ever be a honda which in some peoples eyes is just like a ford. a porsche however will always be a porsche and it doesnt matter if its the best or the worst. its all about the brandname for quite alot of people. It all depends on what you want from a car though at the end of the day
[Edited on 02-04-2005 by 1600power]
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TNM
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some intresting comments from people. Mainly the people thaat have no idea what they are talking about 
Buy the porker! You will love it! Top down in the summer and listen to the noise
I know some one who had number 17 or some thing in this country. It was ACE!
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Xs
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i hope u can afford to service the bugger alrite! can imagine that would be expensive!
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Rob C
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I'd get a house first, then the porsche! Tis a good feeling owning your own house, better than a car
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mav
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^^agree
the boxsters are ok though..... if you want it go for it....
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Dom
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quote:
Originally posted by 1600power
the problem with the s2000 is that it will always only ever be a honda which in some peoples eyes is just like a ford. a porsche however will always be a porsche and it doesnt matter if its the best or the worst. its all about the brandname for quite alot of people. It all depends on what you want from a car though at the end of the day
[Edited on 02-04-2005 by 1600power]
yea but its bang for buck with the s2000/elise, where as the porsche is fucking expensive and you dont get alot for it (like J100 said).
And your just agreeing with buying a car because of the badge, and the boxster is just one of those cars like the TT - shit to drive, shit expensive to maintain, but has the badge/name that gives you respect with the townie slappers 
However, fletch its your car isnt mate and if your happy then go for it - but maybe take a few cars for a test drive (like an elise, boxster, vx220, s2000 etc) and see whats better as a weekend car
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DAYZEE
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Personally I wouldn't buy a boxtser cos I'd always wish I had a 911. But if your going to get one, go for an S, there are very few roadsters than can keep up with an S. The noise is to die for and they look the part.
Anyone can have a Honda......
[Edited on 03-04-2005 by DAYZEE]
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whitter45
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well for a start 14000 to 15000 will only get u high Mileage 2.5 version on a P or R plate
I was seriously considering buying one until I went to look at one. I would suggest you look at a boxster around this age - they don't age very well
Worst issues are the interior quality - then comes servicing cost u must have full Porsche service history or you will never sell it on
I have decided to get a merc class coupe instead
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Craig W
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quote:
Originally posted by whitter45
well for a start 14000 to 15000 will only get u high Mileage 2.5 version on a P or R plate
I was seriously considering buying one until I went to look at one. I would suggest you look at a boxster around this age - they don't age very well
Worst issues are the interior quality - then comes servicing cost u must have full Porsche service history or you will never sell it on
I have decided to get a merc class coupe instead
This is true, i too looked into getting one. Nice motors
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
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Originally posted by DAYZEE
Personally I wouldn't buy a boxtser cos I'd always wish I had a 911
I disgree completely, 911 are 30k+, Boxsters are Mondeo money. Different car.
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FLETCH...
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well said ian
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Red_SXi
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As everyone knows i love Boxsters, people who say they're a poor man's porsche annoy me, as they can't afford any porsche. they are built to the same quality as a 911, and handle very very well (some argue better than the 911)
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Red_SXi
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One thing to note is servicing costs, first service on my Dad's was about £250, second service is something like £400 IIRC, i'd hate to think what the 6th and 7th ones are like
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Marc
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I like em, look good with the hard top.
The new boxster looks good too.
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rustyarchs
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nice cars,handle great not that slow either and end of the day its what youd rather have that counts,,,,,i for 1 would rather have the porsche,,,,,any numpty can buy a fast car
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MarkM
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Even though you get more car for your money with the s2k I would still take the Boxster anyday...
My head would be screaming at me to go Honda but my heart would win and I would go for the Porsche...
Some may say its only for the badge..but we buy cars like this to enjoy and make ourselves feel good...I would feel a hell of a lot better driving a Porsche than a quick Honda...
Just my 2p's worth
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