BYRON
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Registered: 1st Jun 04
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As some people may know, I recently bought myself a new car. The Clio 197 although fun, wasnt what I really wanted so it was sold a little over 2 months after buying it. I had wanted a Boxster for a little while, and decided now was the time to get one.
My must have specifications were;
- 987 (facelift)
- 19" Carrera S wheels
- Full sports leather
- PASM
- Sports Chrono Pack
- BOSE
- Navigation (PCM)
I was convinced that Basalt Black metallic was the best exterior colour to have but one came up in Seal Grey Metallic that fitted the bill perfectly.
A friend sent me an ebay link whilst I was travelling to London, downside was that the auction ended at midday on Friday and I wanted to view the car before making a bid on it. I asked my parents to view the ebay ad and let me know if there were any alternative ways to make contact with the seller.
As luck would have it, my parents knew the seller....so plans were made to view the car the following morning.
I bought it after a long drive and satisfied myself that the car and supporting history was solid etc.
The specification of my car is;
- 2005/05 'S'
- Full service history
- 3 previous owners
- nearly new tyres all round
- Seal Grey Metallic
- 19" Carrera S alloy wheels
- Black sports leather
- Sports Chrono Pack
- Bose
- PASM
- Porsche Navigation (PCM)
- Xenon headlamps
- Wind deflector
- Coloured wheel crests
- sports seats
- 3 spoke leather steering wheel
- Top tinted windscreen
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I have already done a few things and planned for it;
- Deep clean. The supplying dealer/trader soaked the car in silcone to give the appearance of shine, but it was horrendous. Full de-tar, clay, polish, wax, leather clean etc happened the day after I bought it.
- Wheel refurbished. Booked into the wheel specialist for this friday.
- Some fresh paint in arches where stone chips have taken lacquer off. Booked in for 25/26th June.
- Major service. Booked into Porsche Bournemouth 1st July.
- New floor mats. Purchased, done.
- New number plates. Purchase, done.
Comments welcome as always.
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BYRON
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Just a brief update on the car - although no new pictures...
I have now had the following done;
- Wheels acid dipped, blasted and refurbished in like for like colour.
- Major Service completed at main dealer
- New Roof rod replaced as one was stretched
- New fuel filler cap
- New Pagid rear brake pads (still to be fitted)
- Fresh paint on the front bumper 'mouth'. (May consider a full front bumper respray at some point to make it perfect).
- Front arches resprayed and sealed
My intention is to continue using it for another month or two and maybe look to sell it for something more practical for winter. Possibly thinking of a Mk6 Golf GTi but changing my mind weekly.
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whitter45
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Registered: 15th Nov 02
Location: Norton
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great car - would love to have one
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Rich H
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Registered: 26th Oct 05
Location: West Sussex Drives: E46 M3
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Potentially selling so soon?! 
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BYRON
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quote:
Originally posted by Rich H
Potentially selling so soon?!
Certainly not confirmed but the itch has been scratched so to speak and given the girlfriend uses it as her main car, I think she will probably want something else for winter.
She will probably decide if it stays or goes 
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richc
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Registered: 24th Mar 07
Location: Ilkeston
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Whos is the RR in the back? Use that?
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Nath
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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
Location: MK
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So nice. Woud love one of these but unsure over the running costs.
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BYRON
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quote:
Originally posted by richc
Whos is the RR in the back? Use that?
We do occasionally but not possible when the girlfriends parents are back in the uk
£70 per week in fuel, circa 275 miles to a full tank.
Tyres - £285 per corner
Number plate bulb - £8 or 95p for a lucas osram from a motor factors
Independant major service including brake fluid change and drive belt -£660. OPC Guildford offered to match price but I went with Bournemouth in the end. Servicing interval 2yrs or 20k.
Rear brake pads - £150 main dealer or £38 for pagid (porsche approved) via euro car parts
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Nath
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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
Location: MK
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Besides the tyres that's not too bad.
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Ian W
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Registered: 8th Nov 03
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
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Looks great, love it!
Can't beat that servicing interval!
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big eck
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Registered: 20th Apr 03
Location: Tullibody. Drives - Audi B8 S4 & Fiesta Zetec-S
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That looks superb. My missus would love it.
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BYRON
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Registered: 1st Jun 04
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The car is now advertised for sale. Undecided on a replacement but looking at literally anything and everything;
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...69tq?logcode=p
http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/4146083.htm
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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well that was short lived
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BYRON
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
well that was short lived
True, but at the same time although I have made my mind up it is for sale, I dont have to sell it.
Been looking at plenty of replacement options. Everything from 2 seaters to 7 and everything in between
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