[928uk] Off topic - Boxsters

[Peter Howard]

Nicely put, don't loose sight of the fact that some of the "issues" often work in your favour too, which is why you can buy early 2.5 boxers with plastic rear screens and weeping RMS's for nearly nothing. The fact the RMS may be weeping has no relation to if the intermediate shaft is going to fail.  If was, it would of by now. However, the horror stories would have you believe it was going to blow up any minute. 

If you want a soft top two seater, MX5s boxters are cheap, good fun and plentiful now. Almost bangernomics.





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On 8 Feb 2012, at 16:53, Paul Thorn <paulthorn at blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:

> When I have been in one they seemed fine. It’s a nice “sports” styled 2 seat car with a good little engine. Goes well drives well and the looks are down to individual tastes.
> It depends on your budget and what you want the car for.
> Has it got potential issues? Of course it has it’s a Porsche! Early beetles had a tendency to go backwards when you lifted off in a corner, 928’s have flex plate problems, potential 2 and 6 bearing issues, and the GTS’s have oil burning issues, some Boxsters and 996’s have rear main seal issues. It’s a case of getting it checked properly and buying wisely (and keeping your fingers crossed).
> You will always be able to find a better more powerful or faster type of car than you have set your heart on but thats true about most things.
>  
> Drive a few and see what you think of them.
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> Paul 86S2
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> From: 928uk-bounces at lists.928.org.uk [mailto:928uk-bounces at lists.928.org.uk] On Behalf Of Rod Bridgman
> Sent: 08 February 2012 16:30
> To: Mike Dawe
> Cc: 928uk at lists.928.org.uk
> Subject: Re: [928uk] Off topic - Boxsters
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> So does nobody have a good word to say for a Boxster then...I thought they were supposed to be great diving...?
>  
> Rod.
> 
> On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 3:39 PM, Mike Dawe <mike at dawe.com> wrote:
> Hi Alex.................what about a Kougar kit..............with a BMW V8 motor....instead of the now outdated Jag one? Should certainly blow the cobwebs away! Regards Mike(T)
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> From: Alexander Popov
> Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 12:53 PM
> Cc: 928uk at lists.928.org.uk
> Subject: Re: [928uk] Off topic - Boxsters
>  
> If you want a super reliable rag top with stonking performance for funny money I would definitely look at the Z4M Roadster.
>  
> Often described as the German TVR, they are super fun. I had the coupe version for 5 years and only sold it as I bought a house and needed every last £ I could get my hands on. I would have another in a heart beat...
>  
> Alex
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> On 8 Feb 2012, at 10:50, Rod Bridgman <rod.bridgman at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Tim
>  
> Was really after a ragtop...maybe another 928 and a chainsaw!!! ( How not to win friends and opinionate people!!!)
> 
> On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 10:41 AM, <TIMCOAGF at aol.com> wrote:
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> In a message dated 08/02/2012 09:55:33 GMT Standard Time, rod.bridgman at gmail.com writes:
> And I was looking at a Boxster because I thought it was a better option than a TVR...hmmm, not so sure now ;-) Thanks to all for the info
>  
> Rod B.
> If you're comparing with a Trevor i'd say get another 928. The Cerbera was on my shortlist and i regularly thank providence (and my good taste) that i chose the 928.
> The Caymans are coming down in price now if you're after a two seater, neat little car IMHO.
> Tim
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