New member - 987.2 Boxster - 1st Post
10-25-2016, 10:37 PM
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Thanks Phil G. Your car was my objective when I went shopping! Not easy to find a clean 981 S in GT Silver/Black with spec. The 718 made me anxious to get something. One trip to the dealer and a test drive and I realized the formula has been changed significantly. 718 is a great car but not my cup of tea. Got my hands on a clean flat six with 6MT and put my mind at ease!
10-25-2016, 10:59 PM
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John, let me pile on with the congrats and say welcome to mid-engine nirvana! Great choice. I have such a love for the 987.
Have fun with this beauty!
Have fun with this beauty!
10-25-2016, 11:06 PM
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I got the vented seats on my 987.2 but wouldn't have ordered them if I was spec'ing it new. Now I love them - a really positive extra even here in Boston. I did want the dimming outside mirrors and didn't get them. Miss them every time I am on highway at night.
One point about power. I have a partner at work with a new 981 base (bought in 2014). He was thinking he made a mistake not getting the S for the extra power. His problem really was that he was not running that sweet base in the right rpm range. If you run around at 3k or less, it will feel like a slug, but keep it at 4500 and up, where it really loves to be, and I bet you will find all the response you want for road use. Not that I don't love the added power of my S, but the base is really very good if driven properly (at higher rpm's than non-Porsche drivers would usually do for everyday use).
One point about power. I have a partner at work with a new 981 base (bought in 2014). He was thinking he made a mistake not getting the S for the extra power. His problem really was that he was not running that sweet base in the right rpm range. If you run around at 3k or less, it will feel like a slug, but keep it at 4500 and up, where it really loves to be, and I bet you will find all the response you want for road use. Not that I don't love the added power of my S, but the base is really very good if driven properly (at higher rpm's than non-Porsche drivers would usually do for everyday use).
Thank you mbls98. I appreciate your thoughts on spec. One thing I left out - in addition to heated/ventilated seats the car has heated steering wheel, an option I truly appreciate. I had two wonderful E90 BMW 3-series - an 08 and an 11. In retrospect the 08 was my "learning car" - I bought it off the lot and didn't fully consider what it would be like to live with. As a result was never truly satisfied with the car. Two years later (and honestly earlier than prudent) I traded for the '11 and spec'd with cold weather package and bi-xenons. Made all the difference. I know it sounds lame but would be hard pressed to buy another car without the heated wheel.
Also appreciate your thoughts on driving the 2.9. I'm a gearhead and have been studying hp and torque curves. Flat 215 lb-ft torque starting at 4500 up to 6500 peak hp looks to be the 2.9's "happy zone" - 2nd gear for most city driving. That will definitely take some getting used to!
10-25-2016, 11:12 PM
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10-28-2016, 10:36 AM
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Congratulations John!! I had my eye on that very same car. I had considered heading out to OH to check it out (I live in CT) - but had previously traveled out to Minneapolis to find that a 2010 Boxster at a VW dealer was not what they had described. As such, my wife wasn't keen on another long distance purchase. I think that it being a CPO makes it well worth the price, and a screaming good deal.
For my taste - that is the PERFECT combination with Red over Black. It is perfectly optioned.
I finally found a very nice 2009 Boxster S, similarly optioned, and in great condition. It's a silver one, which is nice, but not as nice as the Red/Black. I'm loving it, as I'm sure you will love your 2011. :-)
Enjoy!
Eric
For my taste - that is the PERFECT combination with Red over Black. It is perfectly optioned.
I finally found a very nice 2009 Boxster S, similarly optioned, and in great condition. It's a silver one, which is nice, but not as nice as the Red/Black. I'm loving it, as I'm sure you will love your 2011. :-)
Enjoy!
Eric
10-29-2016, 02:41 AM
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Congratulations John!! I had my eye on that very same car. I had considered heading out to OH to check it out (I live in CT) - but had previously traveled out to Minneapolis to find that a 2010 Boxster at a VW dealer was not what they had described. As such, my wife wasn't keen on another long distance purchase. I think that it being a CPO makes it well worth the price, and a screaming good deal.
For my taste - that is the PERFECT combination with Red over Black. It is perfectly optioned.
I finally found a very nice 2009 Boxster S, similarly optioned, and in great condition. It's a silver one, which is nice, but not as nice as the Red/Black. I'm loving it, as I'm sure you will love your 2011. :-)
Enjoy!
Eric
For my taste - that is the PERFECT combination with Red over Black. It is perfectly optioned.
I finally found a very nice 2009 Boxster S, similarly optioned, and in great condition. It's a silver one, which is nice, but not as nice as the Red/Black. I'm loving it, as I'm sure you will love your 2011. :-)
Enjoy!
Eric
Thank you Eric1234. Your silver s is awesome. I promise to take good care of red. See you around the forum! Cheers, John
