Originally Posted by peterC2S

Stance was nicer back then too
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Originally Posted by 356Downunder

Hi Guys

Just in case any of you are interested in this annual LA event check this out:

http://www.lalitandtoyshow.com/

Especially the Related Events tab which has articles on the 12+ restoration shops that open their doors for the event.

Cheers
Bob

Originally Posted by kiwi 911

Stunning photos Doug, you really capture the essence of driving in NZ and really take full benefit of owning a boxter (top down motoring), I was lucky enough to drive a 2.7 2007 boxter about 2 weeks ago on behalf of the guy who sold me my 993, and man.........what a fab little car to drive. I actually quite liked the 2.7 as you had to 'peddle it' to make the car work, and it was very enjoyable......... Some of us are back at work full time today :-(

Originally Posted by Macca

Doug. Great pics and vid mate. Awesome weather and perfect roads for a boxster this time of year! Regards the spyder. If what they are saying about slow sales is true then its an even bigger support for rising future values. I think they are about as close to a sure thing as you will get so far in terms of future residuals for the boxster/cayman range to date since launch in 1996. The next best bet is the CaymanR. I know a guy in the UK and one in the states that track these and have shaved around 50kg off them (just with seats and wheels) but a half cage in with a harness and some track rubber and again are capable of scaring stock 996 GT3s on the track. Very capable and well balanced. My gut feel is they will make a 981 Cayman R for sure (it was a success) and I reckon a spyder too. It will recover that 45kg of growth fat, lower COG, small engine tweak and maybe improved software from the 991 GT3 for the electronic steering (a huge improvement from what he journos tell me - I had nothing to compare it too other than the 993, and compared to an early aircooled hydraulic rack 911 it definitely had less feedback and feel). IMO if you are going to treat yourself you should consider buying a brand new 981 CaymanR or Spyder from the factory as I did, driving it in Europe for a month or two, shipping it home and you will still not be out of pocket even considering a 40K trip, plus major bucket list tick and childhood dream. Something like a new Spyder or cayman R will not depreciate so quickly, so for 150K Kiwi you get a European trip of a lifetime and a car that may be worth 100K in 5 years time but has given you thrills at track, touring and backroads for many 10s x 1000 km and has huge sentimental merit and strong residuals. You really cant beat their roads as the guys will attest seeing some of the vids yesterday, plus they have a very lax view of speed (didnt see a traffic cop on the whole trip) and on the autostrada and autobahn you are free to roam at speed without impunity (unless conditions or road works persist). Just an idea, its how my idea started, you can spend 120K on a decent 964 hotrod revival or you can drive your pants off with your loved one in the hills above Nice and Rapello for a month or two and still get all the NZ driving you want done with the car. Theres nothing I wouldnt do again other than if I were picky asking for it to have been warmer and longer!

Originally Posted by Doug Hanna

My plan this year was to but a 2-3 year old 987.2S in the UK and travel for a month with Jan as you have done. But Jan struggled to get the time off to go away for that long and I found almost the car I wanted as a nz new for the right price, so that allowed us to delay it 1-3 years. I fell onto a RL thread in the last 48 hours which talked all about how to spec your leather colours on 981/991 correctly and other various options available. You even got a mention for your pics of the blue 991 GT3 you posted pics of by the author Z356. Anyway, I spent hours in 2013 on the uk 981 Configurator before buying my nz 987S. The idea of being able to spec the car exactly as you'd like it has a lot of appeal.... So does the amazing trip that you've just done. Thankfully I'll probably have a couple of years to think about it until these models hit the market.

Originally Posted by Macca

Sorry Doug. I assumed you drove he Cayenne to work and used the boxster as a weekend toy. My bad. yes the roof could be trying. Maybe it will be less compromised on the 981 version if it happen. If you decide to do it then as soon as you hear the rumpurs there will be one contact me privately and I will put you in touch with my guy who can get you on early order VAT/tax free and do all registration and insurance allowing you to drive it in Europe for 12 months. Im sorely tempted to leave mine there for another European tour in summer but time and funds this year will not allow with SITT, NITT & SI Targa! There is definitely something special about being able to order your own car with your own spec and being the first owner. If I keep the 991 GT3 it will add huge appeal to me as Ive given up a while ago flipping stuff for flippings sake and now like to have a strong emotional bond with my few material possessions. Ordering your own limited run Spyder, spending 6 weeks in Europe in spring driving famous roads and shipping it to NZ will mean that you probably will find it very hard to part with in the future....

Originally Posted by Garry D

Hi Guys , just putting it out there , I am on the look out for a pre 1974 911 , I will consider any model or condition , thanks for any help .

Originally Posted by CS Mende

I'll start, as it's shortest. Yesterday my 964 travelled from Pickfords via a bio-secure covered hauler to an undisclosed MAF facility to be steam cleaned. Seems they found a dead grasshopper or bug remains mashed up on the A/C condenser. I'm a huge proponent of biosecurity here, even if I feel a bit like the scene below. Anyone guess the movie? Here's to more exciting drives, soon!

Originally Posted by Doug Hanna

Ok, so we've followed Macca's amazing trip in Europe. How about we all drop a post about our local drives we did over the holidays. It would be nice to see what each of us are doing with actually DRIVING our awesome cars. You've seen a couple of mine. What have you been up to?