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05-23-2009, 07:01 PM
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#26 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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I have to agree with your cayman statement. Its def. a real looker, lines on cayman are unreal ; however its totally out of my price range lol...too bad...
im hunting for something along boxster, maybe vet or xlr cadi. all three are in the same price rance approx 30k.
i dunno i cant simply make up my mind...
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05-24-2009, 10:05 AM
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#27 | | My AFC gave me an ABS CEL code of LOL while at WOT!
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Originally Posted by underscore  wrong.
as a rather smart man once said (roughly)
"Some call the Boxter the poor-mans Porsche. I just call it one hell of a great deal"
you get Porsche engineering and design for a good chunk less than any other Porsche. The only thing that kept my parents from buying one a couple years back was that the trunk couldn't fit two sets of golf clubs  | Porsche have been making affordable versions of their cars ever since the 70's, starting with the 914. The true "poor man's Porsche" was the early 924, that was pretty ugly and used an Audi engine. Regardless, even it was engineered by Porsche. I owned a 944 for 5 years, which was like the Boxster of the 80's, and it drove like nothing else. I miss how that car handled like on rails.
I would do like Rich said, get an 'S' version if you're gonna go for it. Look around in the US for one and save a few bucks.
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05-24-2009, 10:39 AM
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get a porsche. it'll be special (regardless what model, sans the cayenne)
should be able to pick up a 05' 987 for a shade over 30k
or you can just screw the idea and not buy an everyman's Porsche. pay a couple thousand more for a 996 cabrio, or even a 993 cabrio. 968 cabrios are cool too
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05-24-2009, 04:57 PM
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#29 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
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Originally Posted by MERXUS I have to agree with your cayman statement. Its def. a real looker, lines on cayman are unreal ; however its totally out of my price range lol...too bad...
im hunting for something along boxster, maybe vet or xlr cadi. all three are in the same price rance approx 30k.
i dunno i cant simply make up my mind... | to me those are all completely different cars. people say that lots of people have boxters, well the vette is like the high priced civic (up here anyways)
I'd still go Boxter S
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05-24-2009, 08:17 PM
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#30 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Originally Posted by MERXUS I have to agree with your cayman statement. Its def. a real looker, lines on cayman are unreal ; however its totally out of my price range lol...too bad...
im hunting for something along boxster, maybe vet or xlr cadi. all three are in the same price rance approx 30k.
i dunno i cant simply make up my mind... | Personally i love the Cadi XLR, but comparing it to a Vette or a Boxster isn't really the same thing.
imo the XLR wouldn't be too fun to drive, being auto and a huge boat.
a vette is just monstrous though. so much power 
gl with your decision lol
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05-24-2009, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Rich Sandor I've been looking at the prices, and honestly I don't think there is a any savings in importing them right now. We have recently been FLOODED with ex-us cars to the point where it has devalued the existing Vancouver cars enough that it's not worthwhile to go south - UNLESS you are super specific in what you want and you can only find it in the states. You might find a nice Boxster S in Cali for $15,000. By the time you get it here, it's $19,000cdn. You might find the same Boxster S locally for $22,000obo. (for example) | Assuming regular maintenance. Porsche parts are still horrendously overpriced.
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05-24-2009, 10:53 PM
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price is about same as a merc...?
><" installation= overpriced =(
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05-24-2009, 11:22 PM
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#33 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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yeah im very keen on buying S boxster. im trying to find one in the states as we speak.
do you guys know any good local mechanic shops that service porches? i mean i can find shops on the net or yellow pages. but i would rather service my car at known or i should say reliable honest and somewhat affordable shop! seems as some of you have had porsches along with experience dealing with local "mech pros" =)
thank you again for all your comments guys! keep them coming !
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05-25-2009, 09:38 PM
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#34 | | My dinner reheated before my turbo spooled
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As Rich Sandor has mentioned earlier in this post, SCAN Automotive in North Vancouver is a great shop. Andy and crew are a great bunch of guys.
I get my current vehicle serviced there and they are a top notch shop.
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05-25-2009, 11:05 PM
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#35 | | racing & tech mod.
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Every one of the following shops are excellent Porsche specialists. The guys at SCAN have been exceptionally helpful to me over the years. I pit-crewed at Daytona with the guys from MB Euro and they are amazing mechanics too. Uli at Weissach has always given me unbeatable parts prices. If you need to buy any really big-ticket parts, Sunset Porsche in Oregon is the usually cheapest Porsche parts supplier in the world.
CG Motorsports in Richmond
MB Euro in False Creek
Weissach in Kits
MCL Porsche in Kits
Blitzkreig in Downtown Eastside
SCAN Automotive in North Van
Targa Performance in North Van
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05-25-2009, 11:12 PM
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Exterior paint can be changed but the interior colour is a little more difficult to remedy. Which do you guys think looks best?
I'd put my money on tan, personally.
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05-26-2009, 01:58 AM
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#37 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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Originally Posted by El Bastardo Exterior paint can be changed but the interior colour is a little more difficult to remedy. Which do you guys think looks best?
I'd put my money on tan, personally. | __________________________________________________ __ did i miss something?
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05-26-2009, 02:38 AM
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#38 | | Official Texas Ambassador
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Wow, I totally missed a few steps in there;
I meant to bring up about the options available to the potential buyer of a Boxster. The exterior and interior comes in a set number of shades.
While the exterior can always be re-painted to your own personal taste you'd have a much more difficult time changing your interior which led me to ask the question to anyone who has seen the Boxster's interior in the post above yours.
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El Bastardo is tarded
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05-26-2009, 02:59 AM
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#39 | | racing & tech mod.
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Yeah I'm not a big fan of the red or burgundy interiors.
The grey tends to wear quickly, as does the camel/tan.
The dark blue is okay.
Black is your best bet.
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06-08-2009, 10:42 AM
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#40 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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just called:
CG Motorsports in Richmond; they dont service porsches =( then ...got a "quick hang up"
however!!!
i got a quick apt with MB EURO FOR tomorrow!
oh btw i got 2003 silver on dark blue leather int. tiptronic w litronics headlights!! boxster =)
i FU@#%$ love it ; rides well, corners amazing, so much torque!! oh and girls love it i had no clue porsche is a girl magnet ++!
and its quite good on gas!!! 1st tank: 52$ (premium)= 520km before light went on!! (reservoir is 10L !!)
this is the only time i will test the gas tank this way-- i usually fill up when gauge is slightly pass half way point.
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06-08-2009, 11:06 AM
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#41 | | Witness protection
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pics please
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06-08-2009, 11:38 AM
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#42 | | racing & tech mod.
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Hrm I'm surprised about CG, but I think you'll be much happier with MB Euro anyways.
Bernie & Mitch are AWESOME.
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06-08-2009, 11:48 AM
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#43 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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yea they seem very friendly on the phone!
and i love the tiptronic! =) did squampton run w my gf on sunday --its sweeet!!!
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06-08-2009, 12:05 PM
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06-18-2010, 05:31 PM
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#45 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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YEP IVE HAD MIND FOR UHMM ALMOST 1.5 YRS.. I LOVE IT
but i hate the costs on fixing things  everything is 200$+
just got brakes, pads, discs replaced...2800$...
still i wouldn't trade it for any other 2 seater convertible!
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06-18-2010, 05:43 PM
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#46 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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just cleaned it
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06-18-2010, 05:44 PM
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#47 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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another one..
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06-18-2010, 06:01 PM
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#48 | | 14 dolla balla & Bradford Chow aint got nothing on me!
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Originally Posted by nonamehustla People with Boxsters are freakin posers. Especially the older ones. They cost about $30k and they drive it around like it's $300k | hahaha true i saw a black one today on alderbridge when i was heading into richmond, the dood (older guy) downshifts a gear and tries to cut me off, and i responded and followed suit and he got left behind Quote:
Originally Posted by ilvtofu A boxster is a car that needs to be driven to be appreciated though. It doesn't look like much, or give out great numbers, but it's got a bit of charm. As long as you don't drive like a douche, enjoy it as a daily driver or a track car, either way its a good bet for some understated fun | track car? get a miata or an s2000, cheaper and faster. Beat the fuck out of it and it won't even whimper back at you. Although if you just want the brand then go for it. Personally the only p car i would get would be a 911. Quote:
Originally Posted by thumper pics please
wait... did u say tiptronic?!? | tiptronic...getting cut off by bicycles since they were invented.
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06-18-2010, 06:28 PM
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#49 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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doood!! im the nicest porsche driver hehe i wave and say hi to everyone lol
shiiiit dont hate !=)
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06-18-2010, 06:57 PM
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#50 | | First to fail !SG evar! Now i have yellow fever...
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I dont understand how any kind of car is considered a "poser car". People buy the car they want for whatever reason they want. Some guys dream about one day buying an STI or M3 or Mustang or whatever...some guys dream about buying a Porsche..boxster owners are living their own dream, so why you gotta hate.
That being said, how many M3, STI, or EVO owners actually drive the car the way its meant to be driven? Are they posers too? Lets all be happy here.
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