Nismo
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Local lad to me has got one and at first i thought WTF how did he afford one of them, after looking I was shocked to see the price of them!
Some for under 15K now and this one (is probably a Cat D) but still nice example.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3751535.htm
and another at 15K (not a Cat D)
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3409176.htm
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John
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Was saying to Hammer at the weekend you can pick a nice one of these up for 20k now.
I'd be really worried about resale on an 80k porsche.
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adiohead
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My friend bought a base model recently.
I'd change the C to a G.
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Nismo
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I think id take the Caymen over a 15K 996
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3731630.htm
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John
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996 has a horrible front end.
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mwg
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Boxster S even better value.
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James
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I like them but I think the Boxster S looks better and you get the added benefit of a convertible. Plus the Boxster S is cheaper.
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Tomnova16
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i'd have one 
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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smcGSI16V
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quote:
Originally posted by Nismo
I think id take the Caymen over a 15K 996
same here.
I would however never own a boxster.
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Jambo
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quote:
Originally posted by smcGSI16V
quote:
Originally posted by Nismo
I think id take the Caymen over a 15K 996
same here.
I would however never own a boxster.
Yet you own an Astra?!
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James
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
quote:
Originally posted by smcGSI16V
quote:
Originally posted by Nismo
I think id take the Caymen over a 15K 996
same here.
I would however never own a boxster.
Yet you own an Astra?!
Jambowned.
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Brett
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He likes astras but not boxsters, seems like a fair comment to me 
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James
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I don't get the stigma attached to Boxsters?
OK So they are the entry level Porsche, but they are still great cars and they look awesome.
They are no more "hairdresser" than any other roadster IMO.
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John
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You're still 16k+ for a boxster without they horrible front lights same as the 996.
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Jambo
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Just seemed snooty to me, Boxsters are famous for handling finesse and fine build quality and IMO the original will be a design classic.
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chrisritch
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quote:
Originally posted by smcGSI16V
quote:
Originally posted by Nismo
I think id take the Caymen over a 15K 996
same here.
I would however never own a boxster.
Hmmm, Porsche Boxster or a Vauxhall Astra Diesel.....
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Joe
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Likes changing gearboxes
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Brett
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quote:
Originally posted by chrisritch
quote:
Originally posted by smcGSI16V
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Originally posted by Nismo
I think id take the Caymen over a 15K 996
same here.
I would however never own a boxster.
Hmmm, Porsche Boxster or a Vauxhall Astra Diesel.....
Are people stupid or something? Astra is quite a price difference to a Boxster is it not? Any non-imbecile would interpret his comment as "if i was spending X I wouldn't get a boxster".
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BarnshaW
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i would rather the astra diesel to be honest 
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James
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quote:
Originally posted by BarnshaW
i would rather the astra diesel to be honest
Why's that?
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BarnshaW
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because if i had say 8k or similar or whatever an 888 diesel astra goes for i would prefer that over a porsche boxter at similar price tag?
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Brett
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Clearly people on here aren't allowed to dislike a car on here if the majority states that said car is "better" than the commenters.
Boxster is a bit of a bitch car really isn't it, and yes, I drive a Vectra.
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James
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That's fair enough, I didn't realise you meant comparing them at similar prices.
Money aside surely you would rather have a Boxster over an Astra diesel though?
[Edited on 20-03-2012 by James]
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James
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quote:
Originally posted by Brett
Clearly people on here aren't allowed to dislike a car on here if the majority states that said car is "better" than the commenters.
Boxster is a bit of a bitch car really isn't it, and yes, I drive a Vectra.
From my perspective that's not the point, it just seems that most people don't like Boxsters because Jeremy Clarkson says so.
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Brett
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Mate, I couldn't give a toss what he says. I do like Boxsters, no doubt they're an ace car, it's a Porsche, you'd fuckin hope so. I just think they're a bitch car and wouldn't own one myself.
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