BYRON
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I have posted this in the projects area, as I look to keep it updated with progress, but for those that dont venture into the projects area....
As some people may know, I recently bought myself a new car. The Clio 197 although fun, wasnt what I really wanted so it was sold a little over 2 months after buying it. I had wanted a Boxster for a little while, and decided now was the time to get one.
My must have specifications were;
- 987 (facelift)
- 19" Carrera S wheels
- Full sports leather
- PASM
- Sports Chrono Pack
- BOSE
- Navigation (PCM)
I was convinced that Basalt Black metallic was the best exterior colour to have but one came up in Seal Grey Metallic that fitted the bill perfectly.
A friend sent me an ebay link whilst I was travelling to London, downside was that the auction ended at midday on Friday and I wanted to view the car before making a bid on it. I asked my parents to view the ebay ad and let me know if there were any alternative ways to make contact with the seller.
As luck would have it, my parents knew the seller....so plans were made to view the car the following morning.
I bought it after a long drive and satisfied myself that the car and supporting history was solid etc.
The specification of my car is;
- 2005/05 'S'
- Full service history
- 3 previous owners
- nearly new tyres all round
- Seal Grey Metallic
- 19" Carrera S alloy wheels
- Black sports leather
- Sports Chrono Pack
- Bose
- PASM
- Porsche Navigation (PCM)
- Xenon headlamps
- Wind deflector
- Coloured wheel crests
- sports seats
- 3 spoke leather steering wheel
- Top tinted windscreen
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I have already done a few things and planned for it;
- Deep clean. The supplying dealer/trader soaked the car in silcone to give the appearance of shine, but it was horrendous. Full de-tar, clay, polish, wax, leather clean etc happened the day after I bought it.
- Wheel refurbished. Booked into the wheel specialist for this friday.
- Some fresh paint in arches where stone chips have taken lacquer off. Booked in for 25/26th June.
- Major service. Booked into Porsche Bournemouth 1st July.
- New floor mats. Purchased, done.
- New number plates. Purchase, done.
Comments welcome as always.
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Tomnova16
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Registered: 21st Jan 06
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good spec, good colour, best wheels
all good, they are one of the best drivers cars 
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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big eck
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Registered: 20th Apr 03
Location: Tullibody. Drives - Audi B8 S4 & Fiesta Zetec-S
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That's nice. Love those wheels as well. I was looking for a set for the Leon.
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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that looks absolutely immaculate  the last pic is my favourite. how much did you pay if you don't mind me asking?
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BYRON
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
that looks absolutely immaculate the last pic is my favourite. how much did you pay if you don't mind me asking?
The photos are being kind, although it is very very tidy for the age.
Take a look on Autotrader for an idea of price.... 
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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quote:
Originally posted by Tomnova16
good spec, good colour, best wheels
all good, they are one of the best drivers cars
This plus your gay x
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M2RTY
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Registered: 25th May 01
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rear numberplate an inch too high 
perfect besides that
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p
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Registered: 20th Apr 04
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I bet your house is nice 
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laingyla
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Registered: 7th Jan 09
Location: Coedpoeth, Wrexham
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That's filth , I love it
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Ben J
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Registered: 31st Jan 05
Location: Cheshire
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That your house you lucky bugger!
Lovley car!
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RS6
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Registered: 5th Nov 03
Location: with MJ
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wheel specialist will do a good job did my rs6 few weeks ago nice car mate
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SetH
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Registered: 15th Jul 01
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Stunning car but imagine if all members with something in the project thread replicated it here. Kind of defeats the objective of the project sub forum itself 
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James
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Registered: 1st Jun 02
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quote:
Originally posted by SetH
Stunning car but imagine if all members with something in the project thread replicated it here. Kind of defeats the objective of the project sub forum itself
But then not as many people would see it....
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Jonny.K
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Registered: 26th May 11
Location: Aberdeen City
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not really a fan of boxters but love the wheels n think this one might be changing my opinion about box...wait...yes i kindah like this one
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IvIarkgraham
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Registered: 27th Mar 04
Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
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like the inside but the wheels and outside i dont like
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p
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Registered: 20th Apr 04
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quote:
Originally posted by IvIarkgraham
like the inside but the wheels and outside i dont like
So you don't really like it then 
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BYRON
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Registered: 1st Jun 04
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quote:
Originally posted by SetH
Stunning car but imagine if all members with something in the project thread replicated it here. Kind of defeats the objective of the project sub forum itself
Fair point, although it is in there now and can be updated as and when. 
This thread will long dissapear
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IvIarkgraham
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Registered: 27th Mar 04
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quote:
Originally posted by p
quote:
Originally posted by IvIarkgraham
like the inside but the wheels and outside i dont like
So you don't really like it then
i wouldnt buy one
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Rob C
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Registered: 15th Dec 99
Location: Birmingham
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Looks like a great spec byron, and looks great for the yr. I loved mine, brilliant cars.. get the full porsche experience..great value too
sometimes prefer the boxster to the 911
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BYRON
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quote:
Originally posted by Rob C
Looks like a great spec byron, and looks great for the yr. I loved mine, brilliant cars.. get the full porsche experience..great value too
sometimes prefer the boxster to the 911
I was always envious of your one Rob Which is why I wanted a black one to start with.
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Rob C
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Registered: 15th Dec 99
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naa, Seal Grey is a great colour, the spec is impressive.. a lot of car for the ££
Are the tyres all good on it? Has it a FPSH?
Mine was dark grey i think not black, although it looked black, was a lovely colour, but the current one is GT Silver which looks great too, but I think Seal Grey is one of the best colours imo
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BYRON
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quote:
Originally posted by Rob C
naa, Seal Grey is a great colour, the spec is impressive.. a lot of car for the ££
Are the tyres all good on it? Has it a FPSH?
Mine was dark grey i think not black, although it looked black, was a lovely colour, but the current one is GT Silver which looks great too, but I think Seal Grey is one of the best colours imo
Yeh, full service history which is nice although for peace of mind I am putting it in for a major service week after next.
New Michelins on the back and nearly new Pirelli on the front. I want matching tyres all round, but they are all N rated and for the sake of satisfying my OCD I will leave and wait until they are worn.
Was yours not Basalt Black?
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Rob C
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Registered: 15th Dec 99
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no mine was atlas grey
Good colour though
FPSH is good too, as long as the tyres are n rated they should all be OK..
I need some new ones on the back of mine which i'm not hugely looking forward to!
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BYRON
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Think the best I found for rear tyres were £230 a corner for 265/35/19 although I cant remember what the brand was?
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Nath
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Lovely
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