New Car

marlie · 01-08-2011, 04:22 PM

Hi Guys,

Just a quickie, Waiting till Monday to see what deal they can come up with and hopefully take this little badboy home with me on monday!!

Its the Porsche Boxster Spyder, have been looking for new car for a while now and fell in love with this when i saw it!! Its fully loaded and looks like it will be fun to drive and good for the summer!!

Fingers Crossed

rogerxp · 01-08-2011, 04:59 PM

They are beautiful cars Marlie, spotted one in Wilmslow the other day, and they are stunning. Good look with it mate

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My initial reaction is that the whole red dash seems a bit over the top but I'm sure if I was behind the wheel I'd get over it. Seems a bit more of a 'dull' red compared to others which might help; is it that alcantara stuff as opposed to leather??

ed335d · 01-08-2011, 05:05 PM

Saw the first two pics and started to get a semi, then saw the third and lost it - not my taste at all

However, the BMW coral red always looks bad in pictures and much better in the flesh

Gibbo · 01-08-2011, 05:09 PM

Looks stunning, is this an everyday car or a weekend toy? What's the full spec...

JLR1969 · 01-08-2011, 05:13 PM

Looks mint. The interior is not my taste but it's not me who is buying it. I heard the roof is a proper ball ache to put on and off????

Either way looks brilliant and welcome to the hairdresser club.

JLR1969 · 01-08-2011, 05:27 PM

thought it would have had more than 305bhp though.

Palmnuts · 01-08-2011, 05:32 PM

Another new Porsche owner....just let it be known that it was I who began this recent trend

Marlie - I adore that interior

I'm not one for black interiors (and as such am not that fond of the inside of my current car!) and that red is right up my street. Either you've got great taste or you haven't let the colour put you off...either way, well done!

qtrlifecrisis · 01-08-2011, 05:34 PM

looks awesome man. porsche does an amazing job at making minimal, good. let us know how you like it!

Oli · 01-08-2011, 05:37 PM

Stunning, but be careful of that interior come resale time. All red interiors kill the residuals on 911s, however buy the car for yourself, not anyone else.

Palmnuts · 01-08-2011, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oli

Stunning, but be careful of that interior come resale time. All red interiors kill the residuals on 911s, however buy the car for yourself, not anyone else.

Oh....booooo to that

Bloody residuals caused by boring people who just want to be.....boring. My car was spec'd by one of those people and I'd have happily paid a bit more just to have the red interior!

Arrrggghhh....to all those people who spec black on everything.

mithiral67 · 01-08-2011, 06:01 PM

love the car, would be my next purchase over the m3 if it wasnt for the porsche on the side.

toxicnerve · 01-08-2011, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ed335d

Saw the first two pics and started to get a semi, then saw the third and lost it - not my taste at all

However, the BMW coral red always looks bad in pictures and much better in the flesh

+1.

Nice car but the interior is "a bit much". I like the red but there's just too much of it for me!!

Anyway, enjoy the new motor, hope it all works out.

zltm089 · 01-08-2011, 09:32 PM

Very nice car....yeah, heard that the roof is a ball ache!!!....looking forward to a nice review ;-)

ss134 · 01-08-2011, 09:49 PM

Great car and i'll wager it will be a lot of fun to drive - 320 bhp in a car weighing less than 1300 kg

Oli · 01-09-2011, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palmnuts

Oh....booooo to that

Bloody residuals caused by boring people who just want to be.....boring. My car was spec'd by one of those people and I'd have happily paid a bit more just to have the red interior!

Arrrggghhh....to all those people who spec black on everything.

Hence my closing sentance

I buy my cars for myself, not the next person, but its amazing how many people dont. This is just the trade poit of view on the all one colour interiors on the Porsche's.

In fairness, my personnal view is, Id prefer the Boxter if it has a black dash.

peterg1965 · 01-09-2011, 02:29 AM

Totally stunning Marlie, and I do like the colour combo. Great spec too.

Can the MODS please start off a Porky section to E90 Post UK, thanks

Shall we have an E90 Porsche meet?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palmnuts

Another new Porsche owner....just let it be known that it was I who began this recent trend

I beg to differ

I ordered my C4S Cab 12 Nov, it's just that I didn't pick it up till 3 Dec

jbake · 01-09-2011, 02:33 AM

ride is focking sick! I remember seeing that model for the first time at the LA auto show before they came out. GO FOR IT!

dxb335d · 01-09-2011, 03:23 AM

Looks the bowlacks. From behind ever so slightly looks like a CGT!

The red looks good!

Snooky · 01-09-2011, 04:56 AM

looks great Marlie! We have never met but.....I think the interior is quite "you"

Really like the Boxster Spyder.

beemerbird · 01-09-2011, 05:05 AM

I can confirm what a superb car to drive. Had the pleasure of a 'play' in one last summer when looking at a Cayman S again. the LSD makes such a difference to the car. It is so 'tight' even more rigid than a standard Porsche, oh and the noise and it's quick. Like Steve said power to weight ratio is good and definitely noticeable over a standard Boxster or Cayman. Beats me why peeps don't spec. a Cayman S with LSD as it's only circa £700 option from new.

Big fun factor Marlie.

Now lets not get into a debate about who had Porsches first...........

Palmnuts · 01-09-2011, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oli

Hence my closing sentance

I buy my cars for myself, not the next person, but its amazing how many people dont. This is just the trade poit of view on the all one colour interiors on the Porsche's.

In fairness, my personnal view is, Id prefer the Boxter if it has a black dash.

Sorry Oli, my comments werent aimed at you personally....more a frustration thatvwhat you're saying us exactly right and I thing it's shit! Means if I want something other than black I have to waste money and buy new (not an option on the Porsche as I couldn't afford new!)

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterg1965

I beg to differ

I ordered my C4S Cab 12 Nov, it's just that I didn't pick it up till 3 Dec

Lol, thought that'd get you going!

Well, if that was the case you were too slow to share it

Quote:

Originally Posted by beemerbird

Now lets not get into a debate about who had Porsches first...........

Yes, I anticipated your response too...it's about time the 'real' trend setter came back don't you think??

marlie · 01-09-2011, 06:01 AM

Palmnuts im with you, i LOVE the interior, its very me as you can see from the gold wheels on my car lol, well lets see what deal they can come up with, if its not good then will be looking to buy a used 997 turbo!!

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ed335d Major General 141 Rep 6,912 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Surrey, UK iTrader: (3)	Saw the first two pics and started to get a semi, then saw the third and lost it - not my taste at all However, the BMW coral red always looks bad in pictures and much better in the flesh __________________ E92 M3, Jerez Black, Fox Red Novillo, 19'' M Double Spoke, folding mirrors, lumbar support, front seat heating, PDC, USB, DAB, EDC, Bluetooth, Logic 7, High Gloss Shadowline, big smile
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Gibbo Colonel 104 Rep 2,292 Posts Drives: Golf Ed35 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South East iTrader: (0)	Looks stunning, is this an everyday car or a weekend toy? What's the full spec... __________________ Golf Ed35 Black with - Black Leather
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JLR1969 Major General 1882 Rep 7,000 Posts Drives: Kubota GR1600 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: England iTrader: (1)	Looks mint. The interior is not my taste but it's not me who is buying it. I heard the roof is a proper ball ache to put on and off???? Either way looks brilliant and welcome to the hairdresser club.
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JLR1969 Major General 1882 Rep 7,000 Posts Drives: Kubota GR1600 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: England iTrader: (1)	thought it would have had more than 305bhp though.
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Palmnuts Lieutenant Colonel 170 Rep 1,958 Posts Drives: Huracan Evo & M8 GC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Leicestershire, UK iTrader: (0)	Another new Porsche owner....just let it be known that it was I who began this recent trend Marlie - I adore that interior I'm not one for black interiors (and as such am not that fond of the inside of my current car!) and that red is right up my street. Either you've got great taste or you haven't let the colour put you off...either way, well done!
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qtrlifecrisis Scenic Artist 7 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Burbank, SoCal iTrader: (1)	looks awesome man. porsche does an amazing job at making minimal, good. let us know how you like it! __________________ E90 / / /M3 - JzB - 6MT - Speed Cloth - Slick Top - No Nav - KW Variant 3 - UUC Exhaust - AFE Intake
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Oli Campervan man 94 Rep 2,667 Posts Drives: RS3 and VW Kombi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: here, there, everywhere...... iTrader: (1)	Stunning, but be careful of that interior come resale time. All red interiors kill the residuals on 911s, however buy the car for yourself, not anyone else. __________________ www.bmvs-camperhire.co.uk Genuine VW T5 California Rental
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ss134 Brigadier General 230 Rep 3,899 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Germany/UK iTrader: (1)	Great car and i'll wager it will be a lot of fun to drive - 320 bhp in a car weighing less than 1300 kg __________________ 2014 AW F80 M3 DCT 2011 AW E90 M3 DCT - Sold 2010 JZB E90 M3 DCT - Sold 2009 6MT E90 LCI 335i M -Sport - Sold
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jbake OG 77 Rep 930 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cen Cal iTrader: (0)	ride is focking sick! I remember seeing that model for the first time at the LA auto show before they came out. GO FOR IT!
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Snooky Major 40 Rep 1,167 Posts Drives: Audi RS5 Sportback Carbon Blac Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Livingston, Scotland iTrader: (0)	looks great Marlie! We have never met but.....I think the interior is quite "you" Really like the Boxster Spyder. __________________ Still missing my E92 335i M Sport!
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marlie Captain 338 Rep 807 Posts Drives: G21 M340i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	Palmnuts im with you, i LOVE the interior, its very me as you can see from the gold wheels on my car lol, well lets see what deal they can come up with, if its not good then will be looking to buy a used 997 turbo!! __________________
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