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[gaffer1986]

 

Where do you have it listed?

http://www.pistonhea...nav/5205240?v=b 14k it looks like not 13

 

 

Very nice, similar to the one I looked at but £2.5K cheaper with 40K more miles.

[gaffer1986]

Given that a lot (the majority?!?) of VX owners do a lot of servicing/upgrading of their own car, why is it that whenever Porsches are discussed, all parts are measured by what a dealership would charge? Surely a set of non OEM shocks etc can be had? When I get a Porker, I'll be doing as much of the work on it as I can.

 

Trouble is, I couldn't even find the dipstick on the Boxster.

[jonnyboy]

Its electronic on the 987 just leave the ignition on before starting and you get a readout on the dash

[gaffer1986]

I love them & I've had a couple of them. They are a proper everyday sports car. I'd take one over a VX anyday if I was using it on the road mostly. They are also damn good on track if you upgrade brake fluid & pads! You won't be disappointed.  

 

Did you have to modify anything else?

[gaffer1986]

Its electronic on the 987 just leave the ignition on before starting and you get a readout on the dash

 

I thought that would be the case, I was more making a point that it must be very hard to do any work on the car when you can't see an engine anywhere

 

Does your place do warranties? Porsche's are scaring me a little with engine rebuild costs. Another option I've been looking at is the Z4M, a completely different car I know but still fun none the less.

[jonnyboy]

I wouldnt bother doing a trackday in one. Too heavy on consumables after a VX! 

 

They are great cars they sound mega and the bum warmers are nice at this time of year. Much more day to day useable than VX/Lotus bit dont expect the same driving thrills they just arent here. 

[gaffer1986]

That's what I'm worried about, I was in one on Saturday and loved the sound, although I wasn't driving I could tell it didn't handle like the Boxster. I was thinking I could just drift everywhere and buy cheap tyres Just as fun as going fast.

[TubbyNorman]

Like me there seem to be a lot of Boxster owners still on the VX forum. Why is that ?

 

Can it be a friendly forum or that we're all a bit sad to have sold the VX's ??

[jonnyboy]

Thats the problem with Lotus cars you are buggered for anything else driving experience wise. Its all noise and bum warmers with other stuff.

[gaffer1986]

I have to agree the Boxster didn't feel as fun as the VX220 but it just felt nicer especially for the 6 hour round trip to Cadwell for a track day. My back is still hurting 11 days on. Also will be handy for my girlfriend to drive that way we could have 2 cars instead of 3. Although my back is feeling a bit better today which is making me contemplate keeping it.

Edited by gaffer1986, 16 February 2016 - 10:42 AM.

[Pidgeon]

Its electronic on the 987 just leave the ignition on before starting and you get a readout on the dash

 

Just like my 996.  Do I trust it - do I fcuk

 

Especially when it tells me the tank is empty immediately I come off track.  It's just more 'progress' that equals unreliability and dumbing down.  

[siztenboots]

boxster S ,mk1 has both electronic and dipstick

 

the porsche engine has a dry sump so it should not be a problem with starvation on track and it has 9.5 litres of the stuff

[gaffer1986]

Wow, that's a lot of oil. Dry, sump. That sounds like a proper track engine

[pete-r]

I have to agree the Boxster didn't feel as fun as the VX220 but it just felt nicer especially for the 6 hour round trip to Cadwell for a track day. My back is still hurting 11 days on. Also will be handy for my girlfriend to drive that way we could have 2 cars instead of 3. Although my back is feeling a bit better today which is making me contemplate keeping it.

Buy some probax seats, fit me they are great on long trips.

[gaffer1986]

What about with a helmet?

[M1chaelw]

Although not a boxter, I went from a VXT to a gen 2 cayman . Much more practical to use as a daily but its not as raw and imo dosent feel as much as a occasion as the VX

[Hark]

What about with a helmet?

I'm 6ft and can wear helmet with probax seats. Prefer roof off though.

[pete-r]

I'm a short arse 5'6 (ahem) and have no problem with Probax and a helmet either.

[gaffer1986]

I'm 5'10"...and a half but it's not so much about height it's more a out the head rest pushing me head forwards and straining my upper spine.. Not enjoyable. I've tried cushions but then I get other stability problems.

Edited by gaffer1986, 16 February 2016 - 03:50 PM.

[gaffer1986]

Maybe I should try an elise with probax seats and see if I'm comfortable.