Post a pic of your real car

[Dennisch]

And for that, sir, I salute you. 👍

 

[Mudd]

Congrats on your purchase, very nice machine you've acquired!

 

[Crazed_Coupe]

Awesome! You kept your word! Finally a proper claim, with an awesome car, and it isn't a ludicrous claim! 👍

Now go race that puppy.

Stood up.

 

[jbrennen]

I must be insane to do this twice... once in 2003, and again now in 2011, but anyway:

 

[SkylineObsession]

Boxsters seem quite cheap these days. Theres one for sale in town for $34,000NZ. Pretty much the same price as an R33 GT-R (R32 GT-R's are generally $18,000-$27,000). Thats for a 2001 Boxster S.

Would be tempting if i had the cash, but so would a GT-R.

 

[Dennisch]

Stood up.

Why? With cars like that it's standard procedure here on GTP.

 

[NapoleonMikey]

The older ones you can find for around $11-16000US. It was between this and a Corvette C5 but this was a deal I couldn't pass up. If anyone is in the market for a relatively cheap used sports car for sure look at these bad boys.

 

[Crazed_Coupe]

Why? With cars like that it's standard procedure here on GTP.

It was a joke bud.

 

[OwensRacing]

I must be insane to do this twice... once in 2003, and again now in 2011, but anyway:

Any mods?

 

[jbrennen]

Any mods?

The '03 has a few mods -- it's putting out about 320 HP at the wheels (exhaust + cams + tune), up from 226 HP stock, also an ACT race clutch and a Quaife front LSD. Won a regional autocross championship with it in '04. Used to have a JIC coilover suspension, but I put that back to stock to make it more street-friendly.

The '11 is going to stay stock. I went down that slippery path once -- excessive modifications -- and I'm not really motivated to do it again right now.

 

[TrevorsTII]

Won a regional autocross championship with it in '04. now.

What region and class?

 

[jbrennen]

What region and class?

Washington DC region, Street Modified.

 

[JacoJa]

Just bought her on monday. Its a joy to drive and will probably get me into a lot of trouble.

2002 Porsche Boxster

Ahh... Very nice, Napoleon! The first generation Boxster has always been one of my dream cars. The craze started back when I was playing my first ever playstation game - 'Porsche Challenge'.

I'll buy one someday. Probably in Silver with red leather interior... just like Dan's car in the game.

 

[OwensRacing]

The '03 has a few mods -- it's putting out about 320 HP at the wheels (exhaust + cams + tune), up from 226 HP stock, also an ACT race clutch and a Quaife front LSD. Won a regional autocross championship with it in '04. Used to have a JIC coilover suspension, but I put that back to stock to make it more street-friendly.

The '11 is going to stay stock. I went down that slippery path once -- excessive modifications -- and I'm not really motivated to do it again right now.

Very cool! Mods and it does work.

 

[Eric.]

The Evo X needs a rear wing, I'm afraid. Are you keeping the 8?

 

[Crazed_Coupe]

The Evo X needs a rear wing, I'm afraid. Are you keeping the 8?

Ahh I think the EVO looks fantastic without the wing.

 

[OwensRacing]

Ahh I think the EVO looks fantastic without the wing.

Ever see a X with an VIII/IX wing? Actually looks pretty good. Considering one likes big ole wings. Hahahaha

I am partial to the wings. However there some cars that do the delete so well. X's I haven't adopted their styling. Not cup of tea.

 

[Crazed_Coupe]

Ever see a X with an VIII/IX wing? Actually looks pretty good. Considering one likes big ole wings. Hahahaha

I am partial to the wings. However there some cars that do the delete so well. X's I haven't adopted their styling. Not cup of tea.

Yeah, it's all just personal preference I guess. 👍

 

[jbrennen]

I will be keeping the '03. As far as the wing, I'm not very opinionated on that one. I probably would have bought the '03 without one, and probably would have bought the '11 with one.

I'm actually tempted to fit the '03 with a wing like the one on this '03:

That's me driving -- I trophied at the SCCA Solo Nationals (autocross) in '06 in that car.

 

[Radracing]

Just bought her on monday. Its a joy to drive and will probably get me into a lot of trouble.

2002 Porsche Boxster

I bought mine last month and only had 15,000 miles when I got it. '99 Boxster.

 

[OwensRacing]

I will be keeping the '03. As far as the wing, I'm not very opinionated on that one. I probably would have bought the '03 without one, and probably would have bought the '11 with one.

I'm actually tempted to fit the '03 with a wing like the one on this '03:

That's me driving -- I trophied at the SCCA Solo Nationals (autocross) in '06 in that car.

I considered selling my '03, just can't bring myself to part with it. As well what would I replace it with? Nothing does everything so well for so cheap.

Looked into a STi as a daily. Considered trading my 04 Grand Cherokee Overland. However another vehicle I really like and can't see myself being happy with out a capable tow / offroader.

 

[NapoleonMikey]

I bought mine last month and only had 15,000 miles when I got it. '99 Boxster.

Wow only 15k on it that's a sweet deal. Congrats on your purchase as well.

 

[daan]

Why? With cars like that it's standard procedure here on GTP.

Only if they're a n00b claiming to have a mega supercar. No offense to Mikey, Owen or anyone else who has got one, but a Boxster isn't really going to be the subject of a ludicrous claim. If you're going to kid on you've got a Porsche, at least make it a 911 GT2 or the like. You can get a Boxster for £5,000-£6,000 over here in the UK so its not exactly a ludicrous claim anymore.

 

[OwensRacing]

Only if they're a n00b claiming to have a mega supercar. No offense to Mikey, Owen or anyone else who has got one, but a Boxster isn't really going to be the subject of a ludicrous claim. If you're going to kid on you've got a Porsche, at least make it a 911 GT2 or the like. You can get a Boxster for £5,000-£6,000 over here in the UK so its not exactly a ludicrous claim anymore.

No offense. I have an Evo, the one they say drives more like 911 the a 911. I'd still take a 911/996 AWD and turbo or LSx Vette if I didn't need 4 doors.

I agree with you, but many see Porsche and assume large money and bark fake.

 

[Radracing]

I think a used Boxster is one of the best deals for a mid engine sports car right now. Now if I could only find a good deal on a 3.8 engine I will have a new project in mind. 💡

 

[Dennisch]

Only if they're a n00b claiming to have a mega supercar. No offense to Mikey, Owen or anyone else who has got one, but a Boxster isn't really going to be the subject of a ludicrous claim. If you're going to kid on you've got a Porsche, at least make it a 911 GT2 or the like. You can get a Boxster for £5,000-£6,000 over here in the UK so its not exactly a ludicrous claim anymore.

After the last couple of days we have to stay sharp.

 

[Ibonibo]

Well a boxster may not be expensive in itself, but maintenance at a prosche dealer is

 

[Frostyboys]

I bought mine last month and only had 15,000 miles when I got it. '99 Boxster.

I see a prius in the background

 

[Lissa]

Not as special as a lot of the cars in this thread, but we love her!

 

[Azuremen]

Fun car though. A lot of fun. I kind of miss mine. Have you had any issues with the infamous pre-cat on the 1ZZ-FED?