jaw Posted 16October, 2018 Report Share Posted 16October, 2018 So not too long ago, I took a base spec 981 Cayman for a waltz through the twisties. Fell in love but thought it just missed something. Since then I took a 981 boxster S on a similar route and fell in love. Handled just as well with that awesome flat 6 sound that I loved my 911 for. Brakes were sensational, the open-air road roar of the flat six fills in what was missing from the 718. So after a bit of mucking about I've just put a deposit on this and universe willing I'll pick it up this week / next week: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7smurfs Posted 16October, 2018 Report Share Posted 16October, 2018 Congrats on joining the 981 club! If you're a melbournian, keen to see you at a meet/cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Phil Posted 16October, 2018 Report Share Posted 16October, 2018 Ditto. Great car. I just love mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 16October, 2018 Report Share Posted 16October, 2018 2 hours ago, jaw said: So not too long ago, I took a base spec 981 Cayman for a waltz through the twisties. Fell in love but thought it just missed something. Since then I took a 981 boxster S on a similar route and fell in love. Handled just as well with that awesome flat 6 sound that I loved my 911 for. Brakes were sensational, the open-air road roar of the flat six fills in what was missing from the 718. So after a bit of mucking about I've just put a deposit on this and universe willing I'll pick it up this week / next week: Was this the manual from out Doncaster way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nytelfer Posted 16October, 2018 Report Share Posted 16October, 2018 Welcome to Boxster ownership - type 981 cars (S models in particular) represent a real sweet spot on the used P car market at the moment, being relatively affordable but with strong performance and great value for what they offer. Agate Grey always looks good. Appears to be from a Sydney dealer but if you are based in Melbourne, we should have gathering for 981 models! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Phil Posted 16October, 2018 Report Share Posted 16October, 2018 I'm in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vin Posted 17October, 2018 Report Share Posted 17October, 2018 Interested :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donR Posted 18October, 2018 Report Share Posted 18October, 2018 Congratulations, I'm also heading for mid-engine ownership! 981s are certainly great buying at the moment and a fantastic car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vin Posted 19October, 2018 Report Share Posted 19October, 2018 Hmmm... do we have enough 981 in Melbourne for a meet? Untitled by on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 19October, 2018 Report Share Posted 19October, 2018 Have a really nice Seal Grey / Terracotta 987S manual, with Sports Classic wheels for sale following the purchase of our 981. Happy to deliver it to Melbourne when we go to pick up the 981 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 19October, 2018 Report Share Posted 19October, 2018 Chasing? $$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7smurfs Posted 19October, 2018 Report Share Posted 19October, 2018 1 hour ago, vin said: Hmmm... do we have enough 981 in Melbourne for a meet? Untitled by on Flickr I think we do! I can bring another 981 mate along too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 19October, 2018 Report Share Posted 19October, 2018 20 minutes ago, P-Kay said: Chasing? $$ asking $34k. 135,000kms, new rears <1000kms, fronts earlier this year ~8000kms. Will be serviced and starter motor refurbed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 19October, 2018 Report Share Posted 19October, 2018 31 minutes ago, TwoHeadsTas said: asking $34k. 135,000kms, new rears <1000kms, fronts earlier this year ~8000kms. Will be serviced and starter motor refurbed. I'll show the boss (swmbo) and get back to you if it is to proceed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 19October, 2018 Report Share Posted 19October, 2018 55 minutes ago, P-Kay said: I'll show the boss (swmbo) and get back to you if it is to proceed ? This has been my boss' car, daily drive in fact, for the past 5 years. The colour combo was the decider for her purchase, she's disappointed that Terracotta isn't a current 981 colour ? Let me know what further detail you would like..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave997S Posted 19October, 2018 Report Share Posted 19October, 2018 Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trentw Posted 20October, 2018 Report Share Posted 20October, 2018 Congrats @jaw Looks just like mine that I picked up a few months ago. I HAVE to own a 911 one day but comparing dollar for dollar and age of what you can get for 911 vs Boxster S I am completely smitten and am sure you will be for a long time also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 20October, 2018 Report Share Posted 20October, 2018 1 hour ago, Trentw said: Congrats @jaw Looks just like mine that I picked up a few months ago. I HAVE to own a 911 one day but comparing dollar for dollar and age of what you can get for 911 vs Boxster S I am completely smitten and am sure you will be for a long time also @Trentw, I think they are 2 quite different cars. Having bought a 996 just before Christmas, I really was wondering whether I had done the right thing, it was such a different car to our Boxster, Tip v manual definitely had some influence. It was only a nice run over and back on one of our Tassie country highways with wide, open sweeping corners that I started to appreciate the 996, but I still think now, if there's a section of tight, windy roads, I'd rather be driving the Boxster, whereas the 996 is a tourer, so give me that If I've got a 3 hour cruise somewhere.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trentw Posted 22October, 2018 Report Share Posted 22October, 2018 @TwoHeadsTas Oh I need a 911 cos I told everyone for 15 years I was getting on! Still need to tick that box in my head - but as we both agree - the 981S is amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 22October, 2018 Report Share Posted 22October, 2018 3 hours ago, Trentw said: @TwoHeadsTas Oh I need a 911 cos I told everyone for 15 years I was getting on! Still need to tick that box in my head - but as we both agree - the 981S is amazing! Looking forward to taking delivery of our 981 (non S though) and comparing it to the 987S. I suspect it will be every bit as equal, smaller engine and probably brakes not withstanding.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaw Posted 22October, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 22October, 2018 On 10/20/2018 at 2:06 PM, Trentw said: Congrats @jaw Looks just like mine that I picked up a few months ago. I HAVE to own a 911 one day but comparing dollar for dollar and age of what you can get for 911 vs Boxster S I am completely smitten and am sure you will be for a long time also Cheers Yes deffo agree on the value for money! I still have the modded 996 too which I love but considering I had sold it for almost as much as this 981 its a bit mad (buyer's finance fell through so I took it as a sign and kept her!) The 911 does things very differently but like for like it's nice having something that's convertible and has most of the thrills! Enjoying it so much more than the 718 I took out. I was really keen on a 2011 Spyder but the age was against me so went for something newer, which is a shame as the spyders just look sensational! Collection day yesterday I can't wait to take her on a long run this weekend. I'm in NSW not Vic unfortunately (although not ruling out a road trip at some point!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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