Forgot to tell you all what car I picked up...

Tad · Post by **Tad** » Mon Aug 30, 2010 5:25 pm

As I mentioned when I was selling my gear, I was in the market for a new car. I picked it up about 2 weeks ago.

It's a 2003 Boxster S in Seal Grey Metallic over black leather. It has all the 911 Carrera goodies incl. 6-speed Getrag transmission, Brembo brakes all around, Litronic self-aiming headlights, Sport Seats, Bose 11-speaker system (Yeah, I know... but it sounds decent, and I ain't changin' it til it breaks), better wheels, more HP, etc. And drives like a mothertruckin' dream. Seriously. It's amazing.

Truth: I always thought Boxsters were 'girlie' cars. And I desperately wanted a 911, and that's what I was looking at... Until I drove a Boxster. I would have preferred a Cayman, but I got this for less than half of the cheapest Cayman I could find, so this is it, and it kicks much ass!

Anyway, thanks to those who bought my stuff and facilitated this upgrade.

If you want to see the ol' WRX, the dealer has it on Portland Craigslist, just search for 2003 WRX Wagon.

Cheers,
Tad

Post by **Bfowler** » Mon Aug 30, 2010 5:50 pm

nice i bet its a fucking hoot to drive!

any good races or track times yet?

although according to top gear, its only 2 seconds faster then your wrx around their track!

JK · Post by JK » Mon Aug 30, 2010 5:54 pm

nice ride!

Post by **stipud** » Mon Aug 30, 2010 6:34 pm

Enjoy your parts replacement costs

Nice car though, I am jealous!

The Golden One · Post by **The Golden One** » Mon Aug 30, 2010 8:30 pm

yea i have a 944 and just the water pump runs 600 bucks so i try to drive my old benz or bimmer but as far as cornering goes that 944 beats every thing ive ever driven.

Tad · Post by **Tad** » Tue Aug 31, 2010 10:34 am

Thanks, gentlemen!

No, no race times or pink slips yet... I probably won't be quite as hard on this one as the last.

The Boxster is definitely slower than my WRX in a straight line, but the Boxster absolutely kills it in the corners, and just feels so much smoother and cooler.

Top Gear may have had a stock WRX, but probably not one with the upgrades I had (bigger turbo, injectors, fuel pump, intercooler, catless, engine management). I got most of the performance modding out of my system with that car (thankfully, as it's a lot more expensive to do to a Porsche!).

That's not to say I won't customize this a bit, but mostly body mods, as I can't even get to the engine to work on it!

Hope you're all well. thanks for the positive comments. It's raining... but I suddenly feel the urge to go for a drive! See ya!

-Tad

Tad · Post by **Tad** » Tue Aug 31, 2010 10:36 am

PS- 2 seconds difference in lap times is generally considered an eternity on the racetrack...

-Tad

denim · Post by **denim** » Tue Aug 31, 2010 6:58 pm

SICK!!! Congrats.