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Hi All
Joined today as I am considering the purchase of a Boxter 2.7. Any comments/advice would be welcomed particularly as this will be my first venture away from BMW/Mercedes.

Thinking a max of around £13K so very interested in what you all think.

Comment welcomed..... :)

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Hi Mike -

Welcome to TIPEC and the forum. For £13k, you'll get a very good model in the current climate. TBH, shop around and get a 3.2S for the same amount. Get as new a model as you can afford, and take it from me - they are superb to drive.

Where in the country are you? You can do worse than to poll up to your local TIPEC meeting, test the water, and ask a few questions. Wherever you are, you'll be made to feel welcome.
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Graham Hi
Many thanks for the prompt response. Based in North Kent so more than happy to do as you have suggested and find a local group to talk to before diving in! My main concern was cost of servicing and whether golf clubs would fit in the boot - daft I know but might be tricky. Have overcome the concern about if I could actually sit comfortably in one at 6'.1"
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I am 6' and have no difficulty. Another of our members has a Boxster S, and he is taller than me (dunna, say about 6'2"??).

As for the golf club criteria - definitely not daft. I have to say that because it was probably the most important criteria I had :roll: . Trust me - they will fit in, a full set in the back boot, with trolley in the front.
Servicing? I have mine done at the local specialists, and it costs in the region of £175 for a service.

North Kent? Try this link, as it will give you more details regarding your most local TIPEC region -http://www.tipec.net/region_southeastlondon.php - they meet in Sevenoaks and I know Jim, their RO, is very helpful. He will be on here soon.
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Mike Walker wrote:Graham Hi
Many thanks for the prompt response. Based in North Kent so more than happy to do as you have suggested and find a local group to talk to before diving in! My main concern was cost of servicing and whether golf clubs would fit in the boot - daft I know but might be tricky. Have overcome the concern about if I could actually sit comfortably in one at 6'.1"
Regards
Mike
Mike, Hi & welcome :wave:

you are in my group for TIPEC. I have 2 owners with Bosters in my group. Meeting links are here:- http://tipec.net/region_southeastlondon.php
Details are also there for our next meet which is at OPC Tonbridge on Sat 18th normally at around 10:30, there will be lots of Boxsters there!
If you mail me with your mail address (link on that page) then I'll add you to the list when I mail out final details.
Jim

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Hi Guys
This is impressive indeed so many thanks to both of you. Will certainly do as suggested and look forward to attending on 18th.
Cheers
Mike
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Hi and welcome Mike.
As your SELNK region we'll be over to beat you all at Scalectrics again in the Autumn :!:
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RH944 wrote:Hi and welcome Mike.
As your SELNK region we'll be over to beat you all at Scalectrics again in the Autumn :!:
Cheeky git, you can't even spell it try Scalextric :mrgreen:
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Mike Walker wrote:Hi Guys
This is impressive indeed so many thanks to both of you. Will certainly do as suggested and look forward to attending on 18th.
Cheers
Mike
PS Signature to be arranged shortly.
Have been working abroad since joining but back now although not purchased anything yet. Was wondering when next local meeting is scheduled for. Can someone let me know as I would like to go and get some real user advice.

Cheers
Mike
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Hi again Mike.

SELNK meet on the first Friday of the month, so it will be this coming Friday, 7th at Crown Point Inn, Seal, Nr. Sevenoaks.

Try this link : http://www.tipec.net/region_southeastlondon.php

You'll find plenty of help and advice.
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Graham Waller wrote:Hi again Mike.

SELNK meet on the first Friday of the month, so it will be this coming Friday, 7th at Crown Point Inn, Seal, Nr. Sevenoaks.

Try this link : http://www.tipec.net/region_southeastlondon.php

You'll find plenty of help and advice.
Graham Hi
Many thanks - appreciated
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Mike drop by it would be good tosee you, my secretary Graham :mrgreen: has given you all the details.
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tr7v8 wrote:Mike drop by it would be good tosee you, my secretary Graham :mrgreen: has given you all the details.
Happy to help out Jim. Can I sit on your knee next time?
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Graham Waller wrote:
tr7v8 wrote:Mike drop by it would be good tosee you, my secretary Graham :mrgreen: has given you all the details.
Happy to help out Jim. Can I sit on your knee next time?
cosy :wink:
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tr7v8 wrote:Mike drop by it would be good tosee you, my secretary Graham :mrgreen: has given you all the details.
Jim
Thanks and if I can I certainly will do.
Rgds
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