47 - Too old for a Boxster? - Page 5 - Boxster/Cayman - PistonHeads UK

A friend of mine is getting a GR86. He's the second owner of an 07 3.4S with 63,000 miles on the clock. He's offered it to me for £10k. I wasn't even thinking of getting a Boxster but it seems a good price and since I sold my 993 C2 many years ago I've always hankered for another Porsche. I know you shouldn't care what people think but.......would I look like a right mid life crisis w@nker in one at my age.

No way - not too old. No such thing in my eyes. Care less what people think and more what you enjoy... well when it comes to cars anyway

Two questions? Firstly, do you have your own hair? Secondly, is your T-shirt or shirt, straining at the front? Regardless of the answers, yes, it is, but who cares!

stuartmmcfc said: Two questions? Firstly, do you have your own hair? Secondly, is your T-shirt or shirt, straining at the front? Regardless of the answers, yes, it is, but who cares! 1) Yes, i am affectionately known as Lego head due to my abundance of hair! 2) It is not, i am a fit and healthy marathon runner although i did notice slight man boobage the other day due to too many pints.

Im 69. I'm on my third Cayman after a boxster S. My sister, when I got the boxster, accused me of having a mid life crisis. As a long time car nut, I retorted, "Rubbish, it's part of my whole life crisis'. Just crack on and enjoy what you fancy, not what other people 'think' you shpuld be doing.

I echo all the above about who cares what people think etc. It really doesn't matter, if you want it and will enjoy it then why not? I had a Boxster between the ages of 43-45 (I am also 47 now). I had also just got divorced so classic mid-life crisis material. On reflection I must have looked like a bit of a prat it in to be honest... it was always beautifully shone up and I liked going round with the roof down where possible, not so much seeking attention, just enjoying the car. Heaven knows what the schools mums round here must have thought - complete pillock I should think (not that I cared though ).

It's fine. Just don't wear a back-to-front baseball cap.

I'm 52. I've got a 987 3.2S. I've had it a long time, and no plans on selling it yet - despite a dodgy knee that makes getting in and out of it challenging at times. I see folks much older than me driving convertibles, and have no plans on declaring myself "too old" any time soon.

Yes, way too old……. You’ll look ridiculous, small boys will throw things at you as you drive past them and women will wag their little fingers at you and laugh..!!! But ignore them, get the car, get the roof down and enjoy it. They’re great cars and nobody cares what other people (allegedly) think!

Well im older than that and I just say 'shove your opinion up your bottom' if any comments , except I dont say bottom

Dodn't do it- wrong image not your age but fact that its a Porsche. Bought my Bmw e89 Z4 35i at 73 which everyone knowns isn't a serious sports car when compared to a boxster. BUT at end of day if its going to give you more pleasure than money in bank JUST DO IT (after doing your research om what problems that the car can throw at you) Pics required when you've got it.

47 is definitely not too old: my experience of the demographic of most Porsche drivers is I'm quite young at 46! Also, surely the advantage of being at this stage of life is really not giving two hoots what others think of you?! Suspect you are aware, but the 3.4 in that era Boxster/Cayman has a relatively high occurrence of borescore, so I would personally get a borescope done before purchase for a little extra peace of mind (others will no doubt disagree!). Also, an '07 will, unfortunately, be expensive tax band so £675 p.a. I can't recommend Boxsters highly enough, they are massively underrated by a lot of people, just because they don't have a 911 badge, but ignore that!

Don't over think it. We are a long time dead, enjoy the opportunity and experiences it brings. Just get it done!

If you're worried just get a Cayman in a neutral colour! That said nothing beats driving around all year with the roof down... The actual owner ages are a little different to the marketing in my view: Porsche somewhere said: Buyers of the fan-favorite Porsche 911 model are often between 46 and 65 years old, with the average age being 52. The Porsche Boxster, on the other hand, is often bought by persons who are 47 years of age on average, or who fall between 36 and 55 years of age.

Most boxster owners are probably in your age demographic and plus.

I bought my first Porsche (2.7 987 boxster) at 41 and yes you get some jealous comments but I couldn't have cared less! It was a great car. I then went 993 and now 964 but sometimes think I could sneek in a 987 2.9. Go and get it bought,they look great!

Muzzman said: I know you shouldn't care what people think but.......would I look like a right mid life crisis w@nker in one at my age. You don't have to put the roof down....

Amused to see this thread. I have now waited nearly 20 months for my first ever Porsche - a well specified 718 Boxster - to be manufactured for me. I am now 73 and I am getting the Boxster after deciding that motorcycling was getting a bit risky. This car as specified will be a great long distance and Alpine passes car (PDK, PASM, PTV and expensive seats) and I have wanted one ever since seeing pix of the concept car in the early 90s.

Quite. Posts about possible running costs and concerns to one side if you like it buy it. f k what anyone else thinks that's their problem.

I'm 49. I'd buy one in a heartbeat if I could afford a 981S and the running costs. If you can hear people shouting "w ker" at you then you need a louder exhaust.

Surprised to see running costs mentioned. Depreciation is low and I can get 45mpg out of mine in normal mode (admittedly rarely used...) OPC servicing possibly on the higher side, but thankfully two year intervals, or use a cheaper independent.

When I bought my 718 Kermit into work for the first time (i'm 61 BTW) the smartarse woman in the front office thought she was so funny asking out loud if I had bought another penis extension (so original and funny ) until I asked her how she was getting on with her pussy shrinking Michael Kors handbag! Not a word since Who gives a s t what the saddoes think do it for you not anyone else

Stever said: When I bought my 718 Kermit into work for the first time (i'm 61 BTW) the smartarse woman in the front office thought she was so funny asking out loud if I had bought another penis extension (so original and funny ) until I asked her how she was getting on with her pussy shrinking Michael Kors handbag! Not a word since Who gives a s t what the saddoes think do it for you not anyone else haha that's hillarious

Stever said: When I bought my 718 Kermit into work for the first time (i'm 61 BTW) the smartarse woman in the front office thought she was so funny asking out loud if I had bought another penis extension (so original and funny ) until I asked her how she was getting on with her pussy shrinking Michael Kors handbag! Not a word since Who gives a s t what the saddoes think do it for you not anyone else

Stever said: When I bought my 718 Kermit into work for the first time (i'm 61 BTW) the smartarse woman in the front office thought she was so funny asking out loud if I had bought another penis extension (so original and funny ) until I asked her how she was getting on with her pussy shrinking Michael Kors handbag! Not a word since Who gives a s t what the saddoes think do it for you not anyone else You are our leader.

Forget what other people think and treat yourself. You’re only here once. Also 47 isn’t old anyway and I don’t think age should be a big factor when it comes to choosing a car. I’m 46 and drive a Cayman and it always makes me smile.

This has taken another twist, the dreaded missus.... We have a seven seater family car and I have a 4 seater coupe, apparently the second car needs four seats as we have 8 & 9 year old kids. I didn't see this as an issue, when I need to have the kids then I take the bus., but apparently this isn't satisfactory. I suggested I keep the four seater coupe and get the Boxster as well, but the fact I have a track car and an old classic this went down badly, although the classic is an old e30 so i will try and use the four seats in this to my advantage! I will buy flowers and red wine and work on her. My other option is I just buy it like I usually do and ask for forgiveness.

Stever said: When I bought my 718 Kermit into work for the first time (i'm 61 BTW) the smartarse woman in the front office thought she was so funny asking out loud if I had bought another penis extension (so original and funny ) until I asked her how she was getting on with her pussy shrinking Michael Kors handbag! Not a word since Who gives a s t what the saddoes think do it for you not anyone else I’ll take things that only happened in your head for 5 points please.

I think the Cayman is a better choice from an image perspective but ultimately just get whatever you want and sod the rest

Muzzman said: This has taken another twist, the dreaded missus.... We have a seven seater family car and I have a 4 seater coupe, apparently the second car needs four seats as we have 8 & 9 year old kids. I didn't see this as an issue, when I need to have the kids then I take the bus., but apparently this isn't satisfactory. I suggested I keep the four seater coupe and get the Boxster as well, but the fact I have a track car and an old classic this went down badly, although the classic is an old e30 so i will try and use the four seats in this to my advantage! I will buy flowers and red wine and work on her. My other option is I just buy it like I usually do and ask for forgiveness. Remind me of a conversation I had with a guy at the Porsche Club GB stand and the NEC show one year... told me he'd owned a 911 for many years which his wife didn't know about! He kept it somewhere else.

you might be too young

Muzzman said: ... the classic is an old e30 so i will try and use the four seats in this to my advantage! Definitely! Maybe you can take your wife for a little test drive in the Boxster? Might she be enjoy driving it?

MitchT said: Remind me of a conversation I had with a guy at the Porsche Club GB stand and the NEC show one year... told me he'd owned a 911 for many years which his wife didn't know about! He kept it somewhere else. To be fair my wife didn't know about my e30 for years. It lived at the BMW specialist who worked on it. It came out when i was p!ssed one night, i was talking to my mate about it and she overheard - loose lips sink ships. She actually didn't really care and in hindsight i probably should have come clean earlier, would have been a lot easier.

Forgot to say - my wife obvs prefers a convertible to a bike (hated going on any of them) and loved driving a Boxster at the PEC. So all good.

You're the youngest you're every going to be.

Get it done! I'm 50 and I've got a 370Z Roadster and a Caterham 7. I've been ribbed a bit about the 370 in fairness, but frankly I don't give a monkeys about it. I just drive them and enjoy them. I had the penis extension jibe about the 370 from a chap who doesn't even drive or even have a car for example! It is usually said out of jealousy I think.

smudger911 said: Don't over think it. We are a long time dead, enjoy the opportunity and experiences it brings. Just get it done! If the OP is still in doubt, then this is the correct answer.

I've just turned 50 and on my second 718. No sarky comments but my neighbour raised an eyebrow when I turned up in my first one.. I just smiled and said '5 numbers and a bonus ball mate', and nothing else was ever said. When I was looking at the 4.0, I did a bit of reverse psychology and gave the keys to the demo car to the wife first and said 'you drive'. Once on the slip road to the motorway I said she should floor it. Needless to say by the time we got to the end of said slip road she turned to me and said 'we're getting one of these!'. Maybe ask your chum to borrow it for a couple of hours and let the wife drive it. Choose your day carefully so she can drop the roof and wrap her head in a scarf. Make sure you turn to her mid drive and say "Darling, you look like Audrey Hepburn' Then write your chum a cheque.

You are all youngsters ..I am 78 and have two Porsches a 987 Spyder and a 981 Boxster ,the Spyder is a bit less dignified getting in and out Have had Porsches since 1992 and on number 18.never to old to own any sports car.

NClaydon said: Forget what other people think and treat yourself. You’re only here once. Also 47 isn’t old anyway and I don’t think age should be a big factor when it comes to choosing a car. I’m 46 and drive a Cayman and it always makes me smile. Yes, the Cayman is fine, it's the Boxster he's worried about. After 15 years in an open top car I went Cayman as older open top Porsche drivers do sometimes look a little ridiculous, especially in a cap. Anyway, the Cayman is a far nicer shape. Clarkson said no man over 27 should drive an open topped car. Perhaps that's a good reason to do so?

DJMC said: Yes, the Cayman is fine, it's the Boxster he's worried about. After 15 years in an open top car I went Cayman as older open top Porsche drivers do sometimes look a little ridiculous, especially in a cap. Anyway, the Cayman is a far nicer shape. Clarkson said no man over 27 should drive an open topped car. Perhaps that's a good reason to do so? He’s just bought an F type roadster and loves it…..this whole nonsense was started by him and it’s ridiculous, dropping the roof when it’s not raining, in any temperature, is one of life’s pleasures and way safer than on 2 wheels that many of us came from..I so miss my 987 Spyder, but skin cancer told me to switch to a hard top… https://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=7416

It will go well with your pipe and slippers

OldBoxster said: Forgot to say - my wife obvs prefers a convertible to a bike (hated going on any of them) and loved driving a Boxster at the PEC. So all good. This is the right approach. Tell her you're getting a Yamaha R1 before you get too old, then sell her on the Boxster.

I was 43 when I got mine (now almost 50), I don’t think I’ve ever considered the age aspect. I didn’t tell my wife when I bought it because I knew she’d say no, she actually went a bit bats t because I’d spent some of the money saved towards our next house. She warmed to it and now uses it a fair bit. It helps that it’s a tiptronic, and she’ll pop out for lunch with friends if it’s sunny.

Nuttbelle said: It will go well with your pipe and slippers It's the only way to drive a convertible.

I've never considered my age at all when buying any car, don't care one iota what anyone thinks of me, and am not bothered whether they look. I drove some old man's cars in my 30s, including a Jaguar XJ6 and a 7 series BMW, and only got my first convertible (a 350 SLK) at 45.

DJMC said: After 15 years in an open top car I went Cayman as older open top Porsche drivers do sometimes look a little ridiculous, especially in a cap. Why do people worry so much about what other people think Unless someone is paying/buying a car for me the way I see it is what I choose to drive is my problem, if someone else doesn't approve of my choice that is their problem. ( Proof - I am older than the OP and enjoying driving a Boxster )

981Boxess said: Why do people worry so much about what other people think Unless someone is paying/buying a car for me the way I see it is what I choose to drive is my problem, if someone else doesn't approve of my choice that is their problem. My poor brother cares a lot about what other people think. He dropped into a conversation at work that he'd bought an Audi TT and was upset to hear the Poser/Girly/Hairdresser's Car jibes. He sold it and bought a Cayman, dropped that into conversation and was devastated to hear the same remarks. His colleagues had the measure of him. He could have arrived in one of the Le Mans winning GT40s and been met with, "Hairdresser's Car." Buy what you want.

DickyC said: 981Boxess said: Why do people worry so much about what other people think Unless someone is paying/buying a car for me the way I see it is what I choose to drive is my problem, if someone else doesn't approve of my choice that is their problem. My poor brother cares a lot about what other people think. He dropped into a conversation at work that he'd bought an Audi TT and was upset to hear the Poser/Girly/Hairdresser's Car jibes. He sold it and bought a Cayman, dropped that into conversation and was devastated to hear the same remarks.

981Boxess said: DickyC said: 981Boxess said: Why do people worry so much about what other people think Unless someone is paying/buying a car for me the way I see it is what I choose to drive is my problem, if someone else doesn't approve of my choice that is their problem. My poor brother cares a lot about what other people think. He dropped into a conversation at work that he'd bought an Audi TT and was upset to hear the Poser/Girly/Hairdresser's Car jibes. He sold it and bought a Cayman, dropped that into conversation and was devastated to hear the same remarks. It was actually worse than that. Forty years ago he had a 911SC and he wanted another, newer, 911 as he approached retirement. He asked my advice. I suggested we go to see Ray Northway of Northway Porsche and seek his advice. Ray gave us half an hour of his time and explained the highs and lows and pros and cons of all the alternatives. We went our separate ways. A week or so later he rang to say he'd bought a car. Thinking I was asking which variety of 911 he'd chosen, I asked what he'd bought. An Audi TT. He's retired now and doesn't have to hear any criticism.

981Boxess said: Why do people worry so much about what other people think Unless someone is paying/buying a car for me the way I see it is what I choose to drive is my problem, if someone else doesn't approve of my choice that is their problem. ( Proof - I am older than the OP and enjoying driving a Boxster ) Then you have the "blimey, it's way too hot to have the roof down" thoughts, which mean having the roof up in blazing hot weather to enjoy the air-con. Wasn't so bad when I had hair, and I refuse to drive an open top car in any type of hat. When I see anyone driving a 911 cab in a hat, especially a baseball cap with "Porsche" on the front, whatever their age, I generally burst out laughing.

DJMC said: Then you have the "blimey, it's way too hot to have the roof down" thoughts, which mean having the roof up in blazing hot weather to enjoy the air-con. Wasn't so bad when I had hair, and I refuse to drive an open top car in any type of hat. When I see anyone driving a 911 cab in a hat, especially a baseball cap with "Porsche" on the front, whatever their age, I generally burst out laughing.

Muzzman said: A friend of mine is getting a GR86. He's the second owner of an 07 3.4S with 63,000 miles on the clock. He's offered it to me for £10k. I wasn't even thinking of getting a Boxster but it seems a good price and since I sold my 993 C2 many years ago I've always hankered for another Porsche. I know you shouldn't care what people think but.......would I look like a right mid life crisis w@nker in one at my age. Do YOU think you’re too old? Assuming not….who cares what anyone else thinks?

Bought my first sports car at 48. Porsche 981 Boxster S. Roof only goes on if stuff is falling from the sky. Never been so tanned in my life. Don't care what anyone thinks I'm keen to enjoy the car while I can. I in life I find you regret the things you didn't do far more than those you did.

What convinced me was Rick Stein driving his 996 Cabrio through France for one of his TV programmes. I was forced to sell my 981 CGTS to fund a property purchase, so I was delighted to get back into Porsche in a 986 2.7 three years ago (I was 55) and It's been a delight to own and drive.

Don't give a monkeys what people think/say. I got over my midlife "crisis" with an Electric Orange Focus ST. I've got a 987.2 S and it could be argued they are peak affordable pure Porsche (mine's manual), last of the hydraulic power steering and minimum driver aids. When I got it I took a grad I was mentoring out in it. He's a car nut and was berating me for buying the Boxster over the Cayman. He certainly wasn't by the time we'd got back from our blast with the roof down.

A Boxster is a great car at any age. I've had one for over 10 years now since I was in my 30s. All the purists and wannabe afficionados will berate you and tell you you should have got a 911 or Cayman but will then go about dailying them at 4/10 anyway ...

Couldn’t care less what anyone else thinks, to be honest. They’re awesome cars and I love every moment in my 981CS. They’re also very comfy for your rapidly degrading skeleton It’s very rare, but if someone goes out of their way to give a snippy comment, I usually just ask them what sports car they have. Silence is golden. I get far more positive feedback than negative. Get the car, enjoy it, drive the pants off it. It’s one of a small number of sports cars that works brilliantly in the UK in terms of size, ability to use the engine range, comfort over our less than perfect roads etc.

I've never understood the whole 'too old' thing with cars, I assume it's just comments spouted by jealous individuals who either can't afford the car or who have a partner that won't allow them to get one. No matter what your age, these individuals always just say the first snide/offensive remark they can think of, the R8 was the worst for it for me, I often got the 'w**ker' or 'your car's s**t' comment whilst minding my own business(although my favourite was one person shouting 'Ha, couldn't afford the V10'.........it was a V10 ), I just ignored them and enjoyed the car. Just ignore the idiotic comments and enjoy the car, as long as you're still competent to drive, you're never too old for nice cars.

Buy and enjoy OP. You'll love it. Do get it inspected pre purchase as that model does bore score.

Buy it and enjoy it, I am 72 and regularly track mine along with my Radical, brilliant cars.

dh00065p said: Buy it and enjoy it, I am 72 and regularly track mine along with my Radical, brilliant cars. Love it

I am impressed that you have even given it head space. Those that judge can enjoy the creases from their pursed lips as they get older. I have a number of cars that probably make me look ridiculous, but I hope to be driving them in 15 years time - You’re as young as you want to be, and those icebergs won’t melt themselves. I would worry about the people judging you for a purchase such as this, it’s your money, spend it on whatever takes your fancy!

Muzzman , I think this answers your question the-norseman said: My history has mainly been warm and hot hatches all made by SEAT or VW, I purchased a 981 Cayman S from Porsche Silverstone at 28 but was told by the sales manager "that I'm too young for the car" and his average customer for that car would be 40+ A mate of mine is a few years older than you, dresses smartly, a good looking bloke, has no trouble attracting the ladies (the lucky b d) and recently bought a bright yellow Boxster. Suits him to a T.

Stever said: When I bought my 718 Kermit into work for the first time (i'm 61 BTW) the smartarse woman in the front office thought she was so funny asking out loud if I had bought another penis extension (so original and funny ) until I asked her how she was getting on with her pussy shrinking Michael Kors handbag! Not a word since Who gives a s t what the saddoes think do it for you not anyone else That's brilliant

I'm 72 and don't give a sod what people thing, that's the advantage of being 72 bought my daughter a lovely Boxster - 3 owners, 48K miles 3 months back I'm not that senile though, put my name on the insurance. Lovely car Never been a lover of Porsche's 'til now must say, the chap on the Porsche Stand at the NEC last year was so nice and encouraging it made me look at them another way ( as the owners of a series 1 e type, the same can't be said for the JDC and their stand ) Don't get me started

Yazza54 said: I think the Cayman is a better choice from an image perspective but ultimately just get whatever you want and sod the rest Lol at image perspective. What are people worried about being called gay… so you hide in a “straight man’s car”

47? Almost still a teenager! I’m even older than Lord Pork . I’ve had a Caterham for the last 17 years and have just bought a Cayman as my sensible daily driver. Nobody can accuse me of going through a mid-life crisis - I’m far too old!! Go for it OP!

Some great posts on here ,I am 70 on my 6th Porsche a 981 GT4 and did a track day at Snetterton in May, and the only car I intend changing to is another GT4.

Just picked up my 10th Porsche at the ripe old age of 55… Could not care one iota about what anyone thinks, it’s my money and it makes me happy to drive a Porsche. Go for it

So to sum up then,age actually means sod all for the typical Boxster owner be it a young whippasnappa in his 40's to the more seasoned vet in his 70's,the Boxster is a great sportscar to be enjoyed by all,roof down on a sunny day with that howling flat six behind it does'nt get much better.

I bought one just before my 44th. Although I look really young so that doesn't count . On the flipside, the experience did add about 10 years to my age, but that's another story. Just do it and enjoy!

This thread makes me fancy having a go in a Boxster for sure. I'd imagine that it is really different listening to the engine singing right behind you rather than in front of you. I've driven front and rear engined cars, but I've never driven a mid engined car though...so I definitely need to change that at some stage I reckon.

cerb4.5lee said: This thread makes me fancy having a go in a Boxster for sure. I'd imagine that it is really different listening to the engine singing right behind you rather than in front of you. I've driven front and rear engined cars, but I've never driven a mid engined car though...so I definitely need to change that at some stage I reckon. The Boxster engine does sound lovely, but I found as standard you struggled to hear it with the roof down, much more so for some reason than a front engined convertible. I had the same with the MR2 Roadster. You can improve it with an exhaust but for me it just droned terribly with the roof up. They do have a certain sort of feeling to them to drive though. Not as playful as FRWD, but the traction is great in them as is the light feeling front end and sweet steering. Definitely one for any car enthusiasts bucket list. Just grab a cheap 2.5 986 tbh, least risky proposition as they're cheap in the first place and more robust than the bigger engines, the gearing is much more suited to UK road driving too.

TameRacingDriver said: The Boxster engine does sound lovely, but I found as standard you struggled to hear it with the roof down, much more so for some reason than a front engined convertible. I had the same with the MR2 Roadster. You can improve it with an exhaust but for me it just droned terribly with the roof up. They do have a certain sort of feeling to them to drive though. Not as playful as FRWD, but the traction is great in them as is the light feeling front end and sweet steering. Definitely one for any car enthusiasts bucket list. Just grab a cheap 2.5 986 tbh, least risky proposition as they're cheap in the first place and more robust than the bigger engines, the gearing is much more suited to UK road driving too. I appreciate your experience share thanks TRD. I'd forgot about your MR2, and you're a mid engined veteran I reckon!

cerb4.5lee said: I appreciate your experience share thanks TRD. I'd forgot about your MR2, and you're a mid engined veteran I reckon! I've had 4 mid-engined cars now, 2 Boxsters, MR2 Roadster and MR2 Turbo so I'm fairly used to them by now. I'd still like to try a Lotus some day though!

TameRacingDriver said: I've had 4 mid-engined cars now, 2 Boxsters, MR2 Roadster and MR2 Turbo so I'm fairly used to them by now. I'd still like to try a Lotus some day though! Nice one! I have a massive soft spot for the MR2 Turbo after I had it bit of fun with one at the traffic light GP years ago in my mildly tuned S14a 200SX. The MR2 shot off the lights like nothing I'd seen before at the time for sure! It was so rapid off the line, and that is another car that I'd love a go in.

cerb4.5lee said: Nice one! I have a massive soft spot for the MR2 Turbo after I had it bit of fun with one at the traffic light GP years ago in my mildly tuned S14a 200SX. The MR2 shot off the lights like nothing I'd seen before at the time for sure! It was so rapid off the line, and that is another car that I'd love a go in. Aye the MR2 Turbo was certainly a fast car back in the day. I'm sure they topped out at 160 mph, but you'd have to be brave to try that, as it used to try and take off after a certain speed

The 986 sounds more mechanical than the 987 but if you get a 550 or 987 you get a bit more intake noise from the larger airbox.

Off Topic - I took some pics of a Granturismo for the Classics Rotting thread. Only then did I realise it too is mid-engined. You're going to get slaughtered for this. I'm optimistic.

TameRacingDriver said: Aye the MR2 Turbo was certainly a fast car back in the day. I'm sure they topped out at 160 mph, but you'd have to be brave to try that, as it used to try and take off after a certain speed My Cerbera used to want to do that at that speed to be fair as well!

DickyC said: Off Topic - I took some pics of a Granturismo for the Classics Rotting thread. Only then did I realise it too is mid-engined. You're going to get slaughtered for this. I'm optimistic. The Cerbera is front-mid engined similar to that too.

cerb4.5lee said: DickyC said: Off Topic - I took some pics of a Granturismo for the Classics Rotting thread. Only then did I realise it too is mid-engined. You're going to get slaughtered for this. I'm optimistic. The Cerbera is front-mid engined similar to that too. Honestly, I was amazed how far back the engine is. It must be a nightmare to maintain. Is the Cerbera?

DickyC said: Honestly, I was amazed how far back the engine is. It must be a nightmare to maintain. Is the Cerbera? I remember changing the starter motor on mine, and there wasn't a lot of wriggle room to try to squeeze it out with the engine sat so far back to be fair. The engine is in a lovely position for the handling though I reckon.

cerb4.5lee said: DickyC said: Honestly, I was amazed how far back the engine is. It must be a nightmare to maintain. Is the Cerbera? I remember changing the starter motor on mine, and there wasn't a lot of wriggle room to try to squeeze it out with the engine sat so far back to be fair. The engine is in a lovely position for the handling though I reckon. Check out the latest Late Brake Show barn find on YT - Renault 5 Gordini Turbo. Plug 4 is under the windscreen (and about 10 inches down in the block.......How you can mount an engine entirely behind the front wheels in something that short is astonishing.

Ignoring the age question, how much do you trust this friend? There's a reason why the 3.4 is so cheap relative to the 2.7

Reading the thread title, I though - I didn't realise Boxsters had been out so long. What's more surprising is someone feels that cars might be age appropriate.

Pah! I sell Lotus cars for a living and a Boxster would be something for my guys to fall back on when the arthritis kicks in so you're actually way too young for one! My oldest customer is a very dear to me 81 year old!

fridaypassion said: Pah! I sell Lotus cars for a living and a Boxster would be something for my guys to fall back on when the arthritis kicks in so you're actually way too young for one! My oldest customer is a very dear to me 81 year old! Nice one, I’m 73 and struggling with arthritis but still got an M100 Elan S2 after 25 years and more recently an Elan Sprint. I had a couple of Boxsters a few years ago, good motors overall. I couldn’t care less what other people think. On the subject of age, we have a lovely guy in our club who’s 85 and just bought an M100 Elan to go alongside his Evora.

I'm 76 and on my 6th Porsche, a 987 Boxster S bought to beat London ULEZ, which meant selling a 996. Still sad about that and lusting after a 997. Long trips let the cart sing. Pic shows car at Oberaar in Switzerland near top of Grimsel pass.

Who cares, I’ve just decided after a stress related heart attack leat year to have a late 40’s crisis with a low mileage 3.2s in Lapis Blue. Love the bloody thing, who cares it’s old, analog is definitely better, 90’s early y2k cars for the win…

Just don’t be this guy and all is good :

Marc p said: Just don’t be this guy and all is good : Are you assuming their gender? Could be a stunning blonde!

jayxx83 said: Yazza54 said: I think the Cayman is a better choice from an image perspective but ultimately just get whatever you want and sod the rest Lol at image perspective. What are people worried about being called gay… so you hide in a “straight man’s car” I think you just put that together not me, the Cayman to me is just the more serious sportscar. Depends what you want it for I guess.

Nyloc20 said: fridaypassion said: Pah! I sell Lotus cars for a living and a Boxster would be something for my guys to fall back on when the arthritis kicks in so you're actually way too young for one! My oldest customer is a very dear to me 81 year old! Nice one, I’m 73 and struggling with arthritis but still got an M100 Elan S2 after 25 years and more recently an Elan Sprint. I had a couple of Boxsters a few years ago, good motors overall. I couldn’t care less what other people think. On the subject of age, we have a lovely guy in our club who’s 85 and just bought an M100 Elan to go alongside his Evora. I've had 3 Boxsters and have had a hankering for an M100 for ages. Test drove one, but it had been messed about with ( short shift, which I didn't like, and different suspension ), and I chased a few standard ones without success. I might get there one day, I'm still on Elan Central. I'm 58 since Saturday, have owned a modified Evo 8 for 20 years, have a Mk1 MR2 and still have a 3.2 987. I'll be having whatever I want going forward, worrying about what others think won't be happening. Edited by Heaveho on Monday 13th November 13:09

Interesting a few Boxster owners mention hankering after a Lotus..my path was MR2 turbo,987 2.7 which I've had for 9 years now which sits alongside a sorted 81' n/a Esprit,there not for everyone but lower,wider and alot lighter than a Boxster and if you've taken your brave pills the way it gets down a twisty road is something else!

@OP Get it done and enjoy it while you can! I was 52 when my M2C got pinched and I decided to place an order for a Cayman GTS 4.0 and treat this unfortunate set of circumstances as an opportunity. Life's way too short to not do what you want, while you can. A recent road trip to San Sebastian cemented it as a good choice (that and a couple of PEC days) Go for it!

Got into my 1st 986 2.7 Boxster in 2015,then 3 months later a 986 3.2s - awsome cars then went to my current 981s in 2016 & still have it,love the brand & the comradery that goes along with it i dont care what people think about Boxster's if i did i wouldnt be driving this ->

Speed 3 said: Check out the latest Late Brake Show barn find on YT - Renault 5 Gordini Turbo. Plug 4 is under the windscreen (and about 10 inches down in the block.......How you can mount an engine entirely behind the front wheels in something that short is astonishing. Speaking of the Late Brake Show whatever happened to the 'bargain' barn find Boxster Johnny bought months ago? The attempt to drive it straight for an MOT didn't go well.

Armitage.Shanks said: Speaking of the Late Brake Show whatever happened to the 'bargain' barn find Boxster Johnny bought months ago? The attempt to drive it straight for an MOT didn't go well. He was stood next to it (outdoors) in a video the other day.

Now 62 years young. Had a Chimaera for the last 15 years, sold it early this year and in Sept purchased this. Ill leave it covered for now but reveal later this week .

Muzzman said: A friend of mine is getting a GR86. He's the second owner of an 07 3.4S with 63,000 miles on the clock. He's offered it to me for £10k. I wasn't even thinking of getting a Boxster but it seems a good price and since I sold my 993 C2 many years ago I've always hankered for another Porsche. I know you shouldn't care what people think but.......would I look like a right mid life crisis w@nker in one at my age. I'm 75 and have just bought a Cayman. (I'm far too old to be having a mid-life crisis). A Boxster was the other contender, but I've had a Caterham for donkey's ears to satisfy my need for open-air motoring. Rather than another full rag-top, I really wanted a Cayman Targa or even a Sunroof, but they wouldn't make one for me, so the Coupe it is. As long as you don't wear Porsche-branded gear from head to toe, or a leather flying jacket, you'll be fine. Nowhere near too old!

TJC46 said: Now 62 years young. Had a Chimaera for the last 15 years, sold it early this year and in Sept purchased this. Ill leave it covered for now but reveal later this week . I'd be temped to take off the cover and find out what it is.

paulguitar said: TJC46 said: Now 62 years young. Had a Chimaera for the last 15 years, sold it early this year and in Sept purchased this. Ill leave it covered for now but reveal later this week . I'd be temped to take off the cover and find out what it is. Looks to me as a Cayman GT4? The Hips don't lie. Looks to me it has the Boxster / Cayman hips with a static wing.

paulguitar said: TJC46 said: Now 62 years young. Had a Chimaera for the last 15 years, sold it early this year and in Sept purchased this. Ill leave it covered for now but reveal later this week . I'd be temped to take off the cover and find out what it is. Oh ok then https://thumbsnap.com/sc/GYCxh5Ju.jpg[/img]

TJC46 said: Oh ok then https://thumbsnap.com/sc/GYCxh5Ju.jpg[/thumb] They did that 'big reveal' to me when I collected my current Cayman. I thought what a load of tosh, they had sent me a video of the car before i bought it anyway. I'm not 9 years old for goodnes sake!

andygo said: They did that 'big reveal' to me when I collected my current Cayman. I thought what a load of tosh, they had sent me a video of the car before i bought it anyway. I'm not 9 years old for goodnes sake! I personally quite like the theatre of it. They did that with our previous Merc. They didn't do it with the current one though, and I felt like I'd missed out a bit!

Bought my Porsche (987 Boxster) at 47 years old. Now 50. And, still, I notice many (possibly even most) owners are an average of at least my age, if not older. I see loads of people, circa 70, tooling round in their 996/997/986/987 cars. Stop worrying about who you think other people think you are, and start living your best life now.

I'd probably say, thinking about it, that Porsches are actually the ideal sports car for an older gent. They're nowhere near as raw as an Elise / MR2 / MX5 so they are just a little more usable and tolerable on a daily basis. I did find mine quite a "serious" car too so in that respect I think they're a good fit for a middle to old age person - not meaning that in an insulting way of course. I think I probably bought mine when I was too young in all honesty