Out with the old, in with the new

Brian Halling · Mar 8, 2005

987 at last!

As I sold my 986 privately I had the opportunity, a first for me, to photograph my old and new cars side by side. This showed many of the subtle changes not immediately apparent when they are seen independently. As they used to ask in the Beano, can you spot all the differences?

Helen Goff · Mar 8, 2005

very nice Brian. hows it differ driving it??

Guest · Mar 8, 2005

Can we get some more photos please [

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Guest · Mar 8, 2005

Thats a very nice car and looks very similar to the one I'm about to collect!!!

Brian Halling · Mar 8, 2005

As I only collected the car late this afternoon I've only managed about 30 miles, but the improvements are obvious as soon as you overtake or nip into a tight corner. Handling is so much improved, and all the controls seem to have been nudged into their natural places. Only time will tell, but a permanent smile is my early verdict.

However, PCM will probably require a month's intensive study - and lots of practice. [

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I have many more photos - perhaps I will try to put some in the gallery.

Brian Halling · Mar 9, 2005

I bought the plate from the DVLC at 8.03 am on 1st December, the morning the 05s were released, for £1,299. Yes, I know, I must be mad - but as Porsche extras go I didn't think it was too bad.

Guest · Mar 9, 2005

Wow, that's beautiful, and I love the plate. I've only just got my car, which looks just like your old one, but I want to upgrade already.

Dapster · Mar 9, 2005

but I want to upgrade already.

Resist the force! Nothing is more likely to separate you and your financial welbeing than thoughts like that!![

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Dapster · Mar 9, 2005

Oh, and great looking car Brian! What's the exact spec?

chrisr · Mar 9, 2005

Nice car Brian, just seen a new Boxster today in the same colour and it really did look the part.

daro911 · Mar 9, 2005

ORIGINAL: Brian Halling

I bought the plate from the DVLC at 8.03 am on 1st December, the morning the 05s were released, for £1,299. Yes, I know, I must be mad - but as Porsche extras go I didn't think it was too bad.

Plate was a bargain and car looks great ...happy motoring and I hope to be joining the 987 Club this Friday after 6 long Boxsterless months can't wait to be reunited with "The best sports car in the world" once again [8D]Roll On Sunny Days

Brian Halling · Mar 10, 2005

The exact spec is 2.7 manual, seal grey metallic, stone leather seats
wind deflector, 18" S wheels with crested centres, park assist
climate control, cruise control, heated seats, multi-function steering wheel
PCM, homelink, Origin b2 (GPS camera locator)
£39,238 + plate - gulp!

To my surprise I am getting lots of reaction to the plate. If anyone queries the spelling I just tell them I'm dyslexic!

Mark_Bennett · Mar 10, 2005

Beautiful car Brian[8D]

Note to all getting new/replacing cars:
Please remember to let club office know - then they update the database for us Register Secretaries.
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