You need a big belly and a bald patch to suit driving one of those. At least you are half way there [emoji2957]
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What classic/modern classic as a daily?
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You need a big belly and a bald patch to suit driving one of those. At least you are half way there [emoji2957]
Or a boxster, not the lookalike ?
I just found a great car on Auto Trader:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202008172590157
Joking aside, they are great fun to drive, just don’t like the no boot idea, even if there is a token gesture of storage behind the seats.
I found the SW20 far more usable as a daily - it even swallowed my golf clubs which bizarrely the Audi A4 estate finds very hard to do, go figure!
Golf clubs? I've clearly misjudged you Ali. I can get my laptop and a toothbrush in the bins behind the seat, That's all I need.
johnymd
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I’ve never had a newish car and just drive either my old nemo van or one of the 240z’s. Last year I treated myself to a 2006 boxster as a runaround. I absolutely love the car and for under 6k I think they are a bargain. I get 28mpg around town and 33 on a run if I keep below 80. It is currently on loan to racer for a few months as he needs a runaround so this will be a good test of its robustness.
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IbanezDan51
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Coming from a huge background of playing with the 1.8T engine...it is reliable if well looked after - definitely not bomb proof. Rods are weak, turbos are a bit naff, theyre old now so all the old PCV pipework has fell apart, the dual mass flywheels are rubbish etc etc. The 2.0 TFSI engine in the later engine is FAR superior in every aspect. I wouldn't have an old 1.8T as a daily.
Boxters, MR2s and TT are hairdresser cars. 
Alphabettispaghetti
Club Member
that generation was what set the s class up IMO. Although who has an s class without electric seats!?
Never underestimate the power of “a good walk ruined” when it comes to client relationship building!!!! Being a non-drinker, it’s an easy other way to drop their guard.
Boxters, MR2s and TT are hairdresser cars.
Don’t believe the hype!!!! My hairdresser told me he just bought a Porker, I asked him which model Boxster, he corrected me with “911 Turbo”! Good money in hairdressing, clearly!
I agree with everything Dan said about the 1.8T - my experience with them was the naff turbos comment. One thing I didn’t like about the original TT was poor rear view when parking.
I don’t care what anyone says about the Boxster, it’s a sublimely well balanced car that driven properly, rewards with grins all day. In someways the non-S version is more enjoyable as you can work it harder without getting into too much hot water with the law. I’ve seen Johnny’s machine and it’s A1 condition for the money. Let’s see if it’s still the same when Racer returns it [emoji1787]
skinjim
Club Member
Oh that's interesting, I was led to believe that the BAM engine was regarded as being pretty strong, is that not the case then?
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I've got the perfect car for you Jason. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224142412902
It could be restored to showroom condition.
It could be restored to showroom condition.
Alphabettispaghetti
Club Member
I did think about a boxster, just missing a bit of cool.
or a fair bit compared to this https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202009023218556
or a fair bit compared to this https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202009023218556
IbanezDan51
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Its a strong engine un-tuned. Tuned up even the stock turbo can create enough torque to bend the stock rods.
After that the valvetrain falls down due to valve bounce if you start over-revving things.
Dan