Didn't quite understand. You mean the son keeps taking the keys to the boxter you mean?
If so, I would imagine it's not so much that his son likes the way it drives as much as he likes the badge that's on the hood. For a kid it's much more impressive to drive up in a porsche (even a non S model) than to drive up in a Mini. Wouldn't you agree? Not that I agree with the mentality, but I can see that happening.

 

Im 20 and Id rather drive up in a Mini than a Porsche boxster. If I was gunna go the porsche id atleast buy the cayman s

 

Same here

 

the only thing the Porsche has going for it, well two things, really, is it's a drop top, and it has better balance.

But it's just not as fun to drive. The base boxter is a bit underpowered (at least his year was, don't remember what it was). Just because it has the Porsche shield on it doesn't mean it's that great a car.....

I had a 944 for 6 tanks of gas, it was tired (And real cheap... Sold it 6 weeks after I bought it to a friend for what I paid). And it had the balance thing going for it, and I kept a Porsche keyring. But it too wasn't that great a car. Now the 944 Turbo or S4 would have been another story. The nice thing with it is it had a completely flat torque curve! Pulled the same no matter the revs!

Matt

 

I appreciate you guys keeping this thread active, but can we try and keep the thread to any interest or questions someone may have about the car.

 

+1

 

+ 1 more

 

Obviously, but that's not quite in the same price bracket. I would just jump to the Exige S personally.

 

cayman S? exige ? ? yall need everyday average joe's daily driven super car..... pssss... say hellow to e92 M3..

 

I'm not into bloated pigs. But that's just me.

 

Bump!

Agreed. Id go for the Lotus Elise. Ive seen some used around locally for $32k

 

being a michigan car and driven daily would you be able to try for some underside pics?

 

I hope the key work there is try. It is going to be fairly difficult to get under the car, but I will try. FWIW, I was under the car at the beginning of spring when the car was going onto a chassis dyno and the underside was really clean and rust free.

 

Best of everything with your GP. Too bad you have to sell. It's a special car, and I'm sure there is someone out here who appreciates the really unique aspects (GP) of our unique cars (any MINI).

If I could part with my 2003 MCS I'd go for a GP such as yours way before a "new 2007 MINI". Be glad you spent some time with one. Most of us are jealous.

 

I think I maybe interested. So, I totaled my MCS and should be getting buyout soon. I am considering GP but that means I will pay 2 notes. THIS IS "CURRENTLY" THE LOWEST PRICED GP THAT I HAVE FOUND. Although, it also has most miles, and minor flaws, but 29k vs. 31k vs. 33k cars posted here on NAM. I love MINIWorks but 4.5K more

 

Dude I got all hot and bothered but its sold
Guys post some more postings of better examples with no damage
I have not found a cheaper one, I know it has damage and the most mile but that is all I can afford, unless some of those guys with the GP for 31.5 and 33k are willing to match this price.

 

There was a GP (#1894) auction on eBay that just ended. Nice looking car, no damage, 21k miles, buy-it-now price was $30k. Bidding ended at $21,650. -no sale.

 

Do you still have GP?
Pics of damage? Are they very expensive to repair or just did not bother?
What are you asking for it now?
Felipe Hernandez
(213) 361-1471

 

Bump for a Michigan fan (I hope!)

Keeping fingers crossed for Les Miles.

 

Would you go 28k?