Yellow? Yes or no?

[JamRocky]

Hey folks, hope everyone is well.

I’ve been looking at some early Boxsters as I was always mesmerised by them as a kid when the were a concept!

Anyway, I don’t want to spend a fortune, but get a half decent example. I’ve looked at Silver, blue and grey. I don’t want red or black because the paint suffers on the older ones. The dark blue as well, but there’s a lot of them and most are OK.

I saw this one though. A nice example, BUT it’s yellow. I actually like it. It reminds me of the 911 in the film Commando

What do you guys think of the colour?? I’m still keeping the Mercedes, so it’s more of an occasional car, but I don’t want to feel a prat. I’m
drawn to it though

Check it out Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2 Manual - Speed Yellow, 18" Twist wheels | eBay

 

[BigJase88]

I don't mind it actually.

I have owned a yellow car before however.

 

[JamRocky]

I don't mind it actually.

I have owned a yellow car before however.

It would be a first for me! It just appears more modern than some other colours despite being the same age. Not sure

 

[BigJase88]

Just to add to this Porsche's of that era were still owned by the vw audi group were they not?

The early yellow colour was prone to fading. Looks similar to the yellow Skoda and Seat used [skoda lemon yellow] [seat ovni yellow] and these were prone to fading so you may not be safe with that yellow as looks v similar to my untrained eye

 

[A.J.]

I think Yellow suits it actually

 

[JamRocky]

Just to add to this Porsche's of that era were still owned by the vw audi group were they not?

The early yellow colour was prone to fading. Looks similar to the yellow Skoda and Seat used [skoda lemon yellow] [seat ovni yellow] and these were prone to fading so you may not be safe with that yellow as looks v similar to my untrained eye

I genuinely don’t know… I’m not expecting perfection by any measure. It’s almost the cheapest way to get into a modern Porsche and I think prices on the early ones will rise before too long

 

[BigJase88]

I genuinely don’t know… I’m not expecting perfection by any measure. It’s almost the cheapest way to get into a modern Porsche and I think prices on the early ones will rise before too long

You need confidence to own a yellow car.

If you can take the flack and dont mind people saying remarks such as....

Oh you starting a mobile salon then buy it.

If that will annoy you then don't

 

[JamRocky]

I think Yellow suits it actually

It’s going to turn some people off entirely, but it can carry it off quite well can’t it?!

 

[JamRocky]

You need confidence to own a yellow car.

If you can take the flack and dont mind people saying remarks such as....

Oh you starting a mobile salon then buy it.

If that will annoy you then don't

I had a TT at one point… I’ve heard all that … Changed their tune as a passenger though. It was a Mark 1 hardtop Quattro dyno’d at 399bhp.

 

[BigJase88]

I had a TT at one point… I’ve heard all that … Changed their tune as a passenger though. It was a Mark 1 hardtop Quattro dyno’d at 399bhp.

My friend has a 225 mk1 hardtop in Nogaro Blue parked in his garage

 

[ChipChop]

Looks good in yellow. Appears to be strong money though for a high mileage car. You would be better off waiting until the bleak mid winter to buy a car like this. Much less demand for a cheery convertible sports car then. You also really need to view in person to see if it is worth the asking price, check the panel gaps, look for signs of overspray etc etc. Best of luck.

 

[JamRocky]

I had a TT at one point… I’ve heard all that … Changed their tune as a passenger though. It was a Mark 1 hardtop Quattro dyno’d at 399bhp.

I had a TT at one point… I’ve heard all that … Changed their tune as a passenger though. It was a Mark 1 hardtop Quattro dyno’d at 399bhp.

Yes, I said 399bhp… how annoying is that figure

 

[JamRocky]

My friend has a 225 mk1 hardtop in Nogaro Blue parked in his garage

Mine was dark blue… I forget the name of the colour. It was fun, but ridiculous cost wise

 

[JHS]

A fun car should be outrageous, so go for it!

 

[JamRocky]

Looks good in yellow. Appears to be strong money though for a high mileage car. You would be better off waiting until the bleak mid winter to buy a car like this. Much less demand for a cheery convertible sports car then. You also really need to view in person to see if it is worth the asking price, check the panel gaps, look for signs of overspray etc etc. Best of luck.

Great advice and I’m in no rush. I certainly wouldn’t pay what they are asking and a viewing is a must… sort of. I just thought I’d ask peoples thoughts on the colour. I’m happy to have mechanical work done if the body is straight. There’s a lot of insurance write off repaired Boxsters.

 

[JamRocky]

A fun car should be outrageous, so go for it!

Haha love that thought…

 

[Stratman]

I'd be put off not by the colour, but because the IMS bearing wasn't replaced while the gearbox was out. As they were 'inspecting' it, how much extra would it have cost to replace it?

 

[Darrell]

That’s a yes from me. Ask for proof of the IMS being done.

 

[Darrell]

Just to add to this Porsche's of that era were still owned by the vw audi group were they not?

No but around the time of the release of the Boxster (1996 or 7) they were in the same financial quagmire as Aston. The Boxster saved the firm.

 

[SpikyMikey]

Like the colour
Not so keen on the rot in the rear arches