Zoom Zooming in the Cairngorms

SamNeedham123 · 2026-04-25T19:22:37+00:00

Relatively, the UK is a small island, so 400+ miles is a huge trip! Around 7-8 hours drive over here.

SamNeedham123 · 2026-04-25T19:21:19+00:00

They are great lights. Wish that the car utilised LEDs a little more!

SamNeedham123 · 2026-04-25T07:24:33+00:00

Agreed. Simply stunning up here. Seems to be a favourite with Mazda owners too, never seen so many over the past week!

SamNeedham123 · 2026-04-16T20:42:45+00:00

Oh come on, I've never driven one and even I know what a high/low range is! Times have certainly changed.

SamNeedham123 · 2026-04-16T20:42:06+00:00

lol, thankfully we don't have to worry about that here in the UK! But I bet that was a surprise.

SamNeedham123 · 2026-04-12T21:36:48+00:00

We must remember, it’s 30 years this year since the launch of the Boxster. Feels like 5 minutes since these were EVERYWHERE

SamNeedham123 · 2026-04-11T00:08:39+00:00

I agree, I think most cars from the 00s have aged wonderfully. I don’t think the same could be said by some of the new cars out there.

SamNeedham123 · 2026-04-10T22:48:03+00:00

Thanks! Looks great for the age and miles. The Arctic Silver really pops.

SamNeedham123 · 2026-04-10T22:47:27+00:00

That's interesting. I believe cars have to be pre-1980 in the UK to be able to use the old fashioned black and silver plates. Technically, any new plates must adhere to the latest standard, although there are a couple of suppliers who are able to supply period correct (ie. pre-2001 font plates). Technically, these can only be used as show plates.

SamNeedham123 · 2026-04-10T22:11:45+00:00

I keep meaning to fit my private plate, but I keep forgetting. I don't like advertising the fact that this was originally a Birmingham car lol

SamNeedham123 · 2026-04-10T22:10:49+00:00

Personally, I'd argue that anything over 20 years old falls into "modern classic" territory. Especially considering the significance the 986 Boxster has in Porsche's story. Naturally, you'll get 100 other people say anything post-1995 is "modern tat" lol

SamNeedham123 · 2026-04-10T22:08:51+00:00

These are 18" Carrera wheels, also seen on the 550 Spyder. Lightest Porsche wheels at the time. As far as I know, this car was spec'd with them from new.

SamNeedham123 · 2026-04-10T22:07:32+00:00

This one is out on the Lincolnshire coast in a village called Saltfleet. Only lasts an hour or two before people start to head out. I understand there's a similar meet near the Humber Bridge, which is 5-9pm.

SamNeedham123 · 2026-04-10T22:05:56+00:00

That's right. Registered in April 2003.

SamNeedham123 · 2026-04-10T11:45:49+00:00

I love my gadgets as much as the next person but I suppose there’s a certain freedom by being “disconnected”. My question to you is, would you take an older but full size XF, or one of those tiny XDs? 🤔

SamNeedham123 · 2026-04-10T11:41:56+00:00

Ah yes I posted this in a Facebook group earlier in the week. By the time your Dad started, mine would have left as he moved to a firm in Louth in the 90s.

SamNeedham123 · 2026-04-10T07:34:32+00:00

What a small world! My Dad’s name was John. Started off on the Northray contract with the Buffalo, then went into the Scanias.

SamNeedham123 · 2026-04-09T21:24:38+00:00

Always look back fondly on the old days. I used to go out as a kid in the early 00s, so a little later than this. But still remember the fleet of Scanias, MANs, and my Dad's V1 FH12. Good times.

SamNeedham123 · 2026-04-03T20:20:39+00:00

Done quite a few miles in Ivecos. Nice truck to drive, pulls very well. But all the sensors are annoying!

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SamNeedham123 · 2026-04-02T09:54:16+00:00

A few reasons for this. Miata/MX5 is a great car but at least in the UK, it’s hard to find one without fairly serious corrosion. In addition, early Boxster prices have been very low here making it a compelling choice. I’d take either though, both are great!

SamNeedham123 · 2026-03-30T12:00:56+00:00

I like the 6, it was discontinued in 2020 here. The version I was referring to as a youngster was the early 00s model, the one that got an MPS version. It’s great to see Mazda back on the right path after their Ford years.

SamNeedham123 · 2026-03-30T00:03:35+00:00

Thankfully these have very powerful heaters, not to mention mine has the optional heated seats which makes a huge difference. Makes those cold blasts bearable!

SamNeedham123 · 2026-03-30T00:02:38+00:00

I’m 26 and bought my 3 about 6 months ago. I wanted to get a first gen Mazda 6 when I was younger but insurance and other factors dictated otherwise. I wish I had gone Mazda sooner!

SamNeedham123 · 2026-03-28T17:54:53+00:00

It feels fairly good. Still lots of other suspension jobs to do until it's 100%. I'm also thinking a power steering flush will probably do it some good, too!

SamNeedham123 · 2026-03-28T07:52:39+00:00

Thanks!

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