|
I'll be the contrarian here.
No, you don't need the Durametric SW/HW to own a Porsche. What you are seeing here are people with problems..you won't necessarily have problems.
You can generally get by by having access to a good Porsche mechanic. More expensive and not as self satisfying as doing it yourself but you do save the money on tools.
Next option is see if a nearby auto parts house will read the codes for you if you have some sort of problem or you have a solid check engine light (flashing, you stop and get it towed to a mechanic).
Or do you have a friend who already has code reading capability? The local car nut?
Next would be a simple code reader. Not nearly as capable as the Durametric but gives you access to many of the more common diagnostic codes the Boxster puts out. Unless you have some experience in trouble shooting, most things which would require the Durametric are going to be beyond you anyway. Actron is a typical brand.
And last but certainly not least, if you want to learn about the inner workings of the car, then by all means buy the Durametric.
(Owned a '99 and then an '01S and never needed anything beyond a simple code reader and only bought that when I needed one. Used it on other folks other brand cars as well as on my wife's Acura. If you are near Sanford, I'd be glad to read your codes for you.)
|