I recently purchased a two owner 2000 Boxster S with the automatic. I would have prefered the standard, but I think I got a pretty decent deal on this one.
I have to thank you guys for the help. I did not have a clue where to start, but with the help of this forum, I managed to change my pugs, belt, and air filter. I also went to remove the snorkel which was already gone.
I added a K&N against a lot of people's advice. I have used them for years and when properly cleaned and oiled, I think they are sufficient. I have never had a problem related to a K&N.
Anyway, I have been a little on the immature side since my purchase. On my way home from Dallas, I ran a GTO... on of the new ones. We got on it at about 70 and he pulled me by about a lenght, but to my surprise, the Boxster came back and passed him. In the last month, I have raced a new model Mustang GT. He jumped me off the line and I quickly passed him. Last Saturday, I raced a 350Z. I fully expected to lose, as I did with the two previous cars. But, After about 40 MPH, I passed him and did so easily. Now, given that my Boxster S only has 250 HP and is susposed to be under pwoered and slow, I am surprised at its performance. I bought it because I thought it was a beautiful car and the handling is just amazing. I did not buy it because I htought it was fast. On top of that, it is an auto - that alone should make it slower than the 5 or 6 speeds Boxtser S's. ???
Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks for the help, and I love my new toy. I will post photos later, but it is just your average Red Boxster S with the 986 S badging, de-ambered with the silver Porsche bad up front. I also have a set of Speedster humps and 18" turbo twist rims. It has 60K miles and I paid $19000. I hope that was a deal, and if not, I am sure you guys in the kno will tell me otherwise.
Thanks for such a great forum.
Respectfully,
Greg