8 things about the Boxster that I don't like and wish Porsche would fix.

Originally Posted by donv

The way the windshield washer works irks me. It has one wipe too many after the fluid dispenses - windshield looks clear after the first couple then there's a semi-dry wipe which smears it all over again, if you have something like tree sap or bug guts on it.

Hi Donv, you should maybe try:

1) New wiper inserts
2) Really clean your windshield good.
3) Different washer fluid- I find that some of the fluids have a "Rain X" type additive, and this builds up on the glass, and can cause streaking

[donv]

Thanks, I keep the windshield clean and have new blades - but in my neck of the woods if you drive at night you end up with major bugs on the windshield, regardless. I can have a spot free windshield when I leave, but 15 minutes later the guts are everywhere. The windshield washer does a good job with most of it, but the stickiest ones are the problem and that extra "dry" wipe just smears them all over again. (Can see past "splats", but not so easy with smears.)

I do have some Rain-X (the "apply to windshield" version, not the washer additive) and should try that to see if it can help to keep 'em from sticking originally - then the extra wipe won't matter.

Originally Posted by bmussatti

Hi Donv, you should maybe try:

1) New wiper inserts
2) Really clean your windshield good.
3) Different washer fluid- I find that some of the fluids have a "Rain X" type additive, and this builds up on the glass, and can cause streaking

[cfos]

I've thought about the visor issue, too. I have to agree with bmuss and chalk it up to ownership of a convertable. Part of me also wonders how much visibility would be hampered if the visor was tilted left with the top up. I also feel that the key (as said before is waaaaayyyy too sensitive). One thing that I've found troublesome is the placement of the lighter/power sources. In the 987 (not sure in the 986) there is the outlet by the passenger's left leg/foot. Kinda awkward if you have something plugged in and are carrying a passenger.