New 2002 Boxster S Owner

[porsche986spyder]

Ask the previous owner if the Serpantine Belt was changed. The maintenance manual says it should be changed at 55K. simple and cheap fix. I would also ask when was the last time the spark plugs were changed. I think those are supposed to be changed at 45K. Check your owners manual for all of your service maintenance. Also your fuel filter at 60K. Other than those 3 things, your car looks great! As for the clutch, well that just depends on how the previous owner drove the car. It may or may not need it. If you don't have any RMS leaks, you've got a good car. I had my clutch changed and RMS seal at the same time. Suncoast Porsche has the best prices and gave me all the parts needed to do a complete clutch replacement along with the RMS. Good luck and welcome to the forum!

[racer_d]

I think the main item at 60K is the serpentine belt. Perhaps spark plugs.

Get a Bentley manual if you can. Some of these items you can do yourself if you are willing..

60K miles is not too high. It sounds about right for a car that has actually been driven in its life

I don't see the little black screens that go in the rollbar behind the seats.
be sure to pull off the spare and make sure the jack is in there. Also check the pouch for the toolkit. You will also want to make sure you have the owners manuals and the Radio Code.. nice to have when the battery dies.

Clutch parts are likely $400-500 plus install. so.. $1k-$1500 sounds right once a shop charges you labor.

Love the color combo! Enjoy

[SC986]

Congrats on the purchase! Biased, but nice choice on years and colors!

[meerzee]

Thanks for the advice and warm welcome...
I will have it hopefully for next weekend....great. If it wasn't a 1000 miles away and I had the time, I would have flown and driven it home. I will have it checked out for the serpentine belt, clutch, spark plugs, RMS and such when I get it home.

BTW, I now notice the missing rollbar behind the seat "screens" are missing.
What is the real purpose for these and how much to replace? Do I need them and what is the official part numbers and where is the best online place to purchase.
I did recall hearing that these screens and the windscreen will disappear if left topdown on occasion, then show up on Ebay there soon after...

Thanks --- It is awesome to be here... 986forum is the best.

-M

[racer_d]

Good question. I thought I saw them for sale at Suncoast.... I know the clear plastic windstop goes for about $350 from the dealer. I thought the screens were also rediculously priced too.. Maybe $100ach!

http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=P&Product_Code=00004480078&Category_Code=POTEBXWW

[Wonko The Sane]

I have nothing to add other than "that's pretty" and that my box has 103k on it, and hasn't had any serious work needed on it. Nothing that i wouldn't consider normal maintenance during my ownership.

Take care of her, and you should have a lot of miles without any headaches.

[gmboxster]

Congrats on your purchase!! You bought the boxster (type) that I wanted. Black boxster S with tan leather interior, BEAUTIFUL!! I 'settled' for a white boxster with tan leather interior because I thought I was getting a good deal. Although I wanted black the white is really starting to grow on me. In fact I think ALL boxsters look great regardless of the color. The hardest part for me is finding time to drive it between work. This car is too darn nice to let it sit in the garage. Once again congrats and have fun..

[OldBlevins]

Originally Posted by meerzee

BTW, I now notice the missing rollbar behind the seat "screens" are missing.
What is the real purpose for these and how much to replace? Do I need them and what is the official part numbers and where is the best online place to purchase.
I did recall hearing that these screens and the windscreen will disappear if left topdown on occasion, then show up on Ebay there soon after...

Based on some posts I read in the forum that the rollbar inserts didn't add that much wind protection (and not everyone agrees), my scottish pocketbook and I ultimately decided to buy only the center windscreen. I'm reasonably tall (6'1") and have the seat back all the way which I think largely blocks wind from coming in through them.

That's a beautiful car. I'll be impressed if you have the restraint to drive it only on weekends. Turns out, I don't.

[porsche986spyder]

By the way, the 'Steelership" sells convertible top "Shampoo" as they call it and a plastic window cleaner. I did not buy the top cleaner but do use the plastic window cleaner sold by Porsche. I have to admit after the first time using it, it looks amazingly clear. Just make sure to do both inside and outside on the plastic window.

[meerzee]

Originally Posted by OldBlevins

Based on some posts I read in the forum that the rollbar inserts didn't add that much wind protection (and not everyone agrees), my scottish pocketbook and I ultimately decided to buy only the center windscreen. I'm reasonably tall (6'1") and have the seat back all the way which I think largely blocks wind from coming in through them.

That's a beautiful car. I'll be impressed if you have the restraint to drive it only on weekends. Turns out, I don't.

Thanks, OB. I think I will leave them out for now and save the extra $200 - I bought the Coverking Silverguard+ cover for it and the Weathertech rubber protection mats for both the interior and the "cargo" rear trunk area. (I have done this in the past for all of my vehicles as soon as I get this....using Husky most of the time, but I didn't care for the look of the Husky liner this time)

I am right at 6'3", so I hope I fit OK ---- arrgh! I too am worried about the restraint of driving it only on the weekends, but we shall see....maybe I will make a calendar log and see how often I actually come up with a reason to take it out during the week.....heck if the "stealership" I bought it from wasn't 1000+ miles away, I would be driving it home today. I just don't have the time to do it plus it seems like a hecka of a "break-in" intro experience.... :P

Thanks so much for the kind words....
All the best,
M