New 2002 Boxster S Owner

[meerzee]

Thanks, 986spyder & djomlas...
Obviously I feel alot better now about the history of the car with the sheer abundance of information I received this morning. I am really looking forward to getting the car in next week. Thanks again for the warm welcomes and wonderful info/advice!

I have a question on the parking/storage of my Boxster. It will be without a garage spot for about a month, until I finish the last of my storage needs (I am holding materials for a relative for his home repair) - I was thinking about purchasing a Coverking Silverguard Plus cover for now until I had it in a garage. Any opinions on this cover? And is RAGGTOPP still the best/only cleaner/protector to use on the boxster top?

Thanks again,
M

[gmboxster]

And where do you buy RAGGTOP ??

[djomlas]

i used 303 instead of raggtopp, much cheaper and can be found at murrays or autozone. it did wonders on my top.
i love watching ALL the water just fly right off the top when i was the car.

one month without storage should be fine, but if you are really picky a cover is fine.

my buddy's license is suspended for a year, been 11 months now, and his car still sits w no cover haha, it still looks same.

[PWebRPH]

I have used raggtopp with good results but did not know you could use 303 on top as well, good to know... it is easier to find.

[squeak]

Used RAGGTOPP on my car today, I was VERY impressed! The hood looks like new, defo recommend

I got mine from autogeek, also got a 10% discount.

Cheers, Gord.

[fatmike]

I'm in a similar situation. I picked up my '02 Boxster S about a month ago. Its a very boring Black/Black combo with Grey interior (yes, that combination).

Mine was much lower miles, but I still think the car deserves to get a clean state from a maintenance perspective once they enter a new garage.

I did most of the things you've done (oil & filter, top, etc.). I also did the cabin filter, mine was really gross (at one point a mouse made a home in it). I replaced my front tires which weren't worn, but had some dry rot. I figure that I will place some pretty heavy stresses on those things pretty much every opportunity I get...

I assume that I'll do an OAS, MAF, O2, etc. They seem inevitiable & are really no big deal. However, I do hope to avoid a new engine...

TOP: I also cleaned my plastic rear window with Novus. Its a dedicated plastic cleaner. It made a huge difference in the visibility through the plastic window.

WINDSTOPS: With them installed - and with the windows up - the car is as calm at highway speed as many sedans with the windows cracked.

STORAGE: Suggest you read about the battery and what happens if your battery dies. Sounds like the right kind of inexpense charger will help prevent a hassle if your batter goes while in storage.

I can't believe how much I like this car so far. The car has met my high expectations for fun & perfrmance. But, surprisingly, it has far exceeded my expectations for comfort & practicality as a daily driver.

Good luck with your car.