annoyances? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

rick3000 · 10-26-2008, 06:15 PM

I don't have any big problems with my Boxster that wouldn't be an issue with any other car. The visors not moving is annoying, repairs can be expensive (but you new that when you bought it), but the pro's are far better.
Easy to DIY, great handling, great style, etc.

gregdacat · 10-26-2008, 07:02 PM

The built-in inaccuracy of the speedometer. Argh!

turbo23dog · 10-26-2008, 07:07 PM

I don't find the seats all that comfortable on 3+ hour rides. Its not enough to detract from all the positives but I do find it something to think about.

renzop · 10-27-2008, 06:38 AM

The general feeling that the electronics have a mind of their own.

When I pull out the key, various things stay on. Interior lights are one thing but the radio power switch stays and dash panels stay illuminated for awhile. The CD player starts up to check if a CD is there after the key has been removed.

If the windows are DOWN and I open the door they come up slightly and then when I close it they go all the way down. Why?

All the electronic systems seem both over-engineered and fragile at the same time. They do not inspire confidence and I feel that they could let me down anytime.

rick3000 · 10-27-2008, 06:48 AM

^ That sounds like an ignition switch problem.

mdex · 10-27-2008, 07:39 AM

Mine seems to need another 80 to 100 hp.....

FTD · 10-27-2008, 09:53 AM

The seating is for people taller than I. Especially the length of the bottom cushion - If I sit back in the seat my knees bend before the front edge, which doesn't take long to feel crummy. And if I slouch to get my knees on the edge of the seat, then I am even lower and and I have to be in hyper drive on the visibility issues. I am usually slouching. It feels comfortable enough, but I can't see.

And the steering wheel can't be tilted down. It is slightly higher than the horizontal lines on the dash, and that bugs me aesthetically.

Plus I wouldn't mind seeing how it felt lowered.

I don't like the new front pads I just put in.

Big Bummer.

My local PCA doesn't have enough autocross days. Two in the spring and two in the fall, unless you did the whole 3 day labor day thing, then that would have made 5 for the year.