just bought a boxster

[fasterjames]

Sorry to hear about your shock. Happened to me too after a 60K service, lost about a 1/2 gallon of coolant. Was it a steady stream of coolant as if your Boxster lifted its hind leg?

If so then you probably don't have a big problem at all. What 'probably' happened is that someone opened the coolant cap to check it but didn't put it back on straight. Very common. If not threaded just right and the motor gets hot it will shoot coolant by the right rear wheel after you shut off the motor.

There has been at least one cap upgrade by Porsche. Sometimes the old one leaked similar to what happened to you. Call a dealer to make sure you have the newest style.

If this happened while driving you probably have a more serious issue like the coolant tank is leaking.

Congrats on the new car, you will love it!. Also don't get too hung up on the problems you see on the message board. It will take away from the incredible experience of owning your Boxster.