Question…Boxster S with 329,000 miles - Page 2 - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

FloridaBill · 07-06-2012, 06:28 AM

Hi All,

Thanks for all your input. Sorry for the late reply.

“Other that the maintenance, what have you had done?”
Water pump twice (the second was just last month). Motor mount at about 160K. Just routine maintenance otherwise.

“maybe it was his first visit to the forum, and he's now too busy searching to figure out what the hell an IMSB is”
I have no idea what an IMSB is…is this something I need to be aware of?

Further research has shown that the original Porsche recommended schedule was 30K for plugs, and since that has served me well I think I will stick with that. Since I had two prior 30Ks done at this shop I didn’t ask the cost, I just dropped it off with instructions for a 30K.

Here’s the pic of the odometer for Jaxonalden.

Best regards,
FloridaBill

thstone · 07-06-2012, 07:40 AM

[QUOTE=FloridaBill;296635]I have no idea what an IMSB is…is this something I need to be aware of?

No, nothing to worry about.

Jager · 07-06-2012, 08:37 AM

[QUOTE=thstone;296647]

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Originally Posted by FloridaBill

I have no idea what an IMSB is…is this something I need to be aware of?

No, nothing to worry about.

Supports one of the ideas that daily driven cars don't have IMS issues because the bearing stays coated with oil.

I do have another question for FloridaBill, How often does the tach see 6k RPM's?

Perfectlap · 08-27-2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by FloridaBill

Hi All,

Thanks for all your input. Sorry for the late reply.

“Other that the maintenance, what have you had done?”
Water pump twice (the second was just last month). Motor mount at about 160K. Just routine maintenance otherwise.

“maybe it was his first visit to the forum, and he's now too busy searching to figure out what the hell an IMSB is”
I have no idea what an IMSB is…is this something I need to be aware of?

Further research has shown that the original Porsche recommended schedule was 30K for plugs, and since that has served me well I think I will stick with that. Since I had two prior 30Ks done at this shop I didn’t ask the cost, I just dropped it off with instructions for a 30K.

Here’s the pic of the odometer for Jaxonalden.

Best regards,
FloridaBill

Greetings FloridaBill,

If you're still out there, I was curious to hear how you typically drive the car. Meaning what's your typical rev-range for driving on the highway and city? Does the car see much revving in the 4-6K range?

We often debate what's good or bad for the engine. Some think going below 3K RPM is not so good while others believe being at exactly 3K RPM can become problematic. Thus the conventional wisdom has become to keep it above 3K RPM once the fluids are up to temp. But on the highway some find this less than ideal preferring to stay in the 2-3K RPM range.

rdass623 · 02-05-2015, 06:04 PM

30 interval for plugs seems frequent to me. the bosch on an old car with breaker points, yes but with a modern electronic ignition, it seems to be waaaay premature. i would feel much better with a mechanic who would read the plugs rather than just replace them. from what i have seen the frequency of alot of porsche's maintenance is premature..... except for the oil change intervals. it is my honest belief the maintenance schedule is to keep owners coming back to the dealerships to hook them on the sale of a new car. good marketing to set the hook on a new sale, but maybe not so good for the consumer.

Luv2Box · 02-05-2015, 07:29 AM

This is not supposed to make a difference but out of curiosity where was your Boxster built Germany or Finland?

Flavor 987S · 07-06-2012, 07:27 AM

FloridaBill, great job!

What has been your oil change routine? Brand, viscosity, and interval? Thanks!

FloridaBill · 07-06-2012, 07:35 AM

Every 15K, Mobile 1 synthetic, not sure the viscosity...

tonycarreon · 07-06-2012, 08:26 AM

my suggestion to floridabill: keep doing what you've been doing! don't change a darn thing. i laughed when i saw the odometer. great job sir, my hat's off to you.

:dance:

thstone · 07-06-2012, 11:12 AM

You know the average distance to the moon is only ~239,000 miles. FloridaBill is already on the return trip back...

tonycarreon · 07-06-2012, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by thstone

You know the average distance to the moon is only ~239,000 miles. FloridaBill is already on the return trip back...

- he's on his 14th trip around the earth (assuming he's driving on the equator)
- he's made 135 trips from NY to LA
- he's used around 15k gallons of gasoline

i bet he didn't expect to have this much conversation about his car and is probably confused as to why everyone's making a big deal ("it's a porsche, for cripes sake")

and i'd be willing to bet that if he's ever in a town where any of the forum members live, he'd get free beer just by showing his odometer...

Jager · 07-06-2012, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by thstone

You know the average distance to the moon is only ~239,000 miles. FloridaBill is already on the return trip back...

I'm almost to the moon!!

I just received this in the mail today:

225,000 miles… That was 7,000 miles ago. Obviously they can’t keep up with me. What do you think they will do???

So in this case I would want a list of tasks they plan on performing along with the parts list. Then I would wait for the phone call to tell me something else needed to be replaced (for a minimal cost). Hmmm… Think I will pass… Again.

shadrach74 · 07-06-2012, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jager

225,000 miles… That was 7,000 miles ago. Obviously they can’t keep up with me. What do you think they will do???

So in this case I would want a list of tasks they plan on performing along with the parts list. Then I would wait for the phone call to tell me something else needed to be replaced (for a minimal cost). Hmmm… Think I will pass… Again.

Well you must have the 4 hole injectors that double the life of a set of plugs!

Jaxonalden · 07-06-2012, 08:30 PM

With all the negative talk about engine failures, it's nice to read one of these fell good Threads.

Thank you Florida Bill for instilling confidence in these beautiful cars! If I see you on the road sir, first beers on me.

jeepdad · 02-06-2015, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaxonalden

With all the negative talk about engine failures, it's nice to read one of these fell good Threads.

Thank you Florida Bill for instilling confidence in these beautiful cars! If I see you on the road sir, first beers on me.

Agreed. I humbly suggest this thread be "stickied" alongside the your-engine-will-blow-up threads.

SJEFFB986 · 02-06-2015, 08:22 AM

Damn! I guess I'm just breaking in my 99 with 125k? Honestly... any car can last hundreds of thousands of miles with routine maintenance if you just stay on top of things and... don't drive thru pot holes, don't slam on the brakes, don't peel out constantly, grind gears, etc., etc. common sense. Unfortunately I don't think I'll keep my 986 too much longer because I want to upgrade to a 987!

thstone · 07-06-2012, 02:07 PM

Cheers to FloridaBill and Jager! (and anyone else with over 200K)

rp17 · 07-11-2012, 01:54 PM

329,000 miles?! 15 K oil change intervals? Nice!!! So, how often does the tack hit 6k? And is it driven everyday? I think Bill needs a thorough interrogation.

2x Cheers to FloridaBill and Jager!!!