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Old 05-11-2014, 03:31 PM   #1
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Another original owner here. It still brings a smile to my face every time I drop the top and take it out.

Special ordered it and picked it up in May of 2001. The window sticker was $59,997. I am at 23,900 miles now.

I ordered it with the following factory options;

Comfort Package including Seats with electrical height, length and backrest adjustment, left and right; driver's side memory function and adjustable lumbar support, left and right. $2,090
Self-Dimming Mirrors and Rain Sensors. $690
Heated Front Seats Package $400
Sports Touring Package including Wind Stop, Sound System, Cruise Control, Alarm System, CD Radio, On-Board Computer $2870
Headlight Washers $225
Wheel Caps with Colored Crest $170
Porsche Stability Management $1215
Xenon Headlights $1070
Black Floor Mats $92
Porsche Crest in Headrest $210

I have added the following;

'03 18" S Wheels
'03 OEM Top with Glass Window
'03 Tail Lights
'03 S Exhaust Modified by FD Motorsports
Silver Hood Emblem
Clear Front Side Lights
Red Seat Belts
Red Rear Console
Aluminum E-Brake & Shift Knob
997 Shift Console
Garage & Gate Switches
Kenwood HD Radio & Navigation
Spoiler Control Switch & Indicator Light
Back-Up Camera
Foot Well Lights
Bird Arm Rest
Steering Wheel Modified by CarDreams.com
Leather Air Bag
Parrot Bluetooth





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Old 05-11-2014, 05:35 PM   #2
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Another original owner here. It still brings a smile to my face every time I drop the top and take it out.

Special ordered it and picked it up in May of 2001. The window sticker was $59,997. I am at 23,900 miles now.

I ordered it with the following factory options;

Comfort Package including Seats with electrical height, length and backrest adjustment, left and right; driver's side memory function and adjustable lumbar support, left and right. $2,090
Self-Dimming Mirrors and Rain Sensors. $690
Heated Front Seats Package $400
Sports Touring Package including Wind Stop, Sound System, Cruise Control, Alarm System, CD Radio, On-Board Computer $2870
Headlight Washers $225
Wheel Caps with Colored Crest $170
Porsche Stability Management $1215
Xenon Headlights $1070
Black Floor Mats $92
Porsche Crest in Headrest $210

I have added the following;

'03 18" S Wheels
'03 OEM Top with Glass Window
'03 Tail Lights
'03 S Exhaust Modified by FD Motorsports
Silver Hood Emblem
Clear Front Side Lights
Red Seat Belts
Red Rear Console
Aluminum E-Brake & Shift Knob
997 GTS Shift Console
Garage & Gate Switches
Kenwood HD Radio & Navigation
Spoiler Control Switch & Indicator Light
Back-Up Camera
Foot Well Lights
Bird Arm Rest
Steering Wheel Modified by CarDreams.com
Leather Air Bag
Parrot Bluetooth
Very nice!
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Old 05-11-2014, 07:32 PM   #3
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Another original owner here. It still brings a smile to my face every time I drop the top and take it out.
What a pristine car, i hope to own a porsche new someday! If i do buy one new my stubborn self wont sell it till the day its worth more, and if that day never comes, itll sure be worth something to me .
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Old 05-12-2014, 09:44 AM   #4
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Another original owner here. It still brings a smile to my face every time I drop the top and take it out.I have added the following;

'03 18" S Wheels
'03 OEM Top with Glass Window
'03 Tail Lights
'03 S Exhaust Modified by FD Motorsports
Silver Hood Emblem
Clear Front Side Lights
Red Seat Belts
Red Rear Console
Aluminum E-Brake & Shift Knob
997 Shift Console
Garage & Gate Switches
Kenwood HD Radio & Navigation
Spoiler Control Switch & Indicator Light
Back-Up Camera
Foot Well Lights
Bird Arm Rest
Steering Wheel Modified by CarDreams.com
Leather Air Bag
Parrot Bluetooth





YAY...another MY01
Really nice Chuck, especially your '03 OEM Top with Glass Window!
Lots of smiles per gallon, no doubt.

Aluminum E-Brake --> I really could need some info here, how to "rip" the handle off
Foot Well Lights --> Original ones? How did you connect them?
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Old 05-12-2014, 08:24 PM   #5
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Aluminum E-Brake --> I really could need some info here, how to "rip" the handle off
Foot Well Lights --> Original ones? How did you connect them?
Easy stuff;

For the E-Brake swap - Replacing the Handbrake - Porsche Boxster (986) FAQ

The foot well lights are an add on and are wired to the center map light at the top of the windshield. They operate in conjunction with the map light. The $700 OEM option has a relay and a switch on the left side of the radio. Mine doesn't.

OEM light switch;

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Old 05-13-2014, 11:31 AM   #6
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Easy stuff;

For the E-Brake swap - Replacing the Handbrake - Porsche Boxster (986) FAQ

The foot well lights are an add on and are wired to the center map light at the top of the windshield. They operate in conjunction with the map light. The $700 OEM option has a relay and a switch on the left side of the radio. Mine doesn't.
Thanks Chuck.
E-Brake: Actually I just want to swap the leather handle of my E-Brake and the only info I have so far is to use brute force
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E-Brake: Actually I just want to swap the leather handle of my E-Brake and the only info I have so far is to use brute force
Yes, brute force. It helps to stick a small but long screwdriver (or something similar) in between the leather handle and e-brake from the front where the button is and work it around to loosen the adhesive.
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Yes, brute force. It helps to stick a small but long screwdriver (or something similar) in between the leather handle and e-brake from the front where the button is and work it around to loosen the adhesive.
Thank you, particlewave!
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