Boxster Stamina

[kk2002s]

Just returned from 2200 mile in my boxster with 68k miles (Now 70500)

First day - 950 miles straight from Southern NJ to Daytona Beach Fla.

A little under 15 hours with only 6 stops. (3) for gas, 3 to stretch

Averaged 72 mph and 27.5 mpg in High 80’s - 90 degree temps

Car ran without a single hint of problems. I was surprised but obviously very happy

Rested and visited with relatives for a few days

Trip Back:

550 miles across GA to Cherokee NC for Start of Blue Ridge Parkway. Rested overnight

450 miles Blue Ridge Parkway to Waynesboro VA

Not the greatest conditions. Lots of Fog (under 30 foot visibility) in the higher elevations. I had to use the GPS to let me know when I was going into Hair Pin turns

Rain and fog the last 100 miles really pushed my buttons

Rested Overnight

Did the Skyline Drive and back home in dry conditions
Got the top down in 47 degrees, careful with the plastic window but needed that view without a roof

Home was by way of the painful 95 north on a Friday from Washington DC. Really tested mine and the Boxster’s patients.

I did notice that braking down those mountain roads, the front end now needs the replacement I have been planning

I brought tools, an extra scissors jack in-case. I even brought along a new Spare AOS in-case.

The last day home I was getting 32 mpg on the highway.

Day after I got home, washed all the road grim and bug guts off and just put in the garage for a well-deserved rest