986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners (http://986forum.com/forums/)
-   Boxster General Discussions (http://986forum.com/forums/boxster-general-discussions/)
-   -   Thank You!!! (http://986forum.com/forums/boxster-general-discussions/54018-thank-you.html)

pony13ca 09-10-2014 02:07 PM

Thank You!!!
 
I have been around here for awhile, drinking in the wisdom of this fine group!! With your help I have purchased my first Boxster. It is 2000 S, with 97,000 Km on the clock. She had a very clean PPI, and a laser alignment, and oil change were done on the car this morning. The previous owner split the cost of that, as part of the sale price.
The oil filter didn't have a speck of debris, so I will be taking her in for clutch and IMS in the not to distant future. Everything works fine, except the passenger side window squeaks when it goes up and down.
Thank you all for the insight and information!! It helped me buy what I think is a good car! Of course it is rainning here today, so I can't take any pics. Here is 1, and I will post more when the sun is shinning!!

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1410386751.jpg

CraigM 09-10-2014 02:20 PM

Nice! Those are my favorite wheels from the factory on these cars...maybe a little biased since I have them as well, but I think they just flow perfectly with the car.

Looks great.

doctorm3 09-10-2014 02:41 PM

Great looking car! Congrats!:cheers:

jsceash 09-10-2014 02:59 PM

Nice car. Its nice to hear the previous own helped get the maintenance caught up for you good deal

Box4two 09-10-2014 03:41 PM

Very nice, cheers!:cheers:

rp17 09-10-2014 04:18 PM

Congrats on the new ride!. Can I see some interior pic?

Giller 09-10-2014 04:27 PM

Glad you found some value here. I think some of us were worried you were never going to find a ride. Congrats!

pony13ca 09-10-2014 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rp17 (Post 417836)
Congrats on the new ride!. Can I see some interior pic?

Thanks!! I will snap some in the morning, and post them.

pony13ca 09-10-2014 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Giller (Post 417837)
Glad you found some value here. I think some of us were worried you were never going to find a ride. Congrats!

Thanks!! I think I let some of the negative talk, about IMS, and the one bad PPI scare me into looking for a car without a single flaw! In the end I got what I think is a really good car, at what I think was a pretty good price. Managed to get an S and still have more than enough money for clutch and IMS, over the winter.
:)

BoxsterSteve 09-10-2014 05:12 PM

Very nice! Patience & persistence paid off.
Enjoy your new ride.

BIGJake111 09-10-2014 05:14 PM

Blue top, 18 inches, and litronics, very very pretty.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

coreseller 09-10-2014 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pony13ca (Post 417840)
Thanks!! I think I let some of the negative talk, about IMS, and the one bad PPI scare me into looking for a car without a single flaw! In the end I got what I think is a really good car, at what I think was a pretty good price. Managed to get an S and still have more than enough money for clutch and IMS, over the winter.
:)


Very nice car!!!!! Pics can be deceiving but the blue finish looks great.

I am the last guy to suggest doing this that these and those "Just to Be Safe" but if it were me, in addition to the IMS and other items you mentioned, Have the Water Pump Replaced with an OEM or Raby Unit if he still sells them...........:cheers:

coreseller 09-10-2014 05:29 PM

Forgot to mention, Buy this at your local Autozone:

Liquid Wrench/Silicone spray lubricant (M9-14) | Lubricant/Grease | AutoZone.com

Spray it into the front and rear window guide uprights. If that doesn't do it clean out the track after removing the door panels, then spray the lubricant in those tracks, pretty easy really:

Pelican Technical Article: Boxster Door Panel Removal / Boxster Mirror Switch Replacement - 986 / 987

thstone 09-10-2014 07:56 PM

Welcome to ownership and great looking car! I also really like those wheels.

pony13ca 09-11-2014 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rp17 (Post 417836)
Congrats on the new ride!. Can I see some interior pic?

As requested, a few quick pics taken this morning.
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1410450142.jpg
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1410450240.jpg
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1410450262.jpg
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1410450288.jpg
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1410450318.jpg

pony13ca 09-11-2014 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coreseller (Post 417848)
Forgot to mention, Buy this at your local Autozone:

Liquid Wrench/Silicone spray lubricant (M9-14) | Lubricant/Grease | AutoZone.com

Spray it into the front and rear window guide uprights. If that doesn't do it clean out the track after removing the door panels, then spray the lubricant in those tracks, pretty easy really:

Pelican Technical Article: Boxster Door Panel Removal / Boxster Mirror Switch Replacement - 986 / 987

Thanks!! I will give that a go this weekend, along with a wash and wax!

Perfectlap 09-11-2014 08:13 AM

Congrats. Would you mind sharing the asking price from the seller? No need to disclose the price you actually paid. Boxster S prices seem to be ticking up lately, am wondering if this applies in Canada too.
p.s.
Try Griots Garage leather cleaner or 1Z leather cleaner. These work remarkable well on 986 leather which has more of a traditional finishing than the 987 leather.

pony13ca 09-11-2014 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perfectlap (Post 417892)
Congrats. Would you mind sharing the asking price from the seller? No need to disclose the price you actually paid. Boxster S prices seem to be ticking up lately, am wondering if this applies in Canada too.
p.s.
Try Griots Garage leather cleaner or 1Z leather cleaner. These work remarkable well on 986 leather which has more of a traditional finishing than the 987 leather.

Thanks!! I don't mind sharing at all. He orginally listed the car at $16900. Then relisted at $15000. I have seen Boxster S asking prices up here anywhere from around $15000 to as much as $21000!! BTW, I paid significantly less than $15K for the car. He turned out to be a very motivated seller!
:)

rijc99 09-11-2014 11:43 AM

What is holding that cup holder up?

If its just tape, I'd be weary of putting a drink in there. Last thing you need is to have to clean up a puddle of pepsi in your new car.

mikeman 09-11-2014 11:53 AM

ooh that's sexy :)


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:20 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Pelican Parts Website