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Old 12-12-2014, 08:32 AM   #1
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A couple days ago I bought my first Porsche a 2000 Boxster Base with tiptronic transmission. I have always been a Camaro/Mustang person. I am the third owner and it has 88k miles on it. I bought it with the intent on doing all the service myself with the help of a manual. The previous owner to excellent mechanical care of it racking up close to 7k in repairs in his 3 years of ownership including a transmission rebuild. There are quite a few cosmetic issues that I will be addressing. I have rips in the leather, worn steering wheel, Yellow headlights with baked on protective film that has probably been on for 14 years, and spider cracking on front bumper cover. For the seats im going to seal the rips with gorilla clear repair tape and place Coverking Moda Letherex Seat covers on them. I spent 3 hours yesterday scraping the protective film off the headlights and I will be restoring them with the mothers kit tomorrow along with Claying, Polishing and waxing the paint. I think it has the potential to look great after I put some TLC into it.

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Old 12-12-2014, 09:08 AM   #2
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Welcome to the Forum and congratulations on your new car! There are quite a few other members in San Diego and I am sure that they will fill you in on all the Porsche happenings in your area.

There are a lot of folks here that can help you figure out anything from an oil change to an engine rebuild and they are all willing to help.

We only have one simply rule - no pictures, then it never happened. So post up some pic's of your new car so we can see what ya got!
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Yes, love to see pics.
Congrats and have fun! These cars are addictive.
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Old 12-12-2014, 01:07 PM   #4
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The bumper is the challenge. Make sure you use the right conditioner and primer so it doesn't peel. Or if you have it done professionally don't go cheap. Cheap generally mean they skip steps and just spray and clear coat. Good luck it looks like a good project.
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Welcome to the madness. In a day or two you'll have the top down and enjoy yourself!
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Looks great! A little minor refurbishing and it will be stunning!
Congrats again, I know you'll have a blast with it.
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A couple days ago I bought my first Porsche a 2000 Boxster Base with tiptronic transmission. I have always been a Camaro/Mustang person. I am the third owner and it has 88k miles on it. I bought it with the intent on doing all the service myself with the help of a manual. The previous owner to excellent mechanical care of it racking up close to 7k in repairs in his 3 years of ownership including a transmission rebuild. There are quite a few cosmetic issues that I will be addressing. I have rips in the leather, worn steering wheel, Yellow headlights with baked on protective film that has probably been on for 14 years, and spider cracking on front bumper cover. For the seats im going to seal the rips with gorilla clear repair tape and place Coverking Moda Letherex Seat covers on them. I spent 3 hours yesterday scraping the protective film off the headlights and I will be restoring them with the mothers kit tomorrow along with Claying, Polishing and waxing the paint. I think it has the potential to look great after I put some TLC into it.
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Old 12-13-2014, 06:19 AM   #11
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I think my only real challenge is going to be stripping that bumper and repainting it which is something Ive never done before but I cant see paying 750+ for something I could do for $150 in supplies. After going thru the previous owners service recipts I know I will be doing all the Maintenance myself. $300 for an oil change, $700 for spark plugs, $4,000+ to rebuild the tranny. No thanks, I did most of that stuff as a kid when my dad forced me to help him.
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Old 12-13-2014, 06:58 AM   #12
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Old 12-13-2014, 07:55 AM   #13
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$700 for spark plugs.
That's gotta be a typo...
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Old 12-13-2014, 08:32 AM   #14
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That's gotta be a typo...
I looked again and it was $500 but they charged almost 4 hours labor to do it at $108 an hour. Ive Never done spark plugs on a Porsche but I don't think it should take much longer than an hour.
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Welcome and there are tons of great roads in the San Diego area to have fun on
What part of town do you live in? I am in the RB area
The San Diego PCA chapter is one of the most active in the country and lots of fun events every month
Porsche Club of America San Diego Region | San Diego Region

There is an AX coming up on Jan 3, a great place to meet lots of local P-car owners
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Welcome and there are tons of great roads in the San Diego area to have fun on
What part of town do you live in? I am in the RB area
The San Diego PCA chapter is one of the most active in the country and lots of fun events every month
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I'm up at Camp Pendleton
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Old 12-14-2014, 08:58 AM   #17
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Ive Never done spark plugs on a Porsche but I don't think it should take much longer than an hour.
You are correct. I'd stay far away from that shop.

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