07-19-2016, 07:58 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Seattle, WA
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New owner hello
Hi all,
I just bought a 2001 Boxster S and thought I should introduce myself as I've already benefited from the collective wisdom of the forum here.
I'm in Seattle, Washington. Have owned several BMWs over the years, this is my second Porsche. First was an '82 911 SC that I wish I hadn't sold. 
That said, my new (to me) car has 106k and looks to be well maintained and is a great driver. I just returned from a weekend road trip and the car was fantastic. It will likely need a clutch soon as the PPI called out that the stiff clutch pedal points to a failing pressure plate. I'll cave and do the IMS bearing when I do the clutch, probably more for peace of mind than anything else.
Thanks for all the great info here and thanks in advance for future help on questions I'm sure I will have.
-Roger
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07-19-2016, 08:13 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Ottawa, ON
Posts: 452
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Great car...welcome to the family. How much did you get it for ?
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07-19-2016, 08:27 AM
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2003 Base 5-speed
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Stoneham, MA
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Welcome, Roger. The 986 is a great driver's car, and you'll be sure to have many miles ahead.
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07-19-2016, 12:24 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Bedford, TX
Posts: 2,734
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Welcome and enjoy! That's a great looking car 
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2001 Boxster S Lapis Blue
TS Cat Bypass Pipes and exhaust
iPad Mini Dash Install
DEPO Tail Lights
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07-19-2016, 12:51 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Listowel, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,120
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Welcome! And from Seattle? If rumours are true - will you ever get to put the top down? 
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2011 Boxster 987.2 Arctic silver / Black leather, PDK with Sports Chrono Package Plus
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07-19-2016, 01:58 PM
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Certified Boxster Addict
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 7,669
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Welcome and great looking car!
I also have a 911SC that I use as my daily driver.
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1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more
1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254
1979 911 SC
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07-19-2016, 02:16 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Seattle
Posts: 362
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Welcome Roger! you will not regret buying this car whatsoever
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Originally Posted by Giller
from Seattle? If rumours are true - will you ever get to put the top down? |
Haha...rumors are slightly true. I've seen lightning, hail, rain, and sun in a span of 3 hrs before. Just gotta be careful driving top down if you're under an overcast
- Randy
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2000 Boxster S, SPEC stage 1 clutch, Fabspeed sport headers, Fabspeed secondary cat deletes, Billy&Boat muffler, EVOM air intake, Ben006's Custom Short Shifter, Pedro's TechnoBrace, Eibach rear sway bar, De-snorkeled, Fred's custom projector HL
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07-19-2016, 05:11 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Colorado
Posts: 442
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my 99 with 25k on a new clutch is stiff and it has been a lightly used clutch
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Originally Posted by rdonahe
Hi all,
I just bought a 2001 Boxster S and thought I should introduce myself as I've already benefited from the collective wisdom of the forum here.
I'm in Seattle, Washington. Have owned several BMWs over the years, this is my second Porsche. First was an '82 911 SC that I wish I hadn't sold.
That said, my new (to me) car has 106k and looks to be well maintained and is a great driver. I just returned from a weekend road trip and the car was fantastic. It will likely need a clutch soon as the PPI called out that the stiff clutch pedal points to a failing pressure plate. I'll cave and do the IMS bearing when I do the clutch, probably more for peace of mind than anything else.
Thanks for all the great info here and thanks in advance for future help on questions I'm sure I will have.
-Roger
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07-19-2016, 05:15 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Colorado
Posts: 442
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Oh yeah! Welcome! Mine is a 99 same color as yours so I'm partial to your choice. Haha!
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07-19-2016, 06:01 PM
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1997 Tip, 2018 Macan
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Upland, CA
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Welcome aboard.
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07-19-2016, 06:32 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Los Angeles County
Posts: 217
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enjoy the car. I still have MY99 in Arctic silver & Boxster red in the garage
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07-19-2016, 07:16 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Pacific Northwest
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When I picked up my '03, sight unseen (Ebay) Boxster with 80k in '09, I commented that the clutch was stiff. Seller's comment was that that was the sign it needed a new clutch. Seven years and 15k miles later (I know, it's a garage queen only taken out on sunny days and I'm in Seattle too) clutch is still working fine and still stiff, but you get used to it right away. So unless you feel you need to get the IMS replaced now, I'd wait until the clutch actually starts to go out. JHMO. And beautiful car by the way.
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07-19-2016, 10:05 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 53
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From one NW Boxster owner to another, welcome!
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2000 Boxster S 6 speed Guards Red
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07-19-2016, 10:21 PM
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CEL P0306
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Seattle
Posts: 129
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Another hello from another Seattle boxster owner. Glad to see you in the forum. Let me know if you need any help. Mine is a '98.
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07-20-2016, 09:12 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 19
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Thanks for all the welcomes folks. Really enjoying the car so far and the top is down 99% of the time - even in Seattle!
My going in position with the clutch was to drive it until an actual issue with slippage started to show itself. After a 500 mile-ish weekend though I'll admit that stiff clutch pedal was not fun. I'll most likely be getting it done soon.
That said - I ran across a post or two where owners had experienced a broken clutch booster spring that was causing/contributing to the stiff pedal. I'm not sure I buy that could be the root of it but am curious if others here have any experience with clutch booster spring issues?
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07-20-2016, 02:20 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: CO
Posts: 126
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rdonahe
-roger
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Get Off My Lawn!!!
"Grand Torino"
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07-20-2016, 05:15 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Sunny Florida
Posts: 80
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Welcome Roger. I also have a 2001 S model in Arctic silver w/metropole blue interior and top. Love the car. Anything I can help with, please just ask. Great car!
Chaiyz
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6 speed MT
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