04-25-2017, 03:25 AM
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Location: Indiana
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New member,great forum!
Glad I found this site. I've got a lot to learn and already fixed several things myself by using search function. Can't wait until I have a question 😁
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04-25-2017, 04:07 AM
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Location: charlottesville va
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i was looking for a fun car to drive with my buddy that had 2006 AMG he suggested a boxster drove a 1999 986 but just not the power , a S was recommended i found one in a matter of weeks in my area 2001 S with 18,000 MILES ALL BLACK i fell in love and now she sits in her single bay garage as the queen , i have put about 4,000 miles what a car ;]
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04-25-2017, 06:01 AM
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I am my own mechanic....
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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Have you checked your rear fog lights? Often one is not working.
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'04 Boxster S 50 Jahre 550 Spyder Anniversary Special Edition, 851 of 1953, 6-sp, IMS/RMS, GT Metallic silver, cocoa brown leather SOLD to member Broken Linkage.
'08 VW Touareg T-3 wife's car
'13 F150 Super Crew long bed 4x4 w/ Ego Boost
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04-25-2017, 10:50 AM
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Is this something that came with the car or did a previous owner purchase it?
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04-25-2017, 10:52 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Timco
Have you checked your rear fog lights? Often one is not working.
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Yep they work 😁
Last edited by JBauer; 04-25-2017 at 05:09 PM.
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04-25-2017, 12:25 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Agoura Hills (LA) So.Cal.
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Welcome to the madness. That is a nicely optioned Boxster! And the Certificate of Authenticity was purchased by a PO from Porsche. Currently they cost $110. And, nice color!!!
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1995 Porsche C4 Cab
2016 BMW M2, 6 Speed LBB - ED 7/2016
1997 993 Cab - Sold; 1997 993 Turbo - Sold
2001 Boxster S - Original Owner - 30K Miles -SOLD
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04-25-2017, 02:23 PM
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Welcome to the forum enjoy your new to you car.
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2003 Black 986. modified for Advanced level HPDE and open track days.
* 3.6L LN block, 06 heads, Carrillo H rods, IDP with 987 intake, Oil mods, LN IMS. * Spec II Clutch, 3.2L S Spec P-P FW. * D2 shocks, GT3 arms & and links, Spacers front and rear * Weight reduced, No carpet, AC deleted, Remote PS pump, PS pump deleted. Recaro Pole position seats, Brey crouse ext. 5 point harness, NHP sport exhaust
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04-25-2017, 03:02 PM
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Location: Indiana
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Thanks, love driving it. I just hope it doesn't break 😏
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04-25-2017, 04:26 PM
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Beginner
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Houston
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Very nice. 2003 is the best year bar none. 
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2003 S manual
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04-25-2017, 05:33 PM
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1997 Tip, 2018 Macan
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Upland, CA
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Congrats and welcome. Please give thought to joining a local PCA chapter. Wonderful people and a great resource for help when you need it. Dealers and most shops will give you a 10% discount on parts and labor. Safe travels.
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04-25-2017, 07:00 PM
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Location: North of Seattle
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JBauer
Is this something that came with the car or did a previous owner purchase it?
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I'm guessing it came with the car. Mr. Schwab ended his term at Porsche in 2003. See this thread: http://www.moto123.com/print_article.spy?artid=6754
Welcome to the Forum. I have an '02 S, and couldn't be happier. 
Dave
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2002 Boxster S Tiptronic. Lapis Blue/Grey leather/upgraded Metropol top (glass rear window.) Still learning new things all the time about this awesome car!
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04-25-2017, 07:03 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: North of Seattle
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JBauer
Thanks, love driving it. I just hope it doesn't break 😏
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It will. It's the law. 
Dave
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2002 Boxster S Tiptronic. Lapis Blue/Grey leather/upgraded Metropol top (glass rear window.) Still learning new things all the time about this awesome car!
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04-25-2017, 07:44 PM
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Location: Indiana
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveNW
It will. It's the law.
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LOL I bought it on a whim because I saw it, test drove it and really liked it. It only has 39000 verified miles which on a normal car, would make me feel pretty confident. Then after I bought I started doing some research, IMS bearings, parts and service prices etc. and I'm hoping for the best. Everything works on it and it is tight and drives great so I'm sure this feeling will pass. Thanks for your input.
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04-25-2017, 08:23 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: North of Seattle
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JBauer
LOL I bought it on a whim because I saw it, test drove it and really liked it. It only has 39000 verified miles which on a normal car, would make me feel pretty confident. Then after I bought I started doing some research, IMS bearings, parts and service prices etc. and I'm hoping for the best. Everything works on it and it is tight and drives great so I'm sure this feeling will pass. Thanks for your input.
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My '02 S was the same - the first time I bought it there was only 36K miles on it. I was the third owner, and couldn't say No to owning it. I had a major life issue a few years later, and reluctantly sold the car with 46K on it. Things got straightened out, and I just bought it back again, because I wanted the car back in my life very much. It only has 52K on it now. So the people who owned it after me only put 6K miles on it in four years. I feel like I rented the car to those people, and they took great care of "my" car.
Maintenance is vital to the survival and enjoyment of a car like this. Just set aside a few bucks every month in a savings account you don't think of, and if/when something expensive happens, you'll have the cash available to cover it. I think of it as a kind of insurance policy. Read the various forums about the ups and downs of owning a Boxster, and enjoy the process. It ain't your grandpa's Oldsmobile.
Above all, enjoy yourself. The best thing you can do for your car is to drive it.
Dave
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2002 Boxster S Tiptronic. Lapis Blue/Grey leather/upgraded Metropol top (glass rear window.) Still learning new things all the time about this awesome car!
Last edited by DaveNW; 04-25-2017 at 08:25 PM.
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