New Boxster S owner, how to determine what should be there?

[oldskool73]

Models before the 981 didn't have the porsche lettering on the rear. Take a look at the sticker under the front hood for the option codes, then match them with something like https://www.stuttcars.com/technical/option-codes/986-00-01/

[BirdDog]

Originally Posted by oldskool73

Models before the 981 didn't have the porsche lettering on the rear. Take a look at the sticker under the front hood for the option codes, then match them with something like https://www.stuttcars.com/technical/option-codes/986-00-01/

Grab a copy of the PET (Boxster Parts Book PDF) from here:

http://www.porsche.com/all/media/pdf/originalparts/usa/986_USA_KATALOG.pdf

Towards the end of the PDF are the MXXX codes - you can match them up to what's listed on the sticker under the front hood, then as you are skimming through the sections of the PET, the rightmost column will tell you which parts go with which option code (when there is a difference).

Congrats on getting a great car! Please post some pictures when you get a chance...