just bought a boxster

[Bavarian Motorist]

Hey, I have been searching for a general porsche forum and couldn't find one, so I searched for a boxster forum and what do you know...how about the irony...

I just bought a 2006 new boxster yesterday. Black with full tan leather interior. I love it. I already have 120 miles on it.

Anyways I joined cause I have a couple questions and I want to learn from other boxster owners. This is my first porsche but I don't think it will be my last. I'm used to BMWs.


PS: I'm not just gonna ask my questions and leave

Question#1: The dealer says you need 800 break-in miles and during that time you can't go over 4-5k rpm or go over 75mph. This seems like a small amt of miles, does anyone have any personal insight to what would be a good break-in period? All my other cars were 1200 miles at least.

Question#2, might as well ask: I am having a hard time finding aftermarket parts for porsches and boxsters in particular. Does anyone know any good sites or places with a good variety of porsche things?

Thanks, Mike

Welcome! Santa came early!

Please make sure you follow the 2,000 mile break-in to the tee!

(I still believe!)

[Bavarian Motorist]

Originally Posted by bmussatti

Welcome! Santa came early!

Please make sure you follow the 2,000 mile break-in to the tee!

(I still believe!)

Wow. The dealer said 800. What are the potential damages that can be caused by not properly breaking in?

Thanks :P

Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

Hey, I have been searching for a general porsche forum and couldn't find one, so I searched for a boxster forum and what do you know...how about the irony...

I just bought a 2006 new boxster yesterday. Black with full tan leather interior. I love it. I already have 120 miles on it.

Anyways I joined cause I have a couple questions and I want to learn from other boxster owners. This is my first porsche but I don't think it will be my last. I'm used to BMWs.


PS: I'm not just gonna ask my questions and leave

Question#1: The dealer says you need 800 break-in miles and during that time you can't go over 4-5k rpm or go over 75mph. This seems like a small amt of miles, does anyone have any personal insight to what would be a good break-in period? All my other cars were 1200 miles at least.

Question#2, might as well ask: I am having a hard time finding aftermarket parts for porsches and boxsters in particular. Does anyone know any good sites or places with a good variety of porsche things?

Thanks, Mike

Mike, the dealer is very-very wrong about his break-in recommendations. Just read your manual. It is very clear. 1,800-2,000 miles. RPM's under 4,200. Don't lug engine. Longer trips are better. On long trips, don't stay in the same gear the whole time, down shift and then run back up to 5th or 6th.

I would also recommend an oil change at 1,000 miles or after the break-in period. Not required, just prudent and worth the $110-$250.


What kind of aftermarket parts do you want? Car is still pretty new, so only a few items are available. Try our sponsors or the likes of www.suncoastporsche.com or the Tequipment section over at the Porsche web-site here:

http://www.porsche.com/usa/accessoriesandservices/personalisation/tequipment/n38/

[Bavarian Motorist]

Originally Posted by bmussatti

Mike, the dealer is very-very wrong about his break-in recommendations. Just read your manual. It is very clear. 1,800-2,000 miles. RPM's under 4,200. Don't lug engine. Longer trips are better. On long trips, don't stay in the same gear the whole time, down shift and then run back up to 5th or 6th.

I would also recommend an oil change at 1,000 miles or after the break-in period. Not required, just prudent and worth the $110-$250.


What kind of aftermarket parts do you want? Car is still pretty new, so only a few items are available. Try our sponsors or the likes of www.suncoastporsche.com or the Tequipment section over at the Porsche web-site here:

http://www.porsche.com/usa/accessoriesandservices/personalisation/tequipment/n38/

WOW! Thanks for telling me! I would have been screwed at the rate I was going.

And as for aftermarket, I'm not looking for anything until my break-in period ends, but this is my daily commuter and I drive a lot so I expect it to be soon. I'm not even sure what I could do. Seems like all the parts this car has are top of the line, but I'm looking to increase engine power. I know that's a typical desire but this is a sports car, not to mention my only car, so I guess I don't blame myself.

Oh yeah, and I don't want any forced induction.

Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

WOW! Thanks for telling me! I would have been screwed at the rate I was going.

And as for aftermarket, I'm not looking for anything until my break-in period ends, but this is my daily commuter and I drive a lot so I expect it to be soon. I'm not even sure what I could do. Seems like all the parts this car has are top of the line, but I'm looking to increase engine power. I know that's a typical desire but this is a sports car, not to mention my only car, so I guess I don't blame myself.

Oh yeah, and I don't want any forced induction.

Did you buy the "S"? If you want more power, that would have been the better purchase. Adding HP's to these cars costs BIG $$$$$!

[Bavarian Motorist]

Originally Posted by bmussatti

Did you buy the "S"? If you want more power, that would have been the better purchase. Adding HP's to these cars costs BIG $$$$$!

Haha! I wish I bought the S! I don't think they had any 06s. I got a really good deal on this one cause it was an 06.

Anyways the money is fine...I knew that before I made the decision. I'm stuck with it for a couple years at least, so I might as well enjoy it the best I can.

Is an S catback compatible with a regular boxster? The one on the porscheusa link yo gave me seems to be a boxster S tailpipe.

Btw I really appreciate your help. I know I'm asking a lot but my dealer wasn't that helpful.

Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

Haha! I wish I bought the S! I don't think they had any 06s. I got a really good deal on this one cause it was an 06.

Anyways the money is fine...I knew that before I made the decision. I'm stuck with it for a couple years at least, so I might as well enjoy it the best I can.

Is an S catback compatible with a regular boxster? The one on the porscheusa link yo gave me seems to be a boxster S tailpipe.

Btw I really appreciate your help. I know I'm asking a lot but my dealer wasn't that helpful.

Are you talking about this??:


If so, all this is really is an exhause tip, and yes, it will fit on your car too for about $340.

[Perfectlap]

did you say Black?
http://www.techart.de/homee_gesamt.htm

[Bavarian Motorist]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

did you say Black?
http://www.techart.de/homee_gesamt.htm
http://www.techart.de/Bilder_Autos/987_news1.jpg

Lovely. Makes me wanna go drive her right now.

You can buy the tip here:

http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=P&Product_Code=98711125401&Category_Code=987ext

[jeffsquire]

Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

Hey, I have been searching for a general porsche forum and couldn't find one, so I searched for a boxster forum and what do you know...how about the irony...

I just bought a 2006 new boxster yesterday. Black with full tan leather interior. I love it. I already have 120 miles on it.

Anyways I joined cause I have a couple questions and I want to learn from other boxster owners. This is my first porsche but I don't think it will be my last. I'm used to BMWs.


PS: I'm not just gonna ask my questions and leave

Question#1: The dealer says you need 800 break-in miles and during that time you can't go over 4-5k rpm or go over 75mph. This seems like a small amt of miles, does anyone have any personal insight to what would be a good break-in period? All my other cars were 1200 miles at least.

Question#2, might as well ask: I am having a hard time finding aftermarket parts for porsches and boxsters in particular. Does anyone know any good sites or places with a good variety of porsche things?

Thanks, Mike

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