What tools to buy?

[Tomikaze]

My birthday is right around the corner and wife is looking for something to buy me. Just sold my Miata and bought this Boxster. First thing I'm noticing is I have non of the tools neccesary to work on this car. Anyone have suggestions on what starter or most common tools needed to work on this car are? I know I need some torx bits. Any help is appreciated. I figure I might as well get something I want and need other than cloths or something like that. -Tom

[mikefocke]

Look through the instructions on how to do maintenance things on a Boxster. Pick out the ones you are liable to do. Most have lists of tools.

I'd start with Durametric S/W for a laptop or an OBDII code reader (Actron).

Some maintenance DIY guides are here

[racer_d]

TORX wrenches /drivers/sockets. Seems no one uses "hexheads" anymore

OBDII reader / diagnostic tool

Bentley Manual

A valid credit card

[Tomikaze]

First thing I bought was the bentley manual.

Originally Posted by racer_d

TORX wrenches /drivers/sockets. Seems no one uses "hexheads" anymore

OBDII reader / diagnostic tool

Bentley Manual

A valid credit card

[edevlin]

I echo the other posts, the Bentley manual and Durametric code reader so you have a sense of what to fix and how to fix it, then get any specific tools you may need to do the job, have fun,

Ed

[seafeye]

First thing you are going to need is a good socket set. Go to Sears and buy the bigest set you can afford. Make sure you get a 19mm socket for the wheels. And a breaker bar.
Then you are going to need is a good Jack and 4 Jack Stands.

Next figure out what projects you are going to want to do first.
If it is brakes then get a flare wrench set. And a motive brake bleader. Some clear tubing as well.

For Oil changes...a discount auto parts oil pan to keep the oil from spilling. Hex set for the drain. You can buy a large socket to take off the filter but i just use my muscles...UGH!!!Don't forget plenty of blue rags.

I don't think buying the durametric softwars is a #1 item to get. Unless your check engine light is on. Even if it is just go down to an auto parts store and borrow the code reader for 3 minutes.

How about a nice Porter Cable Polisher and pads for really taking care of your car?
That would be a nice birthday gift to yourself. www.autopia.com

Lexol leather cleaner and conditioner. Defintite must have.

This should get you going....Good Luck

[FTD]

Originally Posted by seafeye

First thing you are going to need is a good socket set. Go to Sears and buy the bigest set you can afford. Make sure you get a 19mm socket for the wheels. And a breaker bar.

what is a breaker bar?

[JackG]

Originally Posted by FTD

what is a breaker bar?

A non-racheting solid bar that the socket fits on. It allows you to exert much more force than a rachet would allow.