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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-14-2008, 06:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 956
Posted By tre_oh
Clutch Slip, Compression Loss, or Just Too Steep?

I rolled the Box' up a slightly inclined driveway in 2nd gear and killed the engine. Living on flat LI I didn't bother to tug on the e-brake figuring the car was fine. I went inside and came back out...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-15-2007, 06:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,339
Posted By tre_oh
No Leak So Far

I've driven mine since delivery in Dec 06 and I haven't seen this yet. My issue is a sound of "tapping valves" when cold at startup.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-14-2007, 02:13 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,757
Posted By tre_oh
987 Forum

Yo BM, set the member count to: 2

Rennlist has a 987 Forum and Cayman Club is a 987 "Hardtop" Forum
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-21-2007, 06:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 909
Posted By tre_oh
Question Post Break-in Uncertainties: Performing Optimally?

I just passed the 2K mile break-in period the other day and stomped on it to visit the redline for the first time. Yowza, there's a whole different car lurking on the other side of 4K RPM. I had to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-10-2007, 06:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,540
Posted By tre_oh
Unhappy A "Me Too" on Two Episodes of with the Check Engine Lite

About two weeks back the car hesitated when I stepped on the gas and the "check engine light, go to workshop" lite came for about 5 seconds. it went out just as mysteriously as it came on. on sunday...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-05-2007, 08:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,279
Posted By tre_oh
Optional vs Standard

For the `07 the heated glass rear window is "standard"; so is a 50K or 4yr warranty. If your next chariot is purchased "new" you'll get both.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-05-2007, 06:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,279
Posted By tre_oh
Which of the costly optional equipment would you pay for next time?

The Forum has probably been there and done this several times before, but for other newbies like myself I thought it might be of interest to hear peoples comments on which of the costly Porsche...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-05-2007, 05:44 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,912
Posted By tre_oh
`07 Manual Page on Break-in Period

The manual has a single page entitled "Break in hints for the first 2000 miles" (p. 19). It's too tedious to reproduce it all here. Quoting some of the key points as follows:

"This wearing-in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-03-2007, 06:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 985
Posted By tre_oh
Question Brake Pad Dust Storm (Newbie)?

I've clocked about 1700 miles on my new Box and from day one it's been spewing brake pad dust all over my spiffy S-wheels and the sides of the vehicle as well.

Does this every abate or is this...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-03-2007, 05:54 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,912
Posted By tre_oh
Break-in Period Confusion

Last month I picked up an `07 Boxster. I'd driven it at one dealer and had it transfered to another dealer for the actual purchase. Being a Porsche virgin I'd been reading these forums to come up to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-12-2006, 04:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,065
Posted By tre_oh
Thanx for the pointers on LI service

Thanx to all for the tips on where to/not to service a boxster on LI. In the end I purchased the vehicle in Southampton so I'll give them a try when the time comes. So far they were very helpful as...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-11-2006, 07:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,240
Posted By tre_oh
EPA Gas Mileage Estimates?

The window sticker on my `07 gives the EPA Estimated MPG as 23 (city) & 32 (Hwy). I was curious to see if these number had any relevance and at what speed. The City rating is somewhat ambiguous but...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-08-2006, 06:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,065
Posted By tre_oh
Question Boxster Service on LI, NY

I'm picking up an `07 Boxster manana. Not that I expect to need service anytime soon but I was wondering where people on LI, NY were having their vehicles serviced. Advice and suggestions welcome....
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