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Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 07-14-2015, 09:33 AM
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Views: 3,496
Posted By Laflamme02
Still available for anyone interested.

Still available for anyone interested.
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 06-24-2015, 06:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,496
Posted By Laflamme02
2004 Boxster S 550 Spyder

It is with a sad and heavy heart I put this thing up for sale.
I just bought it about two months ago after over a year of diligent searching.
It's perfect in every way and precisely what I was...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-22-2015, 07:04 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,559
Posted By Laflamme02
Well, you know... :dance:

Well, you know...
:dance:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-22-2015, 04:32 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,559
Posted By Laflamme02
My official Boxster driving attire: 1. Short...

My official Boxster driving attire:
1. Short brimmed, low crown hat I got when I bought a VW GTI. This hat is perfect.
2. Medium weight jacket, loose around the shoulders and arms. Perfect for...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-22-2015, 04:26 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,559
Posted By Laflamme02
I think you're kidding? But I hope you're not...

I think you're kidding? But I hope you're not...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-22-2015, 04:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,204
Posted By Laflamme02
That's what I was afraid of...I was hoping to get...

That's what I was afraid of...I was hoping to get lucky and be able to do a track day for a couple hundred, everything included. Obviously, that was naive.

I wonder if it would be worth it for...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-22-2015, 04:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,204
Posted By Laflamme02
That's what I was afraid of...I was hoping to get...

That's what I was afraid of...I was hoping to get lucky and be able to do a track day for a couple hundred, everything included. Obviously, that was naive.

I wonder if it would be worth it for...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-21-2015, 10:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,680
Posted By Laflamme02
I split my driving between a bright yellow...

I split my driving between a bright yellow Mercury Milan (manual!) and my Harley so my plan is to drive the Boxster 2-3 a week spring through fall. During the winter I plan to drive it for an hour...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-21-2015, 10:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,204
Posted By Laflamme02
I am VERY interested in getting onto the track...

I am VERY interested in getting onto the track for the first time. Would you mind sharing the cost of the event? I've heard everything from $40 to $400 for a track day. I really have no idea.

I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-21-2015, 08:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 936
Posted By Laflamme02
Newport RI Road Trip: Road Advice?

The wife and I are taking our first official Boxster road trip to Newport, RI this weekend. On the way down I'm going to avoid tolls all together and highways a little bit.

I was hoping for some...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-20-2015, 05:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,680
Posted By Laflamme02
I love this advice. This is the kind of stuff I...

I love this advice. This is the kind of stuff I come here for. I'll look into the water pump. As for the cold starts, when do you put yours away? And do you start it up and drive it around a little...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-19-2015, 06:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,680
Posted By Laflamme02
The latter has already begun and I completely...

The latter has already begun and I completely agree about the former. What the hell were they thinking?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-19-2015, 06:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,680
Posted By Laflamme02
I called LN and they told me that the 2007 M96s...

I called LN and they told me that the 2007 M96s have a larger single row which they have never heard of failing. If I DID want to upgrade I'd have to split the case. I'm waiting for a call back...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-19-2015, 04:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,680
Posted By Laflamme02
I finally did it! 2004 S 550 Spyder

Two years ago I took a 2002 Boxster S on a test drive on a whim. I wasn't even close to considering buying one...until I hit the gas and turned a corner. After that test drive I knew that no other...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-24-2015, 10:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,880
Posted By Laflamme02
Does anyone know if engines replaced by the...

Does anyone know if engines replaced by the factory (in 2007) had an upgraded IMS bearing to prevent failure or was it just a replacement with another engine that is prone to failure?

I'm looking...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 03-19-2015, 07:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,953
Posted By Laflamme02
For me, it was enough that the shop that had...

For me, it was enough that the shop that had serviced this car for its lifetime, which would also have been my PPI shop of choice, which is also the best Porsche shop in Maine, told me that if I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-07-2015, 12:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,559
Posted By Laflamme02
Great idea! I never considered wearing slippers....

Great idea! I never considered wearing slippers. I typically drive barefoot most of the year, Van's when shoes are required (because of the thin sole and pedal feel) but slippers sound like a great...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-07-2015, 03:52 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,559
Posted By Laflamme02
Favorite driving attire

What are your favorite things to wear when driving your Boxster? On the track, on long road trips, with the top down when it's chilly / when it's hot? Do you have a favorite driving jacket, gloves,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-06-2015, 05:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,271
Posted By Laflamme02
This looks incredible. Thanks for putting that...

This looks incredible. Thanks for putting that together. This would cost what to do a body shop? Around 500 bucks? Minus the top of course.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-06-2015, 05:39 PM
Replies: 1,233
Views: 254,004
Posted By Laflamme02
I found a pretty clean triple black Boxster S...

I found a pretty clean triple black Boxster S with high mileage. Asking around 16,000 for a car with 90,000 miles.
While it's a bit too high for me but might be a good deal for someone.

2003...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-05-2015, 04:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,622
Posted By Laflamme02
Thank you everyone, especially Perfectlap. I've...

Thank you everyone, especially Perfectlap. I've read and bookmarked that article for future reference.
I've certainly been persuaded to get a PPI for this 2004 S 550 Spyder I'm interested in. I...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 03-05-2015, 05:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,953
Posted By Laflamme02
Beware 2003 Boxster S, Augusta, ME

There is a very low mileage (20K) 2003 Boxster S at Charlie's Honda in Augusta, ME (link below). If you're interested in this car there are some things you should know.

* The front truck will not...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-01-2015, 02:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,622
Posted By Laflamme02
PPI necessary when buying from a Porsche dealership?

I'm zeroing in on my first Porsche buying experience!
I hope Porsche ownership is as enjoyable as Porsche researching has been.

I located the car I'm interested in at a Porsche dealership. This...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-01-2015, 02:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,557
Posted By Laflamme02
Thanks for the input everybody. I'm getting much...

Thanks for the input everybody. I'm getting much closer and might go check out one of the next couple of weeks over in the Buffalo area.

Thanks anthy. I'll keep you in mind in the future if a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-28-2015, 03:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,557
Posted By Laflamme02
Thanks for the advice Mike. I think this is...

Thanks for the advice Mike. I think this is exactly what I will do. Hopefully sooner rather than later!
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