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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-10-2018, 09:31 AM

Replies: 4

2001 Boxster S Top Cloth is coming loose at rear

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Posted By johnrhopkins

If you locate that vid, please post it here. I'm...

If you locate that vid, please post it here. I'm going to tackle this project this coming weekend and love to have that as an additional guide.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-05-2018, 08:43 AM

Replies: 4

2001 Boxster S Top Cloth is coming loose at rear

Views: 1,064

Posted By johnrhopkins

Thanks. I'll look into that.

Thanks. I'll look into that.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-04-2018, 05:22 PM

Replies: 4

2001 Boxster S Top Cloth is coming loose at rear

Views: 1,064

Posted By johnrhopkins

2001 Boxster S Top Cloth is coming loose at rear

I just noticed that the convertible top cloth was coming loose where it goes into the clamshell at the back of the top.

I've searched and found all sorts of issues people have with the tops... I...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-07-2017, 11:10 AM

Replies: 10

Creaking noise from rear?

Views: 2,166

Posted By johnrhopkins

Dang, I thought I had posted the outcome here...

Dang, I thought I had posted the outcome here already. Sorry about that.

So, the culprit was the ball joint on the passenger side lower control arm. I replaced both LCAs and the noises are mostly...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-26-2017, 04:23 PM

Replies: 10

Creaking noise from rear?

Views: 2,166

Posted By johnrhopkins

Haha! Yes, we did try that. It was entertaining,...

Haha! Yes, we did try that. It was entertaining, to say the least.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-26-2017, 01:21 PM

Replies: 10

Creaking noise from rear?

Views: 2,166

Posted By johnrhopkins

The verdict is in. The issue was the ball joint...

The verdict is in. The issue was the ball joint in the rear passenger lower control arm. Once we got it out we found that it was completely seized. We went ahead and replaced both the rear LCAs and...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-14-2017, 09:22 AM

Replies: 10

Creaking noise from rear?

Views: 2,166

Posted By johnrhopkins

I've been out of town a LOT lately. I finally got...

I've been out of town a LOT lately. I finally got a chance to take it to my mechanic before I bought new shocks. He said with a great degree of certainty that the noise was coming from the ball joint...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-12-2017, 08:09 PM

Replies: 10

Creaking noise from rear?

Views: 2,166

Posted By johnrhopkins

I was looking at those as a possible solution.

I was looking at those as a possible solution.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-12-2017, 04:23 PM

Replies: 10

Creaking noise from rear?

Views: 2,166

Posted By johnrhopkins

Creaking noise from rear?

Ok, first let me say that I've found several posts about similar issues. None really answered my question.

The noise I'm hearing is what I'd describe as a creaking noise from the rear. I only hear...

Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted

01-13-2016, 08:30 AM

Replies: 5

WTB: 2000-2003 Boxster S, Low miles and well-kept

Views: 1,314

Posted By johnrhopkins

I'd be glad to take a look. I've almost...

I'd be glad to take a look. I've almost completely decided to go with an S model though. For the right car, a base model could be in the cards.

I had closed a deal on a 2002 Boxster S with less...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-08-2016, 06:39 AM

Replies: 29

PPI Report: Any red flags here?

Views: 3,128

Posted By johnrhopkins

I just looked and didn't find it but I'm on...

I just looked and didn't find it but I'm on mobile and perhaps I'm not looking in the right place. Link?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-07-2016, 12:13 PM

Replies: 29

PPI Report: Any red flags here?

Views: 3,128

Posted By johnrhopkins

Haha, more solid advice just after I had...

Haha, more solid advice just after I had convinced myself to find a very pampered base model. I know I want the S, but more importantly, I want it to be as trouble-free as one can be. While I'm sure...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-06-2016, 01:51 PM

Replies: 29

PPI Report: Any red flags here?

Views: 3,128

Posted By johnrhopkins

Thanks everyone for the great information. Given...

Thanks everyone for the great information. Given my budget, I'm thinking that I might want to skip the S model and find a base model that is one owner and near perfect.

It drive me crazy that...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-05-2016, 06:18 PM

Replies: 29

PPI Report: Any red flags here?

Views: 3,128

Posted By johnrhopkins

I've yet to drive an automatic Boxster. I was...

I've yet to drive an automatic Boxster. I was under the impression that most peeps like the Tiptronic. Not the case? I've always preferred a manual because of the slush box automatics. Is the Porsche...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-05-2016, 02:37 PM

Replies: 29

PPI Report: Any red flags here?

Views: 3,128

Posted By johnrhopkins

Haha, yeah, apparently that was the info he got...

Haha, yeah, apparently that was the info he got from the service shop. The car has 89k miles on it. It was a one owner till last year. It appears to have been traded in, went to auction and this guy...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-05-2016, 02:25 PM

Replies: 29

PPI Report: Any red flags here?

Views: 3,128

Posted By johnrhopkins

That is certainly a concern of mine. I've always...

That is certainly a concern of mine. I've always had a knack of finding the unicorns... that is the cars that are priced below where they should be and are well-kept and maintained. The car I'm...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-05-2016, 12:08 PM

Replies: 29

PPI Report: Any red flags here?

Views: 3,128

Posted By johnrhopkins

I did not pay for it. It was done by the current...

I did not pay for it. It was done by the current owner a few days before I reached out to him.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-05-2016, 11:17 AM

Replies: 29

PPI Report: Any red flags here?

Views: 3,128

Posted By johnrhopkins

PPI Report: Any red flags here?

I just got what I would call a less than detailed PPI report. I called to discuss it, but they weren't readily available. Hope to chat with them later today.
It is for a 2002 Boxster S.
Do you dee...

Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted

01-04-2016, 09:55 AM

Replies: 5

WTB: 2000-2003 Boxster S, Low miles and well-kept

Views: 1,314

Posted By johnrhopkins

Yes, I've done my research... or, at least, I...

Yes, I've done my research... or, at least, I believe I have. I know the repair costs are higher, the IMS/RMS failure is scary and a few other concerns. I've also heard they can be as reliable as my...

Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted

01-04-2016, 09:31 AM

Replies: 5

WTB: 2000-2003 Boxster S, Low miles and well-kept

Views: 1,314

Posted By johnrhopkins

WTB: 2000-2003 Boxster S, Low miles and well-kept

I totalled my Miata a few weeks ago. In search of a replacement I found that the older Boxsters cost in the same ballpark... so, I'm looking.

I'm still waiting on the other guy's insurance to...

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