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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-03-2012, 04:50 AM

Replies: 28

You think life is tough here to have a nice car??? Think again!

Views: 3,746

Posted By gregwils

We are zeroing in on $15 trillion in debt and...

We are zeroing in on $15 trillion in debt and adding $1 t more every year. If we continue on our current direction, we will be joining them shortly.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-18-2012, 04:36 AM

Replies: 66

IMS Failure is not a Myth.

Views: 20,045

Posted By gregwils

There are really two issues here. First, the...

There are really two issues here. First, the probability it will occur. Second, the consequence if it does. The first is highly debatable. The second is not - cataclysmic failure.

The...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-12-2010, 11:02 AM

Replies: 4

Strange sound from rear wheel, bearing going bad?

Views: 1,341

Posted By gregwils

Any mechanic worth their salt should be able to...

Any mechanic worth their salt should be able to diagnose a bad wheel bearing if it is making as much noise as you describe. The car needs to go on a lift where it can be properly evaluated. Don't...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-30-2010, 02:59 AM

Replies: 314

Shortlived Boxster engines survey

Views: 181,588

Posted By gregwils

I don't disagree that this thread makes it seem...

I don't disagree that this thread makes it seem like every other person has had an IMS failure. On the other hand, I don't think you can ratio based on forum posts. I have been on lots of other...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-23-2009, 03:57 PM

Replies: 15

New Wheel Bearings Bad?

Views: 1,926

Posted By gregwils

Here is a thread on the Pelican board. It's...

Here is a thread on the Pelican board. It's actually for older 911's, but the concepts are similar. The post explains how to build a bearing puller similar to sir tools for less than $20 at Home...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-11-2009, 05:00 AM

Replies: 440

Sticky: Find your local mechanic/porsche specialist

Views: 366,911

Posted By gregwils

Pittsburgh's best shop.... Pete's European...

Pittsburgh's best shop....

Pete's European Techniques
1200 Stoops Ferry Rd.
Coraopolis, PA 15108
412-262-1402

http://peteseurotech.com/default.aspx

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-08-2007, 04:30 PM

Replies: 2

Bad Wheel Bearing?

Views: 1,422

Posted By gregwils

Bearing Noise

Q1 - Bearing noise at slows speed can be a clicking noise, particularly when turning. It's often a hum at higher speeds. It really depends on how badly worn it is. If you jack the wheel up to may...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-29-2007, 05:30 AM

Replies: 15

March 2007 Panorama – Sales Figures

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Posted By gregwils

200,000th Boxster

"That's interesting since Porsche Annual Report shows only 4 years where sales exceeded 20,000 units (either produced or Sold). Don't know where the magazine is getting their figures, but they're...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-23-2007, 05:42 PM

Replies: 6

Consumer Reports - Not enough data

Views: 1,134

Posted By gregwils

"I worried about every Boxster I bought and with...

"I worried about every Boxster I bought and with good reason, I have the paid bills to prove it."

Don't tell me that, I haven't pulled the trigger yet on a Boxster and am looking for...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-23-2007, 02:16 PM

Replies: 6

Consumer Reports - Not enough data

Views: 1,134

Posted By gregwils

Consumer Reports - Not enough data

I saw the 2007 Annual Consumer Reports Auto issue. They rate all models of used cars. One of the things that bothered me was the way some categories jump around from far better to far worse in a...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-23-2007, 05:22 AM

Replies: 22

Buying Used Boxster - Warranty, PPI or Both

Views: 3,934

Posted By gregwils

Buying Used Boxster - Warranty, PPI or Both

I've started my quest for a good used Boxster, probably going to reach for an '03 non-S.

I've worked on cars my whole life, but my skills with electronics are minimal. I guess I will learn, and...

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