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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-12-2018, 12:07 PM
Replies: 12
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Posted By garv214
...and then have a fire extinguisher...

...and then have a fire extinguisher ready...:cool:
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 09-12-2018, 07:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,089
Posted By garv214
Here's another one in the SF Bay Area... Looks...

Here's another one in the SF Bay Area... Looks very clean...

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/2000-porsche-boxster/6695559487.html
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 08-21-2018, 09:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,438
Posted By garv214
Hey Shuanx A couple of notes, you may...

Hey Shuanx

A couple of notes, you may want to edit the text of the CL ad as it still has your asking price of $9250 in the body of the ad vs the $8800 asking price in the title of the ad.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-17-2018, 10:08 AM
Replies: 1,233
Views: 191,747
Posted By garv214
It's Palladio Gold, not a very common color for...

It's Palladio Gold, not a very common color for the car, but it looks great (especially with the Black soft top). I like the fact that it is not Silver (or some shade of grey... no offense...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-17-2018, 09:11 AM
Replies: 1,233
Views: 191,747
Posted By garv214
Ok, I have a PPI scheduled for today... If it...

Ok, I have a PPI scheduled for today... If it comes out clean, I may be the owner of a 996... Apologies, I know this is a 986 forum, but I welcome your inputs just the same....
...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 08-08-2018, 01:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,961
Posted By garv214
Much Better Pics! Hopefully this will get you...

Much Better Pics! Hopefully this will get you some action. You may want to change out your "headline" picture on CL to show one of these pics instead. This is my favorite color for the Boxster.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-27-2018, 09:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,022
Posted By garv214
Have you tried calling another independent...

Have you tried calling another independent Porsche shop regarding the AOS? Maybe the place your are using is correct, but I suspect it would go a long way toward making you feel better if another...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-13-2018, 10:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,049
Posted By garv214
Yeah, the OP is 2 years old, Was just...

Yeah, the OP is 2 years old,

Was just searching the Walmart website when I noticed that... duhhhhh
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-12-2018, 01:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,049
Posted By garv214
I might go out and get that darn Boxster this...

I might go out and get that darn Boxster this weekend just because of that sale...:cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-11-2018, 03:42 PM
Replies: 1,233
Views: 191,747
Posted By garv214
I totally agree. In fact, I believe that I may...

I totally agree. In fact, I believe that I may have employed a similar philosophy when I decided to date my current wife... ;)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-11-2018, 02:03 PM
Replies: 1,233
Views: 191,747
Posted By garv214
Hey SS I appreciate a "well-kept" car. One...

Hey SS

I appreciate a "well-kept" car. One of the things I like about this particular one is that the interior is red and it looks like it has not aged harshly... As with most cars, the paint...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-11-2018, 12:44 PM
Replies: 1,233
Views: 191,747
Posted By garv214
What's it worth?

Saw this on CL. 1998 Boxster, California Car with 25K miles. New clutch, IMS, and RMS (original owner was a wealthy young lady who didn't know how to drive a clutch apparently...). Burned out the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-11-2018, 07:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,016
Posted By garv214
As Dghii mentioned, the single row bearing didn't...

As Dghii mentioned, the single row bearing didn't appear until MY 2000-2001, so the good news is that the dual row bearing has experienced a much lower failure rate. But like many other folks on the...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 07-10-2018, 02:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,961
Posted By garv214
Just curious, what common 986 items have been...

Just curious, what common 986 items have been addressed on the car over the years? For example, IMS, RMS, AOS, Engine/Transmission mounts...

Thanks

GB
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 07-09-2018, 07:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,021
Posted By garv214
I spoke to the owner (Adam) of this car in the...

I spoke to the owner (Adam) of this car in the Seattle area

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/2001-porsche-boxster/6627319569.html

This guy has done much of the "heavy lifting" as far as...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-03-2018, 07:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,518
Posted By garv214
That's great! Having your spouse on-board will...

That's great! Having your spouse on-board will help to ensure that it stays in the stable a much longer time....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-02-2018, 08:09 AM
Replies: 1,233
Views: 191,747
Posted By garv214
Husker Boxster I always read the seller's...

Husker Boxster

I always read the seller's feedback when purchasing on EBay. As a buyer/seller, you live and die by your feedback score. I wouldn't touch that guy's car with a 10 foot pole. He...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-28-2018, 12:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 887
Posted By garv214
Hey Rczap, the car was in San Lorenzo I...

Hey Rczap, the car was in San Lorenzo I believe... definitely on your side of the Bay... LOL
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-28-2018, 12:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 887
Posted By garv214
Yeah, it was tempting, but in the ad, the seller...

Yeah, it was tempting, but in the ad, the seller was going to contact each potential buyer in the order he received their e-mail response. Since I didn't see the ad until it was 2 hrs old, I was...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-28-2018, 09:16 AM
Replies: 1,233
Views: 191,747
Posted By garv214
Totally agree Husker Boxster. I do not have the...

Totally agree Husker Boxster. I do not have the experience/expertise to self-perform the inspection. I can spot obvious stuff, but I am very aware of my limitations.

I guess the old adage, if it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-28-2018, 09:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 887
Posted By garv214
Would you or Wouldn't you....

I saw an ad on CL in the SF Bay Area for a 2000 Boxster S (Lapis Blue, Blue Top, Tan interior). The IMS and clutch had been replaced at 110K, the car had 114K on it. Top and plastic window appeared...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-28-2018, 07:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,153
Posted By garv214
IMS Bearing

According to the articles that I have read, those numbers are commonly quoted. At the end of the day, is the incremental cost of the IMS bearing upgrade worth the "peace of mind" to you?
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-28-2018, 07:16 AM
Replies: 1,233
Views: 191,747
Posted By garv214
Too Good To Be True??

I saw an ad on CL in the SF Bay Area for a 2000 Boxster S (Lapis Blue, Blue Top, Tan interior). The IMS and clutch had been replaced at 110K, the car had 114K on it. Top and plastic window appeared...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-21-2018, 12:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,033
Posted By garv214
Yeah, I recognize that ad :) Heck, if you...

Yeah, I recognize that ad :)

Heck, if you buy it, I am sure my 19 year old daughter will be willing to drive it home to you (She goes to Univ of AZ). LOL
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 06-21-2018, 09:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,762
Posted By garv214
PM sent

Dan, PM sent
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