You guys always steer me right in the way of concerns that I have for my car, and I do appreciate everyone's advice. I think I'll wait on the front nose issue because in actuality I put so much $ over the years and I have had good quality service for my car...think about it, a 2001 Boxster with 55K on the odometer, that has to be good!
And here's the thing, you might have heard it: "You can trade your Boxster because we have a demand on used Boxsters and our inventory is stock-piled...and on and on! No, I'm happy with my car, thank you, p.s. I would never buy a brand new Porsche. I am happy to pay off my loan one year in advance =)
Bill