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Originally Posted by coolbreeze551
Just bought a 5 speed 01 boxster non-s and looking for recommended upgrades/mods within $5000. The more mods the better but if there is one great mod for $5000 I would be up for that too. Also looking for possible preventative maintenance purchase recommendations as well. This car is all stock when I bought it so I could upgrade anything/everything. Thanks in advance.
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Dude.. you bought a Porsche.. not a Civic.. this car is OK the way it is, you don't NEED to mod anything.. you have an old car, don't waste money into it, you won't see a single $ back of that money, just enjoy it the way it is for the good time you can have from it, maintenance cost will come back to you quick enought.. that 5K will cover a few tire / oil change.. that's it.. Keep that money in your saving account for your next Porsche in a few years, or to back you up if you have a badluck..
If you want to spend Money toward your car, first get a bentley manual:
http://www.amazon.ca/Porsche-Boxster-Service-Manual-1997-2004/dp/0837613337
Second get a Durametric Cable:
http://www.durametric.com/default.aspx
Then get a HardTop if you think it's suitable for you..
Or shop for a motorcycle
If you really want to enjoy your car, spend that money on the Track, Subscribe some CMP LAPPING, it will be the best 500$ you'v never spend.
http://www.calabogiemotorsports.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70&Itemid=151
Then get some 'Driver Education' with your local Porsche Club, if your in Ontario/Quebec area, visit
www.rennsport.ca
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Originally Posted by jmatta
Not to be a smart-a$$, but if you just purchased the car and have the extra $5k, why didn't you buy an S to begin with? More HP, 6 sp tranny, better brakes and suspension.
I'd save most of the money for future maintenance and repairs. You didn't state the mileage, but a used Boxster will require some expensive items and perhaps that would be the best time to consider upgrades.
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Originally Posted by kabel
top five this to do with a boxster after you get it.
1. drop the top
2. drive it
3. repeat
4. repeat
5. repeat
and/or
lighter wheels, sticky tires and use the rest for performance driving schools.  |
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