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Old 06-04-2007, 03:26 PM   #1
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Does the 987 allow you to adjust the sun visor to the outside?

Sun visor...what the heck...it's a convertible...sun is coming in from all kind of angles! That why I got a convertible and a good set of sunglasses (and sun screen).
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I second the wiper situation... my bmws always had the smart wipers that stopped or slowed when you stopped at a light. Dont other boxsters have the intermittent dimming switch on the dash???
I wish you could put the windows up by turning the key and holding it.
Rear axle hop if you try to "burn a little rubber"
Otherwise, not many complaints.
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Old 06-04-2007, 04:26 PM   #3
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The Key! It's the worst. The buttons go off when I don't want them to, in my pocket. Then when I actually want to pop the hood using the key I end up popping the trunk or locking the car. You have to have fingers the size of a two year old to actually press the right button.
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Old 06-04-2007, 06:02 PM   #4
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The Key! It's the worst. The buttons go off when I don't want them to, in my pocket. Then when I actually want to pop the hood using the key I end up popping the trunk or locking the car. You have to have fingers the size of a two year old to actually press the right button.
Yes, I go out into my garage and find one of the hoods popped open all the time.
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Old 06-04-2007, 06:18 PM   #6
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HI, I'm glad i didn't pay $50,000 for my car, makes it easier to accept all the crap from Porsche.
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putting the jey in and turning it one way or another, holding for a little while, willg et the windows up or down, depending on where they are when you started.
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putting the jey in and turning it one way or another, holding for a little while, willg et the windows up or down, depending on where they are when you started.

What did you just say BOYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
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Old 06-04-2007, 08:20 PM   #9
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Yes, I go out into my garage and find one of the hoods popped open all the time.
seriously the key sucks!!!! There have been times when I sit right next to my car and hold the button and it won't pick it up....diagnosis found no problem....not to mention I am close to 6'1 and not a small guy so climbing in and out does suck....especially when one of the trunks randomly opens....

well the 20K service comes in a little bit, I'll have them look at the key and the steroeo that is just horrible when it comes to reception....

other than that, give it gas and its the best investment ever all over again....
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there is a thread on ppbb.com about this....
you can extend a wire in the A pillar, a white one, and your reception will go crazy. from 15 to 62 feet

heres the thread about that
http://www.ppbb.com/boards/ppbbphp/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=ARCHIVES&Number=1003514&page=&view=&sb=&o=&fpart=all&vc=1
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The antenna extention mod didn't do crap for my car. Nor a buddy's car. Sucks.
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Old 06-06-2007, 05:57 AM   #12
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Two Things

The cup holders on the 2002! Has anyone found a cup that fits in these things? The only things I can find that fit are those small Red Bull cans and I don't drink the stuff. Also, it seems that a lot of the internals especially around the head lights are made with very brittle plastic. I've had several things break with just the slightest amount of pressure.
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if everything was perfect there would be nothing to ******************** about, i,ve had to learn to drive again, (i also run 2 tiptronic audi's ) somehow if you learn to live with the odd annoying thing you somehow feel more at one with the vehicle, how many of your wifes are perfect? .......i,m devorcing my rear screen!!! ..lol
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Old 06-05-2007, 09:52 AM   #14
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Everything to complain about has been fixed on the 987. The only thing I can gripe about is that cursed blind spot...but it's conducive to dropping the top every chance I get, so maybe I should be thanking Porsche.

I guess the only complain is a nasty farmer's tan and UV light exposure!
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The only thing that drives me CRAZY!!! is having to get out to karate chop the rear plastic window on the top when lowering. Other than that I love the car.
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The only thing that drives me CRAZY!!! is having to get out to karate chop the rear plastic window on the top when lowering. Other than that I love the car.

I agree. The "chop" is the only thing that I have found that bothers me.



Edit: OK, one more thing: The cheap plastic pieces in the interior that chipped up and looks like it belongs in a $5,000 econobox, not in a ~ $55,000 (when new) Porsche.
It gave me an excuse to recover most of my pieces in leather though, so I guess it's not that bad .
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how many of your wifes are perfect?
Wasn't even in the race, that's why I have the Boxster now instead!
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Old 06-04-2007, 05:00 PM   #18
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Interesting thread as I just emailed Porsche about a few things I would like to see changed in the 987:

1. The HVAC controls are way too complicated and irritating to use
2. The navigation is also quite clunky
3. Make the top go down or up with a simple button push, and not to have to hold it down. We shouldn't have to hack it to work that way.
4. I also agree with Perfectlap about the gearbox.
5. Give me just a little more leg room from the clutch to the steering wheel. I am only 6', and the 2007 has a telescoping wheel, but my knee sits right under that steering wheel before I engage the clutch.
6. And I guess since were venting, why not have the door locks programmed from the factory to lock when you start the car and unlock when you turn it off.
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Old 06-04-2007, 05:12 PM   #19
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I wish you could put the windows up by turning the key and holding it.
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I'm not 100% sure, but I think my 2000 has this feature. It isn't something I use on a regular basis. I believe I was able to lower and raise the windows with the key in the lock when I had my center console torn apart, and the window buttons disconnected.

I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

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I'm not 100% sure, but I think my 2000 has this feature. It isn't something I use on a regular basis. I believe I was able to lower and raise the windows with the key in the lock when I had my center console torn apart, and the window buttons disconnected.

I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

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My 1997 Boxster also has this feature.
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