New 2002 Boxster S Owner - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

meerzee · 09-26-2007, 04:04 PM

Thanks for the advice and warm welcome...

I will have it hopefully for next weekend....great. If it wasn't a 1000 miles away and I had the time, I would have flown and driven it home. I will have it checked out for the serpentine belt, clutch, spark plugs, RMS and such when I get it home.

BTW, I now notice the missing rollbar behind the seat "screens" are missing.
What is the real purpose for these and how much to replace? Do I need them and what is the official part numbers and where is the best online place to purchase.
I did recall hearing that these screens and the windscreen will disappear if left topdown on occasion, then show up on Ebay there soon after...

Thanks --- It is awesome to be here... 986forum is the best.

-M

racer_d · 09-26-2007, 04:19 PM

Good question. I thought I saw them for sale at Suncoast.... I know the clear plastic windstop goes for about $350 from the dealer. I thought the screens were also rediculously priced too.. Maybe $100ach!

http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=P&Product_Code=00004480078&Category_Code=POTEBXWW

Wonko The Sane · 09-26-2007, 05:52 PM

I have nothing to add other than "that's pretty" and that my box has 103k on it, and hasn't had any serious work needed on it. Nothing that i wouldn't consider normal maintenance during my ownership.

Take care of her, and you should have a lot of miles without any headaches.

gmboxster · 09-26-2007, 07:20 PM

Congrats on your purchase!! You bought the boxster (type) that I wanted. Black boxster S with tan leather interior, BEAUTIFUL!! I 'settled' for a white boxster with tan leather interior because I thought I was getting a good deal. Although I wanted black the white is really starting to grow on me. In fact I think ALL boxsters look great regardless of the color. The hardest part for me is finding time to drive it between work. This car is too darn nice to let it sit in the garage. Once again congrats and have fun..

nola911 · 09-26-2007, 08:13 PM

Hey man, car looks great. I found a shop up here in Mandeville that does good work, but nothing on the south. For the price of Greff Motors, why not bring it right to the Porsche dealership?

meerzee · 09-26-2007, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by maxferran

Hey man, car looks great. I found a shop up here in Mandeville that does good work, but nothing on the south. For the price of Greff Motors, why not bring it right to the Porsche dealership?

Thanks, Max. Can you share the name of them with me? I live on lakefront in Metairie, so Mandeville is only 30 mins. Family (two sisters) live in Deerfield and Reserve subdivisions off Lonesome. I had looked at a couple homes in Marigny Trace subdivision that were being built after Katrina. I know Mandeville quite well, go over there about 4-5 times a month.

I didn't realize that Greff would be that expensive, but I guess I should have thought by the quality of his shop and expertise. Arrggh.... thought i would catch a break for once.... :P

Thanks for the kind words...

meerzee · 09-26-2007, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by gmboxster

Congrats on your purchase!! You bought the boxster (type) that I wanted. Black boxster S with tan leather interior, BEAUTIFUL!! I 'settled' for a white boxster with tan leather interior because I thought I was getting a good deal. Although I wanted black the white is really starting to grow on me. In fact I think ALL boxsters look great regardless of the color. The hardest part for me is finding time to drive it between work. This car is too darn nice to let it sit in the garage. Once again congrats and have fun..

Thanks for the kind words. That is what finally sold me on the car, the mixture of the black and the beautiful tan interior....got so tired (no offense to anyone) of seeing the black or grey interiors....wanted something more unique and flashy.
I cannot believe that anyone would have to "settle" to own a Boxster, regardless of color! That is going to be my issue, finding time to drive it....probably no more than clear Friday's to work, then maybe weekend if the weather is good. Well, it should be alot of fun, just hope it is in as good shape as it looks!

porsche986spyder · 09-27-2007, 08:06 AM

When I bought my car it did not come with the wind stops. I think they would actually make a whistling noise with all those holes in it. I drive my car without them and the top down all the time with no problems at all. So I don't plan on ever buying them. Just my 2 cents.

meerzee · 09-27-2007, 08:56 AM

Well, interesting news. I just got off with the Service Manager at one truly incredible Porsche dealership and he gave me some interesting info. (essentially the whole rundown on the car since it was first purchased) The owners were very meticulous with this car and it was always brought in for service on-time everytime. Both the 30K and 60K services were done, as well as all of the routine maintenance such as brake, oil seperator, MAF, O2, oil changes, everything. Interesting to note that the engine was actually replaced completely at 30,843 miles (about 30K miles ago) according to the service manager, due to what is listed as "internal malfunction" --- apparently the owner was complaining that the car was not "running properly" --- they tried to "repair it" then the manager determine to just have it replaced with a new engine. Told me that the new engine has an unlimited 2 year mileage warranty. Also the clutch was replaced at 48K miles and the RMS was done about 6K miles ago. When I asked about why the mileage wasn't reset when the engine was replaced he said something about, "well the mileage is burnt into the DID" or something like that.

So, I should be set for now. Essentially a 30K mile engine with all services done and most "gotchas" already taken care of. Also the ragtop was replaced due to someone "cutting into it" to get inside the car in July 07. --- Lordy, Lordy... this car has had its share of stuff happen to it, huh?

Anyone have any ideas on the reasons behind the engine replacement?
I cannot imagine that this would be a common occurance by any means.
Thanks,
M

porsche986spyder · 09-27-2007, 10:24 AM

Sounds like you got a great deal then. The dealership should be able to reprogram the millage. They need a special type of computer to do it though. People on this forum have changed their gauge cluster to the 996 with the oil pressure gauge and volt gauge. They had to have it re-programed afterwards to reflect the correct millage, so it can definitely be done.

Brucelee · 09-28-2007, 06:55 AM

Legally, the mileage CANNOT be reset when a new engine goes in. The miles are on the car, not the engine.

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Originally Posted by meerzee

Well, interesting news. I just got off with the Service Manager at one truly incredible Porsche dealership and he gave me some interesting info. (essentially the whole rundown on the car since it was first purchased) The owners were very meticulous with this car and it was always brought in for service on-time everytime. Both the 30K and 60K services were done, as well as all of the routine maintenance such as brake, oil seperator, MAF, O2, oil changes, everything. Interesting to note that the engine was actually replaced completely at 30,843 miles (about 30K miles ago) according to the service manager, due to what is listed as "internal malfunction" --- apparently the owner was complaining that the car was not "running properly" --- they tried to "repair it" then the manager determine to just have it replaced with a new engine. Told me that the new engine has an unlimited 2 year mileage warranty. Also the clutch was replaced at 48K miles and the RMS was done about 6K miles ago. When I asked about why the mileage wasn't reset when the engine was replaced he said something about, "well the mileage is burnt into the DID" or something like that.

So, I should be set for now. Essentially a 30K mile engine with all services done and most "gotchas" already taken care of. Also the ragtop was replaced due to someone "cutting into it" to get inside the car in July 07. --- Lordy, Lordy... this car has had its share of stuff happen to it, huh?

Anyone have any ideas on the reasons behind the engine replacement?
I cannot imagine that this would be a common occurance by any means.
Thanks,
M

OldBlevins · 09-28-2007, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by meerzee

BTW, I now notice the missing rollbar behind the seat "screens" are missing.
What is the real purpose for these and how much to replace? Do I need them and what is the official part numbers and where is the best online place to purchase.
I did recall hearing that these screens and the windscreen will disappear if left topdown on occasion, then show up on Ebay there soon after...

Based on some posts I read in the forum that the rollbar inserts didn't add that much wind protection (and not everyone agrees), my scottish pocketbook and I ultimately decided to buy only the center windscreen. I'm reasonably tall (6'1") and have the seat back all the way which I think largely blocks wind from coming in through them.

That's a beautiful car. I'll be impressed if you have the restraint to drive it only on weekends. Turns out, I don't.

porsche986spyder · 09-28-2007, 08:41 AM

By the way, the 'Steelership" sells convertible top "Shampoo" as they call it and a plastic window cleaner. I did not buy the top cleaner but do use the plastic window cleaner sold by Porsche. I have to admit after the first time using it, it looks amazingly clear. Just make sure to do both inside and outside on the plastic window.

meerzee · 09-29-2007, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by OldBlevins

Based on some posts I read in the forum that the rollbar inserts didn't add that much wind protection (and not everyone agrees), my scottish pocketbook and I ultimately decided to buy only the center windscreen. I'm reasonably tall (6'1") and have the seat back all the way which I think largely blocks wind from coming in through them.

That's a beautiful car. I'll be impressed if you have the restraint to drive it only on weekends. Turns out, I don't.

Thanks, OB. I think I will leave them out for now and save the extra $200 - I bought the Coverking Silverguard+ cover for it and the Weathertech rubber protection mats for both the interior and the "cargo" rear trunk area. (I have done this in the past for all of my vehicles as soon as I get this....using Husky most of the time, but I didn't care for the look of the Husky liner this time)

I am right at 6'3", so I hope I fit OK ---- arrgh! I too am worried about the restraint of driving it only on the weekends, but we shall see....maybe I will make a calendar log and see how often I actually come up with a reason to take it out during the week.....heck if the "stealership" I bought it from wasn't 1000+ miles away, I would be driving it home today. I just don't have the time to do it plus it seems like a hecka of a "break-in" intro experience.... :P

Thanks so much for the kind words....
All the best,
M