Words of Wisdom for New Owner?? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

sparkycrash · 08-17-2008, 07:30 PM

Sorry for the bad post, I meant to include the above.

Brucelee · 08-17-2008, 07:50 PM

Keep all fluids clean and fresh.

Replace all filters often.

Buy a warranty if your car does not have one.

Welcome to our forum.

Jaxonalden · 08-17-2008, 08:29 PM

20K on a set of original tires in an "S"? You'll be looking for a new set of tires soon. I echo the last in changing fluids and filters. Always keep your eyes open for good deals (unless your loaded then you can just disregard). I search EBay and other discount parts websites and have saved allot of money.

Example: Paid $100 for a set of headers, the very same ones but with a different name on them $600. Painted Aero II side skirts; Paid $215, from a dealer $800+.

FTD · 08-18-2008, 10:29 AM

Slush fund

Kirk · 08-18-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by FTD

Slush fund

Good recommendation. Too many people can just barely afford these cars and then have to sell them as soon as something expensive goes wrong. I saw it happen with a buddy's 911. He dropped a valve, had to have the engine rebuilt, and then could not pay for the repairs. He eventually lost the car! I'd definitely set up a slush fund of $5,000 to $8,000 (which is what it would cost me to do an engine swap myself), you may want to save more.

I'd also strongly consider keeping it stock!!!

Mods get to be very, very expensive on these cars. Don't ask me how I know.

Kirk

RandallNeighbour · 08-18-2008, 11:30 AM

Keeping it stock is a very good piece of advice. Modding our cars is a can of worms you may not want to open considering you won't get your money back on them and at times, they require secondary mods (ie, lower the car and then face adjustable suspension parts to get it back into alignment, etc.)

06 S... nice ride. I dream of upgrading to an 06S or better yet, an 07S to get that 3.4 motor. Maybe one day... :dance:

I'd say the thing you need to watch carefully is tire wear and watch for oil drips on the floor of your garage. Both are expensive to fix and that slush fund advised earlier will certainly be tapped.

Oh, one thing you should definitely invest in if you don't have one is a good radar detector. I recommend the Valentine One...

Lil bastard · 08-18-2008, 01:05 PM

1. Have FUN...!!!

2. Don't go in for frivolous mods until you know the car is well sorted (you may need to spend the cash on necesities). There'll be time enough for that later, conserve your cash for now.

3. Take a driving course to make the experience even more enjoyable.

4. Have FUN... !!!