Have i bought a lemon?

[Adam_w]

Great who knows what i'll need, rear brake discs at some point this year.

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

then had to replace all four wheel bearings.

What symptoms did you get with the wheel bearings? im getting some vibration but have self diagnosed wheel balancing.

[E Kaplan]

Adam:

Don't let everyone scare you. You bought a beautiful car with alot of miles. Enjoy it and fix the problems that arise over time. The car is not a lemon. It is a fine, racing machine which will require some attention. So, give it the attention it needs. Each time you take her out, you'll be paid back.

Eric

[RandallNeighbour]

I must have balanced my wheels four times and put new rubber on them too to see if I could eliminate wheel shake and body shake to no avail.

Then I replaced all four wheel bearings as well as the worn control arms, struts, and drop links and it's all but disappeared.

I believe the balance of the vibration comes from original motor mounts that were never changed out prior to my ownership of the car.

You will find, like the rest of us, that the boxster sends ANY vibration straight to the driver's seat like no other car we've owned. Some road feel is really valuable while other vibration, such as a bad bearing or whatever, is just flat annoying to me.

I drive a 12 year old Porsche, but want to feel like I have a brand new car and the way you spell that is: $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

You may not be as anal as me. If so, that will probably save you a lot of money

[Adam_w]

I dont know, im fairly particular about whats not right with my cars.. or rather if its not perfect im not perfectly happy , saying that i'll live with some things on a car this old.

the vibration im getting is through the steering wheel so im fairly sure its the wheel balance, iv got the car booked into a porsche specialist thats offering a free inspection for new customers so i should end up with an idea of just how bad it is in a week or 2.

[Brucelee]

Originally Posted by Adam_w

I dont know, im fairly particular about whats not right with my cars.. or rather if its not perfect im not perfectly happy , saying that i'll live with some things on a car this old.

the vibration im getting is through the steering wheel so im fairly sure its the wheel balance, iv got the car booked into a porsche specialist thats offering a free inspection for new customers so i should end up with an idea of just how bad it is in a week or 2.

The Boxes steering is VERY sensitive. Could be tires out of round, wheel balance, rotors etc.

Let us know what you find.

[Adam_w]

Yeah i noticed it seemed to be able to feel the whole road when driving it.

Changed the rad today, took me 5 hrs ish but seems to be working fine and its all back together.

edit: cleared the leaves and stuff from around both sides, was so much junk i cant see how it kept the engine cool, half a bird down one as well

[Adam_w]

quick update on my boxster..

had a free inspection at a local porsche specialist today, they spent the morning with it.

Got a list of things from them and if im honest its pretty good news, only major issue is the clutch being low and could use replacing, but considering the age and mileage its not exactly unexpected.

the ignition switch/barrel is falling apart and could use replacement and a cam cover is leaking a bit, the exhaust could use some attention and the RMS looks like it leaked in the past but is dry now.

Seems like the car is pretty solid and its just age and miles. Im happy with it considering what i paid.

Im thinking about replacing the exhaust, do many people run stainless headers and mufflers with standard cats? its what im thinking of doing, can get the headers changed when i have the clutch replaced.