Another newb -more questions

[Gforrest2]

Thanks for the responses. Yes, I have the manual and I too am the sort of guy that will read it from cover to cover. But like I mentioned, this was an Ebay purchase, out of town, but close enough to pick it up. Turned the pickup into a family vacation, so no real time to search the forum or thoroughly read the manual.

I also need to brush up on what is standard equipment. I was surprised not to have cruise control and non-variable intermittent wipers.

Still enjoying the heck out of this car.

[vath2001]

Welcome aboard. I didn't read manual until after the first month of driving too. The count down is for the oil level check... nothing to do with starting.

[Overdrive]

GForrest2, I'm also surprised that you don't have cruise control...are you sure? I'm sure there were models that didn't have it, but it kinda seems like one of those things that just ended up on the majority of the cars assembled. I'm in the same boat as you are with a non-adjustable intermittent setting, but I've also got a first-year model, but I think it cycles something like every 4 or 5 seconds, which isn't too bad.

Hope you're enjoying the ride home.

[Gforrest2]

I'm back at home and no longer have to use the hotel lobby computer. Now that I've spent some time on the site, looks like I should have made my posts in the, "Intro to the Porsche Boxster" category, so sorry about that.

Just had the (Post) Prepurchase Inspection done. Car was an Ebay purchase so no chance for PPI. After perusing some of the horror stories here, I was a bit worried. Again, this is an '03 with 80K miles I got for $12,500.

Report: needs tires (figured that one out myself) but brakes, the belt, cooling system, and electronic diagnostics all checked out, plus all the other stuff they are supposed to check. The service writer told me stories of cars that looked good (recent detail?), but mechanically, were trashed. So I guess I got lucky. He did recommend a brake fluid flush (said this is recommended every two years, comments anyone?) and that the CV boots were throwing some grease and would need to be replaced soon (at $450 each, ouch). Oh, also needs an alignment. So a bit of relief and my smile is just a little bigger as I motor down the road with the top down.

[Frodo]

You may be able to find a better deal on the axle boots. I had my done not too long ago---both done for a little over $500, IIRC. Then again, you may just be in an area where everything is more expensive than around here.

[Gforrest2]

Originally Posted by Frodo

You may be able to find a better deal on the axle boots. I had my done not too long ago---both done for a little over $500, IIRC. Then again, you may just be in an area where everything is more expensive than around here.

$450 was the quote from the dealer. I'm sure I can get it done at an indy for less. Just need to find a good indy in the Seattle area. I read through the whole "Find your local mechanic/porsche specialist" sticky and saw two listed in my area. Might give one of them a try.

[Mark_T]

That's a sharp looking Box you have there but, if it was me, I'd lose the humps.