So my 05 S should be here by early next week...now what to get?

[SeaNile31]

Wayne's book is on it's way and should arrive either tomorrow or Saturday.

I am not sure about the build date to know if the IMS is upgradeable without splitting the engine.

Can't wait for the roads to get clean so I can take the car out for a spin.

[stephen wilson]

You could buy a tire plug kit to stow in the Frunk for emergencies, and maybe a can of fix-a-flat that inflates the tire, in case the factory compressor doesn't work. My first tire replacement I'll install an aftermarket TPMS.

Cup holder to replace the useless factory ones?

Do a search as far as Ipid/phone options, I don't think there is a "cheap" one.

#1 Enjoy lots of top-down driving!

Steve

[WhipE350]

Evening, you've owned a bunch of Boxsters, did you do anything to those you liked or enjoyed. BTW what happened with all those previous cars? Hope they all had happy endings.

[SeaNile31]

Here is the short version. Bought a 2000 323Ci BMW brand new, put 90K miles on it sold it, bought a 99 Boxster from auction with about 19K miles on it, put 45K miles on it and only had to replace the alternator, got married, then #1 comes along, sold the 99 Boxster and bought a new H2, couldn't really drive the H2 all the time for work so the wife at 5'1" drove the H2, I bought another Boxster, this time an 01 S with 22K miles on it, put about 40K miles on it and #2 comes along, I panic thinking I need 4 seats. buy an 05 Explorer then realize I "need" a second car to cut down the miles on the Explorer, find an 05 S CPO with 16K miles in IL, have it transported to my home, drive it 5 miles, never even register it and get the crazy idea to get a Ferrari, sell the new to me 05 S and get a 2000 Ferrari 360 Modena with 8K miles, have it transported from AZ, drive it very rarely but put 1K miles on it, decide I'd rather drive a Boxster 10K miles a year and use it for work than have a Ferrari garage queen, sell the 360 and begin my search for a Boxster S, try to want a 986 but know the 987 is what I want, search the web for about 5 weeks, find a nice 05 S in KY, make the deal and the car was loaded on the transporter at 3pm and i should have it Monday night.

Whew, that made me dizzy.

I think a car cover would be nice and if I can connect my iPhone that might be enough to make me happy with the car.

[WhipE350]

Dang you drive a lot! SeaNile's life in a nutshell, I bet your wife is glad your affairs were with cars! After all that I'm surprised you didn't get a 2010 'S'...no really I understand I already have the itch for a 2009 'S' and have it be my only car but then I wouldn't have anything to fix so I'd be bored.

Yes ipod, cup holders, and a spare garmin in the glove box. Oh and don't sell this one without telling me first .

[Soetekouw]

The name and location of a good local Porsche mechanic so that you don't have to pay the high prices at the dealership when your car needs servicing.

[SeaNile31]

There is a well respected Indy very close by, Dougherty Automotive in West Chester, PA. Not sure how the prices compare to the dealer.

Car should be here around 7pm tonight which will be about 2hrs before the snow/ice storm. I really hope I do not have to wait a month to drive the car.