Just bought a Boxster 2000 S

[NoGaBiker]

Originally Posted by thomasotten

Some Fotos of the car. I started cleaning it up with a clay bar all around.

Car looks great! Where'd you find a silver one?

[thom4782]

I didn't see if you got a time estimate to replace the IMSB - it's roughly 10 hours.

[litespeedp]

Welcome Thomas! Bought my first Porsche last August and it looks just like yours;Boxster Red interior and all.

I went ahead and did the LN improved IMS bearing and a new rear main seal and clutch just for peace of mind.

Mine has 60,000 miles and when we took it apart it for the install,it looked ok.Just plan on some bucks each year for maintenance and drive it fast and smooth! Love mine.

[thomasotten]

Originally Posted by NoGaBiker

Car looks great! Where'd you find a silver one?

Yes, I am so happy with it, not only did I get a good deal, I picked up the elusive silver/red combo. Seriously, it has always been my favorite combo.

Bone stock? Actually, my father, who found the car for me, replaced the red floor mats with black ones.

What I like about this car:
1. The looks. I think the design is classic and therefore timeless. I don't buy this bit about 987 makes 986 look dated. I have seen that comment in some of the discussions. Each design is different, but not necessarily better looking. Before being an owner I thought the 987 was not necessarily an improvement. That was my then unbiased opinion.
2. The power.
3. The sound.
4. Lack of cup holders.
5. Attention the car draws.
6. The car is cleaning up real well. Even stains in the leather I can eventually rub out. Will need some paintless dent removal help for about 4 dings.

What I don't like
1. Stereo - While it certainly has potential, I haven't found a way to "tune it in". I like the Bose system in my 01 Beetle. Is there an owner's manual in PDF form somewhere?
2. I am 6'4 and could use just one more notch worth of backward seat travel.
3. Will have to invest several hours with IMS so not to worry so much.
4. While the A/C and heater work, the fan doesn't start blowing immediately. Sometimes it takes upward of 10 minutes and then it comes on. Ideas?

[Allen K. Littlefield]

Welcome Thomas. As far as your fan coming on, I think it is a function of where you set your desired interior temp. at. My wife complains that the AC comes on to maintain cabin temp. in winter and doesn't like the feel of the cold air.. Others more knowledgeable about these things can surely give you a more accurate answer. Try varying your temp. setting to see if it helps. Again, welcome.

AKL

Originally Posted by thomasotten

Yes, I am so happy with it, not only did I get a
4. While the A/C and heater work, the fan doesn't start blowing immediately. Sometimes it takes upward of 10 minutes and then it comes on. Ideas?