Where can I get a 1997 manual? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

hoser · 12-03-2005, 10:33 PM

This would be for a Boxster, of course! Is it best to go through dealer or can I find one on ebay or maybe on this forum? Do I need a specific 1997 manual or will any manual up to say 2003 work?

blinkwatt · 12-03-2005, 10:43 PM

Which manual are you looking for? Bentley manual or the general manual that came with the car. Whatever you do make sure you buy something for the 2.5L engine which was up to '99.

hoser · 12-03-2005, 10:53 PM

Looking for the original owner's manual. Thanks for the tip. So if I can find one between 1997 and 1999, would I be okay?

Brucelee · 12-04-2005, 05:44 AM

I would order one at the dealer, as they are not that expensive.

Year specific would be better.

Good luck

hoser · 12-04-2005, 07:01 AM

Since you're in CA too, do you know a place or resouce where I can find a great independant Boxster mechanic up here in Fresno? Since a 1997 is out of warranty, I'd like to find an indendent shop to help with work. Thanks.

Brucelee · 12-04-2005, 12:48 PM

Sorry, I don't.

I have mixed feelings on the ind. mechanics. Usually, a lower rate per hour but frankly, I have seen many Porsches coming into the service dept at my dealer due to the fact that the ind. could not repair the car.

Fact is, the dealers have many tools/resources not available to the local Hans or Deiter.

IMHO.