Boxster Spyder airbag chime killing me!

[Dave Montgomery]

Thanks you guys for your thoughts. Well the dealer says it is in the seatbelt buckle... and I think they are right as when I do pull and hold in one direction it seems?? to stop. Time will tell but thanks. I've owned about 7 911's in the past. I will never return as these Boxsters are truly wonderful cars. :-))

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by Dave Montgomery

Thanks you guys for your thoughts. Well the dealer says it is in the seatbelt buckle... and I think they are right as when I do pull and hold in one direction it seems?? to stop. Time will tell but thanks. I've owned about 7 911's in the past. I will never return as these Boxsters are truly wonderful cars. :-))

Do you mind sharing the asking price? No need to tell us what you actually paid. This car is probably in my top three should I have to replace my current Boxster.


I think this is the best Porsche you can buy under $100K. It's the lightest, has the improved engine regime, best handling, no electronic steering, very rare seats which most 911's do not have, maybe the last manual in a "R" Spyder without the SUV interior of the 981.

And it was quicker than the Cayman R at the hand of an ALMS professional racing driver (so no sandbagging):

ALMS professional driver: Boxster Spyder vs. Cayman R

http://www.excellence-mag.com/issues/196/articles/open-and-shut-case-track-test#.VDbEdPldV8E

[Dave Montgomery]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

Do you mind sharing the asking price? No need to tell us what you actually paid. This car is probably in my top three should I have to replace my current Boxster.


I think this is the best Porsche you can buy under $100K. It's the lightest, has the improved engine regime, best handling, no electronic steering, very rare seats which most 911's do not have, maybe the last manual in a "R" Spyder without the SUV interior of the 981.

And it was quicker than the Cayman R at the hand of an ALMS professional racing driver (so no sandbagging):

ALMS professional driver: Boxster Spyder vs. Cayman R

Excellence :: Open and Shut Case: Track Test : Cayman R vs. Boxster Spyder

The selling price was $52,500. This was the best deal I could find with what I wanted. I'd been looking for about a year. They look good in any color but... mmmmm Guards Red, always a favorite. Many of the ones for sale seemed to have the PDK tranny, which is reported to be great, but just not the same. Mine also had 19,500 miles on it but was never tracked and is in very good condition. Better its not absolutely perfect or it would never come out of the garage. If you have not driven one, you'd better. But I warn you to bring your checkbook because you will want it!! All the amazing articles are true. Let me/all of us know what you do find!

Dave M.

[Porsche9]

Originally Posted by Dave Montgomery

Thanks you guys for your thoughts. Well the dealer says it is in the seatbelt buckle... and I think they are right as when I do pull and hold in one direction it seems?? to stop. Time will tell but thanks. I've owned about 7 911's in the past. I will never return as these Boxsters are truly wonderful cars. :-))

I feel much the the same. While I love the old air-cooled cars they just can't be compared. I have to imagine that's doubly true with the Spyder.

[Dave Montgomery]

Like I told Perfect Lap, find one to drive and you will be done shopping!

[Tucker2]

Great car. Congrats. Hope the seatbelt fix works.