A Boxster Test Drive - An Adventure in Idiocy

[My_Name_is_Dan]

Originally Posted by particlewave

Just a note: it's not unusual to see low oil on a dipstick after the car has been driven. That's why you check it cold.

Also, Zanzibar Red is awesome.
Keep at it.

Thanks for the tip. I was not aware of the correct procedure.

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by My_Name_is_Dan

Thanks for the tip. I was not aware of the correct procedure.

Owner probably wasn't either, could be a huge bargaining point to get the price where you want it, if you like the Zanzibar red. It's a rare color. I always try to check the dipstick on any unknown vehicle before starting the engine.

[My_Name_is_Dan]

I could have lived with the color as I thought it was unique. It was the lack of maintenance that shut the deal down. There is that gut feeling you have when you're sitting in the car that tells you this is not the one. I had that feeling…

There is one out there with my name on it. I just gotta be patient. Problem is, I've never been a patient man. Just ask my wife!