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motoadve 07-21-2006 04:42 AM

Please need advice , serious matter!!
 
Bought my 2005 Boxster 2 days ago, Im super happy with the car.
The problem is I have found out the guy who sold the car to me its a bit shady and not to be trusted and has obscure bussineses.
The car is clean and original, but he only gave me 2 keys and not the plastic key, first he said he had it , then when I payed he said he lost the key, then I called asking about the key and he says that he never had it.

So now what are my options?
Maybe he really lost it and at the end tells me he never had it so I stop bugging him.If he was a regular guy, no problem I leave it there, but not after I heard about how's this guy.
Maybe he has it and .....?
So I was thinking on adding a gps tracking system or an immobilizer system to add security to the car.
This systems will void the warranty though, and I have 9 months left.

Are those systems reliable or they can make a real mess of the car computer?
Any other simpler security methods?

This is in Costa Rica by the way where the insurnace will only give you 30% of the car value.

Changing the ignition key and door locks is another option but will problably cost a fortune.

SO what Im looking for is to add a security system as simple as possible that wont mess up the car.

Advice is welcomed , I couldnt sleep with this potential problem.

Brucelee 07-21-2006 06:31 AM

I do not think the GPS system will void your warranty. Write directly to Porsche North America for an answer.

Good luck.

motoadve 07-21-2006 06:53 AM

Dealership says its possible to re program the ignition key.
That will solve the problem.
He needs to see if its possible though, not 100% sure.

xavier405 07-21-2006 09:49 AM

yeah, its possible to reprogram the ignition key. In fact my dealer is doing that right now since the remote stopped working.

I recommend you also get "the red clip" so that your alarm is activated even when your top is down. Search this forum for more info there.

SD987 07-21-2006 09:56 AM

I'm not sure we're talking about the same thing, hence my reply in the other thread. It sounds like Xavier is getting the key reprogrammed so it will work to original spec, moto wants the 987 keys reprogrammed in a way that would render the plastic "valet" key inoperable.

Perfectlap 07-21-2006 11:32 AM

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der Geist 07-22-2006 05:16 AM

You can forget that "Click It" bar. A good thief can beat that in less than a minute. While the bar is made out of some Terminator style metal the steering wheel is usually cut through and the bar is pulled right off. Save your money on this one.

motoadve 07-22-2006 05:19 AM

Im going to put a GPS tracking device and reprogram the ignition key.


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