07-21-2006, 03:46 PM
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Just negotiated a deal on a new 2006 Boxster. Am trading (and getting killed) on a 2005 Corvette. The Corvette had to go. Last summer it took me 5 trips to the dealer to get the AC compressor replaced... no AC all summer, and record temps here in Upstate NY. This year my battery goes dead at least once a week. It's a known electrical problem with no known fix offered by GM. I never know if the car will start.
Here's hoping the Boxster will be more reliable and more fun.
Unfortunately the dealer has already drilled out all the front bumper for thier ugly License plate bracket (with advertisement). Anybody know of a source where I can pick up a clean mount for the plate? Have not run a front plate on my Vette. It's required in NYS. But I have never had a problem.
Now my problem is two holes in my Boxsters bumper.
Glad to come aboard...
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07-21-2006, 04:28 PM
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Plug those holes. Go to your friendly Porsche dealer and buy two plastic plugs (#999-703-432-40) Paint those little buggers and presto.
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07-21-2006, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Norminhouston
Plug those holes. Go to your friendly Porsche dealer and buy two plastic plugs (#999-703-432-40) Paint those little buggers and presto.
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That's the plan... thanks for the advice Norm
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07-21-2006, 06:05 PM
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welcome to the forum.
Please post your initial thoughts on Porsche ownership - I am looking forward to hearing your perspective as a former Corvette owner.
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07-23-2006, 03:41 AM
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One of the things you'll realize about this forum is how well we all get along. All brought together by a mutual enthusiasm for a little mid engined machine called the Boxter. With all the problems you've had with your 'Vette, you should be happy to know the Boxter surpasses the 'Vette in almost every category  .
Welcome to the board.
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07-21-2006, 06:32 PM
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I went ahead a got silver plates with the Porsche emblem on it instead of plugging the holes.
It looks sweet...
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Originally Posted by RevDice
Just negotiated a deal on a new 2006 Boxster. Am trading (and getting killed) on a 2005 Corvette. The Corvette had to go. Last summer it took me 5 trips to the dealer to get the AC compressor replaced... no AC all summer, and record temps here in Upstate NY. This year my battery goes dead at least once a week. It's a known electrical problem with no known fix offered by GM. I never know if the car will start.
Here's hoping the Boxster will be more reliable and more fun.
Unfortunately the dealer has already drilled out all the front bumper for thier ugly License plate bracket (with advertisement). Anybody know of a source where I can pick up a clean mount for the plate? Have not run a front plate on my Vette. It's required in NYS. But I have never had a problem.
Now my problem is two holes in my Boxsters bumper.
Glad to come aboard...
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07-21-2006, 07:28 PM
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07-21-2006, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Marc Gelefsky
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Marc...
Thanks for the post. I'll be able to sleep tonight.
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07-21-2006, 09:41 PM
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The dealer I go to sells a chrome license plate frame that said "Porsche" or "Boxster", so I asked how much it was, and the guy said $80. I almost crapped my pants, so I asked him what made it so special, and he pointed to the word Porsche.
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07-22-2006, 03:53 AM
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Welcome, I too came from GM to Porsche and noticed right away less body squeeks. Im curious also about the transition and how you will feel about it in time.
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07-21-2006, 07:32 PM
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I'll def post an update on my driving experiences as compared to the Corvette. The test drive was impressive even with the huge horsepower difference. First impressions... the Porsche definitely feels tighter with a more rigid chassis (better to carve up the twisties)... and better fit and finish insde and out.
Hey Kaizen... could you post a link to the plate you're talking about?
I don't have the car yet and those pre-drilled dealer holes in the front have me OCD'ing bad.
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07-22-2006, 06:11 PM
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Do you have a Lemon Law in your locality? Seems to me, you may have been able to require GM to buy your car back if they could not fix it. That would have been the case here in California.
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Originally Posted by RevDice
Just negotiated a deal on a new 2006 Boxster. Am trading (and getting killed) on a 2005 Corvette. The Corvette had to go. Last summer it took me 5 trips to the dealer to get the AC compressor replaced... no AC all summer, and record temps here in Upstate NY. This year my battery goes dead at least once a week. It's a known electrical problem with no known fix offered by GM. I never know if the car will start.
Here's hoping the Boxster will be more reliable and more fun.
Unfortunately the dealer has already drilled out all the front bumper for thier ugly License plate bracket (with advertisement). Anybody know of a source where I can pick up a clean mount for the plate? Have not run a front plate on my Vette. It's required in NYS. But I have never had a problem.
Now my problem is two holes in my Boxsters bumper.
Glad to come aboard...
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07-22-2006, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Brucelee
Do you have a Lemon Law in your locality? Seems to me, you may have been able to require GM to buy your car back if they could not fix it. That would have been the case here in California.
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Yes we do have a lemon law. I started to fill arbitration papers when GM finally agreed to replace the compressor. After finally checking the compressor, the service tech discovered it had no PAG oil in it... either burned or not filled at the factory. I felt it was the compressor all along, but my dealer just didn't believe it.
Now after a year of ownership they are suggesting my sut down procedure is wrong. The car needs to be placed in reversed (2005) when shutting down... I do this religiously. They have replaced the battery, which solves the problem temporarily. All this to avoid Lemon Lawing the car. Each battery keeps draining completely (this issue is often discussed on the Corvette forum, so it's not unique to my car).
The process to actually get GM to compensate me for the value (after depreciation) is unbelivably hard here in NY. GM has already stated that they would not replace the car.
The hassle has been enough to motivate me to get rid of the car. I was completely happy with it for about a month... it was a blast.
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07-22-2006, 06:28 PM
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That's too bad. In CA, they have three tries at the same issue. No repair, they buy the car back.
I guess NY is not so tough on these guys.
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