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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-08-2010, 07:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,051
Posted By JP308
I don't see where in the original post it says...

I don't see where in the original post it says the person is an illegal immigrant, he just says they didn't have a drivers license or insurance. Or was it implied? There are a lot of US...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-06-2010, 07:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,371
Posted By JP308
In general, bigger wheels are heavier as are the...

In general, bigger wheels are heavier as are the tires which means higher unsprung weight which will ulimately mean a slower car in a straight line. It usually also means worse gas mileage. It...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-27-2010, 06:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,894
Posted By JP308
Enjoy the trip, don't worry about the oil, but do...

Enjoy the trip, don't worry about the oil, but do check it each morning. I have done the trip, not quite the one you are doing but similar.

I bought an old Ferrari a number of years back and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-08-2010, 01:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,091
Posted By JP308
I now live in Northern Virginia, just outside...

I now live in Northern Virginia, just outside Manassas and drive my Boxster S all year. In fact drove it the week-end of the xmas snow dump as well as yesterday from DCA to home. No big deal,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-04-2010, 12:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,214
Posted By JP308
No code required. Only the previous model...

No code required. Only the previous model CDR22 required the code.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-24-2009, 12:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,076
Posted By JP308
All of my cars have been bought based on my heart...

All of my cars have been bought based on my heart and passion. Not speeds and feeds. I guess it just depends on how you buy your cars. I also don't ever have to explain why I buy what I buy as...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-06-2009, 06:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,891
Posted By JP308
I just bought and added a pair of the rear...

I just bought and added a pair of the rear speakers from Harvey. They were as described, easy to install and really fill out the sound.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-21-2009, 07:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,726
Posted By JP308
Too pricey for todays market. BTW if it's a 6...

Too pricey for todays market. BTW if it's a 6 speed tip, it's very rare as the tip is a 5 speed. I have seen similar, to a little newer S's at reputable dealers for the same money. There are...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-21-2009, 06:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,551
Posted By JP308
Wink I didn't see Ferraris listed anywhere so I am...

I didn't see Ferraris listed anywhere so I am assuming I am a quadruple douchebag....and loving it. A Ferrari (assumed douchebag) (unless it doesn't qualify because it's over 30 years old), a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-11-2009, 07:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 30,106
Posted By JP308
For the money I second the MX5. I had 3 (94,...

For the money I second the MX5. I had 3 (94, 97, 03) of them and you can not touch the smiles per mile/$. If you want to know what a manual trans should feel like, get in to any late model 6 spd...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-22-2009, 02:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,474
Posted By JP308
I won't comment on FoW, as I have never been...

I won't comment on FoW, as I have never been there, but as I have an old car with carbs, I usually look for an independant with good reveiews and really knows the old cars. The F dealer I bought...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-21-2009, 02:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,474
Posted By JP308
No, I now live in Haymarket now. Updated my...

No, I now live in Haymarket now. Updated my profile to now reflect that I have a Boxster S as well.

I did however have to drive about 300 miles to get my Ferrari serviced. Now I just cross the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-21-2009, 08:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,474
Posted By JP308
I had great experience and service with IMA last...

I had great experience and service with IMA last week.

JP
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-17-2009, 02:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,190
Posted By JP308
Yes, I was told I was lucky that I could get the...

Yes, I was told I was lucky that I could get the car in without it completely going. All I did was top up with water and headed straight to the mechanic. When he got the pump off and showed me...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-17-2009, 12:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,190
Posted By JP308
Sounds like your water pump and get it replaced...

Sounds like your water pump and get it replaced before it completes the dump of fluid all over your garage. Just had mine done. I went OEM, not aftermarket. It was the bearings that went. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-04-2009, 07:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 25,940
Posted By JP308
I'll be real honest here about buying cars. All...

I'll be real honest here about buying cars. All car purchases to me are about passion and wants, not needs. When I bought my first Ferrari I was ready to buy a 308GT4, but I new I really wanted a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-03-2009, 11:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 25,940
Posted By JP308
With the same wheel size, the S vs non S should...

With the same wheel size, the S vs non S should feel about the same just faster My guess is you were comparing 17 inch vs 18 or 19 inch wheels on the S. I did the same as you before buying and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-31-2009, 09:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,345
Posted By JP308
Every car I have ever bought has been an...

Every car I have ever bought has been an emotional choice. I have never bought a car to go from A to B, to me, it's all in the drive to get there.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-30-2009, 06:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,345
Posted By JP308
Smile Or you can do both and have 1 of each like I do. ...

Or you can do both and have 1 of each like I do.

regards,
JP
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-10-2008, 02:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,454
Posted By JP308
I also got an 03S for 25K a few months back. The...

I also got an 03S for 25K a few months back. The warranty is worth some money, but for under 30K you can get an 03S with similar mileage at a dealer. As to a tip or std, that is your choice. I got...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-12-2008, 08:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 853
Posted By JP308
Well that explains it. I had a 4 hour drive a...

Well that explains it. I had a 4 hour drive a few Sundays ago in extreme heat and the ac was running full blast and I got 3 water drops on my ankle over a period of about 2 hours. I was wondering...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-05-2008, 02:41 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 23,117
Posted By JP308
First car that I ever bought started with: 1974...

First car that I ever bought started with:
1974 Dodge Colt
1976 Honda Civic (honda-matic)
1980 Renault 5 Sport
1984 Mazda 323 GT
1986 Mazda Protégé GT
1993 Mazda MX5
1978 Ferrari 308 GTB
1996...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-20-2008, 07:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,399
Posted By JP308
I just purchased a 2003 S. Paid a little over...

I just purchased a 2003 S. Paid a little over 25K. The only difference I can see is that mine is a tip, with 17 inch wheels.
with 40K miles.
Silver with blue interior and top, about 70% on the...
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