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Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted

08-07-2015, 08:55 AM

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For Sale - 2004 Boxster S Tiptronic

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Posted By Foydawg

For Sale - 2004 Boxster S Tiptronic

2004 Porsche Boxster S. 66,000 miles. Tiptronic. Lapis Blue Metallic/Gray Top/Gray leather. 18" Kenesis wheels. Has had IMS bearing upgrade. Good to very good condition. New rear tires. CD...

Forum: Show and Tell Gallery

03-27-2014, 09:02 AM

Replies: 4

My 2000 Boxster S

Views: 1,222

Posted By Foydawg

Haven't been to cars & coffee. I'll have to...

Haven't been to cars & coffee. I'll have to check it out.

Forum: Show and Tell Gallery

03-27-2014, 06:14 AM

Replies: 4

My 2000 Boxster S

Views: 1,222

Posted By Foydawg

Congrats! I'll wave when I see you around town:-)

Congrats! I'll wave when I see you around town:-)

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-25-2013, 07:20 PM

Replies: 11

Poll: POLL: Your Response to the IMS Class Action Settlement (by 10-15-2013)

Views: 1,677

Posted By Foydawg

Ahh, but the notice says you can't object if you...

Ahh, but the notice says you can't object if you ask to be excluded, not that you can't be excluded if you object. You could excluded yourself AND object but your objection would seem to carry no...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-25-2013, 02:37 PM

Replies: 11

Poll: POLL: Your Response to the IMS Class Action Settlement (by 10-15-2013)

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Posted By Foydawg

Actually, I thinks it's the other way around: If...

Actually, I thinks it's the other way around: If you exclude yourself you can't object.

In any case, Porsche is arguing there is no automatic exclusion if your car falls outside the 10-year or...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-25-2013, 09:44 AM

Replies: 11

Poll: POLL: Your Response to the IMS Class Action Settlement (by 10-15-2013)

Views: 1,677

Posted By Foydawg

I think you need an option for both Exclude and...

I think you need an option for both Exclude and Object.

I've been advised by chief counsel that, if your car doesn't meet the class requirements, you should STILL exclude yourself. Porsche seems...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-18-2013, 10:31 AM

Replies: 62

Autoweek Words on IMS

Views: 9,508

Posted By Foydawg

Thanks for the heads up, Riverside. My 04 Boxter...

Thanks for the heads up, Riverside. My 04 Boxter S fell victim at 10-years, 42-days and 52,000 miles. I'll use this in affecting my $7,000 worth of revenge via social media.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-16-2013, 03:34 PM

Replies: 24

Anyone on here have an IMS failure with Tiptronic trans?

Views: 5,974

Posted By Foydawg

Mine just failed at about 52000 miles. I bought...

Mine just failed at about 52000 miles. I bought it with 23000 on it. Since I've owned it I've driven it in manual mode to avoid lugging it around.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-13-2013, 11:57 AM

Replies: 35

Won the Porsche Lottery Today

Views: 6,235

Posted By Foydawg

Got it back today after writing a $7,000 check. ...

Got it back today after writing a $7,000 check. The parts highlights were: new IMS w/bearing, oil cooler, engine gasket set, cylinder head bolt, timing chain, elective water pump and AOS with a...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-13-2013, 11:47 AM

Replies: 20

Top Gear Top 50

Views: 3,526

Posted By Foydawg

If I'm not mistaken, dedicated left/right heads...

If I'm not mistaken, dedicated left/right heads would eliminate the need for the IMS. Am I coming off sounding jaded? Just wrote a check for $7K to fix my IMS & bearing. I ought to be.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-13-2013, 07:58 AM

Replies: 20

Top Gear Top 50

Views: 3,526

Posted By Foydawg

IMS? Not so perfect. Too cheap to build two...

IMS? Not so perfect. Too cheap to build two different heads? Not so perfect.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-04-2013, 08:52 AM

Replies: 24

This can't be good for re-sale value

Views: 5,488

Posted By Foydawg

You should be knocking on some serious wood when...

You should be knocking on some serious wood when you say that, Hayden. You never know when you might suddenly become one the unlucky ones.

Having just experienced my own IMSB failure, I'm pissed...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-29-2013, 01:49 PM

Replies: 35

Won the Porsche Lottery Today

Views: 6,235

Posted By Foydawg

Unless I'm on a freeway I drive it in manual mode...

Unless I'm on a freeway I drive it in manual mode for the fun of it and to to keep it from lugging around like it would in auto. I avoid 4,000+ until it's warmed up and I run it hard every day ot two...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-29-2013, 12:27 PM

Replies: 35

Won the Porsche Lottery Today

Views: 6,235

Posted By Foydawg

The old shaft is trashed and a used shaft isn't...

The old shaft is trashed and a used shaft isn't available at the moment. The new shafts come with the 05/06 non-servicable bearing. According to him, those cars aren't the problematic ones. It...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-29-2013, 09:51 AM

Replies: 35

Won the Porsche Lottery Today

Views: 6,235

Posted By Foydawg

Got a call from the shop today. Approx. $6,800 to...

Got a call from the shop today. Approx. $6,800 to repair the damage including a new 05/06 era intermediate shaft among other things. Should be back in action next week.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-28-2013, 05:57 PM

Replies: 16

I OBJECT - to the IMS Settlement

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Posted By Foydawg

Would you go into more detail on how to file an...

Would you go into more detail on how to file an objection? Mine failed just outside the 10-year limit with only 52000 miles on the clock.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-23-2013, 03:14 PM

Replies: 35

Won the Porsche Lottery Today

Views: 6,235

Posted By Foydawg

The lesson I learned is the bearing can fail with...

The lesson I learned is the bearing can fail with no warning signs. Although, I change my oil every 5K and I was due for an oil change.

The indie that's doing the work said the last IMS repair...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-23-2013, 02:07 PM

Replies: 35

Won the Porsche Lottery Today

Views: 6,235

Posted By Foydawg

Good advice. I submitted an inquiry with the...

Good advice. I submitted an inquiry with the attorneys that won the class action. My local dealer, Bluegrass Motorsports, simply referred me to 1-800-PORSCHE.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-23-2013, 02:05 PM

Replies: 35

Won the Porsche Lottery Today

Views: 6,235

Posted By Foydawg

I paid about $24K for it in late 2010. It had...

I paid about $24K for it in late 2010. It had 23,000 miles at the time. I've put about 29,000 miles on it.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-23-2013, 09:42 AM

Replies: 35

Won the Porsche Lottery Today

Views: 6,235

Posted By Foydawg

UPDATE: It is an IMS failure and as a non-CPO...

UPDATE: It is an IMS failure and as a non-CPO second owner car, I theoretically would be eligible for 25% coverage under the class action suit BUT, since Porsche says my 2004 Boxster S was "put into...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-13-2013, 03:59 PM

Replies: 35

Won the Porsche Lottery Today

Views: 6,235

Posted By Foydawg

No preventative swap and it has about 52000 miles...

No preventative swap and it has about 52000 miles on it.

It's my impression oil leaks leading up to an IMS failure and post-failure are typical and I haven't had seen either. Mine is a Tiptronic...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-13-2013, 02:36 PM

Replies: 35

Won the Porsche Lottery Today

Views: 6,235

Posted By Foydawg

I had it towed to a local indie (Stuttgart...

I had it towed to a local indie (Stuttgart Specialties in Louisville, KY) as that sort of work is beyond my skill level. There was no sound prior to the stall. I'd describe the horrifying sound...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-13-2013, 01:40 PM

Replies: 35

Won the Porsche Lottery Today

Views: 6,235

Posted By Foydawg

Won the Porsche Lottery Today

Pulled into a parking lot, coasted around the corner and with no warning at all the engine died. Put it in neutral, cranked it to hear one second of the most gut wrenching sound in the world.

I...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-08-2013, 07:02 AM

Replies: 3

Need Help Finding A Valve Stem

Views: 1,136

Posted By Foydawg

I got a lead from TireRack that a BBS stem might...

I got a lead from TireRack that a BBS stem might work, Googled it and found this one on ebay: BBs Metal Valve Stems Part 09 15 036 | eBay...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-07-2013, 09:14 AM

Replies: 3

Need Help Finding A Valve Stem

Views: 1,136

Posted By Foydawg

Need Help Finding A Valve Stem

I have some 2004/2005 era Kenesis wheels with an unusual valve stem and I'm looking for help finding some replacements. Kenesis has changed hands and the current company is zero help.

The entire...

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