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Boxster General Discussions
03-01-2014, 04:45 PM
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Scared to Death of these cars !
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8,517
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johnsimion
Replace the IMS so you don't have to worry about...
Replace the IMS so you don't have to worry about a 5-figure engine replacement. Aside from the IMS and a few other relatively minor things, these cars are pretty reliable. I wouldn't worry about...
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Boxster General Discussions
02-10-2014, 10:58 AM
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who is still on their original IMS?
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7,914
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johnsimion
The failure rate is anywhere from 1% to 8%...
The failure rate is anywhere from 1% to 8% according to the class action lawsuit against Porsche, which presumably was based on actual evidence from Porsche. And, if it's a good car, it darned well...
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Boxster General Discussions
01-26-2014, 12:39 PM
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The ims waiting game. I'm a winner!
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johnsimion
"Well kinda" is well said. Your existing car is...
"Well kinda" is well said. Your existing car is dead and the car you are buying also has the IMS. Maybe not as risky, but it's still there. Hard to see that as much of a "win."
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Boxster General Discussions
12-19-2013, 05:59 PM
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Should I buy? Would you buy?
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4,041
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johnsimion
I wouldn't pay for a PPI for this car either. In...
I wouldn't pay for a PPI for this car either. In fact, the way you describe this car, I wouldn't touch it with a 10 foot pole. You would need to set aside so much money for potential repairs that...
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Boxster General Discussions
12-18-2013, 07:09 PM
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Is it unsafe....
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3,338
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johnsimion
LOL. Why don't you experiment by pouring some...
LOL. Why don't you experiment by pouring some out on the concrete and touching your lighted cigarette to it? You have nothing to fear .... Right?
Forum:
Boxster General Discussions
12-17-2013, 07:21 PM
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Best $1500 you spent
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Posted By
johnsimion
My V1 does all that, and also identifies every...
My V1 does all that, and also identifies every set of automatic doors in the entire metro area. The directional arrows are very useful in identifying whether Walmart is to my left, right, behind, or...
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Boxster General Discussions
10-14-2013, 09:41 PM
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Not to beat a dead Porsche horse, but reliability...
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4,376
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johnsimion
If little things went wrong but the engine was...
If little things went wrong but the engine was bulletproof, that would be infinitely preferable to the present situation in which the little things work great but the engine might blow up and cost...
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Boxster General Discussions
09-03-2013, 05:29 PM
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43
Poll:
How many would ... sell Boxster & buy Boxster S
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4,568
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johnsimion
Who could answer such a question? At what price?...
Who could answer such a question? At what price? In what condition? What mileage? What year? Most importantly, how much money do you have to spend? Without such information, you might as well...
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Boxster General Discussions
08-08-2013, 08:23 PM
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19
love this forum,but!!
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1,761
Posted By
johnsimion
Reliability is not a problem. My 08 Cayman has...
Reliability is not a problem. My 08 Cayman has been very reliable in 4 years and 17K miles of ownership (naturally, while under warranty). The problem with these cars is the risk that the engine...
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Boxster General Discussions
08-02-2013, 04:30 PM
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10
Buying a Boxter?
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1,613
Posted By
johnsimion
If it's really going to sit for 10 months, I...
If it's really going to sit for 10 months, I would also suggest putting some Sta-Bil in the gas, filling it up, and then driving it a few miles to distribute the Sta-Bil throughout the system. Also,...
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Boxster General Discussions
07-23-2013, 08:45 AM
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38
Crazy eh?
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5,698
Posted By
johnsimion
How do you rebuild an engine with a cracked...
How do you rebuild an engine with a cracked cylinder wall? It's not like an old VW where you just bolt on a new cylinder. Seems to me that you MUST get another engine because if your cylinder wall...
Forum:
Boxster General Discussions
06-28-2013, 06:56 AM
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Poll:
If Your Boxster Engine Died (out of warranty)
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Posted By
johnsimion
I would put in a used engine and SELL it. ...
I would put in a used engine and SELL it.
There is no acceptable reason why my engine should ever blow up. I don't track the car, I drive it respectfully, don't overrev, and I maintain it very...
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Boxster General Discussions
06-25-2013, 07:50 AM
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I Won My "No Front Ticket" Case Today!!!
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1,583
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johnsimion
Meh. You're worried about government intrusion...
Meh. You're worried about government intrusion by having to have two plates, and I'm more worried about the 90% of Americans who are out there texting while driving, talking on cell phones, eating,...
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Boxster General Discussions
04-26-2013, 04:38 PM
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New Wheels! Now Tires?
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Posted By
johnsimion
I put on Potenza RE970s a few months ago and...
I put on Potenza RE970s a few months ago and could not be happier. They are much more quiet than the OEM Pilot Sports and handle a lot better, too. Of course, the Pilot Sports had DRY-ROTTED in 4...
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Boxster General Discussions
03-27-2013, 09:10 PM
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11
Oil on top of the engine!
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2,566
Posted By
johnsimion
The same problem actually happened to me with my...
The same problem actually happened to me with my 1999 Boxster. Dealer just gave it the 15K service, and I drove home and next morning there was the puddle of oil. Took the car to an indie, who...
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Boxster General Discussions
03-23-2013, 08:11 PM
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Please suggest all-Season tires
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7,770
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johnsimion
Sure, all-seasons are a compromise. They are a...
Sure, all-seasons are a compromise. They are a compromise that is ideal for those of us who live in cold climates where we use the Porsche as an occasional weekend car. We don't take the Porsche...
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Boxster General Discussions
02-22-2013, 08:43 AM
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First Brake Pad Replacement - Need Some Advice
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3,789
Posted By
johnsimion
Depends on your use of the car, doesn't it? I...
Depends on your use of the car, doesn't it?
I use my Cayman exclusively on the street. I replaced all my pads with ceramic pads about 500 miles ago. The reduction in brake dust is unbelievable and...
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Boxster General Discussions
01-29-2013, 04:35 AM
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35
I think I am going to Sell my car.
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3,724
Posted By
johnsimion
Seems like you could just use it for your daily...
Seems like you could just use it for your daily commuter car, where you don't need to bring your family along. When you get back home, you switch to a sedan or SUV to cart your family around. If...
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Boxster General Discussions
01-29-2013, 04:27 AM
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5
Got some new tires - Kumho All season's
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1,797
Posted By
johnsimion
About three months ago, I decided to change the...
About three months ago, I decided to change the OEM Michelin Pilot Sports on my 08 Cayman because I was tired of keeping it in the garage all winter long. My car was bought new in April 09 and had...
Forum:
Boxster General Discussions
01-15-2013, 05:00 AM
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10
Boxster Suicide
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1,783
Posted By
johnsimion
It is not surprising that insurance would be...
It is not surprising that insurance would be cheaper on a 986 than a Neon or Focus. Insurance is based on risk; risk is not just based on the car but on the driving record of the typical user, the...
Forum:
Boxster General Discussions
01-04-2013, 05:03 AM
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47
It's 2013 - any updates on IMS issues or cost of engines?
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6,852
Posted By
johnsimion
Failure to replace the IMS might result in...
Failure to replace the IMS might result in catastrophic engine failure at an inopportune time such as a vacation trip out of town, or in heavy traffic, resulting in a safety issue. Preventive...
Forum:
Boxster General Discussions
12-25-2012, 09:10 AM
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14
BRZ vs. Boxster
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6,918
Posted By
johnsimion
For outright driving pleasure, my son's...
For outright driving pleasure, my son's retractable hardtop Miata is way more fun than my Cayman. I just don't "get" the obsession with HP. Sure, my base Cayman is probably twice the car on a...
Forum:
Boxster General Discussions
12-25-2012, 09:00 AM
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25
Most reliable Porsche long term?
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14,621
Posted By
johnsimion
I would say your own car is very reliable except...
I would say your own car is very reliable except for the IMS, and there are a lot of people who swear even the IMS isn't much of an issue. My big concern if I were you would not be the risk of the...
Forum:
Boxster General Discussions
12-11-2012, 04:13 AM
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48
Upgrade 986 or buy 987?
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4,826
Posted By
johnsimion
Your car looks really good and it only has 33K...
Your car looks really good and it only has 33K miles. No offense intended, but your car is nevertheless highly depreciated versus a 987. You'd be money ahead to put in the LN Engineering upgrade to...
Forum:
Boxster General Discussions
10-31-2012, 04:06 AM
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55
How did you get into Porsches?
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5,538
Posted By
johnsimion
Simple story: Wife thought the motorcycle was...
Simple story: Wife thought the motorcycle was too dangerous. Was impressed by beauty of 1999 Boxster and thought convertible would be fun. Discovered too late that the back of the seat was too low...
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