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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-19-2010, 06:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,604
Posted By 941MXVET
Thank you guys. I did really like the '03 S,...

Thank you guys.

I did really like the '03 S, but this weekend, I was able to get the oppertunity to drive an '09 S with PDK. WOW FRICKEN WOW what a car!! I never thought a Boxster would be all...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-19-2010, 06:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,398
Posted By 941MXVET
$86 at Les Schawb Tires, (A regional chain) using...

$86 at Les Schawb Tires, (A regional chain) using a Hunter alignment machine, complete service with spec sheet at the completion of the task.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-18-2010, 05:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,604
Posted By 941MXVET
Sorry guys for not getting back to this thread...

Sorry guys for not getting back to this thread sooner, but we backed out of the deal due to a developing situation.

After test driving the '03 S, we decided to make the purchase, we looked at a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-23-2010, 07:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,604
Posted By 941MXVET
I certainly will when (if) it becomes ours!

I certainly will when (if) it becomes ours!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-23-2010, 11:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,604
Posted By 941MXVET
We spent the day yesterday driving the '03 S, so...

We spent the day yesterday driving the '03 S, so I thought I'd share some thoughts.

First the positives:

POWER, and TORQUE
The acceleration of the S is very impressive, and quite fun!
The...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-21-2010, 05:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,926
Posted By 941MXVET
Well we've been working on getting a varience so...

Well we've been working on getting a varience so we can build a two car garage, in addition to our single, and we were awarded it and signed the contract to have it built!

We will be plumbing...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-17-2010, 06:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,604
Posted By 941MXVET
Thanks Mike, He had the boots replaced...

Thanks Mike,

He had the boots replaced last fall, but I'll be sure to take a look. It's interesting that you put the fun factor as the same. I'll be sure to take this into account this...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-16-2010, 05:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,604
Posted By 941MXVET
Since I know the seller I know how he has taken...

Since I know the seller I know how he has taken care of the car. FWIW, he takes it to the Porsche dealer he bought it from for everything. I prefer to do my own maintenance, chose my own oils, and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-16-2010, 03:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,604
Posted By 941MXVET
An 'S' for the weekend!

Well I spoke with a friend who owns an '03 Boxster S. He and his wife just purchased a brand new S with PDK and put his for sale. After driving around in our '98 base today we thought we'd give our...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-21-2010, 11:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,810
Posted By 941MXVET
Good luck dude, glad to hear you're fine.

Good luck dude, glad to hear you're fine.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-20-2010, 02:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,685
Posted By 941MXVET
Daniel, If you'er interested in learning...

Daniel,

If you'er interested in learning about the different properties of oils, and various lubes, check out 'Bob is the oil guy.com' http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php

...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-19-2010, 09:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,220
Posted By 941MXVET
I've seen the Porsche factory show before, didn't...

I've seen the Porsche factory show before, didn't stop me from watching again though!


I was pretty suprised at the Lambo factory, I've seen several welding shops better equipted then the Lambo...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-19-2010, 09:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,685
Posted By 941MXVET
When I first purchased my Boxster, the...

When I first purchased my Boxster, the consencious was that Royal Purple was pretty good stuff, in fact my first oil change was to the Royal Purple 5w-40.

I kept on researching oils and once I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-13-2010, 03:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,196
Posted By 941MXVET
Didn't Jeremy Clarkston drive one of those around...

Didn't Jeremy Clarkston drive one of those around the BBC studios in one of their episodes?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-13-2010, 09:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,017
Posted By 941MXVET
Neat vid, thanks for sharing!

Neat vid, thanks for sharing!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-12-2010, 08:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,823
Posted By 941MXVET
I saw a Cayman in the showroom of our local...

I saw a Cayman in the showroom of our local Porsche dealer that color.

It looked good in person, but I'd want something different if I were to buy it.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-01-2010, 06:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,997
Posted By 941MXVET
We had the same delimma, even test drove a...

We had the same delimma, even test drove a supercharged Elise (not an Exige). My wife whose also an accountant figured that our Boxster, with an after market engine rebuild (if nessary) comes out...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-08-2010, 07:16 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 8,365
Posted By 941MXVET
One point which isn't usually brought up is that...

One point which isn't usually brought up is that IMHO, the potential for engine failure is baked into the current pricing. I think anyone who has purchased a Boxster in the past 3 years or so has...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-26-2009, 10:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,970
Posted By 941MXVET
We had a very good year, so we bought our familys...

We had a very good year, so we bought our familys a few nicer things then usual. I did buy my wife a new watch, one which she's admired for a while.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-18-2009, 07:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,053
Posted By 941MXVET
This past fall, I put Zimmermen's cross drilled...

This past fall, I put Zimmermen's cross drilled rotors on my 964, along with new pads, and fluid. I think the car brakes better, but the old stuff was worn. I have no issues, but I haven't had them...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-18-2009, 07:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,672
Posted By 941MXVET
Wont argue with this statment! :cheers:

Wont argue with this statment! :cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-18-2009, 07:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,672
Posted By 941MXVET
I've flashed the lights at a few Porsches, most...

I've flashed the lights at a few Porsches, most enthusiastic response was from a guy in a 944!

Tried even flashing the lights at a few Cayenne’s, NEVER got a response.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-08-2009, 05:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,157
Posted By 941MXVET
Glad to hear your OK, and it sounds as if the car...

Glad to hear your OK, and it sounds as if the car can be fixed.

Here's a pic from last spring, I too found that summer tires have their limitations!

...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-05-2009, 11:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,797
Posted By 941MXVET
With my Boxster? No. But Amsoil is very...

With my Boxster? No.

But Amsoil is very well respected in the offroad motorcycle world, plenty of racers use Amsoil with great results. I believe it's a group 4 base oil with a decent additive...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-25-2009, 07:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,221
Posted By 941MXVET
I use: ...

I use:

http://www.cashmanequipment.com/Fluids-Analysis-Program.htm

They keep my company's multimillion dollar gold mining trucks & equiptment running fine.

Also this lab may be the most...
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