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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-13-2010, 08:50 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 39,243
Posted By gRed04
Wow, I have to wonder out loud why anyone would...

Wow, I have to wonder out loud why anyone would continue to pour money in any type of car with that kind of major failure rate.

Makes me shake me head just like when I read about 5 yr old cars...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-16-2009, 07:22 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,388
Posted By gRed04
I have no doubt that Jake offers a great product...

I have no doubt that Jake offers a great product but let's leave the Marines out of this :rolleyes:

I too have wondered a little about SOME of the claims of the phantom story myself. Especially...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-04-2009, 08:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,236
Posted By gRed04
You will get lots of good advice here. The board...

You will get lots of good advice here. The board is a great resource.

Lots of good to great deals to be had from private sellers but personally I think you are right to consider CPO cars.

If...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-24-2009, 05:40 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,232
Posted By gRed04
+1. I also hope both Raby and Navarro are...

+1.

I also hope both Raby and Navarro are very successful. Their work gives us a greater understanding of the issues we may face. They offer options that porsche doesnt for our M96 engines.

My...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-23-2009, 08:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,262
Posted By gRed04
Caught it ( dvr ) tonight. This was very cool. ...

Caught it ( dvr ) tonight. This was very cool.

Did you catch that the Stuttgart factory is producing 115 911's and 40 boxsters a day. Didn't realize the ratio was that high for the boxsters.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-23-2009, 08:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,232
Posted By gRed04
We know when the 987 was released the RMS was...

We know when the 987 was released the RMS was still present and being reported by the auto mags when the first cars were delivered. Between IMS and RMS that probably accounts for the vast majority of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-23-2009, 10:44 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,232
Posted By gRed04
I have to agree with Mike on this. I think...

I have to agree with Mike on this.

I think anyone who is seriously considering a ims boxster and has any knowledge whatsoever about all the potential failure modes will not feel too secure unless...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-19-2009, 09:49 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,543
Posted By gRed04
Bladecutter I love the boxster too but there is...

Bladecutter I love the boxster too but there is no magic in these engines. Just because the factory refuses to sell parts and give out specs really doesnt make them special.

As for requiring...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-22-2009, 01:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,508
Posted By gRed04
IDK, like you say subjective. I don't really find...

IDK, like you say subjective. I don't really find it offensive on a GT3 or 986.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-09-2009, 01:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,536
Posted By gRed04
I may be wrong on this but I thought a rebuild...

I may be wrong on this but I thought a rebuild from Raby is going to be higher. I thought there have been some postings recently with the rebuild price being greater than a direct factory rebuild.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-04-2009, 11:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,392
Posted By gRed04
I think what R&T meant was what they considered...

I think what R&T meant was what they considered the best "driver's car" of those cars in the test. Perhaps you or I may have a different opinion.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-04-2009, 06:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,392
Posted By gRed04
Not a roadster test

For those that havent read the article let me summarize.

They say they brought back last year's HANDLING winner ( assume the Porsche) and tested against 9 NEW cars in a subjective test about what...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-02-2009, 10:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 24,588
Posted By gRed04
Another thanks JFP.

Another thanks JFP.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-01-2009, 09:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,552
Posted By gRed04
Well the pepper still sells considering the...

Well the pepper still sells considering the economy.

Not sure why VW would just throw away sales for no real reason. If they
believe that pepper sales will fall to the touareg then I think they...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-26-2009, 08:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,209
Posted By gRed04
The microsite has some cool color combos. I like...

The microsite has some cool color combos. I like the black/red and white/white gold.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-26-2009, 08:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,328
Posted By gRed04
I was checking them out about a month ago to see...

I was checking them out about a month ago to see if I could
pick one up cheap as a DD. Given how the economy has
really pushed down values of most cars.

I couldnt believe how much people are...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-26-2009, 07:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,328
Posted By gRed04
Nice looking car. I still love the E46.

Nice looking car. I still love the E46.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-21-2009, 10:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,997
Posted By gRed04
Not my cup of tea but at least it looks like a...

Not my cup of tea but at least it looks like a fairly nice body kit with decent workmanship.

I have seen some real "stick on" with 3m tape junk kits before and they wouldnt
compare to this.
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 08-14-2009, 09:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,563
Posted By gRed04
Why do you feel the need to post a response like...

Why do you feel the need to post a response like this?

To show the world the op choose the wrong words to express his satisfaction with his purchase?

Demonstrate how you have a real...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 08-12-2009, 08:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,563
Posted By gRed04
I don't have a double wide, just a normal...

I don't have a double wide, just a normal everyday single, but your more than welcome to take a pic in front of mine.

I will have to cut the grass before hand so you can actually see the trailer. ...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 08-12-2009, 08:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,563
Posted By gRed04
Heading to the lounge, but just for the record...

Heading to the lounge, but just for the record HARDLY.
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 08-12-2009, 07:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,563
Posted By gRed04
If people dont want to believe what someone posts...

If people dont want to believe what someone posts about things they own why not just move on? Does it make you feel better to question and criticize someone? Especially considering you have no way of...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 08-12-2009, 06:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,563
Posted By gRed04
And why exactly would you be fired quicker than...

And why exactly would you be fired quicker than you can get to 60? Above your clients means? Not your clients style?. Location not desirable?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-29-2009, 08:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,374
Posted By gRed04
I agree, you wont be able to get 15k for your car...

I agree, you wont be able to get 15k for your car and will have to settle for 14.5k. :D

Really all that is needed is oil and filters change. You want to pay a dealer 1k additional to visually...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-26-2009, 10:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,273
Posted By gRed04
I read some info on thetruthaboutcars.com that...

I read some info on thetruthaboutcars.com that said not down to the wire but they actually were out of cash. Needed 700M loan from VW to stay afloat. Now VW is again considering buying Porsche.
...
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