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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-24-2016, 06:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,650
Posted By surf40
headlight coverup

Has anybody ever seen this? Found this on Los Angeles Craigs list. Looks like a blacked out section of the "scambled egg" headlight so it looks like an oval. The photo is a 2003 911
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-15-2015, 06:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,865
Posted By surf40
tracked a Cayman R!

I did the Exotic Racing at the Fontana CA track The car I drove was the Porsche Cayman R, the smallest, lightest car they offer, with only 330 HP, and PDK. Everybody else was driving the Ferraris...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-22-2014, 08:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,228
Posted By surf40
One option I see right away is that he opted for...

One option I see right away is that he opted for the "steering wheel on the wrong side" option. :D
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 03-27-2014, 05:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,279
Posted By surf40
Check this site here ...

Check this site here (http://gtcarlot.com/colors/Porsche/All/Boxster/) for a list of every color Porsche has ever made for the Boxster
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-01-2014, 09:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,156
Posted By surf40
Buying Porsche at Carmax?

So, what do you guys think of this.
Why Your Next Unreliable Luxury Car Should Come From CarMax (http://dougdemuro.jalopnik.com/why-your-next-unreliable-luxury-car-should-come-from-ca-814250605)
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-09-2013, 05:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,547
Posted By surf40
Lo mile 986 vs Hi mile 987

In my long slow search for a 986/987, I've seen for about $23K I can get a 2001 S with low miles (25k) in great condition, or I can get a 2006 with 50k miles. Which is the better deal? The 2006...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-12-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,760
Posted By surf40
The Magnus Walker video below is about his 1966...

The Magnus Walker video below is about his 1966 911. This will make you want a 120 hp Porsche! Also, he says in the video he is in the market for a mid 2003 to 2005 GT3, which he says give a lot...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-06-2013, 07:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,209
Posted By surf40
Read the comments by the poster of the Youtube...

Read the comments by the poster of the Youtube video above (he was the next door neighbor of the guy that "sold" the Boxster.)

" WD came and picked up the Boxster around 4 weeks before the filming...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-05-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,209
Posted By surf40
They never gave mileage or MY. Must have been...

They never gave mileage or MY. Must have been high mileage, as they sold it for $10,240 for a S model with some new parts. I'm guessing that if they really did sell it for that, it must of had 150k...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-03-2013, 06:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,723
Posted By surf40
I live in Ventura Co. Got to drive the Cayman in...

I live in Ventura Co. Got to drive the Cayman in the mountains behind Thousand Oaks and Moorpark.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-03-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,723
Posted By surf40
Good point! Maybe get a 2000-2004 now, and then...

Good point! Maybe get a 2000-2004 now, and then in a few years, get the 2009 for 20K!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-03-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,723
Posted By surf40
Drove a 09 Cayman S: Big mistake!

I think I just made a mistake. For about a year now I’ve looking over used Boxsters, probably a 2000-2004. I never really gave much thought of the difference between an S or base model. Both are...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-20-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,179
Posted By surf40
Must watch Cayman video

This is a must watch review of the Cayman. I want one!!!!

2013 Porsche Cayman S Thrashed - CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS
2013 Porsche Cayman S Thrashed - CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS - YouTube...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-17-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,272
Posted By surf40
Singer 911

Could you imagine what a Singer Boxster would look/drive like?

Great video here (http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/17/singer-911-gorgeousness-explored-and-experienced-by-chris-harris/) by Chris...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-07-2013, 04:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,296
Posted By surf40
Salvage title

Am I missing something with "Salvage Title" cars? In California, where the car is for sale, it defines a salvaged vehicle as one that has been either totally destroyed or damaged beyond what the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-05-2012, 07:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 898
Posted By surf40
C&D Blog review of new Boxster

This guy really likes the new Boxster, says its the best car Porsche makes
2013 Porsche Boxster Manual Test - Review - Car and Driver...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-23-2012, 02:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,587
Posted By surf40
wheel offset

I’ve noticed that all new cars, Porsche include, come from the factory with positive offset wheels. Now I’m dating myself here, but back in the 60’s and 70’s, if you wanted a car with an aggressive...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-21-2012, 09:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 872
Posted By surf40
Cool 911 video

Its not a Boxster video, but still way cool. It's 30 min long, but well worth the watch. This guy is my hero.....

Watch the entire 30-minute Urban Outlaw documentary...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-04-2012, 09:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,561
Posted By surf40
New Boxster S vs Base 911

a good read and fun Video here

A Tale of Two Porsches: Can the New Boxster Give the New 911 a Run for its Money? - Carscoop...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-15-2012, 07:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,277
Posted By surf40
GT 86 vs used Cayman S

Check this video. Good stuff
Is The Toyobaru As Awesome As A Used Porsche Cayman S? (http://jalopnik.com/5935092/is-the-toyobaru-as-awesome-as-a-used-porsche-cayman-s)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-29-2012, 05:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,353
Posted By surf40
dblaalid, I see you are from SLO. Are you...

dblaalid, I see you are from SLO. Are you planning to drive to Lake Forest every time you need work on your car? Isn't that about a 5 hour drive?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-21-2012, 08:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,384
Posted By surf40
4.5 mile commute

I’m still looking for my perfect Boxster. The other day on Craig’s List, there was a Boxster that had low miles, and the owner claimed it was a daily driver, but he only had a 4.5 mile commute each...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-29-2012, 12:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 956
Posted By surf40
What's the guess on the name of the California...

What's the guess on the name of the California shop that ripped him off on an engine rebuild, and " no longer Advertises in Excellence" ?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-14-2011, 07:59 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,743
Posted By surf40
Thanks Pothole for chiming in with your thoughts....

Thanks Pothole for chiming in with your thoughts. Isn’t the internet great! I post a few words about an article I read in a magazine, and a day later the guy who’s car was used in the article post...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-12-2011, 07:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,774
Posted By surf40
Offer them $2500 less due to the clutch and RMS...

Offer them $2500 less due to the clutch and RMS problems, then use the savings to install new clutch, LN IMS, and RMS!
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