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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-09-2011, 07:13 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,925
Posted By PhilNotHill
The 2004 Box S had 268 bhp and the 2011 has 310...

The 2004 Box S had 268 bhp and the 2011 has 310 bhp. Seems to me it makes a big difference passing in the mountains. Haven't tracked the 2011 yet.

Also, the gearbox seems much smoother on the...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 06-26-2011, 12:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,252
Posted By PhilNotHill
Feels to me like the cold air is blown up thru...

Feels to me like the cold air is blown up thru the tiny holes in the seats. The buttons (one for each seat) are next to the heated seat buttons. The cool button lights are blue and the warm button...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 06-26-2011, 10:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,252
Posted By PhilNotHill
New Boxster S Update

Just got back from a 1700 mi trip thru Utah. We now have over 3800 mi on the car. So far no problems. The car is great.

The 310 bhp BS has plenty of passing power in 5th gear.
Sports Exhaust...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 06-13-2011, 03:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,252
Posted By PhilNotHill
Went for a drive. Waterfalls are in full force...

Went for a drive. Waterfalls are in full force with the spring runoff.

Life is good. :cool:
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 06-07-2011, 08:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,252
Posted By PhilNotHill
Finally

We got back home and can put some miles on the new Boxster S. We drove to Costco and on the way home completed the magic 2000 mi break-in period. The car wails at 7 grand with the sports exhaust. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-30-2011, 01:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,885
Posted By PhilNotHill
Miata is a nice car for the money. I owned one. ...

Miata is a nice car for the money. I owned one. Even a t sea level you had to wait until you saw nobody coming before passing on a two lane road. Lots of fun to drive. But the Boxster is much...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-10-2011, 07:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,209
Posted By PhilNotHill
I used to have a Miata. Spent many wonderful...

I used to have a Miata. Spent many wonderful hours with the top down going thriugh the hills. The tranny was like butter. Just not enough hp for 8000 ft and higher. Ergo a Boxster S. A precision...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-10-2011, 07:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,559
Posted By PhilNotHill
The car is gorgeous. Remember the squeeking...

The car is gorgeous.

Remember the squeeking wheel gets the most oil. :cool:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-05-2011, 05:05 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 16,805
Posted By PhilNotHill
Neighbor just got approval for his new Boxster...

Neighbor just got approval for his new Boxster Spyder:

SPYBOX
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-04-2011, 08:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,402
Posted By PhilNotHill
Nice wheels. When was the last year they had...

Nice wheels.

When was the last year they had black engine air intakes?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-04-2011, 04:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,402
Posted By PhilNotHill
Wait! Where is the oil pressure gauge? ...

Wait!

Where is the oil pressure gauge? Where is the oil temperature gauge?

Are all Pcars like this?

Why?
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 04-03-2011, 08:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,288
Posted By PhilNotHill
It took me 40 years to get here... and it...

It took me 40 years to get here...

and it was worth it. :cool:

We have 5" of new powpow and it's STILL SNOWING!

Life is good. ;)

We will go back to our Midwest lake house in a couple of...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 04-03-2011, 02:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,288
Posted By PhilNotHill
Yesterday (Saturday) we took the new S out. It...

Yesterday (Saturday) we took the new S out. It was sunny and 70F. Of course we put the top down. Went to Rifle and ate in a 50s diner. Had to look at posters of old cars (Shelby Cobra, Corvette,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-31-2011, 09:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,402
Posted By PhilNotHill
I think mine says the oil is not warm enough to...

I think mine says the oil is not warm enough to give a reading. I will double check.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-30-2011, 06:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,402
Posted By PhilNotHill
And push the unlock button on the key fob to turn...

And push the unlock button on the key fob to turn off the alarm. Viola.

Over-engineered. No other car that I have owned needs this to be done (except my 2004 986 S). they are:

Mercedes SL500...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-30-2011, 03:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,402
Posted By PhilNotHill
Dipstick. My point was that my 2004 986 S had...

Dipstick. My point was that my 2004 986 S had both. I also had a (hinky dinky) spare tire. This is progress?? :cool:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-30-2011, 01:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,402
Posted By PhilNotHill
Question Are Porsches Over-Engineered?

I know this sounds like heresy and some may even say that there is no such thing as "over-engineering." But I respectfully disagree.

For instance, if I use the remote to open the trunk, after a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-27-2011, 06:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,611
Posted By PhilNotHill
Try driving faster. Maybe that will keep your...

Try driving faster. Maybe that will keep your food cooler. And if you go directly home you will get your food in the fridge sooner. :cool:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-25-2011, 08:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,147
Posted By PhilNotHill
When I took delivery I got a Porsche battery...

When I took delivery I got a Porsche battery charger that plugs into the cigarette lighter. Costs ~$60 and works great. Has a nice long cord which is thin enough to fit under the door so you can...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-21-2011, 09:46 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 18,264
Posted By PhilNotHill
My wife says too much hp scares her. I convinced...

My wife says too much hp scares her. I convinced her that the 42 hp gain over the 2004 286S was not going to be a problem, especially with PSM. And she has had no problems.

(the 360 scares her...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-21-2011, 08:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,275
Posted By PhilNotHill
Cool Porsche Spyder Hybrid Ltd Edition

918 will be built. $845,000 price. Delivery starts in 2013.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-03-21/porsche-puts-a-845-000-pricetag-on-its-limited-edition-918-spyder-hybrid.html
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-18-2011, 08:40 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 18,264
Posted By PhilNotHill
Watch it. I used to have a Miata. Great...

Watch it.

I used to have a Miata. Great car...at sea level. Not so great at 8k ft. No power.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-18-2011, 07:59 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 18,264
Posted By PhilNotHill
My wife loves the Boxster S. She's a chick....

My wife loves the Boxster S.

She's a chick. LOL

PS. Her at the wheel.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-18-2011, 07:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,040
Posted By PhilNotHill
Having owned a 2004 Boxster S and a brand new...

Having owned a 2004 Boxster S and a brand new 2011 Boxster S I can say the new one is definitely better bcus:

40 more bhp and more torque. more fun to drive. great road feel.
the 6 speed is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-18-2011, 07:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,974
Posted By PhilNotHill
#1 is better than any other alternative. And...

#1 is better than any other alternative.

And it can't hurt resales.

Life is good. :cool:
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