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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-19-2006, 12:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 973
Posted By xavier405
Years vs. Miles?

When looking at a used car, Porsche or anything, would you opt for fewer years on the car, or fewer miles on it?

Take for example a 2003 with 30k miles. Or a 2004 with 50k miles. All else...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-19-2006, 12:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,143
Posted By xavier405
Awesome, just awesome. Good for you. I'm...

Awesome, just awesome. Good for you. I'm incredibly jealous!!

Over here in LA area there are some nice canyon roads. In the city area (Mulholland Dr, Malibu Cyn) they are way too crowded to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-17-2006, 07:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,475
Posted By xavier405
This is a good thread and I totally agree that Be...

This is a good thread and I totally agree that Be Safe is the mantra here. I am about to pose a technical question but let me be clear I am not trying to argue that plugs are safe, I'm just trying...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-16-2006, 01:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,475
Posted By xavier405
There is a brochure probably at your dealer that...

There is a brochure probably at your dealer that lists Porsche approved tire selections for the Boxster. On the back of the brochure is a statement that any plugs or repairs on the tire nullify the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-09-2006, 07:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,998
Posted By xavier405
SD987 - Where did you get that schematic?

SD987 - Where did you get that schematic?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-07-2006, 09:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,998
Posted By xavier405
Smile The service reps are used to CELs, so you should...

The service reps are used to CELs, so you should get used to it too! :)

I've had some CELs and brought it to Circle Porsche in Long Beach, and also Newport Porsche. In my case it was always...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-04-2006, 07:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,075
Posted By xavier405
Thanks, that is exactly what I was wondering. I...

Thanks, that is exactly what I was wondering. I figured there had to be some kind of contract in place. Esp since I have had several calls from other consignment shops explaining to me their...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-03-2006, 06:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,075
Posted By xavier405
Leave keys with used car dealer?

You might have noticed from my other posts that I am selling my beloved Boxster. I got a call from a used car dealer that says he has a customer who is looking for a car like mine. Sounds...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-28-2006, 01:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,258
Posted By xavier405
I have an '02 and I have spent the last year...

I have an '02 and I have spent the last year correcting small(ish) nagging problems. I had one key issue that the dealer had a real hard time diagnosing. In the end it was a vacuum pump that was...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-21-2006, 10:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,141
Posted By xavier405
Do you have an aftermarket cupholder mounted on...

Do you have an aftermarket cupholder mounted on your dash?? :D
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-21-2006, 09:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,152
Posted By xavier405
yeah, its possible to reprogram the ignition key....

yeah, its possible to reprogram the ignition key. In fact my dealer is doing that right now since the remote stopped working.

I recommend you also get "the red clip" so that your alarm is...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-07-2006, 10:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,557
Posted By xavier405
Just battery

If the remote doesn't work, and also the key LED light doesn't light... I presume it just means the battery needs replacing?

This just happened to me so I'll change the battery this weekend. The...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-05-2006, 08:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,695
Posted By xavier405
So where and how did you sell it? Autotrader? ...

So where and how did you sell it? Autotrader? Details details... I am on another thread that talks about hwo hard it is to sell a (older) Boxster.

Good for you on getting a good price!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-03-2006, 01:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,373
Posted By xavier405
I've had several little fixes on my 02 and my...

I've had several little fixes on my 02 and my extended warranty covered it. One visit I fixed a sticky fuel gauge sensor, a noisy fuel door lock, and a sticky ignition lock. All were minor nags...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-26-2006, 12:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,583
Posted By xavier405
Look out for Katrina flood cars in Texas. That...

Look out for Katrina flood cars in Texas. That might be one reason the prices are low, I speculate. Check the link in this forum on flood cars.

I would lean toward the southwest states anyway...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-26-2006, 12:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,583
Posted By xavier405
I'll agree that CarMax does appear to have good...

I'll agree that CarMax does appear to have good quality control on their cars in general. I'm selling an 02 Box in So Cal (Check the for sale board here!) and I tried to sell my car to CarMax. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-26-2006, 11:48 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,553
Posted By xavier405
Looks like an "image" car... a lot of the...

Looks like an "image" car... a lot of the equipment is cosmetic. Or the functional equipment has a high cosmetic appeal (look at my cool yellow brake calipers).
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 06-21-2006, 08:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,758
Posted By xavier405
Its a metropol blue top

Its a metropol blue top
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 06-21-2006, 08:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,758
Posted By xavier405
:cool: unos mas...

:cool: unos mas...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 06-21-2006, 08:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,758
Posted By xavier405
Here she is :cheers:

Here she is
:cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-19-2006, 11:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,882
Posted By xavier405
Following some advice here, I got an appraisal at...

Following some advice here, I got an appraisal at CarMAX. I thought you'd all be interested in what I found:

On KBB, my 02 Box with tip is estimated at roughly
retail $32,000
private party...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-13-2006, 11:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,882
Posted By xavier405
Thanks for the quick responses.... I did...

Thanks for the quick responses....

I did walk through CarMax and talked about their appraisals. They say they only mark up 1500-2000 on their cars no matter how cheap they got them. So if I am...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-13-2006, 09:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,882
Posted By xavier405
Hard to sell a Boxster these days

I never imagined it would be so hard to sell my Boxster here in So Cal. Its an 02 with Tip, and xtd warranty, and priced under KBB.

The car has been great, and it breaks my heart to part with it....
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 06-13-2006, 09:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,758
Posted By xavier405
02 Box, Tip, Warrnty, $27,300

I've got a beautiful blue 2002 Boxster, with tiptronic, for sale.

I absolutely love the car. And I am happy to report that my wife and I are shopping for a house and must lower our monthly car...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-15-2006, 04:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,338
Posted By xavier405
Let me repeat what MNBoxster wrote - do not drive...

Let me repeat what MNBoxster wrote - do not drive at crazy fast speeds now.

I have a plug in one tire and I limit myself to 100mph. Difficult, yes.

- Xavier
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