A Division of Pelican Parts

986 Boxster Catalog | 987 Cayman Catalog | Accessories | Performance


Go Back   986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Register Garage FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search

Showing results 1 to 23 of 23
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: red_wagen
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-26-2006, 07:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,130
Posted By red_wagen
Any update? So, let me get this straight. They...

Any update?
So, let me get this straight. They only replace the seal if it is not too far out of tolerance in which case it will likely happen again in the future. If it is beyond a certain...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-19-2006, 06:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 799
Posted By red_wagen
Thanks. I'll check out their website. What...

Thanks. I'll check out their website.
What about doing PPI on a CPO? Overkill? Or money well spent? Anybody?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-18-2006, 07:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 799
Posted By red_wagen
PPI and extended warranty question...

Should I get a PPI done on a CPO car? Or am I nuts and it's just a waste of money? Also I'm considering a CPO'd car but even with the CPO warranty I'll only be covered til the end of Nov. '08. Any...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-18-2006, 07:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,252
Posted By red_wagen
So as I thought, xenons are not a big step up...

So as I thought, xenons are not a big step up from halogens performance wise. Plus they prolly cost an arm and a leg when they burn out and have to be replaced. But they look so cool...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-16-2006, 08:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,130
Posted By red_wagen
Damn, sorry to hear. I'm on the fence right now...

Damn, sorry to hear. I'm on the fence right now and am checking out an 04S with 12000 miles :eek:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-16-2006, 07:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,252
Posted By red_wagen
Halogen vs Xenons

People on here with halogens, do you regret not getting xenons or are you happy with the halogen's performance? Xenon=Litronic? Sorry, newbie here. Is it possible to retrofit? If so, how much? Thanks...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-16-2006, 03:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,372
Posted By red_wagen
I went to 2 dealers and here are some pictures....

I went to 2 dealers and here are some pictures. The 04S is down to $37k and has 12k miles. Dealer said $40k out the door. The Yellow 03S has same miles and is down to $35k ($37.5k otd). The other 2...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-12-2006, 07:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,372
Posted By red_wagen
I went to another dealer earlier tonight that had...

I went to another dealer earlier tonight that had a couple of '04s. Maybe I shouldn't have. Both cars are immaculate. One had only 7k miles and the other has 18k miles. One is triple blue with a host...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-12-2006, 08:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,354
Posted By red_wagen
I too would go for the S. May I ask what the...

I too would go for the S.
May I ask what the '03 is going for? And what options does it have?
Thanks and good luck. I'm in the middle of my search as well :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-11-2006, 09:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,372
Posted By red_wagen
Thanks :) The lady here at work said $30k...

Thanks :)
The lady here at work said $30k ($27k + tax she would save by trading in straight to the dealer). It doesn't look so good now, no? Now I'm a lil bit apprehensive about the '99. Maybe I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-09-2006, 01:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,372
Posted By red_wagen
Just got back. Here's s'more pictures... ...

Just got back. Here's s'more pictures...

http://www.bimmerfest.com/photos/data/500/PICT0011r.jpg

http://www.bimmerfest.com/photos/data/500/PICT0013r.jpg
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-08-2006, 10:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,372
Posted By red_wagen
Seal Grey. 5 speed. No heated seats tho :(

Seal Grey. 5 speed. No heated seats tho :(
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-08-2006, 09:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,372
Posted By red_wagen
No, I have not checked out the car yet but there...

No, I have not checked out the car yet but there is a fly in the ointment.
A lady in my building (work) is about to trade in her '03 Boxter. I mentioned to her that I was checking out this '99 yada...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-07-2006, 07:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,224
Posted By red_wagen
Have fun and, more importantly, drive safe! :)

Have fun and, more importantly, drive safe! :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-03-2006, 08:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,372
Posted By red_wagen
Thanks, I'll certainly run the VIN. The dealer...

Thanks, I'll certainly run the VIN. The dealer said it was owned by one person. Can a competent indy shop perform a PPI and a leak down test you mentioned? I'm thinking another dealer will say, "the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-02-2006, 06:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,372
Posted By red_wagen
If I decide to go ahead with this and get a PPI,...

If I decide to go ahead with this and get a PPI, do you have anyone you can recommend? Thanks and perhaps I'll be seeing you around the area in a Boxter as well ;) :dance: :cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-02-2006, 06:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,372
Posted By red_wagen
Yes :dance: BTW where are you from Marc? I'm...

Yes :dance:
BTW where are you from Marc? I'm in Bergen county :cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-02-2006, 05:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,372
Posted By red_wagen
Thanks. Yep. From what i read the cel could be...

Thanks.
Yep. From what i read the cel could be o2 sensors or MAF sensor or both :eek:
Also the idiot light on the far left (see pic) was also lit up. What is it for? Looked like it was referring...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-02-2006, 03:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,372
Posted By red_wagen
2 pix for you. Weather was ****************ty and...

2 pix for you. Weather was ****************ty and all I could do was climb in the car and fire it up. It started right away but I noticed the Check Engine light was on. Hmmm... Anyway the sales guy said he...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-02-2006, 11:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,372
Posted By red_wagen
I hear yah. Thanks for the links I've seen them...

I hear yah. Thanks for the links I've seen them before but, still, thanx. Are 99s notorious for sleeve failures(?)? What is it? And how much $$$ to rectify? Hopefully the weather lets up a bit and I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-02-2006, 07:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,372
Posted By red_wagen
About to check out a '99 Boxter...

Any tips? I'm a noobie :confused:
I'm gonna check it out later and post some pics. It's a manual with about 50k+ miles. It's at the local dealer. Sales guy said they got it as a tradein and would...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-20-2006, 07:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 997
Posted By red_wagen
Point taken. But lest you be mistaken that I'm...

Point taken. But lest you be mistaken that I'm cheaping out on the car, I'm not. But I'm not Mr. Moneybags either so hence the question. How much mileage can one expect from a set? 10k? I know actual...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-20-2006, 06:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 997
Posted By red_wagen
N00bie question re: negative camber

Hi, this will be a series of threads/questions by me which hopefully culminates in my getting my own Boxster. Anywhoo regarding the negative camber on the car, I understand leads to premature tire...
Showing results 1 to 23 of 23

 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 04:31 AM.

Contact Us - Pelican Parts Porsche Catalog - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page