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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-05-2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,250
Posted By FirstPorscheAt18
So in short for anyone who somehow googled this,...

So in short for anyone who somehow googled this, just open the front trunk. It's right there. Blue lid.

Lol, I honestly agree with all of your criticisms. I'm a bit naive and buying the car...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-29-2012, 12:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,250
Posted By FirstPorscheAt18
How to Replace Windshield Washer Fluid?

Can't seem to google how to top up your windshield washer fluid on an 02 boxster

Anyone know how or have a link to a guide?

Thanks
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-15-2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,069
Posted By FirstPorscheAt18
how did you resolve that problem paul? i had...

how did you resolve that problem paul? i had another radio installed so that could definitely be it.

thanks
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-15-2012, 06:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,069
Posted By FirstPorscheAt18
2002 Boxster: Car Alarm Keeps Going Off for No Reason?

So we just moved to a new house and I parked my boxster outside. Twice today, six hours apart, the car alarm just randomly goes off.

This happened when I parked it outside my friend's place before...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-01-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 52,063
Posted By FirstPorscheAt18
2k would be absolutely acceptable compared to...

2k would be absolutely acceptable compared to what I've spent this year. Did I just get unlucky, or...?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-01-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,186
Posted By FirstPorscheAt18
Hmm what determines if my alternator has a...

Hmm what determines if my alternator has a clutch?

Unless they outright lied, I must have a clutch if they said "alternator pulley" right?

Thank you
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-01-2012, 05:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 52,063
Posted By FirstPorscheAt18
Maintenance Costs Insane?

I've had my 02 boxster for less than a year so far and I've had to spend ridiculous amounts of money repairing it/fixing it up. Some were cosmetic choices and some were necessary but I've spent like,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-01-2012, 05:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,280
Posted By FirstPorscheAt18
Repairing Paint Chips?

I have four annoying areas on my 02 boxster with noticeable paint chips. The front bumper has a large area that I sloppily painted with Porsche paint (though I don't think the shade is completely on)...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-01-2012, 05:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,186
Posted By FirstPorscheAt18
Need YOUR help! Alternator AND pulley bad at the same time? hmmm

My 02 boxster has been squeaking like mad while running and my mechanic told me it was the alternator pulley making noise. He also told me to replace the alternator because it was making some noise...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-26-2012, 06:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,601
Posted By FirstPorscheAt18
Does this 2002 Porsche Boxster Diagnosis Make Sense?

Hey guys, just wanted to check with this community on a recent diagnosis my mechanic gave me on my 02 986.

I'm not sure if I trust my mechanic at this point. I've had so many repairs it's just...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-26-2012, 06:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,693
Posted By FirstPorscheAt18
Does this 2002 Porsche Boxster Diagnosis Make Sense?

Hey guys, just wanted to check with this community on a recent diagnosis my mechanic gave me on my 02 986.

I'm not sure if I trust my mechanic at this point. I've had so many repairs it's just...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-24-2012, 08:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,578
Posted By FirstPorscheAt18
Replacing Porsche Tail Light Assemblies

Anyone know how easy it is to do? I think mine have been in there since manufacture. I am considering replacing them with LED brake light assemblies because they are so cheap $165 for a set.

If...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-22-2012, 08:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,724
Posted By FirstPorscheAt18
Actually the mechanic does seem pretty qualified...

Actually the mechanic does seem pretty qualified because he immediately said he needed to do the compression test. He found what I've already mentioned because during the compression test the coolant...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-20-2012, 03:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,724
Posted By FirstPorscheAt18
Thanks. Is your icon a picture of your vehicle's...

Thanks. Is your icon a picture of your vehicle's rims? If so how did you get them like that? it looks badass
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-20-2012, 03:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,398
Posted By FirstPorscheAt18
Easy hacks and modifications for a 2002 boxster?

I have read up on a few things you can do, like painting the calipers and allowing the top to operate while moving.

Are there any other cheap/easy/fast ways to upgrade your boxster?

Also I have...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-19-2012, 04:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,724
Posted By FirstPorscheAt18
hmm

i dont want to risk damaging my vehicle by doing things myself. I lack the tools as well, so i'd have to invest in those.

is it really reasonable to expect that catastrophic things are just going...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-19-2012, 10:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,724
Posted By FirstPorscheAt18
Thanks for your input. The headlights needed to...

Thanks for your input. The headlights needed to be replaced because one was cracked and it would not pass a safety inspection. If I just replaced one, one would be new looking and the other would be...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-19-2012, 10:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,724
Posted By FirstPorscheAt18
Lessons learned I guess. For the $3000...

Lessons learned I guess.

For the $3000 initial repairs, I completely replaced the top with a new one. That costed around $1100 or so (I bought a brand new top that looks great off ebay)

The...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-19-2012, 09:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,724
Posted By FirstPorscheAt18
i am located in richardson texas 75081 and it's...

i am located in richardson texas 75081 and it's currently at A1 Dallas Auto Care

They do seem to work on european cars a lot

Also my question is....

How did all of this happen??? It seems...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-19-2012, 09:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,724
Posted By FirstPorscheAt18
[NEED YOUR HELP PLEASE!] Question about repairs!

Hey guys,

I bought my 02 boxster with 50k miles on it about half a year ago. I bought it when I was 18 years old and I'm still largely ignorant about the technical aspects of ownership.

I have...
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