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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-08-2023, 07:58 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,231,322
Posted By dbear61
A Great 986 Journey Ends

Not today, actually a couple weeks ago. I sold my 2001 Boxster S to my Route 66 wingman.

In 11 years of ownership, I logged 77,00 miles, drove through every one of the lower 48 states and followed...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-02-2023, 06:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 507
Posted By dbear61
Only one was replaced. at the time the new...

Only one was replaced. at the time the new converters were installed. The other three were working properly.

DBear
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-31-2023, 07:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 507
Posted By dbear61
It was an independent shop that replaced the cats...

It was an independent shop that replaced the cats 7 years ago,

It's the local Porsche dealership that is telling me both cats are bad and that the OBD probably went to sleep over the Winter...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-30-2023, 07:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 507
Posted By dbear61
CE Light & Catalytic Converters

Here’s a CEL puzzle on my 2001 Boxster S.

Last Summer, I was on a road trip through New England, and the CEL stayed on at start-up. Two stops later, the CEL is off at start-up. Three stops...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-04-2023, 07:25 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,231,322
Posted By dbear61
Route 66

Not today, but over the past 16 days, I went with a friend from 6th grade (51 years ago) and another couple in another car (friends from 40 years ago) went on an epic Route 66 trip. We stayed almost...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-28-2023, 09:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,169
Posted By dbear61
I did the same thing with my 2001 Rain Forest...

I did the same thing with my 2001 Rain Forest Green Boxster S 11 years ago! Except it was from Chico, CA to Milwaukee, WI. And a 3 day period! We might be brothers from different Boxster mothers.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-28-2023, 09:19 PM
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Views: 1,231,322
Posted By dbear61
Awake from Winter's Nap

I got the 2001S out of it's Winter nap. Getting ready for the Route 66 trip in May with my friend from all the way back in 6th Grade (ago), we did a test packing. He was shocked at how small the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-28-2023, 09:04 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,231,322
Posted By dbear61
That is the most extra ordinary Boxster I have...

That is the most extra ordinary Boxster I have ever seen.

Follow BruceH's advice: send photos to Stuttgart. Maybe they'll develop a Dakar Boxster.

DBear
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-29-2023, 05:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,173
Posted By dbear61
Fuel Gauge

On my '01S, the gauge is at 3/4 after about 75 miles. Because I do a lot of long distance road trips on back roads, I have to be aware of my car's range to make sure I don't get to the orange refill...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-14-2022, 08:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,190
Posted By dbear61
That Is Fantastic!

It is so great that you could get this car. I understand the emotional tug of saying goodbye to the Boxster, which is why I'm keeping my 2001 for now even with getting the 2022 last month.

This...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-14-2022, 08:06 PM
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Views: 1,231,322
Posted By dbear61
They looked as good as the 2001 on Sunday. ...

They looked as good as the 2001 on Sunday. Hoping they get to the 2022 level for the rest of the year.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-14-2022, 08:04 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,231,322
Posted By dbear61
[/QUOTE/] Beautiful car. I see you ordered...

[/QUOTE/]
Beautiful car. I see you ordered with the MDD (millennial deterrent device) option. Nicely done![/QUOTE]

MDD = LOL

Except for my millennial daughter. I taught her to drive on...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-23-2022, 08:35 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,231,322
Posted By dbear61
I have a 2001S in Rainforest Green Metallic that...

I have a 2001S in Rainforest Green Metallic that I bought in 2012. 14 months after I ordered it, I took delivery on October 18 of a companion Forest Green Metallic 2022 718S. Closest I could get to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-18-2022, 05:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,065
Posted By dbear61
At least your dream car wasn't this: ...

At least your dream car wasn't this:
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/download1660871815.jpg

I was 11 in 1972. My dream car was a Corvette. By 1975, it was a Porsche 911. In 1981, (okay, no...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-21-2022, 07:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 733
Posted By dbear61
Drooping Sun Visor

Hey, All!

I haven't posted in several years, but have been following the forum. Great to see new voices, but sorry that some veterans have retired.

Last year when I revived by 2001 Boxster...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-29-2020, 08:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,016
Posted By dbear61
Does this occur over all bumps at all speeds? Or...

Does this occur over all bumps at all speeds? Or do you only experience this on rough roads, not bumps, at low speeds (i.e. <30mph)?

My 2001 S has been doing this at low speeds on rough roads...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-13-2019, 09:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,653
Posted By dbear61
Third that. Plastic barrier will block moisture....

Third that. Plastic barrier will block moisture. Position plywood under the tires & over inflate them to prevent flat-spotting.

I've been doing that for six years now, and working great.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-13-2019, 09:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,637
Posted By dbear61
If you get rid of the Boxster and JGC for a...

If you get rid of the Boxster and JGC for a Macan, what's going to happen in three years when your step-son is off to college, you don't have to contend with his car and you're sick of the compromise...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-02-2018, 09:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,583
Posted By dbear61
I think Jager is probably the King of high...

I think Jager is probably the King of high mileage Boxsters. I'm at 133,000 with my 01S. Bought it six years ago this month at 87,000. That's almost 7700/year with winter hibernation November...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-05-2018, 08:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,120
Posted By dbear61
2001 S. This is on Tail of the Dragon. ...

2001 S. This is on Tail of the Dragon.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/15Dragon1522990483.jpg

Purchased it in 2012 in Chico, CA.

I've seen RFG Boxters in Autotrader with the tan seats,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-28-2017, 08:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,167
Posted By dbear61
I inflate to 55-60 psi and park on top of plywood...

I inflate to 55-60 psi and park on top of plywood sheets to insulate from the concrete. Plastic sheeting underneath the car. Sta-Bil in the tank before topping off. Battery tender, desiccant packs...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-29-2017, 08:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,267
Posted By dbear61
I have an 01S. I have taken three long...

I have an 01S.

I have taken three long distance trips, and I always plot out every gas stop ahead of time to program in my GPS. If you are cruising on relatively flat and straight I-roads, you...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-19-2017, 09:05 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 10,834
Posted By dbear61
'01 S, 126K miles, original IMS. Dbear

'01 S, 126K miles, original IMS.

Dbear
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-07-2017, 08:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,894
Posted By dbear61
Great drive for me two years ago, never saw LE. ...

Great drive for me two years ago, never saw LE.

More info here: Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap (http://tailofthedragon.com/#)

I also recommend Diamondback 226 (routes in the site above)....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-03-2017, 08:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,470
Posted By dbear61
FIVE years ago, I bought a 2001 S with 87K miles...

FIVE years ago, I bought a 2001 S with 87K miles on it for $11.2K. No IMS upgrade, but it has the PSM package with cruise control, and upgraded Kenwood stereo with bluetooth and professionally wired...
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