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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-11-2014, 09:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,207
Posted By rondocap
I have a confession to make - 986 vs 987 S

OK guys, so I previously had a base 2001 986 Boxster, which was a manual.

After getting rid of it, I got the urge again for a Boxster and ended up getting a 2009 PDK Boxster S.

...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-27-2014, 08:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,125
Posted By rondocap
I've never done autocross before, is this...

I've never done autocross before, is this something I can just go and learn? I always get confused seeing so many cones, ha.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-05-2014, 10:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,708
Posted By rondocap
Thanks for the responses guys! Some...

Thanks for the responses guys!

Some comments:

As per the buttons on the steering wheel for shifting the PDK, this is how I feel about them:

Yes, the sport steering wheel with...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-30-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,708
Posted By rondocap
I saw a couple of base 2009 PDK cars for like...

I saw a couple of base 2009 PDK cars for like $29k as well, which I think is a great price. Heck, there are still 2006 cars that you see priced at $30k still.

Prices are all over the place,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-30-2013, 04:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,708
Posted By rondocap
Got a PDK 987.2 Boxster - coming here to say hello 986ers!

Hey guys - good to be back!

As some of you may remember, I had a blue 986 manual Boxster. I had purchased it on a whim to see how I'd like the experience, and in fact I really enjoyed...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-02-2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 15,245
Posted By rondocap
I test drove an Boxster S with tiptronic today,...

I test drove an Boxster S with tiptronic today, 987. I was actually very surprised - it's a pretty good transmission and very sporty; in auto it held the gear when I was really on it, and it seemed...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-31-2013, 03:36 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,952
Posted By rondocap
Perfectlap, do you feel the 2006-2008 are only...

Perfectlap, do you feel the 2006-2008 are only really good to 100k miles in terms of the IMS? Have you seen them fail after that mileage?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-30-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 15,245
Posted By rondocap
Do you mean the episode they did 4 years ago, or...

Do you mean the episode they did 4 years ago, or was there one more recently again?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-30-2013, 05:55 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 15,245
Posted By rondocap
The Boxster, regardless of year, is definitely a...

The Boxster, regardless of year, is definitely a low production car compared to many, and I'm not sure that the older ones are really soccer mom material - they are definitely in the camp of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-30-2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,952
Posted By rondocap
From a lot of research for my own personal needs...

From a lot of research for my own personal needs - I've come to the conclusion that at least for me, the 2006 and 2007 Boxsters are the best. 2005, unless you plan to do the IMS upgrade, are to be...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-27-2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 15,245
Posted By rondocap
Can you really have fun driving a Tiptronic Porsche?

OK, this isn't a manual versus tiptronic thread - but rather a question for a car driven for fun. Here's my issue:

I, as you may remember - had a manual 986 Boxster that I ended up selling....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-14-2013, 03:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,341
Posted By rondocap
So you guys think the next big dip for 2009 or so...

So you guys think the next big dip for 2009 or so cars should be coming up soon due to them finishing the 4 year warranty around this time?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-14-2013, 02:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,952
Posted By rondocap
Actually - post 2006 Porsches do seem to be more...

Actually - post 2006 Porsches do seem to be more reliable, IMS issues being more resolved and other things of that nature.

You guys are right - Porsches are not typical cars, and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-14-2013, 08:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,341
Posted By rondocap
That is true - Porsche sold considerably less...

That is true - Porsche sold considerably less cars during that economic recession, which in turn means a lot less to choose from now. It is also perhaps bad timing that the 2009's were the first cars...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-14-2013, 08:28 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,952
Posted By rondocap
Interesting comments, guys. I just found it funny...

Interesting comments, guys. I just found it funny that Porsche was ranked up there with Lexus and I've heard numerous times that they are considered bullet proof. Must be the new cars, then.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-13-2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,341
Posted By rondocap
2009+ cars holding value?

I know many 986 owners sometimes look at the 2009+ cars as an upgrade path.

I've noticed prices have been very high across the board and not too heavy depreciation. Heck, getting a Pdk Boxster or...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-13-2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,952
Posted By rondocap
Not to beat a dead Porsche horse, but reliability...

OK, I'll just come right out and say it - I often hear whisperings from people that Porsche cars are considered bullet proof and reliable, but as a big bulk of vehicles available today on the used...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-23-2013, 05:18 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,943
Posted By rondocap
I agree with you on The home ownership pipedream....

I agree with you on The home ownership pipedream. What made you to reach that conclusion? I'm just curious, because I kind of felt the same way. I'd like to hear more about it.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-23-2013, 05:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,553
Posted By rondocap
Research ims issues more - the 05 Boxsters seem...

Research ims issues more - the 05 Boxsters seem to have the highest rates of failure for 987 cars.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-19-2013, 05:53 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,943
Posted By rondocap
On these investments, what are the average or...

On these investments, what are the average or conservative gains? If a Savings account is only like .08%, will these other investment options yield higher rates? 1-5%? Or what?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-18-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,943
Posted By rondocap
Weird. I just googled the same question, BEFORE I...

Weird. I just googled the same question, BEFORE I logged on the forum 10 minutes ago.


Common subject or psychic connection?

Ha
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-06-2013, 05:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,952
Posted By rondocap
What exactly do you feel difference wise between a Boxster and 911?

I drove a 2002 Carrera 4S and a 2007 Carrera 4S, and compared it to driving the Boxster.

They both have more power, but it's gradual. Nothing night and day, both pulled in a similar...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-21-2013, 04:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,294
Posted By rondocap
Oh no, I made a mistake. I sold it.

OK, so I had toyed with the idea of selling the Boxster, but really it was only to get a newer one since mine was an 01 base.

Anyway, I went out to get a work truck, got that, and after...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-12-2013, 01:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,403
Posted By rondocap
Dissapointed with Mintex pads

I bought the red box Mintex pads from pelican, with new balo rotors.

I put anti squeal on them numerous times, and after 2,000 miles of regular driving and bedding them in, they still made a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-09-2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,115
Posted By rondocap
Pothole, it definitely has been fun - it is...

Pothole, it definitely has been fun - it is always a process of learning, and I think if you look for the right clues, you will be steered in the proper direction. The forums are a great example of...
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