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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-16-2013, 08:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,221
Posted By Marty S
The Carolina's Region has a trip planned for...

The Carolina's Region has a trip planned for 11/9. However, you need to register on Clubregistration.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-17-2013, 09:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 843
Posted By Marty S
Odd that the event was not noted in Tobacco Roads...

Odd that the event was not noted in Tobacco Roads or via some PCA update. It would of been fun to go to this event since it is only a hour away.
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 09-13-2013, 10:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,573
Posted By Marty S
I used e-decal to order my numbers. Took them...

I used e-decal to order my numbers. Took them about four days and all was good
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-05-2013, 08:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,251
Posted By Marty S
Get a PDK or TipTronic As for AutoX, around...

Get a PDK or TipTronic

As for AutoX, around here the courses are small, you never get out of second and unless you are an experienced AutoX driver, the PDK or Tip will likely not make much...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-05-2013, 08:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,251
Posted By Marty S
My 99 with 74k miles on it is the same way...it...

My 99 with 74k miles on it is the same way...it has been checked and rechecked by my local Indy Porsche mechanic and he claims it is fine and that all the older Boxsters are like this. His advice to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-29-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,494
Posted By Marty S
Say what you want, other than the Quattro drive...

Say what you want, other than the Quattro drive the TT is now where close to being in the same league as the Boxster. I owned an 03 TT Quattro brand new for several years. It wasn't but a few days...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-29-2013, 12:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,795
Posted By Marty S
In the end,it was the alternator that was not...

In the end,it was the alternator that was not operating. I got the car back from the shop on Wednesday and it is running perfect.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-26-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,795
Posted By Marty S
Could it be the switch that is activated by the...

Could it be the switch that is activated by the clutch that prevents to car from starting without the clutch depressed?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-26-2013, 03:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,795
Posted By Marty S
Never thought of that. How do you get it out of...

Never thought of that. How do you get it out of that mode and better yet what are the signs that it is in transport mode?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-26-2013, 03:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,795
Posted By Marty S
Yes...after it would not start, I took the new...

Yes...after it would not start, I took the new battery back and had them check it. It was OK.

Your suggestion was good, but my battery clamps are color coded presuming they are installed...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-26-2013, 02:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,795
Posted By Marty S
Help....Possible electrical problem

I went to dive the car last evening and could not get it to start. No power what so ever. Appears to be a battery. I took the old battery to Advance Auto and sure enough, the battery was dead. Hence,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-21-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,235,420
Posted By Marty S
I had a major maintenance / tune up completed...

I had a major maintenance / tune up completed along with a brake fluid flush and replace. The old 99 has 75,0000 miles and the oil filter looked great once cut open.
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-27-2013, 11:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,072
Posted By Marty S
KBB shows retail at $19.5 with that mileage and...

KBB shows retail at $19.5 with that mileage and tiptronic, but that seems high to me. I would be concerned about the IMS and would question the dealer about that and if they have the maintenance...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-27-2013, 11:29 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,235,420
Posted By Marty S
Another picture from Porsche's and Pontoons....

Another picture from Porsche's and Pontoons. Unfortunately, it rained enough that you needed a pontoon, just to get to the event.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-27-2013, 11:23 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,235,420
Posted By Marty S
I attended the Porsche's and Pontoons event at...

I attended the Porsche's and Pontoons event at High Rock Lake in Lexington, NC. Although, the weather was not great, the cars, food and people were. Anytime you can get that combination together a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-27-2013, 11:15 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,998
Posted By Marty S
If anything, this thread is amusing to read from...

If anything, this thread is amusing to read from a comedic point of view. In the end, all Porsches are great cars, no doubt some greater than others and I know of no one who would not like to own one...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-22-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,045
Posted By Marty S
Thanks...no doubt, this is a subjective question....

Thanks...no doubt, this is a subjective question. I spoke to the tech who did the last service in April and he felt it was fine. Sounds like it is a common trait.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-22-2013, 01:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,529
Posted By Marty S
I would steer clear of the Cooper...Don't get me...

I would steer clear of the Cooper...Don't get me wrong, it is a great car and a lot of fun to drive. However, once you get outside the factory maintenance the car is a fortune to maintain.
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Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 06-22-2013, 12:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,122
Posted By Marty S
1999 Boxster

Picked up this 99 Boxster a few weeks ago to run around town and auto cross at PCA events.

Great car to drive. We also have a new 991 and while that is also a great car and a lot of fun, the 14...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-22-2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,045
Posted By Marty S
Clutch pedal pressure

This is my first Porsche with a manual transmission. I test drove several early model Boxster's before settling on the 99 that I purchased a few weeks ago. One common trait I noticed was the...
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