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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-28-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,266
Posted By MikeinLA
Seatbelt Abrasion

I've been noticing some abrasion where the seatbelt rubs against the left side of the driver's seat. Some of the black is even starting to fade there. Has anyone noticed this problem? I'd like to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-28-2013, 09:57 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,200
Posted By MikeinLA
I've considered this from time to time ever since...

I've considered this from time to time ever since I went to the preview of the 981 at my dealer. That is one SERIOUSLY beautiful car. However, I bought my 2005 S in 2007 CPO with 9,100 miles on her...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-28-2013, 09:30 PM
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Views: 1,542,418
Posted By MikeinLA
Gave baby a nice bath today, I've been promising...

Gave baby a nice bath today, I've been promising her for days. Naturally everyone thought I was crazy because she looks immaculate. But we both knew she was a little "dusty", so it was time. ;)
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-05-2012, 10:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,113
Posted By MikeinLA
Unless it's raining, I always have the top down,...

Unless it's raining, I always have the top down, but here in L.A. it doesn't often get into the 30s (and it almost never rains:)). I have this cheap suede baseball jacket with a quilted lining that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-24-2012, 05:24 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 40,397
Posted By MikeinLA
I tend to get cr@p on the L.A. freeways because I...

I tend to get cr@p on the L.A. freeways because I keep a good distance from the car in front of me in order to avoid the "stone zone". Must work, not a single stone chip on my lovely '05 S. These...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-22-2011, 08:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,966
Posted By MikeinLA
My '05 S has never given me a problem. The 4 year...

My '05 S has never given me a problem. The 4 year CPO warrantee ran out in June. Took it to the dealer and they replaced the RMS under warrantee and searched for anything else to fix. I had them put...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-13-2011, 04:57 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 20,621
Posted By MikeinLA
The plates on my Boxster S read ......... BOX...

The plates on my Boxster S read ......... BOX CTS

Box Seats, the best seats in the house!

Mike
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-16-2010, 04:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,744
Posted By MikeinLA
I did: BOX CTS (box seats), but I think I'm...

I did: BOX CTS (box seats), but I think I'm the only one who gets it. :D

Mike
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-01-2010, 03:24 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 16,368
Posted By MikeinLA
About a week after I got my S, my son suggested...

About a week after I got my S, my son suggested we take a run to Vegas. We were buzzing along an almost empty freeway out of Barstow when I decided to pass this "slow" guy in front of me. After...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-16-2008, 03:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,252
Posted By MikeinLA
I think the problem is that you call it "he" when...

I think the problem is that you call it "he" when everybody knows that cars are "she". And you know, hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.

Mike
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-16-2008, 02:38 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 18,126
Posted By MikeinLA
I bought my '99 Miata a day after the test drive....

I bought my '99 Miata a day after the test drive. The little bit of extra room created with the new model was just enough to make it comfy for me. I really loved that car. Sold it when I got my 2005...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-26-2008, 07:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,629
Posted By MikeinLA
Woodland Hills, Cali, suburb of L.A. Mike

Woodland Hills, Cali, suburb of L.A.

Mike
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-26-2008, 07:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,269
Posted By MikeinLA
Hey Yellowboxster, cool garage! How do you like...

Hey Yellowboxster, cool garage! How do you like the RaceDeck flooring? I'm wondering if it "pops" when you walk on it or if moisture gets trapped underneath. Any comments you have about it will be...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-26-2008, 07:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,113
Posted By MikeinLA
Having bought my CPO 2005 Boxster S from the...

Having bought my CPO 2005 Boxster S from the original dealer, I have the window sticker. My baby has the special silver-gray paint, 19" Carrera wheels, Nav, full leather, sport seats, Bose and the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-15-2008, 11:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,193
Posted By MikeinLA
Nice car, but how do you get the top down ? ...

Nice car, but how do you get the top down ?

Mike
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-12-2007, 08:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 982
Posted By MikeinLA
Couple of quick newbie questions...

Hi all. Well, I'm really getting used to the '05 S. What a car. Took a quickie LA - Vegas trip and she just sang. I have 2 quick questions and yes, I tried search.

1. I have the telephone buttons...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-09-2007, 09:05 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,139
Posted By MikeinLA
Los Angeles Real Estate Appraiser. Mike

Los Angeles Real Estate Appraiser.

Mike
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-25-2007, 10:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,104
Posted By MikeinLA
Finally....Pics!

Finally took some pics of my new CPO 2005 S . Thanks to those who responded to my "is this a good deal?" thread two weeks ago. GT Silver Metallic, full leather, Nav, Bose, Xenon, 19" Carrerra S...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-22-2007, 01:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,640
Posted By MikeinLA
I just pray that I NEVER see my dash looking that...

I just pray that I NEVER see my dash looking that way.

Mike
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-22-2007, 01:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,118
Posted By MikeinLA
Thanks Bmussati......Exactly what I was hoping...

Thanks Bmussati......Exactly what I was hoping was available. Those will look stunning with my Metallic Silver Grey. Thanks!

Mike
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-20-2007, 05:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,053
Posted By MikeinLA
I don't think I've run into higher than 91...

I don't think I've run into higher than 91 octane. Is there a station that routinely sells 93 octane as their premium? I ran into 100 octane racecar gas once, but it was 5 bucks a gallon. Ouch!
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-17-2007, 10:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,317
Posted By MikeinLA
Sounds like an inordinate number of problems...

Sounds like an inordinate number of problems compared to what I've read here from most owners. Also the thread referring to the latest JD Powers initial quality # 1 rating. But just in case, I'm glad...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-10-2007, 12:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,118
Posted By MikeinLA
On my way to Ace hardware in the morning to pick...

On my way to Ace hardware in the morning to pick some up. Thanks for the help.

Mike
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-09-2007, 09:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,118
Posted By MikeinLA
Exhaust Tip Cleaning

The only thing that will tell you that my "new to me" 2005 S is not brand new is the shmutz on the exhaust tip. The car has 9,100 miles on it. What is the best way you've found to clean up the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-09-2007, 08:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,565
Posted By MikeinLA
Yes, Hi Kabel. Saw your message on Miata.net ....

Yes, Hi Kabel. Saw your message on Miata.net . I'm a forum junkie. I follow a few watch forums, Triumph motorcycle forum, Miata.net and now here. I work on my computer, so it's easy to take a break...
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