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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-14-2008, 06:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,212
Posted By JCL12
11K = robbery? For who...the owner or dealer? (I...

11K = robbery? For who...the owner or dealer? (I assume the own is getting robbed via the stealer).
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-14-2008, 06:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,212
Posted By JCL12
That is very unethical :confused: But you...

That is very unethical :confused:

But you gave me an idea...not that I would be opposed to taking 1K less on the car for its mechanical shape.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-14-2008, 05:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,212
Posted By JCL12
Unhappy Value of my car as a trade-in?

Hello all,

I am trying to thoroughly evaluate the resale value of my car as a TRADE IN. There are a few mechanical things wrong and the cost of fixing is very high, which is making me consider...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-12-2008, 06:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,054
Posted By JCL12
Sort of off topic, sort of the same topic. For...

Sort of off topic, sort of the same topic. For those who have suffered IMS failure and gotten a new factory re-mfg'd engine from germany:

-What warranty coverage comes with the new engine?
-Is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-11-2008, 02:57 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,771
Posted By JCL12
IMO you should really make your box your...

IMO you should really make your box your DD...8mpg is unacceptable
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-10-2008, 06:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,559
Posted By JCL12
Correct me if I am wrong, but with the 09 997's...

Correct me if I am wrong, but with the 09 997's getting direct injection I am guessing the boxster will in 09 or 10 at the latest. That said, a new direct injection S would soundly beat the RS60 in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-10-2008, 05:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,675
Posted By JCL12
Kurt...just to make sure I interpret the meaning...

Kurt...just to make sure I interpret the meaning of this correctly, you are trying to state that anybody who can get 50,000 regular miles out of their car AND 27 track/autoX events where they abuse...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-10-2008, 05:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,771
Posted By JCL12
-22 city is bad. My box beats that and its an...

-22 city is bad. My box beats that and its an old tip. What do you get highway?

-I do deal with snow and I made a year in upstate NY with lousy all seasons on a civic. I may brave a VA winter...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-10-2008, 02:44 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,771
Posted By JCL12
I own a poorly treated yet rock solid...

I own a poorly treated yet rock solid indestructible honda civic '97 to complement the box.

However, I have been considering selling both cars and getting an '04 or '05 IS300...they seem really...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-10-2008, 02:29 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,506
Posted By JCL12
Hey all - what is a roller? I sort of...

Hey all - what is a roller?

I sort of understand this defintion from context but can you define it more clearly?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-09-2008, 03:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,946
Posted By JCL12
Nick - that is a very good suggestion. So good...

Nick - that is a very good suggestion. So good that in fact he already PM'd me. He had referenced IMA and Autobahn in a different thread and we talked in depth about IMA in Chantilly, VA.

I had...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-08-2008, 05:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,946
Posted By JCL12
I said to myself...cost, schedule, quality there...

I said to myself...cost, schedule, quality there has to be a tradeoff somewhere.

These guys came in with a much lower quote (though I imaging at least 50 more in minor parts, taxes, disposal fees,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-08-2008, 03:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,946
Posted By JCL12
Autobahn Service - Fairfax, VA

Hi all,

If anybody lives around DC or in northern, VA, please comment if you have heard or experienced service from the indy shop referenced in the title. I just got back from a brief vacation...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-30-2008, 02:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,572
Posted By JCL12
What engine are you putting in? 2.7, 3.2, or 3.4?...

What engine are you putting in? 2.7, 3.2, or 3.4? Your car had a 3.2 and now you are putting in a . . . ?

Also, are you getting this done at an indy shop or AD? Lastly...out of curiosity, does...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-30-2008, 02:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,451
Posted By JCL12
Never driven one, but I would expect handling to...

Never driven one, but I would expect handling to still be excellent even though its no boxster. That M would totally kill a box in a straight line too. The only issue I see w/ the car is that IMO...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-28-2008, 06:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,620
Posted By JCL12
Since I am at 42K, I am in a very good spot to...

Since I am at 42K, I am in a very good spot to just take care of the 45K a little early and get the oil changed soon. It works out fine, because I'll have 18K between now and the 60K which will be...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-27-2008, 01:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,620
Posted By JCL12
Wow...indy shop still 150-200? The dealership in...

Wow...indy shop still 150-200? The dealership in upstate NY I was at was $160 lol!

The "disaster" at Dulles...was that Curry or IMA? IMA seems to be very near Dulles but actually in Chantilly....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-27-2008, 01:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,620
Posted By JCL12
I have an request for quote in to IMA. I will...

I have an request for quote in to IMA. I will also call the indy shops you referenced now that I have some more names...so TYVM for that :)

The $950 came from a stealership in tysons corner. I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-27-2008, 01:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,620
Posted By JCL12
Well, I don't think i'll be getting a refund. ...

Well, I don't think i'll be getting a refund. The dealer was 400 miles away. The tech told me he was using 5w30, we debated 0w40 vs 5w30 and I gave in. Bad move on my part. I watched him pour...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-27-2008, 03:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,620
Posted By JCL12
Not sure why a Porsche certified tech would put...

Not sure why a Porsche certified tech would put unapproved motor oil in my car or why the porsche manual states synthetic 5w30 is ok. Yikes! Maybe it is time to trade and get that lexus :confused:...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-26-2008, 02:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,532
Posted By JCL12
I would be concerned with elevated QC issues from...

I would be concerned with elevated QC issues from today until contract end. I think Valmet just lost THE major contract for them and porsche production probably occupies most of their capacity.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-26-2008, 02:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,620
Posted By JCL12
Question Motor Oil: 5w-30 Ok Here?

Last time I got my oil changed, the Pcar tech filled me up with mobil one, 5w-30. This was in upstate NY in November about 3500 miles ago.

I now live in VA and will only drive the car in VA or...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-22-2008, 03:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,566
Posted By JCL12
I'm not a fan of the leasing idea unless you have...

I'm not a fan of the leasing idea unless you have the option to buy at a massive discount at the end of the lease. Considered looking at a used s2k as well?

For the Pcar option, my gut feeling...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-15-2008, 04:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,494
Posted By JCL12
In the last 6-8 months I have used the following...

In the last 6-8 months I have used the following waxes on my cars (or cars I helped wash):

-Meguiars quik wax (spay) - spray on carnauba wax that does not last long at all. If you put too much...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-14-2008, 10:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,139
Posted By JCL12
I always new porsche loves to nickel and dime its...

I always new porsche loves to nickel and dime its customers, but wow! Even a "normal" key is an option.

Given the condition of my key do you think I'd be able to get a new LED, battery, and...
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