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YellowJacket
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Boxster General Discussions
04-29-2008, 09:07 AM
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Average age of boxster owners??
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YellowJacket
Fun game. I'm 26. While I can't yet claim...
Fun game. I'm 26. While I can't yet claim anything Italian or otherwise exotic, I'm working to ensure that my list stays respectable (I had a slight indiscretion at 21 years old, but I've since...
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Boxster General Discussions
02-22-2008, 05:36 AM
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Black Boxster in DesPlaines today...
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2,504
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YellowJacket
No offense taken! :) I can imagine the Quattro...
No offense taken! :) I can imagine the Quattro would be a lot of fun in the snow! I had a 4wd Explorer as a winter beater for a little while, but I quickly realized that even on questionable winter...
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Boxster General Discussions
02-21-2008, 07:28 AM
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Black Boxster in DesPlaines today...
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2,504
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YellowJacket
Regarding Boxster driving vs. storing in the...
Regarding Boxster driving vs. storing in the winter, if I wanted $40k of garage furniture, I'd send my wife to Ethan Allen with the credit card. But I would rather an exciting ride to and from work;...
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Boxster General Discussions
02-15-2008, 07:46 AM
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How many miles are you guys getting out of your clutch?
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1,275
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YellowJacket
I have 77k on my car and clutch, and there isn't...
I have 77k on my car and clutch, and there isn't the slightest hint of slipping. This is a 5sp, by the way.
Like others said, clutch life is more about driving style (and understanding manual...
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Boxster General Discussions
02-12-2008, 05:56 AM
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Richmond members?
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932
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YellowJacket
I'm also in Richmond, VA. I'm actually in...
I'm also in Richmond, VA. I'm actually in Chesterfield County with KevinH1990, but that's only about 15 minutes from the city.
Forum:
Boxster General Discussions
02-11-2008, 11:57 AM
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6
Gas Mileage!!!
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1,309
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YellowJacket
I would run a full tank and calculate it off the...
I would run a full tank and calculate it off the odometer and the actual gas usage. Those trip computers are notoriously incorrect. Not to mention the reason that it drops sitting in your driveway...
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Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted
01-18-2008, 11:47 AM
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1997 German BOXSTER for sale: PERFECTION!!!
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3,824
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YellowJacket
Yes, sorry; I was just messing with you. ...
Yes, sorry; I was just messing with you. Interestingly, that plant in Spartanburg is regarded as one of the, if not THE, most advanced manufacturing facilities in the world. Or at least it was when...
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Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted
01-17-2008, 12:31 PM
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1997 German BOXSTER for sale: PERFECTION!!!
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3,824
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YellowJacket
That is unequivocally correct!! A BMW built in...
That is unequivocally correct!! A BMW built in North Carolina would raise some red flags. Not to say there's anything wrong with North Carolina, but given the lack of BMW plants there, I picture an...
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Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted
01-14-2008, 09:09 AM
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1997 German BOXSTER for sale: PERFECTION!!!
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3,824
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YellowJacket
A German Boxster, huh? What will they think of...
A German Boxster, huh? What will they think of next? A Japanese Toyota? Or how about an American Ford. I bet that would be cool...
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Boxster General Discussions
01-03-2008, 12:53 PM
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21
Sadly, my boxster is leaking oil...
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7,699
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YellowJacket
Grizzly, I have had a leak that's from the...
Grizzly,
I have had a leak that's from the front (not RMS) for the last 6 months or so. It's the valve cover gasket, if I remember right. Not a big deal in any other car, but my mechanic says...
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Boxster General Discussions
12-20-2007, 12:16 PM
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GT2 Front Conversion
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6,822
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YellowJacket
Just to clarify, what you're looking at is not a...
Just to clarify, what you're looking at is not a 997 front end; it's a later model 996 front end. I'm not sure if I've seen the 997 front on a 986 attempted yet, but I'm pretty sure that would go...
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Boxster General Discussions
12-07-2007, 09:06 AM
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12
Oil Change - Non Synthetic
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1,353
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YellowJacket
Couldn't agree more! What motivation would a...
Couldn't agree more! What motivation would a manufacturer have for suggesting a maintenance interval that's too long? They have a team of engineers who have years of training in this, and their...
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New Member Introductions
12-07-2007, 06:21 AM
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Opinion on 1998 Boxster?
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4,938
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YellowJacket
As others have said, I would be very very very...
As others have said, I would be very very very uncomfortable buying that car with the cheap mods and add-ons. Not only because it'll be a pain to undo all that stuff, but also because it is...
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Boxster General Discussions
12-03-2007, 05:15 PM
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130
My "other car" is.......
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YellowJacket
FTD, you sound like me. My other car is an '05...
FTD, you sound like me. My other car is an '05 Accord with 50k miles. The way, I see it, it's just broken in.
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Boxster General Discussions
11-28-2007, 02:54 PM
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Preventing IMS failure
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1,713
Posted By
YellowJacket
From the anecdotal evidence I've seen on IMS...
From the anecdotal evidence I've seen on IMS failure, it seems to be luck-of-the-draw more than anything else. I don't think there's much one can do to prevent it.
That being said, why are you so...
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Boxster General Discussions
11-19-2007, 09:44 AM
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Northern VA / MD / DC Rollcall
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2,941
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YellowJacket
Richmond, VA (2 hours south), but I have an...
Richmond, VA (2 hours south), but I have an office in Mclean so I'm up there quite a bit. I'd be up for a GTG!
-Rich
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Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted
10-23-2007, 06:09 AM
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5
Boxster for sale
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1,602
Posted By
YellowJacket
Wow, you sure are proud of your car! According...
Wow, you sure are proud of your car! According to Edmunds, your buy-it-now price is over $6k too optimistic, even assuming "outstanding" condition.
If you get your asking price, see if the buyer...
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Boxster General Discussions
09-10-2007, 07:07 AM
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Is Boxster everyday Car
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1,817
Posted By
YellowJacket
Another daily driver here. I've driven it for...
Another daily driver here. I've driven it for almost 3 years in every season, torrential downpours, snow and ice, wind, etc., etc., with no problems at all. What's that saying? Something like: "If...
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Boxster General Discussions
08-09-2007, 06:25 AM
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7
134a Regrigerant
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1,405
Posted By
YellowJacket
Why were you surprised that it was being sold? ...
Why were you surprised that it was being sold? I've bought 134a several times over the last few years at Autozone, Walmart, and places like that. R22, which works in R12 systems (although it has...
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Boxster General Discussions
07-12-2007, 10:13 AM
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What is your occupation?
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5,613
Posted By
YellowJacket
I'm a statistician for a large financial services...
I'm a statistician for a large financial services corporation.
Forum:
Boxster General Discussions
07-02-2007, 06:31 AM
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22
Ahhh, another kill
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3,040
Posted By
YellowJacket
This is, like, SO not fair guys. It's...
This is, like, SO not fair guys.
It's perfectly legitimate to race another car on the freeway. Sure, there are laws against it and step penalties (in VA, it could cost you $3k due to a new law...
Forum:
Show and Tell Gallery
06-20-2007, 09:02 AM
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6
Add one more!
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1,108
Posted By
YellowJacket
Uh, my wife would. Which is why I sleep with my...
Uh, my wife would. Which is why I sleep with my keys under my pillow. :-)
Seriously, though, congratulations; that is a beautiful Boxster, with a lot of upgrades that many of us WISH our cars...
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Boxster General Discussions
06-18-2007, 09:38 AM
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15
Clay bars
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1,735
Posted By
YellowJacket
I also used a clay bar last weekend for the first...
I also used a clay bar last weekend for the first time and found it to be amazing. I did the following:
-Washed the car with dishsoap, dried with a water blade and microfiber
-Used Meguiars clay...
Forum:
Boxster General Discussions
06-15-2007, 08:23 AM
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26
I get the impression that these engines wear out quickly
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3,109
Posted By
YellowJacket
No, IMS is not "rear main seal." IMS is...
No, IMS is not "rear main seal." IMS is "intermediate shaft." RMS failure generally means a couple dots of oil on the garage floor and a day's labor for a new seal (if dealt with in a reasonable...
Forum:
Boxster General Discussions
06-12-2007, 09:59 AM
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25
Poll:
Boxster S vs. Base
Views:
15,579
Posted By
YellowJacket
I had the same experience when I insured mine. ...
I had the same experience when I insured mine. Coming from BMWs, my insurance went WAY down, even though the car was more expensive. I was told that since the rates are based on claims history, the...
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