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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-25-2006, 12:30 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 12,295
Posted By Silverstreak
I guess I have no choice since I bought it...

I guess I have no choice since I bought it already .... I'll just keep my fingers crossed.

I was buying this boxster on the impression it was going to be as reliable as my old 3.2 Carrera engine,...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-25-2006, 10:03 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 12,295
Posted By Silverstreak
Unhappy Great! All my thrill of owning a Porsche...

Great!

All my thrill of owning a Porsche just went out the window. I should have bought the S2000 :(
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-25-2006, 03:27 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,400
Posted By Silverstreak
I have an 02 Acura RSX-S and a 98 Toyota 4x4...

I have an 02 Acura RSX-S and a 98 Toyota 4x4 along with a few motorcycles. :)
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-25-2006, 03:22 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 12,295
Posted By Silverstreak
Unhappy I read where the 2.7 motor blows up for no real reason...

.... and under just normal driving conditions.....most with lower mileage. I read this on another Boxster forum. :( Is the 3.2 motor at risk for the same thing? :confused:

From what I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-24-2006, 06:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,323
Posted By Silverstreak
I was looking at a really clean 912 a year ago...

I was looking at a really clean 912 a year ago but was concerned it would be hard to get parts for. It was a good deal and thinking back I should have gone for it. :)
Forum: New Member Introductions 10-24-2006, 08:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,270
Posted By Silverstreak
Angry I read all those threads. :( Hopefully...

I read all those threads. :(


Hopefully the 3.2 doesn't have the same problems :confused:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-24-2006, 03:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,323
Posted By Silverstreak
Smile Tell of 'OTHER' Favorite Porsches that you've owned !

My only other Porsche was an 87 911 Carrera coupe that I bought back in '95.

It was guards red with the whaletail and front spoiler, black leather seats, broken sunroof and some other minor...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-24-2006, 03:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 875
Posted By Silverstreak
Question I've been using this straight yellow carnuba wax ....

..... and it seems to work great, but I wonder what the absolute best paint protective product is for sealing the paint from the elements, including UV? :confused:


The wax I've been using is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-24-2006, 03:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,450
Posted By Silverstreak
Thumbs up Sweet! Run that Mercedes daily and reserve...

Sweet!

Run that Mercedes daily and reserve the Boxster for the Highway 9 weekend Blitz !! :cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-24-2006, 03:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,680
Posted By Silverstreak
I think the 944 was quite a bit different from...

I think the 944 was quite a bit different from the 924. Maybe it was the same platform, but if you check out the interior, dash, engine specs and so on, the 944 was basically it's own model.

I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-23-2006, 04:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,192
Posted By Silverstreak
Smile :cheers: I do check out other Porsches out on...

:cheers: I do check out other Porsches out on the road, so maybe so. :D I am up around Akron.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-23-2006, 12:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,192
Posted By Silverstreak
Cool [QUOTE=Perfectlap]I agree its very easy to do a...

[QUOTE=Perfectlap]I agree its very easy to do a long trip in a drop top. Very hard in a tight sports coupe. I'm thinking that a 911 Cab would be even better.

p.s.
You think the Boxster is more...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-23-2006, 09:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,192
Posted By Silverstreak
Mine is a 2000 S. I stopped in the Porsche...

Mine is a 2000 S.

I stopped in the Porsche dealership during my running around Saturday and checked out the 987. It is quite nicely refined inside and out, I don't know if it is quieter or...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-23-2006, 04:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,192
Posted By Silverstreak
Thumbs up I finally had some time to spend driving the Boxster this weekend

Here are a few thoughts ....

1. The car is much better than I originally expected. It has such a Fat torque curve and it handles like a go cart. The seats are very comfortable. This car is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-20-2006, 07:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,878
Posted By Silverstreak
I dig the S2000s. That is the car that...

I dig the S2000s. That is the car that eventually led me to my Boxster. I'll get one sometime..... they are probably the best bang for the buck roadster out there! :cheers:
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 10-20-2006, 07:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,770
Posted By Silverstreak
Smile Maybe tailights.... but I love the wheels ...

Maybe tailights.... but I love the wheels :cheers:
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-20-2006, 07:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,309
Posted By Silverstreak
Stickers with flames huh ? :cheers: ...

Stickers with flames huh ? :cheers:

Thanks, I've checked into some of the mods and one thing is certain, anything you do to these cars cost about 2 to 3 times as much as anything else.

I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-20-2006, 06:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,437
Posted By Silverstreak
Smile I would have picked black had I bought it brand...

I would have picked black had I bought it brand new :confused:


.... Red is my second choice. :cheers:


Silver looks good too I guess ..... at least it hides the dirt.


I have a...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-19-2006, 05:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,309
Posted By Silverstreak
Question What performance mods are available for the 3.2 motor ?

Superchargers, turbos, performance chips, headers ? :confused:

What is the best bang for the buck?

I wonder too how much more power the transmission, transaxle and clutch can take?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-19-2006, 05:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 782
Posted By Silverstreak
Question Were Continental tires the OEM tire for the Boxster back in 2000?

..... the guy I bought my car from gave me 2 front tires that still have around 50% tread.. He said he thought they were the originals when they came off at 19,000 miles. They say Made in Gemany...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-19-2006, 05:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,239
Posted By Silverstreak
Thanks. Nothing really, it is actually just a...

Thanks. Nothing really, it is actually just a plate I used to get the car home and for driving around to take a few pics. I still need to get proper plates for it .....maybe tomorrow or this...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-19-2006, 05:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,437
Posted By Silverstreak
Exclamation Weird that Artic Silver is a $800 option and...

Weird that Artic Silver is a $800 option and Polar Silver is about a $3000 option........ :confused: ... I forget the exact pricing but that's crazy !
Forum: Porsche Cayman Discussions 10-19-2006, 09:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,778
Posted By Silverstreak
Exclamation This car is on my list !!

........ right after an 06 Boxster ! :cheers:
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-19-2006, 09:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 999
Posted By Silverstreak
Question How Beefy is the Boxster S clutch?

I am wondering if used normally, how many miles can be expected before it needs replaced? :confused:


.... and then when it does, what are typical replacement costs ? :mad:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-19-2006, 09:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,437
Posted By Silverstreak
Question What do you think the most common color is ?

I see a lot of Silver Boxsters ...... :confused:
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