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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-04-2017, 10:02 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,597
Posted By marcoc
Its not what others think, read my original post...

Its not what others think, read my original post its the general demeanor of SOME owners. I am stating an observation.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-04-2017, 09:59 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,597
Posted By marcoc
I am a newer member and its an observation, hell...

I am a newer member and its an observation, hell my old man had an 85 Carrera and he said the same over 15 years ago. I am not the only one who notices this either. I am not expecting warm hugs but...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-04-2017, 08:12 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,597
Posted By marcoc
I do go to driving events and make conversation...

I do go to driving events and make conversation with some here and there, not all are snobs obviously but majority are. With my line of work I can't commit plus a young family time is too valuable.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-04-2017, 08:08 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,597
Posted By marcoc
It is what matters but there are many owners that...

It is what matters but there are many owners that see the Marque as a "status" symbol.
I see some other members agree with my observations.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-04-2017, 07:40 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,597
Posted By marcoc
I know some guys see the 986 as the "poor mans...

I know some guys see the 986 as the "poor mans porsche" but it hasnt been "cheap" to repair in my book. Is this a reason is that its an "entry" level Porsche? last time I checked it has the crest on...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-04-2017, 07:15 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,597
Posted By marcoc
986 Haters

I am fairly quite on all forums I belong to, with a 5 year old and 5 month old my time is taken up but I needed to say something and see if others get the same. I have owned my 2001 Boxster S for 2...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-18-2017, 06:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,401
Posted By marcoc
Bought my 986 S about a year ago. Car had a PPI...

Bought my 986 S about a year ago. Car had a PPI done by previous owner about a year before I bought it so judging by many of the Boxsters out there that were beat up I just bought my first Porsche. I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-06-2017, 08:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,259
Posted By marcoc
303 is very good stuff, i have used it for years...

303 is very good stuff, i have used it for years mostly on interior plastic/vinyl.
I washed the engine bay and it came out pretty good, mid engine doesn't really let you clean it too well. On a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-04-2017, 08:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,259
Posted By marcoc
A clean engine bay is easier to find leaks and...

A clean engine bay is easier to find leaks and other issues plus my OCD wants a "clean" engine bay.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-03-2017, 06:15 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,725
Posted By marcoc
Looks really good. My clearcoat is chipping...

Looks really good. My clearcoat is chipping slightly but I stopped it from continuing with some clear coat touch up. Eventually I will refinish them.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-31-2017, 08:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,140
Posted By marcoc
I would think all fluids should be...

I would think all fluids should be checked/changed. inspect the car from underneath and make sure everything looks good. Change fuel filter maybe, easy enough to do. Not sure about proper procedures...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-29-2017, 07:56 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,361
Posted By marcoc
Wish I saw this before I bought a more expensive...

Wish I saw this before I bought a more expensive one from ECS tuning.:mad:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-29-2017, 07:53 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,952
Posted By marcoc
Well said.

Well said.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-28-2017, 08:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,012
Posted By marcoc
Local upholstery shop did mine last year after...

Local upholstery shop did mine last year after mine split also. I did a glass rear window with defroster/ plug and play. The new top also came with the interior liner that the S comes with from...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-28-2017, 07:52 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,596
Posted By marcoc
I love the mechanical "smell" and "feel" of the...

I love the mechanical "smell" and "feel" of the car. Its not a raw feel like an air cooled 80's 911 but it feels connected unlike many new cars today. I have never driven a newer Porsche but I am...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-26-2017, 08:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,661
Posted By marcoc
Well said, I hope to keep mine for a while but...

Well said, I hope to keep mine for a while but worry about putting too much money into it. I do most of the repairs myself but the clutch/IMS/RMS was too big of a job. If your always taking it to a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-26-2017, 08:27 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,725
Posted By marcoc
Great to see you bringing your Boxster back to...

Great to see you bringing your Boxster back to life. I bought mine from a guy in NY that pretty much did nothing but change the oil, brake pads, and tires. Bought my 986 S a year ago and invested...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-25-2017, 09:12 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,700
Posted By marcoc
The brand new Miata is a good looking car for...

The brand new Miata is a good looking car for sure the best looking Miata to me. My thing is there is still something to be said about owning a Porsche. The pedigree and history of Porsche is...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-17-2017, 08:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,967
Posted By marcoc
I had a well regarded Porsche shop in CT do the...

I had a well regarded Porsche shop in CT do the work on my 2001 986 S. They use LN Engineering and installed a dual row in my car. The quote was $1250. I did the RMS, Flywheel, Clutch, the updated...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-17-2017, 07:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,640
Posted By marcoc
Great story. When I was a kid my father had an 85...

Great story. When I was a kid my father had an 85 guards red 911 Carrera. I loved that car. Sadly he sold it years ago before the market went crazy for 80's air cooled Porsches and before I could buy...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-17-2017, 07:04 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,725
Posted By marcoc
Good to see you are trying to revive a Boxster S....

Good to see you are trying to revive a Boxster S. Good luck, many will be watching
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-26-2017, 07:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 793
Posted By marcoc
Just removed my front bumper for a respray and I...

Just removed my front bumper for a respray and I cleaned condesors and radiators also. Used a mild degreaser. A year ago I removed the bumper as the car was new to me to clean the debris and bunch of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-09-2017, 08:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,259
Posted By marcoc
most of the grime is at the undercarriage which...

most of the grime is at the undercarriage which is where I will concentrate on. As far as the top of the engine near the intake manifold I will probably concentrate around the out edges not directly...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-08-2017, 09:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,455
Posted By marcoc
As someone stated start reading the forums and...

As someone stated start reading the forums and getting knowledge. I purchased my 2001 S about a year ago. I was prepared to do 95% of the maintenance and repairs myself that has saved me big money. I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-08-2017, 08:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,259
Posted By marcoc
Ha my to do list IS getting done- IMS, RMS,...

Ha my to do list IS getting done- IMS, RMS, Clutch/flywheel, water pump/t'stat, belt, front motor mount, air filters, spark plugs/tubes, brake fluid, coolant flush, convertible top replaced, new...
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