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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-23-2008, 06:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,825
Posted By teacher
Thanks again

You guys always steer me right in the way of concerns that I have for my car, and I do appreciate everyone's advice. I think I'll wait on the front nose issue because in actuality I put so much $...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-23-2008, 06:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,825
Posted By teacher
thanks, so the best thing is to hold out until I...

thanks, so the best thing is to hold out until I sell it, which I don't think I will do considering all the maintenance I've done thus far :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-23-2008, 06:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,825
Posted By teacher
thanks for the info

thanks for the info
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-23-2008, 06:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,825
Posted By teacher
only that? I am impressed, because I want my car...

only that? I am impressed, because I want my car to be perfect now that I am getting the new top :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-22-2008, 05:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,825
Posted By teacher
bottoming out issues

okay, so I like to drive my car strong and hard at times, but I also have bottomed out in my Boxster, which of course causes scrapings on the bottom front nose. I'm sure some people out there have...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-22-2008, 05:35 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,292
Posted By teacher
what about a ding on your hood?

Thaks for the info, so I continuously think about getting the ding removed from my hood, caused by a semi that passed me. Never got the license plate unfortunately, but anyway, how good are these...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-21-2008, 04:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,051
Posted By teacher
got a quote, made an appointment

I may have made a small mistake in doing this, (overcharge?) but I got a quote for a full install of the top with glass and defroster for a total of $1900. Yes, I know, it definitely is a few...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-18-2008, 05:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,051
Posted By teacher
good deal, thanks

Actually that does sound cheap in a sensible way, compared to other prices I've seen...hmm okay Robbins sounds good too, now about that pesky install charge, you said $600 which sounds like a good...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-17-2008, 06:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,051
Posted By teacher
my main concern

is quality. I want to buy a top that will not show etchings and all that, which happens with these cars. Call me paranoid :rolleyes: but still, this is an investment, are these people reputable? ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-17-2008, 06:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,051
Posted By teacher
Thanks again

As Randall, thnk you for your reply, it is sincerely appreciated! :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-17-2008, 06:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,051
Posted By teacher
thanks

I will look into that, Randall, and thanks big time! :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-16-2008, 05:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,051
Posted By teacher
new top with glass

hey all! I wanted to touch base with you to ask about buying a top for my car. I posted recently within another heading (I was in a hurry, NY vacation). Anyway, I need information concerning...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-28-2008, 05:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,407
Posted By teacher
if only I could get my car on a lift *hehe* :)

if only I could get my car on a lift *hehe* :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-28-2008, 05:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,272
Posted By teacher
well I put less than 5,000 a year on my car in...

well I put less than 5,000 a year on my car in traffic and the oil was changed 5,300 miles ago. I don't have to commute, thankfully my job is 2.5 miles away :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-24-2008, 07:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,395
Posted By teacher
markings

I'm really not happy about how the convertible tops leave etchings over time. I look at convertible tops on other cars and they look good after years of use, yet mine is flawed with frayed marks,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-24-2008, 06:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,407
Posted By teacher
the last major maintenance you had

So last year I got my car totally maintained by Porsche. They did everything that they said they would (though I would like to know "what they do" a question that begs answers). Anyway, my car has...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-24-2008, 06:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,272
Posted By teacher
let's just say you live in...

Let's just say you live in sunny SoCal...now with the dust and all that that occurs, do you change your oil every 5,000 miles? I know spec is 15,000 but should I really change my oil more often? In...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-24-2008, 06:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,603
Posted By teacher
not a problem

When I'm on vacation for more than 2 weeks without starting the car (always being charged, of course!) I did notice a blue plume of smoke that comes from the car. However, I have found this to be...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-17-2008, 05:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,141
Posted By teacher
I just like to easily touch down on the console...

I just like to easily touch down on the console to lower my windows, rather than reach up awkwardly :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-17-2008, 05:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,103
Posted By teacher
but still, either way, Porsche stereo blows away...

but still, either way, Porsche stereo blows away *ahem!* Toyota MR2, which I traded in for my Boxster...some ppl complain about the stereo sound in standard Porsche stereos, but I can't complain :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-17-2008, 05:27 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 20,655
Posted By teacher
I usually speed home when I buy milk and eggs...

I usually speed home when I buy milk and eggs *hehe*
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-17-2008, 05:17 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,292
Posted By teacher
another thing

If I do happen to park next to two cars, I always strategically park my car on a slight slant so that the passenger door on my left and the driver's side door on the right leave plenty of space *so...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-26-2008, 06:04 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,292
Posted By teacher
Where do you park your Porsche?

Just for fun, I was thinking about how I will park my car far away from other people, because it runs the risk of dings, which are unacceptable to us...so! How do you park your car? Just anywhere...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-26-2008, 05:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,141
Posted By teacher
about power windows on 2005+

So I was thinking...and yes something burned, LOL you smelled it! :) about how these newer models of the Boxster have the power windows control in the door...I wanted to find out how anyone who owns...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-26-2008, 05:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,302
Posted By teacher
Don't buy pre-2003 because of the plastic...trust...

Don't buy pre-2003 because of the plastic...trust me on this. Not that my rearview is clouded but go for either 2003 or 04...my sense is that you will be happier because not only will you get glass,...
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