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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-14-2017, 08:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,562
Posted By Disaster
These can pop off pretty easily. There isn't...

These can pop off pretty easily. There isn't much in the way of attachment other than some fingers that slide over the arms. They need to be removed when the top mechanism is worked on too. You...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-07-2017, 06:54 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 33,877
Posted By Disaster
Paypal sent. Thank you.

Paypal sent. Thank you.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-26-2017, 03:53 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 33,877
Posted By Disaster
Haven't seen PM. Did they go out already?

Haven't seen PM. Did they go out already?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-25-2017, 04:51 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 10,097
Posted By Disaster
I went through a watch collecting phase. It gets...

I went through a watch collecting phase. It gets expensive really fast and next thing I knew I had 10's of thousands of dollars in watches. Like cars they don't like to sit unused so maintenance...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-25-2017, 04:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,603
Posted By Disaster
Be careful of the cost of service. It puts...

Be careful of the cost of service. It puts Boxster to shame...especially the engine "out" service around 40k miles. One of the reasons you will see them for sale at just under that milestone.
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-25-2017, 04:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,562
Posted By Disaster
I'd recommend a Blackstone oil test. Best way to...

I'd recommend a Blackstone oil test. Best way to gauge amount and changes in metal content in oil.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-21-2017, 04:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,197
Posted By Disaster
Flyin Miata has the previous generation...

Flyin Miata has the previous generation "QuickJack" for a couple hundred less than the new one. It is popular with the Miata crowd because the new version is too wide to fit between the wheels.
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-18-2017, 10:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,431
Posted By Disaster
I would agree...but not if he is on so tight a...

I would agree...but not if he is on so tight a budget that he has to finance a 20 year old car. You need to have a healthy maintenance budget for driving a Porsche...especially if you are going to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-18-2017, 10:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,978
Posted By Disaster
You can quickly tell if the cable is the problem...

You can quickly tell if the cable is the problem by looking under the side that is not moving while the other side is being raised. If you don't see the arm moving like it is on the other side it is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-18-2017, 10:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,828
Posted By Disaster
If you can't do work yourself you can rack up...

If you can't do work yourself you can rack up bills equal to or more than the price of these cars used. My recommendation would be to get out now, and treat it as a lesson learned.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-18-2017, 05:53 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 33,877
Posted By Disaster
I'm in for one too...if only to have for...

I'm in for one too...if only to have for insurance purposes.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-17-2017, 07:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,431
Posted By Disaster
I'd buy it in a heartbeat...but it is not a car...

I'd buy it in a heartbeat...but it is not a car to buy if you don't have spare cash. The replaced waterpump and rear axle at only 48k is a bit disconcerting. My Boxster has almost double that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-17-2017, 03:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,978
Posted By Disaster
Did you hear a pop? Something probably slipped...

Did you hear a pop? Something probably slipped off, or broke on the passenger side. Only the driver side is actually raising the clamshell. You are good to stop it. Go too far and it will fold...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-17-2017, 06:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,431
Posted By Disaster
I went from a '92 Miata to a '98 Porsche. I put...

I went from a '92 Miata to a '98 Porsche. I put more money into the Porsche in 1 year than I did into the Miata in 4. Having said that the Porsche is much more luxurious. Less road noise. Better...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-16-2017, 09:02 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,318
Posted By Disaster
No one in the automotive business considers a...

No one in the automotive business considers a failure rate above 1% to be rare. 10% is catastrophic.



This is true with a caveat...a big one. Most people don't know the car's history and many...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-15-2017, 10:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,514
Posted By Disaster
Just use the factory Mann, HU719/5 x filter. ...

Just use the factory Mann, HU719/5 x filter. Don't forget to buy crush washers for the oil fill plug.

Nothing special about Mobil 1. Use any Porsche A40 approved 5W-40 synthetic oil. I used...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-15-2017, 08:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,825
Posted By Disaster
I liked the performance/price ratio of the...

I liked the performance/price ratio of the Hankook EVO Ventus V12's, but they wore much faster than the wear rating suggested on my Kia Soul which doesn't bode well for how they will do on a higher...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-15-2017, 06:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,623
Posted By Disaster
The only thing concerning, with the MaxiDiag was...

The only thing concerning, with the MaxiDiag was there were multiple versions at different prices. I wasn't sure if all of them would work with the airbag for the Boxster. I ended up getting the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-15-2017, 04:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,825
Posted By Disaster
Definitely read the age code on your tires. Mine...

Definitely read the age code on your tires. Mine had 13 year old tires on the front, 9 year old on the rear, when I bought it. Scary! 6 years is the recommended age for replacing performance...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-15-2017, 04:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,623
Posted By Disaster
I like the Autel. It is the most versatile scan...

I like the Autel. It is the most versatile scan tool I've seen (works with the most vehicles, from the most countries.) It can't check everything on the Boxster and can't do as much as the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-14-2017, 04:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,359
Posted By Disaster
Yes. PORSCHE 986 BOXSTER SUN VISOR MIRROR...

Yes. PORSCHE 986 BOXSTER SUN VISOR MIRROR HOUSING NEW GENUINE PORSCHE ITEM 1997-2004 | eBay...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-14-2017, 04:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,623
Posted By Disaster
Fixed airbag warning light...3rd times the charm.

My '98 had the airbag warning. Autel MaxiDiag Elite identified "passenger buckle."

1. I decided to try DeoxIT on both driver and passenger seats. Sprayed into buckle and plug connectors. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-14-2017, 05:28 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,894
Posted By Disaster
Yes. Check early and often. Cars that park...

Yes. Check early and often. Cars that park outside or under trees are the most susceptible. Get a musical instrument cleaning brush. They come with a long flexible wire for feeding through, with...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-14-2017, 05:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,892
Posted By Disaster
I have definitely noticed people get more...

I have definitely noticed people get more aggressive when driving the Boxster. I think it is just that they see a sports car and immediately assume things. It puts people more quickly into fight...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-14-2017, 05:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,440
Posted By Disaster
Ditto. Would love to find good source for...

Ditto. Would love to find good source for vehicle pricing trends.
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