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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-10-2008, 07:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,628
Posted By Jacques79
Well I really don't care because the car is under...

Well I really don't care because the car is under warranty anyways so it will cost Porsche a new throttle body.

I agree with the fact that they could of just cleaned a few pipes here and there and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-10-2008, 02:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,628
Posted By Jacques79
Verdict is in: Porsche says it's a defective...

Verdict is in: Porsche says it's a defective throttle body. They ordered a new one for my car which should be installed in 1-2 days.

They tried installing another new MAF sensor but it didn't help...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-10-2008, 03:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,628
Posted By Jacques79
Car getting towed to the dealership in an hour, I...

Car getting towed to the dealership in an hour, I should have an answer by noon today.

My bet is on the MAF sensor they replaced a few days ago. Maybe it wasn't done properly?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-08-2008, 08:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,628
Posted By Jacques79
Red face Car shuts off by itself after rough idle problem-video included

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-mHYcJsgvo

I have a 2000 Boxster S with 50 000 miles

CPO warranty until November 2009


Well I got stuck in the snow around 6pm tonight and had to a lot of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-22-2008, 11:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,099
Posted By Jacques79
Personally I'd go with the Boxster S because I...

Personally I'd go with the Boxster S because I NEED to have a convertible.

The only problem is that extra torque and HP of the 911 could be addictive....But in the end it would piss me off too...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-11-2008, 10:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,542
Posted By Jacques79
I ordered it yesterday from pelicanparts.com ...

I ordered it yesterday from pelicanparts.com

Is it a complicated-long install?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-09-2008, 11:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,542
Posted By Jacques79
I think I found the part online at Pelican Parts:...

I think I found the part online at Pelican Parts:


''Oil Pressure Senders
Is your oil pressure sender leaking? Is your oil pressure warning light on your dash not working properly? Very often,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-09-2008, 11:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,542
Posted By Jacques79
Question Oil pressure switch-sensor leak

I brought my 2000 Boxster S to a local garage to pass a provincial inspection and they told me my car was fine aside from an ''oil pressure switch (or sensor)'' leaking little drops of oil onto the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-08-2008, 11:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,027
Posted By Jacques79
Wink Do you long-time owners get used to the engine sounds?

I've had my car for about 4 months now and I still cannot stop giggling and laughing when the tach hits 5000RPMs...

The sounds coming from the exhaust-intake-engine from 5000RPMs to 7000RPMs right...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-08-2008, 09:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,413
Posted By Jacques79
You mean a Boxster S with a limited slip...

You mean a Boxster S with a limited slip differential is faster around the Nurburbring than a base 911?

I doubt that. :confused:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-07-2008, 10:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,413
Posted By Jacques79
Lack of a limited slip differential. I still...

Lack of a limited slip differential.

I still cannot understand why such a great sports car doesn't have one...

RX-8, S2000, 350Z, M Z4, etc...

I can understand on the base Boxster, but the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-07-2008, 08:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,696
Posted By Jacques79
That's funny I have the exact opposite thinking: ...

That's funny I have the exact opposite thinking:

I drove LOTS of E36 M3s and even had a 2001 BMW M Coupe and I feel the steering in the Boxster is MUCH tighter, MUCH more precise and has a lot...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-06-2008, 07:10 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,816
Posted By Jacques79
I'm sorry but you do notice a difference between...

I'm sorry but you do notice a difference between the S and the non-S on the streets. .5 liters of extra displacement and more torque-horsepower accross the powerband make it noticeable.

And...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-02-2008, 09:37 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,816
Posted By Jacques79
1- 2007 Boxster S with 295HP; get one with a few...

1- 2007 Boxster S with 295HP; get one with a few more miles you'll find it for 50 000$

2- BMW M Z4 roadster: that thing is a blast. The engine is almost too powerful for the chassis, oversteer...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-02-2008, 12:34 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,816
Posted By Jacques79
Question What's your point? And I bet a 1997 Protege with...

What's your point? And I bet a 1997 Protege with a better driver than you can pass you in a Boxster S. But does that mean that the Protege will be more fun to drive?

And what about Ferrari...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-01-2008, 08:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,281
Posted By Jacques79
I can't speak for the 5 speed but for the 6 speed...

I can't speak for the 5 speed but for the 6 speed 986 Boxster S I do find the gearing to be way too long.

It does make it exciting on the highway though where you feel the car can pull and pull...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-29-2008, 10:42 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,816
Posted By Jacques79
I have never driven a non S Boxster but I have...

I have never driven a non S Boxster but I have driven a base 987 Cayman and wasn't impressed with the engine mated to the 5 speed transmission. The acceleration felt very dull.

In contrast my 2000...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-24-2008, 12:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,535
Posted By Jacques79
wow already I was planning on upgrading my...

wow already

I was planning on upgrading my 986S to a 987 in a year or two, I guess a new version will only bring down the 987 prices! good! lol
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-04-2008, 11:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,132
Posted By Jacques79
On all the cars I've had I def. felt the...

On all the cars I've had I def. felt the inscrease in power in the winter compared to summer.

To me the most obvious thing is the throttle response. Almost seems like my car has individual...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-28-2007, 10:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,556
Posted By Jacques79
I don't have the sticker: so in theory I could go...

I don't have the sticker: so in theory I could go to my Porsche dealer and tell them to change my gas cap as part of the recall?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-27-2007, 05:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,556
Posted By Jacques79
Well if the gas cap is loose the CEL will come...

Well if the gas cap is loose the CEL will come on.

I guess I will replace the gas cap.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-27-2007, 12:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,556
Posted By Jacques79
Thumbs down Faulty gas cap generating CEL not covered under CPO warranty?

WTF

I called my Porsche dealer and told them every time I fill up my car I get a CEL and then it goes away after I re-tighten the gas cap.

They tell me gas cap problems are not covered under...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-26-2007, 12:03 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,311
Posted By Jacques79
Smile My mom gave me this huge illustrated book on the...

My mom gave me this huge illustrated book on the complete history of Porsche:)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-21-2007, 08:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,126
Posted By Jacques79
Bah I finally had a new plastic window installed...

Bah I finally had a new plastic window installed for 450$ tax incl.

I don't plan on keeping my car after the CPO warranty runs out in 2009 anyways;)


thanks for your help though
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-21-2007, 09:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,126
Posted By Jacques79
Question Comparing 2 glass tops for 2000 Boxster

My 2000 Boxster S rear plastic window cracked and I am hesitating between these 2 tops:

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