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Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 09-06-2013, 11:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,865
Posted By knurly
New owner is from here in Austin, so I'm sure...

New owner is from here in Austin, so I'm sure you'll see it around.
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 09-06-2013, 07:52 AM
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Views: 2,865
Posted By knurly
Car has been sold.

Car has been sold.
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 08-22-2013, 10:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,865
Posted By knurly
Plus, how many Boxster owners actually get 18/26...

Plus, how many Boxster owners actually get 18/26 MPG?

The motor noise is too intoxicating to keep off the gas pedal!! :D
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 08-22-2013, 08:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,865
Posted By knurly
Adjusting the price... I'm starting to...

Adjusting the price...

I'm starting to wonder if some folks are not so keen about bright orange Boxsters. Would be interesting to hear some opinions about this.

For example, are some people...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 07-21-2013, 10:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,865
Posted By knurly
Funny Story

I recall one time pulling up to a stoplight where a "panhandler" was working the line of cars. He strode straight over to me and said "great looking car!!".

Basically he forgo 'working' the line...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 07-20-2013, 04:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,865
Posted By knurly
xxx SOLD xxx 2008 Boxster S Limited Edition - $37,400 (obo) - 19851 miles

So got the fever for a new Porsche, so need to find a good home for this one. I bought this Boxster new in December 2007 from Porsche of West Houston dealer.

As the low miles indicate, its been...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-07-2013, 08:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,886
Posted By knurly
Funny, just went through this on my 2008 S this...

Funny, just went through this on my 2008 S this past week.

Yes, all four of your sensors are dying, or near end-of-life.

I priced the Porsche OEM replacements and discovered they cost $150...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 05-22-2012, 04:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,434
Posted By knurly
Yeah, still available, but honestly I've lost...

Yeah, still available, but honestly I've lost some urgency in selling. Original motivation was to trade up to a new 2013, but when I priced out all the options to come up with something close to the...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 03-12-2012, 12:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,434
Posted By knurly
It is fun to drive around - people walk up and...

It is fun to drive around - people walk up and comment all the time. Only reason I'm selling is because I fell in love with the pictures of the upcoming 2013.

Funny, I may special order the 2013...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 03-10-2012, 07:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,434
Posted By knurly
For Sale: 2008 Boxster S Limited Edition

Limited Edition 194 of 250. Absolutely perfect condition, garaged, non-smoker, concours winner.

Stock except added: window tint, clearshield and factory iPod dock.

Miles: 17720
Price:...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 07-31-2011, 11:25 AM
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Views: 621,965
Posted By knurly
2008 LE Boxster S

One of the joys of washing a Boxster is when you get to those rear bits...
:D
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-06-2010, 12:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,235
Posted By knurly
Assuming you followed the procedures outlined in...

Assuming you followed the procedures outlined in the owners manual for resetting the TPC system, and let it recalibrate, I would say it is time for a warranty trip to the dealer.

I usually have to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-06-2008, 03:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,670
Posted By knurly
I owned a 1988 S4 928 for about 12 years. Did...

I owned a 1988 S4 928 for about 12 years. Did extensive modifications and upgrades over that time, including stroking the engine to 6.4L.

+ massive, tire smoking torque is intoxicating
+ cruises...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-05-2008, 07:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,233
Posted By knurly
Following your suggestion, I couldn't find anyone...

Following your suggestion, I couldn't find anyone presenting evidence of problems on ppbb or here.

I'm not going to worry about it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-04-2008, 07:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,233
Posted By knurly
IMS failures 06 or later?

From doing background reading on Boxster intermediate shaft failures, I gather Porsche responded with a redesigned bearing and cover in late 2005 or 2006 MY.

My question is simple: anyone heard...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-28-2008, 08:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,739
Posted By knurly
Reading through this thread makes me realize...

Reading through this thread makes me realize Porsche has been steadily addressing these issues, and continuously refining the model over the years.

I'm not rubbing in ownership of a late model,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-08-2008, 12:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,401
Posted By knurly
Red Group

Hey WingNut - glad to meet you at the 'Fest. Enjoyed the romp through the hills with the "Red Group". Sorry I couldn't stay for dinner Sat night.

How did your wife handle those 120mph sections? ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-21-2008, 02:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,967
Posted By knurly
pictures of kit (2 of 2)

Final two pictures of kit:

Picture 6: Attaching hardware and wiring pins
Picture 7: Details of wiring leads
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-21-2008, 01:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,967
Posted By knurly
pictures of kit (1 of 2)

Here are some pictures of what came in the kit.

Picture 1: Complete contents of kit
Picture 2: Cable and rubber mat to console
Picture 3: Closeup of console inset piece
Picture 4: Underside...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-20-2008, 04:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,967
Posted By knurly
anybody install the OEM iPod kit?

I know many folks would never consider the Porsche OEM iPod integration kit (997-044-901-70) because it uses an FM modulator, but I went for it.

Purchased the kit from Sunset for about $300. ...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 03-10-2008, 07:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,542
Posted By knurly
And no dents left in the hood I hope...

And no dents left in the hood I hope...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-04-2008, 11:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,324
Posted By knurly
Good info -- thanks. Re: more rocks on the...

Good info -- thanks.

Re: more rocks on the road vs. on the track: might be the case, but I'm trying to avoid all the "marble marks" too.

Unlike most autocross venues I've been on, the full...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-04-2008, 04:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,324
Posted By knurly
masking tape for preventing rock chips on track day

I've seen a few cars prepared for track days with (what looks like)
masking tape all over the front grill areas. Sometimes the tape is
blue in color, but looks to be in large in width (e.g. 12...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-29-2008, 06:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,091
Posted By knurly
I also recommend Matt at TPWS. He honest and...

I also recommend Matt at TPWS. He honest and affordable -- which I value a lot. My Box is brand new, but I used to take my former 928 into Matt all the time.

I heard he's thinking about moving...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 02-18-2008, 06:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,527
Posted By knurly
Thanks! Fortunately we've got a situation in...

Thanks!

Fortunately we've got a situation in Texas that allows a speeding ticket to be dropped in exchange for taking a driver education class. The "class" can be taken online too. But the deal...
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