The Boxster "Affair"

[PatM]

Great reads,
Laughed and cried. I too have the Affair. Fortunately my wife understands
2000 S speed Yellow

[Jinx]

I once knew a man eighty plus years old. We both
Horseback rode. Horseback riding has certain dangers.
Anyway the gentleman's wife was always on his case
About riding. Finally she gave him a choice
It was her or riding. He chose riding. She left
But did come back after a time. I danced with
A women who's husband left her because of
Our dancing. He never came back. We're still
Very good friends. She told me she discovered
He wanted to control her, and never did love
Her. And he didn't want her to enjoy the things
She enjoyed. We all make choices.

I have found if I don't do something
That is important and I enjoy (the boxster)
I always remember it and ask what if.
Enjoy the boxster. I plan on using my
Except in the worst of weather year round.

In the spring or sooner. Tell your wife
The Porsche needs driven. I'am going to Starbucks.
You want to come ?

Good luck,

Bill

[Wulf190]

I knew it might benefit me to "seek some guidance" from those who know. Thanks bill. I am sure this is something that one just has to "work through" I would have taken you up on the Starbucks offer but I already went out this morning for one and took the completely unnecessary route with the winding up and down S curve on the way. But with no passenger there's no one or nothing to hold the cup except me. I have simply adapted with a better coffee tumbler :dance:

[BruceH]

Originally Posted by Wulf190

Just spent an hour up at the car wash doing it all by hand. Man those wheels are a PITA to clean, but they are the exact ones I wanted on there.

I have the same wheels and absolutely love them, it took me a year to find a nice used set so consider yourself lucky that they came with the car! I bought a little brush from Walmart that fits perfectly between the openings and I use Griots wheel cleaner. Spray it on, let it sit a few minutes then follow up with the brush and a soft car wash sponge. I get mine done rather quickly and the wheels make it all worth it every time I stare at them

Originally Posted by Wulf190

I knew it might benefit me to "seek some guidance" from those who know. Thanks bill. I am sure this is something that one just has to "work through" I would have taken you up on the Starbucks offer but I already went out this morning for one and took the completely unnecessary route with the winding up and down S curve on the way. But with no passenger there's no one or nothing to hold the cup except me. I have simply adapted with a better coffee tumbler :dance:

Get a pair of these cup holders BMW Cup Holders, Porsche Cup Holders, Ultimate Cup Holder - Cupholders / Drink Holders for BMW 3 5 7 Series, Boxster 911 Z4 Mercedes Audi NSX other fine cars. They are a little expensive but well worth it! I just got back from Starbucks

Your wife is probably thinking mid life you know what. She thinks you are going to run off with some 20 year old with your gold chains etc Take the advice of joining PCA and go to some events. There are usually happy hour events, lunch and of course driving events. She will soon see that Porsche people are just normal people who have a strong love of their cars. She will meet some great people including women who also love their cars. My wife was not happy at first either, now she says "let's go for a drive!" She loves the sound of the exhaust when ever we go through a tunnel, as do I

Good luck and welcome to the forum! There is a lot of excellent information and advice here and the people are great!

[Slate 01]

Cupholders and beverages along with grub are a no no in my Porsche. Not worth the risk of soiling the interior.

[BIGJake111]

Originally Posted by Slate 01

Cupholders and beverages along with grub are a no no in my Porsche. Not worth the risk of soiling the interior.

Trust zee Germans. Since the car has no cup holders I keep drinks out of the car.

[Wulf190]

Originally Posted by BIGJake111

Trust zee Germans. Since the car has no cup holders I keep drinks out of the car.

For sure no food...and I try to finish the coffee before getting back in the car. Plus, it's a long reach up to the window when going through the drive through

The interior is indeed in good nick. I did have to spend several hours on the seats, but got them into nice condition also. In all of my other cars I have seemed to develop a "pile of stuff" accumulated throughout the interior of the car. In this one, the only thing ever in the car is my pair of sunglasses. Strange?

I noticed the sport classic 18" wheels And PS2's were a pricy option..they have probably been refurbed at some point as they are remarkably fresh. I got a nice brush for them too, but washing weekly they don't get too filthy. There is the downside of no more automatic washing..no worries, the do it yourself one is closer.

Of course I would like to get rid of the amber lenses, replace center caps, and a whole bunch of other stuff, but it would be wise for me to keep some humility about these things for a while I think. Love your rides..keep them coming.

[Wulf190]

[QUOTE=BruceH;429147]

Your wife is probably thinking mid life you know what. She thinks you are going to run off with some 20 year old with your gold chains etc Take the advice of joining PCA and go to some events. There are usually happy hour events, lunch and of course driving events. She will soon see that Porsche people are just normal people who have a strong love of their cars. She will meet some great people including women who also love their cars. My wife was not happy at first either, now she says "let's go for a drive!" She loves the sound of the exhaust when ever we go through a tunnel, as do I

Good luck and welcome to the forum! There is a lot of excellent information and advice here and the people are great!


Thanks, and,


That's exactly what she's thinking. Still causing problems for myself as the cdr 210 was blown when I got it, and I just got a salvaged replacement one in the mail today from Woodie here on the forums--thanks Woodie, works great--This package arrived to a rather different "reception" from the two differing parties in the household. Maybe there IS a Santa?! And I think he goes by Woodie...either way, my once quiet cockpit now has tunes for the first time since I got it. :dance:

[Wulf190]

A simple run out for milk and water yesterday turned into taking "the scenic route" about 10 miles out into the country on winding, empty country roads to test things out, including the newly installed CDR 210.

I see many saying how below standard the mid level sound package is. Can't say it's either awful or awesome. Wondered how bad it could be with an amp in there? In the end, I am glad I went with the OEM setup. Although it isn't fantastic, it was cheap, and took me less than 5 minutes to put a new one in with no fitment issues. The engine is still the point of focus

Funny how I have run into a whole bunch of guys in Japanese cars who want to see how they 'stack up to the Boxster' off the line at a stop light??

[BoxsterSteve]

Originally Posted by Wulf190

A simple run out for milk and water yesterday turned into taking "the scenic route" about 10 miles out into the country on winding, empty country roads to test things out, including the newly installed CDR 210.

Only 10 miles?
Dude, you're just not trying hard enough.
Pour what's left of that jug of milk down the sink and try to go at least 35-40 miles for th next one.

[KevinH1990]

[QUOTE=Wulf190;429427]

Originally Posted by BruceH

This package arrived to a rather different "reception" from the two differing parties in the household. Maybe there IS a Santa?! And I think he goes by Woodie...either way, my once quiet cockpit now has tunes for the first time since I got it. :dance:

I've been slowly upgrading my Boxster since I bought it. Over the course of seven-plus years of ownership I've had several packages arrive at the house to a reaction of "What did you buy now?" Fortunately, I'm usually able to sell the part I'm taking off to someone else on one of the boards or through Craigslist. So, the net cost of the upgrades is usually not too bad.

Regarding the sound quality of the OEM stereo, many people tear out everything and start over. However, replacing the dash speakers will make a big difference without a huge cost. So, I recommend that you search on the term "dash speaker" and find out what other people tried. You can always upgrade the other components later and your investment in the dash speakers won't be wasted.

[Wulf190]

[QUOTE=KevinH1990;429671]

Originally Posted by Wulf190

I've been slowly upgrading my Boxster since I bought it. Over the course of seven-plus years of ownership I've had several packages arrive at the house to a reaction of "What did you buy now?" Fortunately, I'm usually able to sell the part I'm taking off to someone else on one of the boards or through Craigslist. So, the net cost of the upgrades is usually not too bad.

Regarding the sound quality of the OEM stereo, many people tear out everything and start over. However, replacing the dash speakers will make a big difference without a huge cost. So, I recommend that you search on the term "dash speaker" and find out what other people tried. You can always upgrade the other components later and your investment in the dash speakers won't be wasted.

Lol, was about to post the old cdr unit up for an eBay parts auction.

I will probably install a set of alpines in the dash speakers later, when it's top down weather and better sound is required. Nice that 4" speakers arent crazy expensive.


Steve, I like the thinking there I went with my wife on a 56 mile journey today in the SUV and the whole time I am thinking how much better it would be in the car

Luv2, I "had a bad experience once" involving a cup of Starbucks, a lap and an inadequate lid installation. I would like to unremember it. I sort of like having the car be so unfriendly to unwanted intrusion of food and drink. Saw a nice 911 in the McDonalds drive thru on Tuesday and went kind of