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passenger airbag door rattle bb1 - Saturday, 22 February, 2014, at 5:10:16 pm	65
Convertible top opened just fine, now won't go back up.. scott in socal - Friday, 21 February, 2014, at 10:01:56 am	117
Re: Convertible top opened just fine, now won't go back up.. Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 21 February, 2014, at 10:38:17 am	39
Fist things first ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Saturday, 22 February, 2014, at 8:28:06 am	50
Good thing I don't have a GT3... boxtaboy - Saturday, 22 February, 2014, at 3:48:21 am	117
Re: Good thing I don't have a GT3... carlos in Montreal - Saturday, 22 February, 2014, at 8:18:25 am	25
Porsche Flag BDBOXSTER - Friday, 21 February, 2014, at 7:09:48 am	143
Re: Porsche Flag JMstamford,ct - Friday, 21 February, 2014, at 9:39:24 am	35
Re: Porsche Flag EricG - Friday, 21 February, 2014, at 9:39:49 am	33
Re: Porsche Flag BDBOXSTER - Friday, 21 February, 2014, at 7:08:07 pm	29
Need car advice (NBC) Meredith in Atlanta - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 5:22:14 pm	431
Easy ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 8:59:31 pm	51
*NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 4:04:01 pm	40
Have you contacted NHTSA...... Harvey in FL - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 8:02:59 am	44
Re: Have you contacted NHTSA...... Meredith in Atlanta - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 3:52:09 pm	39
Re: Need car advice (NBC) jlegelis - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 8:34:28 am	47
Yes, the confusing issue is... grant - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 9:33:26 am	39
Seek professional advice Boxsterra - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 10:01:13 am	35
I have an attorney that specializes in lemon law... Meredith in Atlanta - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 4:00:04 pm	47
Again, I'm not expert but Boxsterra - Saturday, 15 February, 2014, at 7:50:50 am	40
Lemon Law - attorney fees always covered by the manufacturer, not the client *NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Saturday, 15 February, 2014, at 8:36:00 am	28
Re: Need car advice (NBC) r9i8c7k - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 10:24:28 am	30
The first offer is certainly not their best offer jg atl - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 2:49:06 pm	34
Exactly! And r9i8c7k, yeah, I'm prepared to do that - I won't be driving it again!! *NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 4:02:13 pm	39
I had to haggle for 6 months to get diminished value on the Cayman S! I can do it! *NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 4:02:55 pm	38
Several things you can say that could help... MarcW - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 5:17:34 pm	52
That's very good advice. *NM* grant - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 5:33:30 pm	34
I would also document what Marc recommends in a letter to your Volvo contact... Tony in Whittier - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 5:58:55 pm	35
Re: I would also document what Marc recommends in a letter to your Volvo contact... Meredith in Atlanta - Saturday, 15 February, 2014, at 12:20:48 am	33
Re: I would also document what Marc recommends in a letter to your Volvo contact... BDBOXSTER - Saturday, 15 February, 2014, at 7:09:30 am	37
Tell me about it! I love driving my Boxster to the dealers following my husband in the Volvo.... *NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Sunday, 16 February, 2014, at 1:28:30 am	37
I would also file a report with the NHTSA…. MarcW - Saturday, 15 February, 2014, at 10:18:15 am	43
Another possible approach SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Saturday, 15 February, 2014, at 1:20:24 pm	49
I've thought about that... I have a very good friend who's an editor at CNN - *NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Sunday, 16 February, 2014, at 1:29:34 am	31
Wow, you run with a pretty cool crowd, Meredith, lol.. Rick J (Nashville, TN) - Sunday, 16 February, 2014, at 6:29:54 pm	37
Unintended acceleration link - note reference to Volvo Roger987 - Sunday, 16 February, 2014, at 4:37:48 pm	38
Mer--have you checked any Volvo forums for similar instances? *NM* MikenOH - Monday, 17 February, 2014, at 6:15:11 am	38
I did last year, but not recently. Good idea. *NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 9:47:11 am	33
Fascinating - thanks for posting - lots of good info. *NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 9:46:41 am	30
Found another article - unintended acceleration - indicates it is most common - Volvos / Toyotas Meredith in Atlanta - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 9:52:00 am	46
A good technical paper, and ammunition for you SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 1:47:24 pm	28
I'm pretty close to giving up and taking the settlement... Meredith in Atlanta - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 4:26:38 pm	46
FWIW Roger987 - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 5:34:44 pm	39
I agree, Roger - Meredith in Atlanta - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 7:29:43 pm	26
Good advice MikenOH - Thursday, 20 February, 2014, at 8:09:05 am	31
Shouldn't Volvo take the disputed car back? Pemitting someone else to assume the lease seems wrong *NM* Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 20 February, 2014, at 3:14:01 pm	34
Re: Shouldn't Volvo take the disputed car back? Pemitting someone else to assume the lease seems wrong SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Thursday, 20 February, 2014, at 3:42:50 pm	43
Re: Shouldn't Volvo take the disputed car back? Pemitting someone else to assume the lease seems wrong Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 20 February, 2014, at 4:19:44 pm	45
It's all messed up... Meredith in Atlanta - Thursday, 20 February, 2014, at 8:36:56 pm	34
No, because then they would have to accept full responsibility and determine it to be a lemon *NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Thursday, 20 February, 2014, at 8:26:28 pm	23
A different type of base-jumping ... (NPC) Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 20 February, 2014, at 8:38:27 am	136
Re: A different type of base-jumping ... (NPC) Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 20 February, 2014, at 8:49:45 am	30
AOS 97 Boxster: Howard Goodwin - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 4:50:25 pm	95
You can replace just the hose, yes *NM* Boxsterra - Thursday, 20 February, 2014, at 5:44:14 am	36
Ignition switch problem JMstamford,ct - Saturday, 8 February, 2014, at 5:05:16 pm	281
Replace the full assembly. When my Boxster had suspected ignition switch…. MarcW - Saturday, 8 February, 2014, at 7:19:25 pm	50
What year model? I just replaced my ignition switch last week. Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Saturday, 8 February, 2014, at 7:23:10 pm	76
Re: Ignition switch problem Pedro (Weston, FL) - Sunday, 9 February, 2014, at 6:55:02 am	59
It is a MY 2000 JMstamford,ct - Sunday, 9 February, 2014, at 5:49:40 pm	49
just saw the Pelican article... JMstamford,ct - Sunday, 9 February, 2014, at 6:19:15 pm	48
Re: just saw the Pelican article... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Sunday, 9 February, 2014, at 9:34:09 pm	50
Before you jump the "gun" Boxsterra - Monday, 10 February, 2014, at 7:36:03 am	85
Re: Before you jump the "gun" JMstamford,ct - Monday, 10 February, 2014, at 6:04:25 pm	36
I hear you but are you willing to bet $150+ and a bunch of labor Boxsterra - Monday, 10 February, 2014, at 8:35:54 pm	40
$150+ and a bunch of labor JMstamford,ct - Tuesday, 11 February, 2014, at 5:31:03 pm	53
$50? Boxsterra - Monday, 17 February, 2014, at 12:17:38 pm	40
That's undoubtedly the Chinese version. But In my experience ( and i replaced lots of them) grant - Tuesday, 18 February, 2014, at 7:27:01 am	42
We know for a fact that the OE German part sucks *NM* Boxsterra - Tuesday, 18 February, 2014, at 12:30:32 pm	36
The OEM ignition switches ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Tuesday, 18 February, 2014, at 4:56:57 pm	40
Re: We know for a fact that the OE German part sucks JMstamford,ct - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 4:04:37 pm	30
Re: $50? JMstamford,ct - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 3:57:36 pm	31
just found this DIY for those interested........... Harvey in FL - Wednesday, 12 February, 2014, at 8:21:06 pm	72
Thanks *NM* JMstamford,ct - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 4:00:58 pm	29
Name that lump.... grant - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 5:36:24 pm	285
Re: Name that lump.... Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 6:00:16 pm	37
boxster *NM* grant - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 6:03:05 pm	37
Drat! Another inch of the mirror and I'd known. Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 6:10:56 pm	38
MailBOX --> BOXster --> 3 BOX vehicle: Laz - Sunday, 16 February, 2014, at 6:07:11 am	37
Ha! You need a cover for that :-) *NM* RainyDayGarage - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 5:59:37 am	35
Oh, it has on on it. Its a real layer cake. *NM* grant - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 6:15:59 am	29
Icing or frosting or: Laz - Sunday, 16 February, 2014, at 10:25:46 am	70
Definitely prefer those to the ones we get from Mother Nature around here. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 16 February, 2014, at 12:48:05 pm	31
Yep, sometimes artificial everything is preferable to all natural! *NM* Laz - Sunday, 16 February, 2014, at 5:24:10 pm	27
That's just like down here, 70 & sunny *NM* Harvey in FL - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 7:50:40 am	32
.hhmmmm. I don't see that in Grant's picture, even with my rose coloured glasses on. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 8:36:55 am	30
Three Cheese Ravioli? *NM* db997S - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 11:57:04 am	35
That is a lot of weight on the roof. *NM* JMstamford,ct - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 4:03:55 pm	34
Exhaust Heat Shields marty - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 5:25:43 am	121
They're important. They provide protection to the rest of the engine and drivetrain.. MarcW - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 8:31:27 am	37
It's just as easy to fix them as remove them Boxsterra - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 1:22:51 pm	34
All you stick shift aficionados: don't run out and buy a GT3 yet! (Aside from the fire issue.) Laz - Tuesday, 18 February, 2014, at 8:09:07 pm	124
Maybe Papa Porsche will actually be able to rest a little easier. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 18 February, 2014, at 8:15:40 pm	36
if you have to shovel snow at night Steve (Iowa) - Sunday, 16 February, 2014, at 11:06:32 am	224
Beautiful shot. *NM* Laz - Sunday, 16 February, 2014, at 4:22:18 pm	35
Cool shot. Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 16 February, 2014, at 5:42:22 pm	39
Re: Cool shot. Steve (Iowa) - Tuesday, 18 February, 2014, at 3:31:05 pm	42
Re: Cool shot. Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 18 February, 2014, at 3:54:02 pm	29
Back to the Board.... RAAvery - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 2:28:57 pm	258
Re: Back to the Board.... RAAvery - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 2:33:06 pm	110
Congratulations!! Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 4:30:09 pm	41
Beautiful! Congratulations! *NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 5:09:49 pm	35
Big congrats, that is a seriously beautiful car... Rick J (Nashville, TN) - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 5:44:08 pm	32
Re: Back to the Board.... BLKBOXS - Monday, 17 February, 2014, at 3:58:23 pm	41
Re: Back to the Board.... Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 17 February, 2014, at 4:29:06 pm	31
Actually, we only have two Seasons... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Tuesday, 18 February, 2014, at 5:49:31 am	31
Re: Actually, we only have two Seasons... Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 18 February, 2014, at 7:16:04 am	27
Re: Back to the Board.... RAAvery - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 4:45:45 pm	43
Re: Back to the Board.... Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 5:58:02 pm	37
Bi-Xenons Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 10:13:12 am	56
Re: Back to the Board.... RAAvery - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 4:51:28 pm	38
Wow! Very nice!! PLStout (Pearland,TX) - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 8:48:33 am	34
Re: Back to the Board.... r9i8c7k - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 10:21:30 am	32
Nice ride, but too clean. We have more snow than that in DC. *NM* db997S - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 12:03:27 pm	35
Re: Back to the Board.... RAAvery - Monday, 17 February, 2014, at 10:35:40 am	64
Gray; Grey Laz - Sunday, 16 February, 2014, at 5:14:10 pm	229
Re: Gray; Grey Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 16 February, 2014, at 5:47:51 pm	35
Beautiful car, Laz, but you knew that already, lol.. Rick J (Nashville, TN) - Sunday, 16 February, 2014, at 6:23:53 pm	35
Beautiful cars and glad to see you enjoying the ride with snow on the ground, unlike..... *NM* Gary in SoFL - Monday, 17 February, 2014, at 7:58:40 am	42
Re: Gray; Grey BLKBOXS - Monday, 17 February, 2014, at 4:01:37 pm	43
Nice Pictures, looks cold...beautiful cars (both of them) Bob *NM* Motobob - Monday, 17 February, 2014, at 4:42:45 pm	35
windshield washer pump - DIY replace instructions bb1 - Sunday, 16 February, 2014, at 9:08:00 pm	102
Re: windshield washer pump - DIY replace instructions RAAvery - Monday, 17 February, 2014, at 10:12:22 am	34
Re: windshield washer pump - DIY replace instructions RAAvery - Monday, 17 February, 2014, at 10:26:15 am	26
A red hot story about the 2014 GT3 MikenOH - Saturday, 15 February, 2014, at 6:33:14 am	325
Re: A red hot story about the 2014 GT3 Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 15 February, 2014, at 7:53:14 am	36
That is what is apparently going on. A bracket fails and an oil leak ensues and... MarcW - Saturday, 15 February, 2014, at 10:21:46 am	40
Re: That is what is apparently going on. A bracket fails and an oil leak ensues and... MikenOH - Saturday, 15 February, 2014, at 11:31:48 am	33
Not sure if the bracket proper is at fault or if the bracket fails due to a bolt... MarcW - Saturday, 15 February, 2014, at 2:49:48 pm	38
From Rennlist MikenOH - Saturday, 15 February, 2014, at 7:10:25 pm	38
NO idea what the guy in that thread was posting about….. MarcW - Saturday, 15 February, 2014, at 11:07:36 pm	40
Re: From Rennlist Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 16 February, 2014, at 7:30:05 am	39
The bracket fails in some way or the bolts come loose and this results... MarcW - Sunday, 16 February, 2014, at 10:06:13 am	42
Rock Solid Idle: Howard Goodwin - Saturday, 15 February, 2014, at 5:28:01 pm	113
Good stuff. Thanks for the feedback. *NM* Boxsterra - Saturday, 15 February, 2014, at 6:26:14 pm	29
Weather is the worst. eicheldp - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 11:15:48 am	185
Re: Weather is the worst. Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 11:41:38 am	34
High 70's and sunny down here Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 2:00:00 pm	79
I'll trade you white stuff *NM* db997S - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 12:05:09 pm	41
I'll trade you white stuff *NM* db997S - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 12:05:09 pm	30
Re: I'll trade you white stuff Gary in SoFL - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 12:10:14 pm	40
OK FL guys, but we can drive top down in June/July/Aug/Sept tom coughlin - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 12:45:04 pm	46
....and we know how to cool off in the summer Gary in SoFL - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 2:49:55 pm	54
Re: ....and we know how to cool off in the summer tom coughlin - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 6:40:41 pm	35
It pays to have your oil filter checked ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Wednesday, 12 February, 2014, at 9:45:46 am	340
Re: It pays to have your oil filter checked ... Wayne K - Wednesday, 12 February, 2014, at 12:47:20 pm	43
Simple check.... Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 12 February, 2014, at 2:13:45 pm	38
Re: Simple check.... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Wednesday, 12 February, 2014, at 5:23:07 pm	35
Not pretty Roger987 - Wednesday, 12 February, 2014, at 5:02:39 pm	32
Time since last oil change was 4 months almost to the day. *NM* Pedro (Weston, FL) - Wednesday, 12 February, 2014, at 5:18:55 pm	27
Please update us as to what you find on tear-down. *NM* Roger987 - Wednesday, 12 February, 2014, at 7:47:10 pm	34
Starry starry night... Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 6:45:25 am	60
Re: It pays to have your oil filter checked ... MikenOH - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 7:16:46 am	30
Re: It pays to have your oil filter checked ... moresquirt - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 10:08:53 am	49
NBC, but still hurts to see a headline of "Sink-hole swallows 8 Corvettes" RainyDayGarage - Wednesday, 12 February, 2014, at 8:49:37 am	135
Re: NBC, but still hurts to see a headline of "Sink-hole swallows 8 Corvettes" Rev Dennis - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 5:44:01 am	41
Would you care to elaborate? Tony in Whittier - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 6:43:45 pm	38
My two cents... grant - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 9:21:19 am	40
Where we've been and where we're going Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 11 February, 2014, at 7:32:51 am	181
Otto is the four stroke cycle *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 11 February, 2014, at 10:11:37 am	32
Genau *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 11 February, 2014, at 11:06:04 am	38
Had to look that one up. Good to know that word! *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 11 February, 2014, at 6:03:13 pm	30
Well, sure Somebody must have cabin fever *NM* Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 12 February, 2014, at 2:12:17 pm	36
Pardonnez-moi pour le faux pas, GiO. Je n'ai pas regardé le lien de site. *NM* Laz - Wednesday, 12 February, 2014, at 4:27:26 pm	27
Que pensez-vous de la vidéo sur le lien? *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 6:20:17 am	43
Pensées (in English, and with apologies to Pascal) Laz - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 7:40:09 am	47
J'aime beaucoups quand tu parles Francais! *NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 5:12:46 pm	35
Morticia! *NM* grant - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 6:06:18 pm	31
Picutres of some Porsches not in the museum, but hidden away in Porsches's prototype warehouse Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 6:27:50 am	165
Re: Pictures Laz - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 7:51:05 am	52
Re: Pictures Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 8:16:30 am	26
I could not believe it: Howard Goodwin - Monday, 10 February, 2014, at 1:36:04 pm	220
Better than having the plug take permanent residence in the combustion chamber casting! *NM* Laz - Monday, 10 February, 2014, at 1:44:11 pm	40
Re: Better than having the plug take permanent residence in the combustion chamber casting! Howard Goodwin - Monday, 10 February, 2014, at 2:51:50 pm	33
Re: I could not believe it: Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 10 February, 2014, at 2:20:03 pm	37
Re: I could not believe it: Howard Goodwin - Monday, 10 February, 2014, at 2:51:10 pm	43
Can't help but wonder how those $2.85 plugs are going to hold up. Porsche specs.... MarcW - Wednesday, 12 February, 2014, at 12:37:57 pm	45
Re: Can't help but wonder how those $2.85 plugs are going to hold up. Porsche specs.... Howard Goodwin - Wednesday, 12 February, 2014, at 3:50:11 pm	30
Nice! Good perseverence *NM* grant - Wednesday, 12 February, 2014, at 8:16:52 am	35
Possible Vacuum Leak? Howard Goodwin - Monday, 10 February, 2014, at 3:26:34 pm	158
Sounds like it could be the ignition switch Boxsterra - Monday, 10 February, 2014, at 8:35:12 pm	37
Re: Sounds like it could be the ignition switch Howard Goodwin - Tuesday, 11 February, 2014, at 6:36:03 am	36
For the idle problem Boxsterra - Tuesday, 11 February, 2014, at 7:59:24 am	36
Re: For the idle problem Howard Goodwin - Tuesday, 11 February, 2014, at 12:13:56 pm	38
What year is your car? ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Tuesday, 11 February, 2014, at 12:48:22 pm	38
Re: What year is your car? ... Howard Goodwin - Tuesday, 11 February, 2014, at 5:26:11 pm	36
Vacuum Leak - a couple of thoughts... JMstamford,ct - Wednesday, 12 February, 2014, at 1:33:57 pm	37
Re: Vacuum Leak - a couple of thoughts... Howard Goodwin - Wednesday, 12 February, 2014, at 3:49:08 pm	33
recommended cleaner for plastic rear window "haze" bb1 - Monday, 10 February, 2014, at 10:03:26 pm	135
Re: recommended cleaner for plastic rear window "haze": Plexus *NM* joris - Monday, 10 February, 2014, at 11:36:30 pm	35
Re: recommended cleaner for plastic rear window "haze" tom coughlin - Tuesday, 11 February, 2014, at 6:45:50 am	30
Re: recommended cleaner for plastic rear window "haze" db997S - Tuesday, 11 February, 2014, at 8:27:02 am	28
Or Novus 1,2,3 kit. mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Wednesday, 12 February, 2014, at 2:20:57 pm	40
Stop Motion Video of a Tear Down of a 1984 3.2l Carrera Engine db997S - Tuesday, 11 February, 2014, at 8:37:38 am	114
Always interesting to see what makes them tick Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 11 February, 2014, at 9:02:07 am	26
Re: Always interesting to see what makes them tick db997S - Tuesday, 11 February, 2014, at 2:12:14 pm	24
2009 Boxster in Atlanta "Snowmegodden" Meredith in Atlanta - Tuesday, 28 January, 2014, at 11:43:43 pm	497
Re: 2009 Boxster in Atlanta "Snowmegodden" Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 29 January, 2014, at 6:54:54 am	51
Boxster is ok in snow but you need snow tires (all 4). I should know. *NM* MarknearChicago - Wednesday, 29 January, 2014, at 6:54:56 am	73
Amazing pictures on the tube from Atlanta.. MikenOH - Wednesday, 29 January, 2014, at 7:31:05 am	61
Re: Amazing pictures on the tube from Atlanta.. Ed B - Wednesday, 29 January, 2014, at 7:51:31 am	68
I hope the Boxster is still parked there. At 11 degrees here, the roads are too icy to get out! *NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Wednesday, 29 January, 2014, at 7:57:59 am	67
Stay safe! SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Wednesday, 29 January, 2014, at 8:49:29 am	51
Thank you, Steve - car is still at Publix... may try to get tomorrow! *NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Thursday, 30 January, 2014, at 1:45:45 am	61
Meredith, we gotta know, did you retrieve your car & get it home safely? ... Rick J (Nashville, TN) - Friday, 31 January, 2014, at 8:42:08 am	59
I'm sure she is.... Gary in SoFL - Friday, 31 January, 2014, at 9:55:05 am	103
*NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Friday, 7 February, 2014, at 6:24:16 am	41
Re: Amazing pictures on the tube from Atlanta.. MikenOH - Wednesday, 29 January, 2014, at 8:08:47 am	57
Re: 2009 Boxster in Atlanta "Snowmegodden" db997S - Wednesday, 29 January, 2014, at 8:41:42 am	75
I simply refuse to accept that a German car can't drive in this weather! Meredith in Atlanta - Thursday, 30 January, 2014, at 1:49:17 am	81
F'n right Meredith! Good attitude! *NM* Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Thursday, 30 January, 2014, at 8:10:06 am	56
Feeling your pain! jfarris - Thursday, 30 January, 2014, at 9:34:10 am	52
Oy... sorry. I have an autocross friend that is probably driving LeMons this weekend in his Miata - Meredith in Atlanta - Thursday, 30 January, 2014, at 10:58:27 am	79
Porsches, tires and winter driving Bobtesa - Thursday, 30 January, 2014, at 5:20:48 am	76
Porsche not the issue, no cars were driving tom coughlin - Thursday, 30 January, 2014, at 9:01:34 am	55
True! *NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Thursday, 30 January, 2014, at 11:01:55 am	57
'All Season' tire is an oxymoron for northern climes... (NBC) jlegelis - Thursday, 30 January, 2014, at 1:07:15 pm	69
Guess it depends on who's behind the wheel Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 30 January, 2014, at 2:05:02 pm	68
Re: Guess it depends on who's behind the wheel jlegelis - Thursday, 30 January, 2014, at 2:22:53 pm	83
Re: Guess it depends on who's behind the wheel m4240z - Monday, 10 February, 2014, at 4:41:02 pm	31
2nd that! grant - Monday, 10 February, 2014, at 5:50:00 pm	29
Good points - thinking maybe I should get a beater! My friends are raving about their Subarus! *NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Thursday, 30 January, 2014, at 11:00:18 am	71
Subarus Bobtesa - Thursday, 30 January, 2014, at 11:06:45 am	82
Re: Good points - thinking maybe I should get a beater! My friends are raving about their Subarus! Post Falls Rob - Friday, 7 February, 2014, at 3:26:48 pm	42
Boxster in snow Laz - Thursday, 30 January, 2014, at 6:28:29 pm	167
No Boxster in this snow Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 1 February, 2014, at 9:56:42 pm	96
Yup. Gotta admit ground, er, snow clearance is an issue! Laz - Sunday, 2 February, 2014, at 8:51:54 am	53
While I enjoyed Debussy, the accompanying pictures not so much Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 2 February, 2014, at 9:07:09 am	64
WOW. Did you clear the driveway behind CURVEN8R just in case you get the itch? *NM* Naples986 - Sunday, 2 February, 2014, at 11:01:20 am	52
Yes. I do have the itch and did clear the drive behind CURVEN8R 2 (see 3rd photo) Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 2 February, 2014, at 11:43:51 am	52
No "shuffling off to Buffalo" with that much snow! *NM* Laz - Sunday, 2 February, 2014, at 12:49:02 pm	49
Not in my Boxster, but the plows keep the roads open. Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 2 February, 2014, at 2:30:17 pm	45
Beautiful!!! *NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Friday, 7 February, 2014, at 6:26:01 am	52
Re: Beautiful!!! - well yes, looking at it from Atlanta Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 7 February, 2014, at 7:27:30 am	38
Re: 2009 Boxster in Atlanta "Snowmegodden" Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Saturday, 8 February, 2014, at 10:53:07 am	52
NPC: We're lucky our cars don't have many gremlins at all. It could be worse: Laz - Monday, 10 February, 2014, at 1:41:22 pm	158
Re: NPC: We're lucky our cars don't have many gremlins at all. It could be worse: Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 10 February, 2014, at 2:24:53 pm	30
Re: NPC: We're lucky our cars don't have many gremlins at all. It could be worse: db997S - Monday, 10 February, 2014, at 2:28:15 pm	28
Sort of looks like a Chukka boot on wheels MikenOH - Monday, 10 February, 2014, at 3:23:53 pm	34
Re: Sort of looks like a Chukka boot on wheels Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 10 February, 2014, at 3:45:59 pm	29
Guenter--if you have a chance MikenOH - Monday, 10 February, 2014, at 4:39:05 pm	25
Re: Guenter--if you have a chance Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 10 February, 2014, at 5:49:03 pm	24
Watches, NP/BC JackintheBoxster - Tuesday, 28 January, 2014, at 12:14:56 pm	469
Breitlings are way too busy for me, and look like a lot of work to "operate." Laz - Tuesday, 28 January, 2014, at 2:09:17 pm	46
Not really.... Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 28 January, 2014, at 3:31:08 pm	99
Yeah, that one looks pretty clean. I associated Breitlings with multiple dials. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 28 January, 2014, at 3:49:01 pm	57
Their Transocean series is the only one that appeals to me -- very clean, un-Breitling-like *NM* JackintheBoxster - Tuesday, 28 January, 2014, at 10:36:50 pm	58
Timex has a higher end line call the TX...quite nice RainyDayGarage - Tuesday, 28 January, 2014, at 8:18:31 pm	67
Yes, this too is a 'simple' Breitling GMT Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 28 January, 2014, at 3:47:17 pm	77
Nice, too. And worn by a character who now doesn't care if his drink is shaken or stirred. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 28 January, 2014, at 3:51:01 pm	47
And I don't think he cared in the books either. I know this will brand me an apostate... JackintheBoxster - Tuesday, 28 January, 2014, at 6:54:00 pm	54
Agree about Craig. Brosnan was pretty respectable, too. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 28 January, 2014, at 7:36:19 pm	73
I was surprised Clive Owen didn't get it. Daniel Craig turned out great, but I was rooting for Owen *NM* JackintheBoxster - Tuesday, 28 January, 2014, at 9:55:17 pm	54
Re: Watches, NP/BC paulwdenton - Tuesday, 28 January, 2014, at 3:18:49 pm	64
Looks like a Rolex... and the Toyota MR2 looks like a 981 Boxster, so why bother owning the latter? Laz - Tuesday, 28 January, 2014, at 4:10:11 pm	57
Re: my Rolex MarknearChicago - Tuesday, 28 January, 2014, at 6:48:33 pm	72
Winder up, like the above Omega's position, yields the slowest speed. Also, at the next servicing: Laz - Tuesday, 28 January, 2014, at 7:56:54 pm	74
Indeed, why not an MR2? paulwdenton - Wednesday, 29 January, 2014, at 9:16:33 am	58
Defective Seiko? Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 28 January, 2014, at 4:48:07 pm	70
Re: Watches, NP/BC boxtaboy - Tuesday, 28 January, 2014, at 6:17:45 pm	53
As you can see ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Tuesday, 28 January, 2014, at 10:29:42 pm	99
One of those looks rather familiar. Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 29 January, 2014, at 7:01:50 am	59
I'm working up to a Cartier tank watch... one day *NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Wednesday, 29 January, 2014, at 8:00:19 am	58
Re: Watches, NP/BC mrdrama - Wednesday, 29 January, 2014, at 12:32:52 pm	63
Re: Watches, NP/BC JackintheBoxster - Wednesday, 29 January, 2014, at 12:37:27 pm	57
Re: Watches, NP/BC mrdrama - Thursday, 30 January, 2014, at 1:49:38 pm	69
Re: Watches, NP/BC JackintheBoxster - Thursday, 30 January, 2014, at 2:28:15 pm	57
Re: Watches, NP/BC mrdrama - Thursday, 30 January, 2014, at 5:05:36 pm	55
Re: Watches, NP/BC JackintheBoxster - Thursday, 30 January, 2014, at 6:38:17 pm	61
Re: Watches, NP/BC mrdrama - Saturday, 1 February, 2014, at 10:15:25 am	51
Re: Watches, NP/BC JackintheBoxster - Monday, 3 February, 2014, at 10:32:56 am	43
Clarity Eric (Plug Guy) - Tuesday, 4 February, 2014, at 11:17:26 am	134
Re: Clarity JackintheBoxster - Tuesday, 4 February, 2014, at 12:45:45 pm	39
Re: Watches, NP/BC Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Saturday, 8 February, 2014, at 11:32:25 am	50
Re: Watches, NP/BC Jim in Iowa - Sunday, 9 February, 2014, at 5:09:57 pm	50
Re: Watches, NP/BC boxtaboy - Sunday, 9 February, 2014, at 7:30:13 pm	35
A BIT PRICEY!!?? JackintheBoxster - Monday, 10 February, 2014, at 11:24:43 am	41
Re: A BIT PRICEY!!?? Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 10 February, 2014, at 11:34:51 am	29
PB get-together at Sebring ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Monday, 3 February, 2014, at 8:44:42 am	267
You can also get .... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Monday, 3 February, 2014, at 8:54:05 am	72
Hey Pedro, that one doesn't fit into your helmet any more. Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 3 February, 2014, at 9:34:41 am	56
Re: PB get-together at Sebring ... dewyacht - Monday, 3 February, 2014, at 10:13:21 am	61
Welcome to the Board... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Tuesday, 4 February, 2014, at 9:39:43 am	58
Re: Welcome to the Board... dewyacht - Wednesday, 5 February, 2014, at 9:33:28 am	55
Anytime Mike, you already have the best sounding real estate name in the biz *NM* Naples986 - Wednesday, 5 February, 2014, at 7:17:34 pm	42
Welcome to the board David, now you need to come with us to BRBS in the spring *NM* Naples986 - Thursday, 6 February, 2014, at 8:19:17 am	39
Re: Welcome to the board David, now you need to come with us to BRBS in the spring dewyacht - Thursday, 6 February, 2014, at 10:06:20 am	69
Re: Welcome to the board David, now you need to come with us to BRBS in the spring Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 6 February, 2014, at 10:21:34 am	32
Re: Welcome to the board David, now you need to come with us to BRBS in the spring Naples986 - Thursday, 6 February, 2014, at 11:05:56 am	39
Re: Welcome to the board David, now you need to come with us to BRBS in the spring Naples986 - Thursday, 6 February, 2014, at 11:08:24 am	35
Re: Welcome to the board David, now you need to come with us to BRBS in the spring dewyacht - Monday, 10 February, 2014, at 10:09:33 am	37
Re: PB get-together at Sebring ... BLKBOXS - Wednesday, 5 February, 2014, at 7:13:26 pm	54
Re: PB get-together at Sebring ... Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 5 February, 2014, at 7:28:56 pm	42

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passenger airbag door rattle bb1 - Saturday, 22 February, 2014, at 5:10:16 pm

Convertible top opened just fine, now won't go back up.. scott in socal - Friday, 21 February, 2014, at 10:01:56 am

Re: Convertible top opened just fine, now won't go back up.. Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 21 February, 2014, at 10:38:17 am

Fist things first ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Saturday, 22 February, 2014, at 8:28:06 am

Good thing I don't have a GT3... boxtaboy - Saturday, 22 February, 2014, at 3:48:21 am

Re: Good thing I don't have a GT3... carlos in Montreal - Saturday, 22 February, 2014, at 8:18:25 am

Porsche Flag BDBOXSTER - Friday, 21 February, 2014, at 7:09:48 am

Re: Porsche Flag JMstamford,ct - Friday, 21 February, 2014, at 9:39:24 am

Re: Porsche Flag EricG - Friday, 21 February, 2014, at 9:39:49 am

Re: Porsche Flag BDBOXSTER - Friday, 21 February, 2014, at 7:08:07 pm

Need car advice (NBC) Meredith in Atlanta - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 5:22:14 pm

Easy ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 8:59:31 pm

*NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 4:04:01 pm

Have you contacted NHTSA...... Harvey in FL - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 8:02:59 am

Re: Have you contacted NHTSA...... Meredith in Atlanta - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 3:52:09 pm

Re: Need car advice (NBC) jlegelis - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 8:34:28 am

Yes, the confusing issue is... grant - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 9:33:26 am

Seek professional advice Boxsterra - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 10:01:13 am

I have an attorney that specializes in lemon law... Meredith in Atlanta - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 4:00:04 pm

Again, I'm not expert but Boxsterra - Saturday, 15 February, 2014, at 7:50:50 am

Lemon Law - attorney fees always covered by the manufacturer, not the client *NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Saturday, 15 February, 2014, at 8:36:00 am

Re: Need car advice (NBC) r9i8c7k - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 10:24:28 am

The first offer is certainly not their best offer jg atl - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 2:49:06 pm

Exactly! And r9i8c7k, yeah, I'm prepared to do that - I won't be driving it again!! *NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 4:02:13 pm

I had to haggle for 6 months to get diminished value on the Cayman S! I can do it! *NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 4:02:55 pm

Several things you can say that could help... MarcW - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 5:17:34 pm

That's very good advice. *NM* grant - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 5:33:30 pm

I would also document what Marc recommends in a letter to your Volvo contact... Tony in Whittier - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 5:58:55 pm

Re: I would also document what Marc recommends in a letter to your Volvo contact... Meredith in Atlanta - Saturday, 15 February, 2014, at 12:20:48 am

Re: I would also document what Marc recommends in a letter to your Volvo contact... BDBOXSTER - Saturday, 15 February, 2014, at 7:09:30 am

Tell me about it! I love driving my Boxster to the dealers following my husband in the Volvo.... *NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Sunday, 16 February, 2014, at 1:28:30 am

I would also file a report with the NHTSA…. MarcW - Saturday, 15 February, 2014, at 10:18:15 am

Another possible approach SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Saturday, 15 February, 2014, at 1:20:24 pm

I've thought about that... I have a very good friend who's an editor at CNN - *NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Sunday, 16 February, 2014, at 1:29:34 am

Wow, you run with a pretty cool crowd, Meredith, lol.. Rick J (Nashville, TN) - Sunday, 16 February, 2014, at 6:29:54 pm

Unintended acceleration link - note reference to Volvo Roger987 - Sunday, 16 February, 2014, at 4:37:48 pm

Mer--have you checked any Volvo forums for similar instances? *NM* MikenOH - Monday, 17 February, 2014, at 6:15:11 am

I did last year, but not recently. Good idea. *NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 9:47:11 am

Fascinating - thanks for posting - lots of good info. *NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 9:46:41 am

Found another article - unintended acceleration - indicates it is most common - Volvos / Toyotas Meredith in Atlanta - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 9:52:00 am

A good technical paper, and ammunition for you SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 1:47:24 pm

I'm pretty close to giving up and taking the settlement... Meredith in Atlanta - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 4:26:38 pm

FWIW Roger987 - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 5:34:44 pm

I agree, Roger - Meredith in Atlanta - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 7:29:43 pm

Good advice MikenOH - Thursday, 20 February, 2014, at 8:09:05 am

Shouldn't Volvo take the disputed car back? Pemitting someone else to assume the lease seems wrong *NM* Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 20 February, 2014, at 3:14:01 pm

Re: Shouldn't Volvo take the disputed car back? Pemitting someone else to assume the lease seems wrong SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Thursday, 20 February, 2014, at 3:42:50 pm

Re: Shouldn't Volvo take the disputed car back? Pemitting someone else to assume the lease seems wrong Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 20 February, 2014, at 4:19:44 pm

It's all messed up... Meredith in Atlanta - Thursday, 20 February, 2014, at 8:36:56 pm

No, because then they would have to accept full responsibility and determine it to be a lemon *NM* Meredith in Atlanta - Thursday, 20 February, 2014, at 8:26:28 pm

A different type of base-jumping ... (NPC) Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 20 February, 2014, at 8:38:27 am

Re: A different type of base-jumping ... (NPC) Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 20 February, 2014, at 8:49:45 am

AOS 97 Boxster: Howard Goodwin - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 4:50:25 pm

You can replace just the hose, yes *NM* Boxsterra - Thursday, 20 February, 2014, at 5:44:14 am

Ignition switch problem JMstamford,ct - Saturday, 8 February, 2014, at 5:05:16 pm

Replace the full assembly. When my Boxster had suspected ignition switch…. MarcW - Saturday, 8 February, 2014, at 7:19:25 pm

What year model? I just replaced my ignition switch last week. Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Saturday, 8 February, 2014, at 7:23:10 pm

Re: Ignition switch problem Pedro (Weston, FL) - Sunday, 9 February, 2014, at 6:55:02 am

It is a MY 2000 JMstamford,ct - Sunday, 9 February, 2014, at 5:49:40 pm

just saw the Pelican article... JMstamford,ct - Sunday, 9 February, 2014, at 6:19:15 pm

Re: just saw the Pelican article... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Sunday, 9 February, 2014, at 9:34:09 pm

Before you jump the "gun" Boxsterra - Monday, 10 February, 2014, at 7:36:03 am

Re: Before you jump the "gun" JMstamford,ct - Monday, 10 February, 2014, at 6:04:25 pm

I hear you but are you willing to bet $150+ and a bunch of labor Boxsterra - Monday, 10 February, 2014, at 8:35:54 pm

$150+ and a bunch of labor JMstamford,ct - Tuesday, 11 February, 2014, at 5:31:03 pm

$50? Boxsterra - Monday, 17 February, 2014, at 12:17:38 pm

That's undoubtedly the Chinese version. But In my experience ( and i replaced lots of them) grant - Tuesday, 18 February, 2014, at 7:27:01 am

We know for a fact that the OE German part sucks *NM* Boxsterra - Tuesday, 18 February, 2014, at 12:30:32 pm

The OEM ignition switches ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Tuesday, 18 February, 2014, at 4:56:57 pm

Re: We know for a fact that the OE German part sucks JMstamford,ct - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 4:04:37 pm

Re: $50? JMstamford,ct - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 3:57:36 pm

just found this DIY for those interested........... Harvey in FL - Wednesday, 12 February, 2014, at 8:21:06 pm

Thanks *NM* JMstamford,ct - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 4:00:58 pm

Name that lump.... grant - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 5:36:24 pm

Re: Name that lump.... Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 6:00:16 pm

boxster *NM* grant - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 6:03:05 pm

Drat! Another inch of the mirror and I'd known. Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 6:10:56 pm

MailBOX --> BOXster --> 3 BOX vehicle: Laz - Sunday, 16 February, 2014, at 6:07:11 am

Ha! You need a cover for that :-) *NM* RainyDayGarage - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 5:59:37 am

passenger airbag door rattle
bb1 - Saturday, 22 February, 2014, at 5:10:16 pm

Convertible top opened just fine, now won't go back up..
scott in socal - Friday, 21 February, 2014, at 10:01:56 am

Re: Convertible top opened just fine, now won't go back up..
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 21 February, 2014, at 10:38:17 am

Fist things first ...
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Saturday, 22 February, 2014, at 8:28:06 am

Good thing I don't have a GT3...
boxtaboy - Saturday, 22 February, 2014, at 3:48:21 am

Re: Good thing I don't have a GT3...
carlos in Montreal - Saturday, 22 February, 2014, at 8:18:25 am

Porsche Flag
BDBOXSTER - Friday, 21 February, 2014, at 7:09:48 am

Re: Porsche Flag
JMstamford,ct - Friday, 21 February, 2014, at 9:39:24 am

Re: Porsche Flag
EricG - Friday, 21 February, 2014, at 9:39:49 am

Re: Porsche Flag
BDBOXSTER - Friday, 21 February, 2014, at 7:08:07 pm

Need car advice (NBC)
Meredith in Atlanta - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 5:22:14 pm

Easy ...
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 8:59:31 pm

NM
Meredith in Atlanta - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 4:04:01 pm

Have you contacted NHTSA......
Harvey in FL - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 8:02:59 am

Re: Have you contacted NHTSA......
Meredith in Atlanta - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 3:52:09 pm

Re: Need car advice (NBC)
jlegelis - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 8:34:28 am

Yes, the confusing issue is...
grant - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 9:33:26 am

Seek professional advice
Boxsterra - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 10:01:13 am

I have an attorney that specializes in lemon law...
Meredith in Atlanta - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 4:00:04 pm

Again, I'm not expert but
Boxsterra - Saturday, 15 February, 2014, at 7:50:50 am

Lemon Law - attorney fees always covered by the manufacturer, not the client NM
Meredith in Atlanta - Saturday, 15 February, 2014, at 8:36:00 am

Re: Need car advice (NBC)
r9i8c7k - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 10:24:28 am

The first offer is certainly not their best offer
jg atl - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 2:49:06 pm

Exactly! And r9i8c7k, yeah, I'm prepared to do that - I won't be driving it again!! NM
Meredith in Atlanta - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 4:02:13 pm

I had to haggle for 6 months to get diminished value on the Cayman S! I can do it! NM
Meredith in Atlanta - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 4:02:55 pm

Several things you can say that could help...
MarcW - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 5:17:34 pm

That's very good advice. NM
grant - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 5:33:30 pm

I would also document what Marc recommends in a letter to your Volvo contact...
Tony in Whittier - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 5:58:55 pm

Re: I would also document what Marc recommends in a letter to your Volvo contact...
Meredith in Atlanta - Saturday, 15 February, 2014, at 12:20:48 am

Re: I would also document what Marc recommends in a letter to your Volvo contact...
BDBOXSTER - Saturday, 15 February, 2014, at 7:09:30 am

Tell me about it! I love driving my Boxster to the dealers following my husband in the Volvo.... NM
Meredith in Atlanta - Sunday, 16 February, 2014, at 1:28:30 am

I would also file a report with the NHTSA….
MarcW - Saturday, 15 February, 2014, at 10:18:15 am

Another possible approach
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Saturday, 15 February, 2014, at 1:20:24 pm

I've thought about that... I have a very good friend who's an editor at CNN - NM
Meredith in Atlanta - Sunday, 16 February, 2014, at 1:29:34 am

Wow, you run with a pretty cool crowd, Meredith, lol..
Rick J (Nashville, TN) - Sunday, 16 February, 2014, at 6:29:54 pm

Unintended acceleration link - note reference to Volvo
Roger987 - Sunday, 16 February, 2014, at 4:37:48 pm

Mer--have you checked any Volvo forums for similar instances? NM
MikenOH - Monday, 17 February, 2014, at 6:15:11 am

I did last year, but not recently. Good idea. NM
Meredith in Atlanta - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 9:47:11 am

Fascinating - thanks for posting - lots of good info. NM
Meredith in Atlanta - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 9:46:41 am

Found another article - unintended acceleration - indicates it is most common - Volvos / Toyotas
Meredith in Atlanta - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 9:52:00 am

A good technical paper, and ammunition for you
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 1:47:24 pm

I'm pretty close to giving up and taking the settlement...
Meredith in Atlanta - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 4:26:38 pm

FWIW
Roger987 - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 5:34:44 pm

I agree, Roger -
Meredith in Atlanta - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 7:29:43 pm

Good advice
MikenOH - Thursday, 20 February, 2014, at 8:09:05 am

Shouldn't Volvo take the disputed car back? Pemitting someone else to assume the lease seems wrong NM
Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 20 February, 2014, at 3:14:01 pm

Re: Shouldn't Volvo take the disputed car back? Pemitting someone else to assume the lease seems wrong
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Thursday, 20 February, 2014, at 3:42:50 pm

Re: Shouldn't Volvo take the disputed car back? Pemitting someone else to assume the lease seems wrong
Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 20 February, 2014, at 4:19:44 pm

It's all messed up...
Meredith in Atlanta - Thursday, 20 February, 2014, at 8:36:56 pm

No, because then they would have to accept full responsibility and determine it to be a lemon NM
Meredith in Atlanta - Thursday, 20 February, 2014, at 8:26:28 pm

A different type of base-jumping ... (NPC)
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 20 February, 2014, at 8:38:27 am

Re: A different type of base-jumping ... (NPC)
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 20 February, 2014, at 8:49:45 am

AOS 97 Boxster:
Howard Goodwin - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 4:50:25 pm

You can replace just the hose, yes NM
Boxsterra - Thursday, 20 February, 2014, at 5:44:14 am

Ignition switch problem
JMstamford,ct - Saturday, 8 February, 2014, at 5:05:16 pm

Replace the full assembly. When my Boxster had suspected ignition switch….
MarcW - Saturday, 8 February, 2014, at 7:19:25 pm

What year model? I just replaced my ignition switch last week.
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Saturday, 8 February, 2014, at 7:23:10 pm

Re: Ignition switch problem
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Sunday, 9 February, 2014, at 6:55:02 am

It is a MY 2000
JMstamford,ct - Sunday, 9 February, 2014, at 5:49:40 pm

just saw the Pelican article...
JMstamford,ct - Sunday, 9 February, 2014, at 6:19:15 pm

Re: just saw the Pelican article...
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Sunday, 9 February, 2014, at 9:34:09 pm

Before you jump the "gun"
Boxsterra - Monday, 10 February, 2014, at 7:36:03 am

Re: Before you jump the "gun"
JMstamford,ct - Monday, 10 February, 2014, at 6:04:25 pm

I hear you but are you willing to bet $150+ and a bunch of labor
Boxsterra - Monday, 10 February, 2014, at 8:35:54 pm

$150+ and a bunch of labor
JMstamford,ct - Tuesday, 11 February, 2014, at 5:31:03 pm

$50?
Boxsterra - Monday, 17 February, 2014, at 12:17:38 pm

That's undoubtedly the Chinese version. But In my experience ( and i replaced lots of them)
grant - Tuesday, 18 February, 2014, at 7:27:01 am

We know for a fact that the OE German part sucks NM
Boxsterra - Tuesday, 18 February, 2014, at 12:30:32 pm

The OEM ignition switches ...
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Tuesday, 18 February, 2014, at 4:56:57 pm

Re: We know for a fact that the OE German part sucks
JMstamford,ct - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 4:04:37 pm

Re: $50?
JMstamford,ct - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 3:57:36 pm

just found this DIY for those interested...........
Harvey in FL - Wednesday, 12 February, 2014, at 8:21:06 pm

Thanks NM
JMstamford,ct - Wednesday, 19 February, 2014, at 4:00:58 pm

Name that lump....
grant - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 5:36:24 pm

Re: Name that lump....
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 6:00:16 pm

boxster NM
grant - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 6:03:05 pm

Drat! Another inch of the mirror and I'd known.
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 13 February, 2014, at 6:10:56 pm

MailBOX --> BOXster --> 3 BOX vehicle:
Laz - Sunday, 16 February, 2014, at 6:07:11 am

Ha! You need a cover for that :-) NM
RainyDayGarage - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 5:59:37 am

Oh, it has on on it. Its a real layer cake. NM
grant - Friday, 14 February, 2014, at 6:15:59 am