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I can tell you that the free MapQuest app on my iPhone 4 is better than the $3,000 nav system that I wasted my money on in the Boxster. The volume could go a little higher, but MapQuest works for me.by longislander1 - Main Forum
Hi, Maurice. I'm in exactly the same boat. Tired of keeping my car in the garage when the temperature dips. Tire Rack used to sell some very highly rated Sumitomos -- I think the fronts were only like $112 -- but now they only have the summer version. The last time I looked, there wasn't much on Tire Rack to choose from. As I recall, some Contis there looked like the best bet.by longislander1 - Main Forum
My indie quoted me close to $2,200 for the LN fix, an oil change and tax.by longislander1 - Main Forum
Call me an old geezer, but I spent a bit of time with this car last week as well and it doesn't feel like a sports car anymore. The color is interesting, but I doubt it will appeal to a mass audience. Although it's lighter and more yellowish, it has about as much appeal as the old lime green metallic color that you could find on late '60s Cougars and other Ford products. I think color schemesby longislander1 - Main Forum
The only way to find out whether any of you lawyers are right is for an IMS victim to file a small claims suit and see what happens. All I can say is that it's cheap and simple to file a small claims action in my state. I think that was the idea behind the original post, bit it appears the discussion may have gone a bit overboard. (It's a good think Pedro doesn't have to pay for all this legby longislander1 - Main Forum
The woman who won the case against Honda might disagree with you. Her win has now become a national issue that will probably change the game for reporting of mileage figures. You might want to read this article: . Lawdevil, it sounds like you might have approved of Honda's approach to the case, but it apparently didn't work. I don't think you can assume anything in small claims court if you'by longislander1 - Main Forum
As I said, I defer to the legal experts. I'm not sure how you could claim any damages on a 15-year-old car. However, there are already cases where Porsche has allowed "goodwill" payments for cars that are more than four years old. But I would ask a judge to have Porsche explain its policy on goodwill payments. When do they end? 4.5 years? 6 years? When? What are the criteria for approvingby longislander1 - Main Forum
I once looked at Porsche sales figures back to 1997 and calculated that there had to be over half a million cars sold with M96 engines. As far as b and c are concerned, yes, that's pure speculation and not based on fact. I don't see why Bruce Anderson's and Jake Raby's public writings on IMS failures could not be used as expert opinion. If Porsche wants to dispute Anderson's contention thatby longislander1 - Main Forum
Specifically, what issues and quirks are you aware of that would cause you not to recommend an '05 to a buyer? I haven't read of anything other than IMS failures or the usual TSBs that you can find for just about any year.by longislander1 - Main Forum
QuotePedro (Weston, FL) By the same token stay away from the first model year. Pedro, you probably see a lot of cars in your shop, so I'm curious as to why you would tell the poster to avoid the first year of the 987s, which is, of course, the '05. What are the reasons this year is to be avoided? Is it just IMS failure or are there other mechanical issues that affected these cars? If it's juby longislander1 - Main Forum
Well, maybe it's in the eye of the beholder. All I know is that I'm seeing Pedro telling the OP to stay away from the '05, I'm reading kind of a tepid recommendation for the '08 and not the earlier Gen I years, and I'm seeing endorsements for the Gen II cars, with (lo and behold) IMS failures cited as a reason to stick with the newer cars. That seems to be about it. Curiously, though, you're aby longislander1 - Main Forum
Boy, how times have changed. I can remember getting flamed regularly on here and on PPBB when I said that, based on owner reports from various forums, it appeared that there was a significant problem with IMS in Boxsters, including the Gen I 987s. It sure is interesting that, except for one very mild suggestion about an '08, no one has recommended a Gen I 987 to this guy. Why not? The naysaby longislander1 - Main Forum
You deserve credit for trying to determine reliability, but what good are the numbers you're producing at this point? If you go over to Planet 9, you'll see more than 30 reports of Boxster/Cayman engine failures highlighted in just two posts in this thread: . Plus, how do you reconcile your "about average" rating for 2005 cars against Consumer Reports' "much worse than average" rating for majoby longislander1 - Main Forum
If you want to see a solution, go over to P-9, where a growing list of victims are heading to NHTSA with complaints. And, rather than continuing to act like a shill for PCNA, what are your solutions?by longislander1 - Main Forum
You probably made the wiser choice with the '08. I just read about another '05S that bit the dust at 16K miles. The poor guy bought it used at 11K miles and thought he was getting a pristine example to use for many years to come. Of course, he's been left high and dry by Porsche. There's a list of engine failure reports over on planet-9.com. So far, 23 victims have checked in, with most failuby longislander1 - Main Forum
I had to laugh because I paid $299 for my annual oil change last month and I've seen prices in my area as high as $350. Your price of $189 is probably what we'd pay an independent garage in my neighborhood. You're getting a bargain -- at least from my vantage point.by longislander1 - Main Forum
QuotePetee_C no Tirerack installers within 60miles of my Postal Code. Just so you know, there's no requirement that Tire Rack tires have to be shipped to one of their own installers. In the past, I've had them shipped to my local mechanic. Even my Subaru dealer said he would accept delivery and install them for about the same price as most Tire Rack-approved shops.by longislander1 - Main Forum
I couldn't agree more. Boxsterra, follow the thread upward and see how my original comments about Raby and Porsche (and not directed to any posters on here, I might add) were quickly turned into a personal attack. If I'm attacked, I'll respond, although I would rather keep the discussion focused on the topic at hand. If anyone wants to see how IMS failure discussions are handled in a civil manby longislander1 - Main Forum
Another post that's of no value to anyone.by longislander1 - Main Forum
Spoken like an expert on the subject.by longislander1 - Main Forum
Hey, give Raby credit for being upfront about the product. No one at Porsche told me that my engine apparently hadn't been perfected and that they were still in the middle of searching for an IMS fix as they collected my $60K. All the M96 owners got from the company was the usual BS about "engineering excellence." By comparison, Raby's statement is a breath of fresh air.by longislander1 - Main Forum
I keep asking myself . . . why anyone would think Porsche "outstanding" for taking years to correct a design defect, but, meanwhile, peddling less than safe cars to people like me with not a recall or even a general acknowledgement of the problem other than the whispering that takes place between individual dealers and owners. why a manufacturer would use thousands of owners as test cases or guiby longislander1 - Main Forum
Porsche merrily sold the '97-'04 Boxsters and ('99-onward) 911s, touting the company's mythical engineering prowess all along the way. Then the reports of problems started to mount up. Porsche merrily sold the '05-'08 Boxsters, Caymans and 911s, continuing to tout its mythical engineering prowess all along the way. Then the reports of problems started to mount up. Buyers of the later vehiclesby longislander1 - Main Forum
I don't like the company's sleazy and secretive practices re engine failure issues. I'll leave it at that. The topic has been done to death here. The cars themselves? They're wonderful . . . when they work.by longislander1 - Main Forum
I have no argument with your edits, except that they don't apply to me. I don't own a pre-'05 Boxster (my head sits centered in the padded headrest ) and I do fit in the Miata, at least when it comes to headroom and the other dimensions beyond width. You could easily widen the Miata by a couple inches or so, stuff in a rotary, still preserve most of its attributes, give it a little more excitemby longislander1 - Main Forum
It didn't hurt that we had a nice, top-down drive up to Greenwich and back, some pretty great cars at the Concours and a terrific Sunday dinner in town. And, of course, if there's a problem with the top, I know of someone who's generous with his advice. I was equally unimpressed last year when I test drove an E63 Mercedes. It is nice to drive the Boxster back-to-back with these cars. It maby longislander1 - Main Forum
I test-drove a CTS-V coupe yesterday at the Greenwich Concours and when it was over, I was glad to get into my much-more-refined Boxster. Yes, the Caddy does pin you back in your seat and the adjustable bolsters on the Recaros are nice, but that was about it. I found the drive a little crude and (hope I'm not offending anyone here) the color scheme kind of lowbrow, with its over-sparkly black pby longislander1 - Main Forum
I have a feeling a lot of people will go for a roadster that's simpler and cheaper to own than a Boxster, but slightly larger and sturdier than a Miata. Maybe it's the niche left open by the departure of the S2000. My problem with the Miata is width (I would have to cut off the left arm to own one) and construction (If I had to be in an accident, I'd MUCH rather be in the Boxster). Mazda needsby longislander1 - Main Forum
At 6'1", I fit in the Boxster just fine, although things get a little cramped if I'm wearing a heavy winter jacket. The Miata's just too narrow for me. I feel like I have to cut off my left arm to fit. With the demise of the S2000, there's nothing really good for me in the lower-priced (under $35K) roadster segment. At the end of the day, the best thing out there in the price range is a usedby longislander1 - Main Forum
I went through the whole premium car thing when I was younger (BMW, Infiniti, Saab, Audi, etc.) and they were bought: 1) because they were better and safer than "average" cars of the time, and 2) they showed people that I was doing well financially. Today, cars have become so good overall that I would never buy a luxury make. They're just not worth it. I also don't need to buy a luxury car toby longislander1 - Main Forum