Boxster completely exploded *pics* nicneu - Monday, 21 March, 2011, at 10:41:51 pm |
WOW!! Scary with the BRBS coming up. *NM* Fairport Paul - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 12:47:23 pm |
Unless the owner torched it himself if nervous about the IMS going out of warranty *NM* db997S - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 1:00:15 pm |
Or because he couldn't sell it due to all the self serving false rumors planted about a great car *NM* Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 1:29:09 pm |
Re: Or because he couldn't sell it due to all the self serving false rumors planted about a great car nicneu - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 1:40:18 pm |
Re: Or because he couldn't sell it due to all the self serving false rumors planted about a great car Dave In MD - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 2:02:50 pm |
Re: Or because he couldn't sell it due to all the self serving false rumors planted about a great car nicneu - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 2:06:59 pm |
completely understood! Dear Pedro emailed me straight away and said the same thing. I get it, I really do. For me, it just really isn't something you'd expect from a higher end car, you know? Kia burning on the side of the road? sure. Porsche? Whoa!Quote
Dave In MD
They are fun cars! And, that's an interesting and sad experience you posted about. To be honest, I don't believe I've ever heard of a Boxster burning in that way, but these things do happen on occasion to all cars.
As with any Internet site, there's a lot of good information and some of dubious origin. It helps to have a pessimistic view of the posters intent until more facts are known. You've probably found the friendliest open Porsche site on the Internet here and a great overall source on information on the cars. Stick around and enjoy it. In case you're wondering what "BRBS" is, many of the participants here also get together each year in North Carolina. More info can be found at [www.brbs.org]
Who knows, maybe you'll buy one and join the fun. Really, it's not just the cars, it's the people.
Analyzing your photos... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 3:16:19 pm |
In 12 BRBS years of ~ 125 Boxsters a year, we've never had an engine failure or fire, which included Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 3:54:39 pm |
Re: In 12 BRBS years of ~ 125 Boxsters a year, we've never had an engine failure or fire, which included dennisafrompa - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 5:16:54 pm |
Re: In 12 BRBS years of ~ 125 Boxsters a year, we've never had an engine failure or fire, which included Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 5:44:04 pm |
Re: In 12 BRBS years of ~ 125 Boxsters a year, we've never had an engine failure or fire, NOT TRUE Eric (Plug Guy) - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 10:29:22 pm |
I said Boxsters, not a dark side C4S, Eric SO....TRUE *NM* Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 10:35:39 pm |
OK, next time along w jumpy flamey guy, I'll also post wink, wink, nod, nod as not serious post *NM* db997S - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 2:24:17 pm |
That quick progression from smoking to fully engulfed is almost certainly a gasoline fire.... MarcW - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 1:56:09 pm |
Err modern Porsches should *NOT* smell of gasoline. Sigh. *NM* MarcW - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 4:32:48 pm |
There have been reports/rumors/urban legends of lit cigarettes being sucked into the air intake... BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 3:37:29 pm |
Older Boxsters did burn ...... Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Wednesday, 23 March, 2011, at 10:19:32 am |
Re: Older Boxsters did burn ...... BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Wednesday, 23 March, 2011, at 12:44:36 pm |
Upon cleaning my car's radiator ducts I've found more than a few cigarette butts... MarcW - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 1:50:46 pm |
Dead bird? Yes. steve on hhi - Friday, 25 March, 2011, at 7:42:13 pm |
Second engine and cigarettes Laz - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 3:54:59 pm |
You know the old saying... *NM* Burg Boxster - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 5:25:08 pm |
Sometimes one's gotta wreck (or burn) the car to get the insurance $ just to make the payment... *NM* Burg Boxster - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 5:25:47 pm |
I suspect there may be a maintenance issue here Red_Lightnin! - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 6:36:21 pm |
Moral #2 BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, at 7:29:19 pm |
Re: I've seen at least 3 car fires, not Porsche in flames this year. Joseph in NJ - Wednesday, 23 March, 2011, at 1:46:02 pm |
Fuel injected 914s were famous for catching fire patrick - Monday, 28 March, 2011, at 5:25:46 pm |
Re: Fuel injected 914s were famous for catching fire IFlyLow - Tuesday, 29 March, 2011, at 5:00:30 am |
Re: Boxster completely exploded *pics* Rev Dennis - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 4:47:58 pm |
Oh you *are* bad! *NM* MarcW - Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, at 5:39:24 pm |