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I was having some fun with the Porsche configurator, Boxsters and Targas (nice), and decided to check out the new Spyder. What a beautiful car!!! I didn't like the Carrera GT, too much like a Bat Mobile, but this one looks terrific. Hope to see it one day in real 3-D. Most paints you can choose for this car are at no additional cost. However, you can order this almost $M car with either of tby Bobtesa - Main Forum
I assume you have pdk. I think the start/stop function is only with pdk, not with the manual manual. I don't have pdk, but I wondered the same things as you. Especially wear on the starter motor. Sorry I can't offer anything definitive, but my guess is that Porsche (or at least their sales staff) will tell you that everything is hunky-dory. If it were my car, I'd leave it off permanently. Wby Bobtesa - Main Forum
And, w/o "look" options!by Bobtesa - Main Forum
The "etc." is a big deal. Besides the inflation adjusted price that Boxsterra calculates, the other etc's to add to Guenter's list include rear class window (with defogger) top up/down while driving direct injection (that's a pretty big deal) from what I have heard, improved soft top for noise reduction bi-xenon is standard (I think) I also think larger wheels are standard compared with the fiby Bobtesa - Main Forum
I think Harvey is doing it right. His goal is track time, others have different goals with their Boxsters (coupe or cabriolet). For fastest track times a coupe (rigidity), balance (mid-engine), and PDK (quickest shifts) sound like the best formula. For me, no more DE, country driving is not as intense, so the third pedal adds too the old time driving experience. I'd only suggest one otherby Bobtesa - Main Forum
In some way I kind of knew, surmised, or read a lot of what Bruce wrote about the differences. Being honest, I find I like the power of my 303 hp Boxster. Going from a 201 base, to a 303hp S (RS60, why they added 8 hp is pure marketing. Really, who can tell?), added to my enjoyment of the car. I never had a car with this kind of acceleration, and it is indeed fun. Not only do new 911s have tby Bobtesa - Main Forum
PSE maybe more thrilling in the 981 than the 987. I think I read somewhere that the Boxster exhaust note was moved (somehow?) to be more on the driver's side in the 981. Do I remember that correctly? In any event, I have never been totally taken by my Boxster's sound. Yes, at 5,000 it wails a bit, but it is nothing like the sound of a 911 (that is NOT why I am thinking about a 911). Yes, itby Bobtesa - Main Forum
I also looked into a Lotus a few years back (didn't drive one). Getting into and out of the car was a bit challenging for this old man. At 1,900 pounds, the Lotus must be a hoot. The Alfa is supposed to come in at 2,200 pounds, considerably less than a Boxster. If the Alfa has easier ingress/egress, handles well, etc., it will be something to consider. MarcW, I have been in the Cayman camp fby Bobtesa - Main Forum
I love my 08 Spyder. It has some nice things my 1999 didn't: glass rear window up and down under 30 more power bi-xenon lights for my old age night time driving on the potential downside, it has an IMS, but it also has: a hand brake w/o a hill-stop function --- I'm old school And a few things that are nice, but not needed - leather interior, sport exhaust. Fact of the matter is, I love myby Bobtesa - Main Forum
Bruce, I started with a 1999 Boxster, got an '08 BoxsterS, and I am thinking of going to the dark side. I took a short spin in a 911 about 5 years ago and recall feeling the weight in the rear. I have talked with my dealer about 911's and we are going for a test drive in a few weeks (when it warms up). I'd appreciate your, or any anyone else on the board, impressions, pros/cons, etc of the drby Bobtesa - Main Forum
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I read the post on fuel stabilizers with great interest and it got me thinking about starting my Boxster after a 2+ month rest. I have never had to deal with this as I have always (1999 - present) thought it best to drive once or twice a week throughout the winter to keep things lubed and moving. However, this winter in MD, I have not driven my car since about 12/22/13, and I won't start it forby Bobtesa - Main Forum
I really like my Subaru, this is my first one, and I recommend them. A few times at my daughter's mini-farm in the country, I have had the chance to use the button that has the wheels all go at once w/o the computer deciding which one has traction. According to the manual this is only for very slow speeds when you need all the traction you can get. Boy, does that work nice! My Boxster and myby Bobtesa - Main Forum
Meredith, Sorry to hear about your adventure in winter wonderland. No tire is going to help you on ice unless you get them with steel studs or put on snow chains. But, from what was explained to me, even snow tires on Porsches aren't going to make the cars all that good in snow. Our usual summer tires apparently are a softer rubber or something like that. As such, they get "hard" under aboutby Bobtesa - Main Forum
Haven't posted for a while, been to Asia - great trip - and returned to see Porsche is making the Targa again. I was never a Porsche-a-file or a fan of the 911. I drove two friends' 944s in the late '80's and early '90's and loved the handling. Fortunately, the Boxster came out as I turned 50 and my younger man's dreams of owning a wonderful sports car came true. (For me, it was the mid-enginby Bobtesa - Main Forum
For sure, 4k+ and those horses get you moving, but I'd sure like a tranny that let's me do that routinely in ore gears. I, for one, think our Baxster's (and 911's) are geared wrong. The 99's with 200 hp should have had 6 gears to better use the limited power. What I would like in my 08 with 300 hp is a 4-speed with an overdrive 5th gear. Our cars are designed for driving in Germany where takinby Bobtesa - Main Forum
Traded my 99 for the RS60 in 2009 when I read on this board (then ppbb) about some very good deals following the financial meltdown. I had a choice between the red and charcoal interiors. I chose charcoal, but w/o a doubt the GT silver, red combo is the better looking car. In fact, IMHO, the GT silver/red is, if not the best, is easily one of the best looking Boxsters. I replaced the yellow fby Bobtesa - Main Forum
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I've thought about posting about gas mileage, but never have, so here goes. A few things in no particular order: I record my gas intake and mileage in a little book with each fill-up, and I also reset my trip odometer with each fill up. I do this because a drop in mileage can indicate an engine problem. I do the same with my daily driver, but only with the trip odometer. I have monitored miby Bobtesa - Main Forum
And that is the point - it is all for FUN. Meredith, your original question had to do with things to remember about the car. Equalizing rmps (easy for upshifting, a bit more challenging for downshifting) is one of those points. The point of doing it is less wear on the clutch, and it is also a joy (remember: fun), when done correctly. You can do it with or w/o heel-toeing. As I understand iby Bobtesa - Main Forum
I plan to hit 230,000 or more to match you, if I live that long: 25,000 put on at 5,000 per year so, about 200,000 to go divided by 5,000 = 40 years I'll be 105! And motoring happily! Bobby Bobtesa - Main Forum
I may have misunderstood. I thought that for the DOF to be effective, the IMS seal has to be removed (so the oil can get to the bearings) and it it that work that makes it more expensive for the 06-08. No?by Bobtesa - Main Forum
I got some back copies of Panorama from a neighbor and read this in the "Tech Q & A" section (sorry if I didn't re-write it perfectly, but I think I did, ALL CAPS ARE MINE FOR EMPHASIS): "The (IMS) bearing itself has DUST seals. They were designed TO RUN IN AIR. The engine design, however, has this bearing submerged in motor oil at 220 degrees F. THE BEARING WAS NOT DESIGNED FOR THIS.by Bobtesa - Main Forum
I have the same car. From what I understand, it is not reasonable to change the bearing in 2006-08 models because the engine has to be broken down to get to it. Don't know why, just have read this, Also read that the 987 is the 3rd version of the IMS bearing. Talking with my mechanic, an indy that I use and respect, if there are IMS failures in 987s they are rarer than earlier versions. So fby Bobtesa - Main Forum
Ed the bearing guy makes good points about why Porsche may have made the IMS a sealed bearing system. Have there been bearing failures with intact seals? Maybe this can't be answered because even if the bearings failed with the seal in place, the seal would be destroyed as the bearings disintegrated, but I think it is interesting. If the bearings fail with intact seals, then the bearings are bby Bobtesa - Main Forum
Going from a 986 to 987 w/o an oil dip stick, I have the garage (no more dyi) fill it low on purpose and I top it off. w/o a dip stick there is no way to see if the mechanic accidental overfilled. I had my oil changed last month, 3rd time at the same place, they specialize in 911s, but work on any Porsche. I reminded them of leaving it low and they said they never fill it full on the new non-dby Bobtesa - Main Forum
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