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#2,376
My first all mine car was a stick. We had a big rectangular shaped field below our house and a steep driveway. I drove in circles for days on ends and would drive halfway up the hill, stop, drive up a lil more over n over then back down slowly and try it all over again.
 
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volinbham said:
Had 2 of them; a 986 (2002) and a 987 (2008). Loved them both. Best all around roadster available.

Another one is in my future (couple of years from now).

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I kicked the tires on a Tiptronic 2002 2.7 (pretty basic car) but ultimately passed due to the fact it hadn't been maintained very well (rough body, needed brakes something awful, el cheapo tires etc). I've looked over God knows how many cars in my time, and I could tell it hadn't led a pampered life. Plus, the transmission wasn't really something I was after, although my wife liked the idea of it being an auto. (And really, for what would pretty much be a weekend cruiser/fun commuter, I'm not vehemently opposed to it being an auto).

That said, I did like the car and wouldn't mind finding a better example down the line. I know the IMS stories, but any other general things to watch out for?
 
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WallyBalls said:
I kicked the tires on a Tiptronic 2002 2.7 (pretty basic car) but ultimately passed due to the fact it hadn't been maintained very well (rough body, needed brakes something awful, el cheapo tires etc). I've looked over God knows how many cars in my time, and I could tell it hadn't led a pampered life. Plus, the transmission wasn't really something I was after, although my wife liked the idea of it being an auto. (And really, for what would pretty much be a weekend cruiser/fun commuter, I'm not vehemently opposed to it being an auto).

That said, I did like the car and wouldn't mind finding a better example down the line. I know the IMS stories, but any other general things to watch out for?
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Honestly the IMS is the only real biggie I know of. Even there if a 2002 is still around it probably doesn't have the issue or have it bad.

2003 and on have a glass rear windshield. PSM is a nice feature to have in the 986 models (traction control - back end can come around pretty quick). I think it's standard on 987s (05 - 12). 2008 is the last of the IMS problem cars.

I'd cast a wide net and be willing to get one from a distance (with a PP inspection). Plenty of low mileage, well maintained cars out there.

I liked both the 986 and the 987 and could live with either one.

One sucky thing about the 987 is the dang stereo if fiber optic based and a PITA to add AUX or iPod functionality.

There's an IMS fix I understand that I might consider as an insurance policy rather than an extended warranty when I buy - proactively fix it and avoid the chance you have to buy a new engine.
 
#2,381
#2,381
My 2002 on ye ole Dragon

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WallyBalls said:
Any current or former Boxster owners?
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I had a 2000....

As long as your using for just the weekend fun car, I would recommend getting one..

I thought there was an awful lot of wind noise, with the top up..The glass window on a newer model would be a great upgrade...

if you can talk the wife into a stick, I'd go that route..It's a great car to drive
 
#2,383
#2,383
Thank you both.

I passed on the one I looked at because once I started poking and prodding, it just wasn't good. Cheapo parts all over, dings everywhere... it had been flogged.

I'll keep an eye out.
 
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One thing that makes it a great weekend car is the 2 trunks - you can take a crap load of stuff compared to pretty much any other roadster.

I had no problem getting a bag of clubs in the back of either model.

They handling amazingly with the mid engine - very sublime. The engine sound is fabulous and the car was made to rev.
 
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volinbham said:
One thing that makes it a great weekend car is the 2 trunks - you can take a crap load of stuff compared to pretty much any other roadster.

I had no problem getting a bag of clubs in the back of either model.

They handling amazingly with the mid engine - very sublime. The engine sound is fabulous and the car was made to rev.
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I knew about the two trunks but had never really looked in them, even when we got a used one when I still worked at a dealership.

There's some real estate in those things. My wife and I could easily pack 4 or 5 days worth in there.
 
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I like the boxster and have driven many.

I would be curious to know what consumables cost? Things like oil changes, brakes, tires, fluid changes. Having worked as a Porsche dealership, I saw many of these boxsters which were daily drivers. I was not able to get an idea of what they were costing to run.
 
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Nerd-Vol said:
I like the boxster and have driven many.

I would be curious to know what consumables cost? Things like oil changes, brakes, tires, fluid changes. Having worked as a Porsche dealership, I saw many of these boxsters which were daily drivers. I was not able to get an idea of what they were costing to run.
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Oil changes were pricey - I think it uses something like 8 qts (at least 6).

Everything may a factor of 1.5. Not enough to deter ownership and they have a very strong reliability record. Oil changes and tires were the only costs I ever incurred. It will wear the rear tires...

You can find great condition, relatively low mileage ones in the mid 20s - helluva bargain for what you get.

I bought my last one brand new for 40K (list was 51.5K). Best deal I ever got on a car - sold it 5 years later for about 30K
 
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volinbham said:
One thing that makes it a great weekend car is the 2 trunks - you can take a crap load of stuff compared to pretty much any other roadster.

I had no problem getting a bag of clubs in the back of either model.

They handling amazingly with the mid engine - very sublime. The engine sound is fabulous and the car was made to rev.
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I thought about looking at one, but figured golf clubs would have to ride in the other seat. When I had a Miata, I had to remove the driver from the bag, and lay it beside the bag, but the rest fit in the trunk.

Will clubs fit in the Cayman, in the back, or block the rear window?
 
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1972 Grad said:
I thought about looking at one, but figured golf clubs would have to ride in the other seat. When I had a Miata, I had to remove the driver from the bag, and lay it beside the bag, but the rest fit in the trunk.

Will clubs fit in the Cayman, in the back, or block the rear window?
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That's cool about the Porsche. The clubs fit great in my S2000 but not as well in my Mazda 3.
 
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1972 Grad said:
I thought about looking at one, but figured golf clubs would have to ride in the other seat. When I had a Miata, I had to remove the driver from the bag, and lay it beside the bag, but the rest fit in the trunk.

Will clubs fit in the Cayman, in the back, or block the rear window?
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Bag without woods fit in trunk - room for woods in there too just out of the bag.

Wouldn't block the window in a Cayman but if you Google it you'll see how people fit two bags in the back of a Cayman.

Boxster back trunk is noticeably larger than Miata trunk and the front trunk is too. Combined, you could take it camping and be covered!

At one point I had 3 cars; 2 Boxsters and one BMW convertible. So among 3 cars I only had 2 rear seats (if you could call them that) but had 5 trunks.
 
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volinbham said:
Bag without woods fit in trunk - room for woods in there too just out of the bag.

Wouldn't block the window in a Cayman but if you Google it you'll see how people fit two bags in the back of a Cayman.

Boxster back trunk is noticeably larger than Miata trunk and the front trunk is too. Combined, you could take it camping and be covered!

At one point I had 3 cars; 2 Boxsters and one BMW convertible. So among 3 cars I only had 2 rear seats (if you could call them that) but had 5 trunks.
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My wife has a Z4 for her backup, but the top takes up most of the trunk when it retracts.

Edit: If you were looking at a new one, not an "S", would you get the new 4 cyl, or buy a leftover with the 6?
 
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1972 Grad said:
My wife has a Z4 for her backup, but the top takes up most of the trunk when it retracts.

Edit: If you were looking at a new one, not an "S", would you get the new 4 cyl, or buy a leftover with the 6?
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I'm generally anti-turbo if I can have a no turbo version. That said I haven't had any experience with the Porsche 4cyl. The traditional boxer-style 6 though has proven to be a great engine of the years so my gut would say 6.
 
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volinbham said:
I'm generally anti-turbo if I can have a no turbo version. That said I haven't had any experience with the Porsche 4cyl. The traditional boxer-style 6 though has proven to be a great engine of the years so my gut would say 6.
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The new turbo 4 has 300 hp versus 265 for last year's base 6 cyl. I think it's quite a bit more powerful, and a bunch more torque. The Z4 has a turbo 4, and it's pretty strong.
 
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WallyBalls said:
Not much yet, they're bringing a concept (FT-4X) to the NYAS that some speculate will compete with those two.

So far the only thing is a shot of an 18" wheel with chunky treaded Goodyear.
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Thanks, hadn't seen that. Currently own an all white FJ with a few mods, was wondering what my next vehicle might be. Hopefully they do it justice. I would love a remake of the old FJ55s.
 
#2,399
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Good trick for when you are on a steep hill and the guy behind you pulls up about 1 foot off of your bumper...

Pull the emergency brake. It won't let you roll backwards when you take your right foot off of the brakes to move it to the gas pedal. Give it plenty of gas and let out the clutch. Then release the emergency brake and ypu will be rolling and ready to **** to 2nd. Works great in a pinch.
 
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marcusluvsvols said:
Good trick for when you are on a steep hill and the guy behind you pulls up about 1 foot off of your bumper...

Pull the emergency brake. It won't let you roll backwards when you take your right foot off of the brakes to move it to the gas pedal. Give it plenty of gas and let out the clutch. Then release the emergency brake and ypu will be rolling and ready to **** to 2nd. Works great in a pinch.
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Classic tip. Also a fantastic typo caught by the bad language filter.
 
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