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#158 of 227 Re: Boxter questions [topspin628] by andys120 Aug 07, 2005 (4:34 am)
Replying to: topspin628 (Aug 05, 2005 12:39 pm) I can't answer your questions Joe but I can tell you how to spell B-O-X-S-T-E-R.
#159 of 227 Re: Boxter questions [topspin628] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Aug 07, 2005 (6:01 pm)
Replying to: topspin628 (Aug 05, 2005 12:39 pm) Well these are always hard to answer. My opinion is that driving on snow is 75% driver, 25% car. Also, with a sportscar, you have clearance problems if the snow builds up excessively. But I don't see any reason why you couldn't drive a Boxster all winter in snow if you don't mind the abuse it might take from road grime, etc.   As for "icey" roads, no car is good on ice unless maybe it has 1" spikes in the tires. If two tires will slip on sheer ice, so will 4 or 8 or 16. There is the argument that if an AWD car can find just one patch of ground that isn't icey, you will move forward, and that is true, but an icey road is usually an icey road so I wouldn't count on AWD being much good on sheet ice.   I don't know about the golf clubs, sorry but I think I remember that they do fit. But don't play golf in the snow if you can avoid it, that's my advice.   As for cruising, the car is fine, and built for it, as long as you aren't like a reallly big person.
#160 of 227 Re: [designman] by camarolover Aug 09, 2005 (1:16 am)
Replying to: designman (Oct 16, 2004 8:56 am) hey im new and i just want to kno wut has changed in the porsche's this year than before because i havent been keeping up with them.
#161 of 227 Re: All Things Porsche [Mr_Shiftright] by tkieffer Aug 10, 2005 (4:56 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 15, 2004 1:45 pm) THIS IS MY FIRST TIME IN THIS FORUM, SO IF I AM IN THE WRONG ROOM PLEASE REDIRECT ME. I HAVE A 1992 PORSCHE AMERICAN ROADSTER. I HAVE LOST ONE OF THE WHEELCAPS AND HAVE HAD NO LUCK FINDING A REPLACEMENT. ANY IDEAS ON WHERE TO LOOK? ALSO, THE GRAVEL GUARDS ARE CRACKING AND STARTING TO LOOK BAD. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT TO REPLACE THEM, THEY MUST BE HEATED VERY SLOWLY AND THEN PEELED OFF. THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY OF THE PAINT ALSO COMING OFF AS THE GUARD IS PULLED OFF. ANY THOUGHTS ON THIS PROBLEM? THANK YOU
#162 of 227 Buying a 2000 911 Carrera Convertible...need advice please..> by erichochman Aug 18, 2005 (10:00 am)
hello all,   i found a 2000 911 conv, a real beauty with 8000 miles on it..no accidents, super clean. for $around $48,000.00..which sounds like a great deal.   question please...what should i be worried about. its an individual seller, nice guy when i spoke to him..anyway, please shed some light..does this deal seem too good to be true..?? thx in advance for the advice...   eric Replies to this message: habitat1 (Aug 19, 2005 1:59 pm)
#163 of 227 Re: Buying a 2000 911 Carrera Convertible...need advice please..> [erichochman] by habitat1 Aug 19, 2005 (1:59 pm)
Replying to: erichochman (Aug 18, 2005 10:00 am) The private party retail value of the car you describe, assuming it really is in "outstanding" condition and well equiped with power memory seats, navigation, uprgraded stereo, etc. is around $48,000, according to Edmunds.   So I would describe the asking price as a "fair" deal, but certainly not a great deal. And by no means does it sound too good to be true. Don't forget, in the "real" world, $48,000 for a six year old car is still a lot of money to most. While that's a lot less than a new 997, it's only about $10k less than a brand new loaded Boxster S with comparable performance, an upgraded interior and a new car warranty.   FWIW, since I've been Porsche shopping, I saw a 2002 911 Cab with similarly low mileage and excellent condition advertised in the Washington Post about 6-8 weeks ago for $46,000 a few weeks ago. When I called, it was gone. That was indeed a great deal, courtesy of a subsidized relocation by the German Embassy. But the gentleman who I spoke with indicated it was still a bit above what the Porsche dealers offered him for a quick cash sale.   Regarding advice, I would suggest getting a complete service history for the car from the seller and speaking directly to the mechanic who performed the last service. If anything, a car with only 8,000 miles in 6 years may suffer from lack of exercise. I would investigate what may need to be serviced or replaced based upon the 6 year age, rather than the 8,000 miles.
#165 of 227 help me plz by dan38 Aug 22, 2005 (5:08 pm)
Hi I need help pricing a 1984 911 targa convertible.It has a rebuilt 3.2 engine with 375 hp, with a new cd player and speakers,new clutch and has a 5 speed manual transmission.It also has new rims and tires but with the purchase you also get the original rims and tires.It is black with a whale tail and has leather seats.Im not sure of the exact mods to the engine because its not my car im trying to seel it for someone else.I dont know how many miles were on it prior to the engine rebuild. If you can please let me know what you think is a reasonable price to sell this car at. It will be greatly appreciated.
#166 of 227 What's with 996 Interior Colors? by bobseaquill Aug 23, 2005 (1:08 pm)
I have been searching for a low mileage 996 Cab (C2 or C4) and pretty much have decided on Ocean Blue or Lapis as the color. (GT Silver rocks as well) BUT....... what is going on with the interior design colorist? Savannah Beige? Do you really like MUSTARD? Perhaps with an orange tint to boot from the sun (Like a cheap dye job). Like I'm not a queer eye or a gay guy but this is disgusting.   And how about the Graphite GRAY. This color is the worst looking Gray on the planet. It has nothing going for it short of BORING. Black is Black. I like Black on a Black car. Not on a Blue Car.   Well, one could have ordered the NATURAL BROWN leather interior for $4000 extra if you really wanted a color that works. However, almost no one did.   The 05 997 interior color choices put Porsche back on track. The colors are great! The choices really work. Even the Black is more of a Charcoal than Black Black.   I guess I'll wait for the 05 to depreciate or the sun to keep working on Savannah Beige. Does Orange go with Blue?
#167 of 227 Re: Boxter questions [topspin628] by drgsmiles Aug 25, 2005 (10:20 am)
Replying to: topspin628 (Aug 05, 2005 12:39 pm) I just picked up my Boxster for that very purpose--daily driver, year -round, in the Northeast. I found a set of used 17" Boxster wheels on Ebay for about $600 and am planning on spending $600-800 for a set Blizzaks to fit them. (Have done the same with several other sport cars in the past. You also tend to get a whole lot longer run out of the high-end summer rubber that came with the car.) The climate control system is outstanding. Yes, the clubs fit in the back if their in a regular carry-type bag.(No cart bags). The oversized driver will need to ride in the passenger seat. Hope this helps and good luck. It's an amazing ride!! The old commute is a lot more fun these days.......... Replies to this message: wild1poet2 (Nov 11, 2005 2:18 pm) blacktalon (Nov 21, 2005 9:08 pm) habitat1 (Nov 22, 2005 4:48 am) wild1poet2 (Jan 17, 2006 11:39 am) andys120 (Jan 18, 2006 4:23 pm) flugel (May 10, 2006 7:15 pm)

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