r/boxster

Thanks in advance for any feedback. I know it’s somewhat of a subjective question but I have no idea how to tell. My point of reference (current car) is a 2009 Honda civic. The car I’m looking at renting is a 2010 boxster S. Thank you

So last time I posted, it was a short trip to work. This time I drove from Michigan to Florida. Started with topping off the tank with 3 gallons then filled up twice on the way down. I set the cruise at 73mph and chilled the trip down*. I averaged 39.4mpg but when I got into ATL-area and FLA, the MPG went down because those MFs like to bunch up and cause backups. There was a lot of stop and go which just kills mpg. Before you light me up for not driving itije I stole it, there were a few moments where the rpms were in the 7k's for some "spirited" passing and making some distance/space from the Nissan/RAM/KIA low credit score assholes.

*I have a fuck-flock camera screen on my plate (second pic) which is technically a ticket but I haven't had any issues with Sheriffs or Highway Patrols with it yet so there's that. No need to draw attention to it by driving like an a-hole Nissan driver. Plate number is only visible from straight behind.

Perfect day today - not a cloud in the sky, and 70°F (21°C). We should have a few more weeks of perfect driving temps. In our area, it's always a question of how long it will last. Sadly from there, it's back to storage (probably around mid-November).

I'm looking at buying a 987.1 S (3.4L), I had the bores scoped, and these were the pics they sent me. (They being the dealer that's trying to sell me the car, they wouldn't allow the car off premises for an independent PPI)

Full Porsche history
Pdk
Sports steering wheel
Extended leather
Sports plus
heated seats
Sports chrono
Sports plus
Sports exhaust
Bose
Cruise
Dual climate
Roll overs painted

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Just finished

One of the things I wish someone told me before I got into this was completing the whole job on the early
Boxsters (and possibly 911s) is similar difficulty to accessing the water pump on the 2014 Audi I used to own.

Honestly, it took longer to get over my nerves and jack the car high enough than it did to access, drain, remove, replace, fill. Did the bleeding the next day, took 30 minutes. It’s now been two days and no leaks, coolant level stable, cooling seems great.

The cost savings were tremendous versus going to a shop. I called around in the DC/Baltimore area and got estimates between $1700 and $2500 including parts. I found the same kit on FCP Euro for $484 free shipping. I also did not need any special tools, the most exotic was a flex socket and an extension.

What else? Oh how did I get here. Well I’m an idiot and didn’t let the car cool down before shutting it down, numerous times. Did you know if do it bad enough, it shoots coolant out of the pressure release in the cap and eventually runs dry. Then you open the system while pressurized while on a long trip. And then you track it until the pump dies for real lol.

Lessons learned:
- Always do cool down laps, or at the very least leave the car running while in the paddock so coolant circulates.
- Never open the system while pressurized.
- Spend money on seat time, not shop labor.

Anyway thank you for coming to my Ted Talk hope this inspires at least one of you to DIY something.

Full Porsche history
Pdk
Sports steering wheel
Extended leather
Sports plus seat, 18 way memory, embossed and heated
Sports chrono
Sports plus
Sports exhaust
Bose
Cruise
Dual climate
PS4S tyres
Roll overs painted

Follow my Instagram at @heatseatsbby for updates

October 4 and it’s perfect weather to take the 2009 987.2 MT for a spirited run-as in lift my spirits. Love the Boxster life.

2014 Boxster 981, base. My CEL came on and I checked it out with my code reader. P1530. The warning gave me “possible to drive” and I’ve already got an appointment at my shop (20 mi). Should I be okay driving it (haven’t noticed any issues idling/accelerating) or should I bite the bullet and tow it?

My first Porsche and I’ve yet to have an issue like this otherwise I’d feel a little more confident making a decision.