[targa911S]

Man I was just reading about Boxster IMS failure and replacement/prevention. That's some scary expensive stuff. Certainly beyond the DIY skills I have. You are right I grew up with bare bones no A/C or cup holders kind of sports cars. My 65 Mini Cooper S was like driving a metal garbage can with a motor. I have had 3 or 4 914's and there is not much I cannot do mechanically on one. The new age cars are pricey to fix and not very DIY friendly. I don't need heated seats, or heat for that matter as this is a toy car to be driven occasionally in the good weather around here. It won't see 1000 a year. I too am a VW guy. I have had 6 or more old beetles and worked at a VW repair shop in the 60's and 70's. Actually an air cooled VW isn't out of the question for a toy car as well. Super DIY friendly and I still have all my tools from back in the day..yeah I'm an "essence" sports car guy..