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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-29-2009, 05:04 PM

Replies: 40

Boxster for a 911?

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Posted By stargate823

I did post the same thing over at Renntech.... no...

I did post the same thing over at Renntech.... no replies thus far....

I know what you mean. I grew up driving Fiats. I actually still have a 1986 Bertone X 1/9 in my garage. It "was" a second...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-29-2009, 04:28 PM

Replies: 40

Boxster for a 911?

Views: 2,826

Posted By stargate823

No track.... no autocross. Just a driver. If I...

No track.... no autocross. Just a driver. If I were to go that new I would be leaving the reason I want a 911. I have a passion for the classic look. I heart the whale tail. :-)

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-29-2009, 04:21 PM

Replies: 40

Boxster for a 911?

Views: 2,826

Posted By stargate823

Don't think for a second that I didn't think of...

Don't think for a second that I didn't think of that! :-)

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-29-2009, 04:11 PM

Replies: 40

Boxster for a 911?

Views: 2,826

Posted By stargate823

LMAO! I love the responses guys... you're...

LMAO! I love the responses guys... you're feeding the fire. But is it really smart to swap a 2003 car for one thats 20+ years old as a daily driver?

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-29-2009, 03:56 PM

Replies: 40

Boxster for a 911?

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Posted By stargate823

Boxster for a 911?

Hello all. I am coming here to get some biased and unbiased opinions on something that is nagging me.

I currently own a 2003 Boxster with just over 78000 miles. I've have the car about a year. I...

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum

01-14-2009, 04:23 PM

Replies: 3

Dealer Stamp in Owner's Manual

Views: 970

Posted By stargate823

Keep your records and receipts and anyone looking...

Keep your records and receipts and anyone looking at the car in the future worth his salt will find that satisfying enough. Either that or purchase the parts yourself and document the service to...

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum

01-07-2009, 07:27 AM

Replies: 10

Possible purchase tomorrow

Views: 1,011

Posted By stargate823

I had read about the ignition problem so I knew...

I had read about the ignition problem so I knew what I was getting into when I drove the car. but are you saying that the other issues are common as well?

I drove her into work this morning and I...

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum

01-06-2009, 05:03 PM

Replies: 10

Possible purchase tomorrow

Views: 1,011

Posted By stargate823

The car was located in Stafford Virginia. I...

The car was located in Stafford Virginia.

I brought her home today! I am so excited about it!

I do have a couple questions.

The car needs to have the ignition switch fixed. You have to...

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum

01-05-2009, 07:08 PM

Replies: 10

Possible purchase tomorrow

Views: 1,011

Posted By stargate823

Okay. So any engine noises, shift problems,...

Okay. So any engine noises, shift problems, driveability issues? I'd have to think that there is SOMETHING I should look for, good OR bad.

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum

01-05-2009, 03:57 PM

Replies: 10

Possible purchase tomorrow

Views: 1,011

Posted By stargate823

Apologies. I should have mentioned that I plan...

Apologies. I should have mentioned that I plan on taking it to get a PPI provided it passes my inspection. That said, what are the things that I should personally look for before I commit to a PPI?

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum

01-05-2009, 03:34 PM

Replies: 10

Possible purchase tomorrow

Views: 1,011

Posted By stargate823

Possible purchase tomorrow

I am driving to Virginia tomorrow to possibly pick up a 2003 Boxster with 67000 miles on it. What should I look for when I see the car and drive it? Any help is appreciated.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

12-15-2008, 06:45 PM

Replies: 36

911 for a Daily Driver

Views: 2,462

Posted By stargate823

Funny you say that. My trade that I would be...

Funny you say that. My trade that I would be sacrificing is an 06 MINI Cooper S with 26000 miles. Blue with white roof and racing stripes on the hood. Sport package with limited slip, cold weather...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

12-15-2008, 06:18 PM

Replies: 36

911 for a Daily Driver

Views: 2,462

Posted By stargate823

Great question. Budget is 17 or less. Heat I...

Great question. Budget is 17 or less. Heat I would want reliable. A/C is negligible especially with a targa or cabriolet. 993 is stretching the looks a bit too much.

I understand the PPI. My...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

12-15-2008, 06:12 PM

Replies: 36

911 for a Daily Driver

Views: 2,462

Posted By stargate823

I pretty well figured as much. Everyone always...

I pretty well figured as much. Everyone always talks about how bullet proof the engines are. Then in the next thread it's 12 grand to replace an engine. I just want a reliable option that will...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

12-15-2008, 05:50 PM

Replies: 36

911 for a Daily Driver

Views: 2,462

Posted By stargate823

911 for a Daily Driver

I need some realistic advice here. What would be the best year realistically for a 911 daily driver. No new car, I love the classic body style. I have sights on a '91 with 80 some thousand miles...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

12-05-2008, 03:42 PM

Replies: 43

Unexpected Problem with WEVO Shifter

Views: 7,904

Posted By stargate823

Thanks for that, I've nothing near by to wipe the...

Thanks for that, I've nothing near by to wipe the beer from my computer screen I laughed so hard!

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

12-04-2008, 06:11 PM

Replies: 39

Price check '85 Targa

Views: 1,987

Posted By stargate823

I may as well show you all the car in question. ...

I may as well show you all the car in question. Since I'm not hiding the car in case someone might snipe it, lol! Anyway, she really was beautiful in the pictures. But that said, I really wanted a...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

12-04-2008, 03:46 PM

Replies: 39

Price check '85 Targa

Views: 1,987

Posted By stargate823

Well that was the straw that broke the camels...

Well that was the straw that broke the camels back. The 3+ hour drive combined with no record availability and the fact that Nationwide deems it "ineligible" due to being grey market, I have decided...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

12-04-2008, 10:28 AM

Replies: 39

Price check '85 Targa

Views: 1,987

Posted By stargate823

Well, because of the Euro VIN number my insurance...

Well, because of the Euro VIN number my insurance company is having a rough time doing anything with it. I need to have coverage on the off chance I actually do make the purchase. If they can't get...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

12-04-2008, 06:49 AM

Replies: 39

Price check '85 Targa

Views: 1,987

Posted By stargate823

From what I have been reading, the shifter having...

From what I have been reading, the shifter having a vague feeling is caused by maladjustment. I'll be sure to pay close attention to the gear change when I drive it. I already know the car is going...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

12-03-2008, 06:04 PM

Replies: 39

Price check '85 Targa

Views: 1,987

Posted By stargate823

Thanks for the advice. I will tell you I will...

Thanks for the advice. I will tell you I will definately be doing the 2nd gear test. I know that will tell a story. I'm hoping I really luck out here. Lord know's I could use a good stroke of...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

12-03-2008, 04:34 PM

Replies: 39

Price check '85 Targa

Views: 1,987

Posted By stargate823

Here is what I am most confused about. I...

Here is what I am most confused about.

I read post after post that the SC's and later cars have bullet proof engines and will be great runners for 2 or 3 hundred thousand miles before a tear down....

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

12-03-2008, 01:18 PM

Replies: 39

Price check '85 Targa

Views: 1,987

Posted By stargate823

Out of curiosity what would a top end rebuild on...

Out of curiosity what would a top end rebuild on one of these run?

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

12-03-2008, 11:23 AM

Replies: 39

Price check '85 Targa

Views: 1,987

Posted By stargate823

That makes sense. All of my Fiats needed that...

That makes sense. All of my Fiats needed that little bit of TLC with first gear. I may be driving up this weekend to check it out. Anything I should be looking for specifically on the 85 model...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

12-03-2008, 09:46 AM

Replies: 39

Price check '85 Targa

Views: 1,987

Posted By stargate823

I have found out the VIN issue. Apparently this...

I have found out the VIN issue. Apparently this is a European spec car and they had to put in a valid US VIN to list it. Now the note makes sense. I suppose that makes it a ROW huh?

The only...

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