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Re: I bought a Boxster
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 1:14 pm
by map
jonno1 wrote: But its all about the drive (and bang for buck - hopefully not an IMS related bang
) - just such a nice thing to have out on a sunny day with the roof down.
Highly unlikely to experience IMSB failure on a 2.5 - it uses a dual row bearing which is generally regarded to be utterly reliable. But you probably know that.
Rebuild a 2.7/3.2? Install the latest Porsche Big Bearing and these seem to fit and forget. Have one installed in my 3.7 M96.
Re: I bought a Boxster
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 4:05 pm
by neilbardsley
250 miles on it already! Looks very nice for the money
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Re: I bought a Boxster
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 9:50 pm
by jonno1
£17 code reader off Amazon paired to free app revealed a misfire in cylinder 2…it was bogging a bit…Design 911 supplied plugs and coil packs so thats all done, easy enough and now running sweetly and no more error code. Air and cabin filter changed. Oil and filter change next. So many “how to” videos on YouTube covering all of this.
And I fixed the broken sunvisor mirror
Re: I bought a Boxster
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2021 9:56 am
by jonno1
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All serviced and ready for the torrential rain and thunder this weekend
Re: I bought a Boxster
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2021 9:59 am
by Bootsy
You inspired me to take our 2.5 out for a run this week
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Re: I bought a Boxster
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2021 2:56 pm
by jonno1
Bootsy wrote:You inspired me to take our 2.5 out for a run this week
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Looking good
Re: I bought a Boxster
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2021 4:13 pm
by Barry
They both look extremely good. I like that as time has moved on, these are looking more and more compact compared to the moderns.
Re: I bought a Boxster
Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 10:29 pm
by 911hillclimber
Hard to beat a Boxster.
Beware if you have an early 911 though, you will be distracted by the Boxster more and more and the old girl will get left behind.
4.5 years in with mine and 5K/year miles.
Re: I bought a Boxster
Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2021 7:45 am
by abzadams
911hillclimber - Looks like Llandudno prom to me, looking over to the little orme on the right?
Re: I bought a Boxster
Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2021 8:10 am
by 911hillclimber
Totally correct.
Lured to the Porsche region gathering some years ago by Arfor.
Really nice day.
Infamously got 34 mpg due to all the traffic from home over to the Beach!
Re: I bought a Boxster
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2021 10:45 am
by Ashley James
On reflection I wish I’d stuck with my 987 and not bought the 718, which wasn’t reliable, was too noisy and had a very poor heating and aircon system. Flaws are acceptable if less money is involved.
Re: I bought a Boxster
Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2021 11:12 am
by jonno1
Now done over 1000 miles in the 986, including several commutes to London. Its a great car, I love the early steering wheel and gearknob - feels more 993 than 996.
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Re: I bought a Boxster
Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2021 11:38 am
by Lightweight_911
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Glad you're enjoying it.
What a hideous-looking 'beast' that is behind your Boxster (IMO) !!
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Re: I bought a Boxster
Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2021 12:50 pm
by jonno1
Lightweight_911 wrote:.
Glad you're enjoying it.
What a hideous-looking 'beast' that is behind your Boxster (IMO) !!
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Enormous and truly ugly with it.
Re: I bought a Boxster
Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2021 4:30 pm
by 911hillclimber
You have the benefit of tall profile tyres!
Mine is on 19" rims, 1" wider than stock and road surfaces hinder progress, don't be tempted to put bigger wheels on it.
When you own one you realise what a good design it is, even if the detail design is weak in places.
When running right, they are great in any situation.
