Flooded floors
rich richter -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 6:06:36 p.m.

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replace ignition switch / steering lock Boxster 2000
harvey alperin -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 4:26:22 p.m.

Time for a search; this has been covered many times...........
JFP in PA -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 6:04:08 p.m.

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A new addition to my Boxster family
ToyBox -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 2:23:09 p.m.

Re: A new addition to my Boxster family
Lawdevil (Cashiers, NC & Atlanta) -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 3:28:39 p.m.

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they hold their value very well.... -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 3:36:28 p.m.

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Re: DO NOT DRAIN THE LINES.............
EricP (NH) -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 1:39:27 p.m.

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Re: Eric: No need to drain the brake fluid out if
EricP (NH) -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 1:36:19 p.m.

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hey im heading up to Seattle for a convention next week,
Robert(Agoura Hills) -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 10:38:04 a.m.

Re: hey im heading up to Seattle for a convention next week,
craig -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 11:16:39 a.m.

Must be Friday but 2 out 5 items involve leaving the city ??
Nick (Ottawa, ON) -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 2:25:16 p.m.

lots of things, but "walking distance" varies- pike place market is a
macsak (aloha, y'all) -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 12:11:10 p.m.

Re: hey im heading up to Seattle for a convention next week,
jpv42 -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 12:19:16 p.m.

2nd that - great place
Boxsterra -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 1:55:20 p.m.

Re: hey im heading up to Seattle for a convention next week,
EricP (NH) -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 1:53:56 p.m.

That's why I had so much trouble...
Pedro (Weston, FL) -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 3:45:30 p.m.

Ditto....and all the cheap ones were gone. Thanks, Robert
Gary in SoFL -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 4:43:19 p.m.

Two more
Ed (Sac) -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 5:51:02 p.m.

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Door compartment lids, and more...
St Helena Steve -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 10:01:26 a.m.

I will have to buy some raggtop
ACE -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 5:04:26 p.m.

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Two Cents' Worth
Boxster Stockman -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 8:48:57 a.m.

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Body Color Side Grills on 987?
John P. -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 8:36:10 a.m.

Re: Body Color Side Grills on 987?
AreaOne -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 8:40:28 a.m.

Re: Body Color Side Grills on 987?
AreaOne -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 8:45:17 a.m.

Eric's (BumperPlugs) work is impeccable, as good as factory
Boxsterra -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 8:52:11 a.m.

Eric did mine.
J Beason -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 9:08:26 a.m.

looks so much better and it flows 16% to 33% more air into the engine!
Robert(Agoura Hills) -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 10:39:44 a.m.

LOL
Mike Tompkins -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 10:48:42 a.m.

Stop it!
Meredith in Atlanta -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 12:40:08 p.m.

Actually there is some truth to that......
Rick - Costa Mesa -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 5:12:31 p.m.

OK, I'll bite: based on what facts? And why would
jwdbox -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 5:59:04 p.m.

The solution is simple
Mike Tompkins -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 10:49:43 a.m.

You beat me to it! Arctic Silver rules. :-)
Lawdevil (Cashiers, NC & Atlanta) -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 11:29:13 a.m.

I purchased mine from SunCoast...
BoxsterG -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 12:05:55 p.m.

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Outside temperature sensor
Meredith in Atlanta -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 7:45:46 a.m.

Hmmm.... never mind... today it is displaying 73 degrees...
Meredith in Atlanta -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 7:57:43 a.m.

Maybe its giving you NC mountain temperature
Lawdevil (Cashiers, NC & Atlanta) -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 11:38:03 a.m.

Re: Outside temperature sensor must be
Guenter in Ontario -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 8:42:41 a.m.

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alarm gremlin
Jerry98 -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 7:17:29 a.m.

not related
Burg Boxster -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 8:08:20 a.m.

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NBC: Bloomberg story on Wiedeking/VW/etc.
Leor (North of Boston) -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 5:56:15 a.m.

What many fail to consider:
Bob G (NNY) -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 7:35:36 a.m.

Very well stated Bob! Regards,
Maurice on Long Island -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 7:40:39 a.m.

Good point Bob. But the borrowing was a mistake.
John - Red Lightnin' -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 8:38:10 a.m.

Given good times . . . .
Bob G (NNY) -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 10:10:06 a.m.

Had he not had a King complex...
cecil -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 11:05:06 a.m.

OK cecil, be my guest.
Bob G (NNY) -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 3:37:23 p.m.

in the context of the times...
cecil -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 4:18:21 p.m.

"There just wasn't an internet" .....
g-man -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 5:08:54 p.m.

It would seem WW is just doubling down on a bad bet
Spyder -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 11:46:27 a.m.

Re: It would seem WW is just doubling down on a bad bet
Bob G (NNY) -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 3:18:14 p.m.

Their challenge is to broaden past their base
Spyder -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 5:41:12 p.m.

Re: Their challenge is to broaden past their base
Steve Tinker in Australia -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 6:05:44 p.m.

Re: NBC: Bloomberg story on Wiedeking/VW/etc.
kamal (MA) -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 9:12:02 a.m.

New Link
Leor (North of Boston) -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 12:22:34 p.m.

On related note kind of funny to see articles in UK Porsche mags...
MarcW - Livermore, CA -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 9:47:14 a.m.

LOL, see my comment on this MotorAuthority article...
Leor (North of Boston) -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 12:14:26 p.m.

New Link...
Leor (North of Boston) -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 12:20:44 p.m.

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NBC - Porsche Panamera Photo
Keoni986 -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 1:17:32 a.m.

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Whew! Made it home from work in Turbo in one piece...The traffic...
MarcW - Livermore, CA -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 12:27:43 a.m.

Have a nice, safe trip!
Maurice on Long Island -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 2:43:06 a.m.

Enjoy the toy -- be stealthy and safe!
txhokie4life -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 9:17:11 a.m.

Have a great trip!
tomv2007 -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 5:59:12 a.m.

Re: Wind it out at least once for us!
goblin/hexe -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 6:50:17 a.m.

I appreciate your attention to detail Marc i.e. mileage per quarter
Mike Tompkins -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 7:06:25 a.m.

May you have a safe and fun drive. Enjoy!
Carlos (in Vegas) -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 7:40:19 a.m.

Maybe you can discover what the top end really is, Marc
Gary in SoFL -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 8:05:51 a.m.

Enjoy the turbo on the trip Marc and try to
Guenter in Ontario -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 8:53:56 a.m.

Oh, ya. I e-mailed the lady with the Volvo and told her
Guenter in Ontario -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 8:57:38 a.m.

Turbo in German means no damn rear trunk!...
MarcW - Livermore, CA -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 10:38:54 a.m.

Why don't I feel sorry for you?
Gary in SoFL -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 4:45:42 p.m.

Take photos too!
DeloresD NJ -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 10:40:16 a.m.

You should have no issues whatsover with heat in the Turbo
Paul S. -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 10:57:34 a.m.

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Rotor wear question
MikenOH -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:26:59 p.m.

Re: Rotor wear question
Guenter in Ontario -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:47:53 p.m.

I wouldn't worry about it too much...
Kevin C. (Saratoga, CA) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 11:02:35 p.m.

Thanks for the help..now, which replacement rotor?
MikenOH -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 10:18:49 a.m.

..now, which replacement rotor? == what pads do you have? OEM pads=
Ed (Arizona) -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 11:58:10 a.m.

Carbotech XP8's
MikenOH -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 1:39:48 p.m.

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Coating on e brake lever
dak911 -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:16:21 p.m.

Re: Coating on e brake lever
Steve Wilwerding (Omaha, NE) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:31:15 p.m.

WOW no one knows
daka -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 7:23:24 p.m.

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Saw a recent add for an 09 Boxster lease..
MikenOH -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 8:24:21 p.m.

My 08 is a lease...
Derek J. Stutsman -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:40:31 p.m.

Not sure that $50K price applies to a base. My 02 listed at $47K...
MarcW - Livermore, CA -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 11:36:28 p.m.

Correct and furthermore...
Burg Boxster -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 8:22:17 a.m.

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97-04 brake spec FYI: errata in Bentley manual
Laz -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 5:23:20 p.m.

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Waves from Boxster and Turbo Cabrio in DC...
kimo -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 5:00:29 p.m.

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Hit and run today.... minor but a PAIN IN THE BUTT
Meredith in Atlanta -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 4:45:20 p.m.

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Byron in Atlanta -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 4:53:27 p.m.

LOL... yeah the one on Ponce...
Meredith in Atlanta -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 4:55:16 p.m.

I think you should be in the clear now...
Maurice on Long Island -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 4:56:51 p.m.

Really sorry that happened to you!
Marbleheader -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 4:53:31 p.m.

I've got some 986 tail-lights we can duct tape in!
Byron in Atlanta -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 4:54:36 p.m.

Oh, and my outside temperature sensor no longer works....
Meredith in Atlanta -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 4:56:38 p.m.

Re: Hit and run today.... minor but a PAIN IN THE BUTT
Vet4scuba -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 4:59:06 p.m.

Thanks... I appreciate that... you too!!
Meredith in Atlanta -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 5:04:24 p.m.

Terrible - probable product of the video game generation
kimo -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 5:12:35 p.m.

My mom just had that happen...
ACE -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 6:25:11 p.m.

Ugh is right. Hit & run ought to be a flogging offense!
MarcW Hayward, CA -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 5:17:57 p.m.

Yeah, I thought it through, Marc...
Meredith in Atlanta -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 5:21:48 p.m.

We understand. Rant all you want if it makes you feel better.
MarcW - Livermore, CA -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 11:37:32 p.m.

Mer, you really should file a police report
Lawdevil (Cashiers, NC & Atlanta) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:07:36 p.m.

Re: Hit and run today.... minor but a PAIN IN THE BUTT
Dock (Atlanta) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 5:53:48 p.m.

Yes... I do....
Meredith in Atlanta -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 6:11:16 p.m.

Re: Yes... I do....
Dock (Atlanta) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 6:22:19 p.m.

Darn Mer....you should be wearing a helmet at all times...
Gary in SoFL -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 6:38:46 p.m.

Yikes! Sorry to hear Mer. If the...
Burg Boxster -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 6:00:30 p.m.

Yeah, I have all the big parts, but there were some crumbs too...
Meredith in Atlanta -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 6:08:30 p.m.

One word, Mer- MARTA !!
John B in SC -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 6:25:15 p.m.

Our cars are so low compared to the height of an SUV
mikefocke -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 6:14:52 p.m.

USAA probably hates me...
Meredith in Atlanta -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 6:18:23 p.m.

Re: How about using oil field drill pipe for our bumpers?
goblin/hexe -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 7:01:02 a.m.

good grief woman. Gonna have to start carrying a gun.
AverageJoe -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 6:48:53 p.m.

Re: Hit and run today.... minor but a PAIN IN THE BUTT
Susan -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 7:15:35 p.m.

Bummer! Maybe you should consider moving.... to Denver.
SK in Denver -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 7:17:13 p.m.

Sheesh, Mer. Not again.
Guenter in Ontario -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 8:07:52 p.m.

They may have parking lot cameras....
Eric (Plug Guy) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 8:44:45 p.m.

Curse of the Boxster. Both you and Mark are victims
iGundo -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:04:47 p.m.

i am losing my faith in humanity.
Chris in NH (100K+) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 11:00:54 p.m.

sorry Mer
Mike Tompkins -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 7:15:24 a.m.

Very sorry to hear, Meredith.
Carlos (in Vegas) -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 7:42:23 a.m.

Thanks all - I just spoke with the Body Shop...
Meredith in Atlanta -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 8:21:34 a.m.

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996 3.4L engine weighs 83 pounds more than 986 2.5L engine
Boxsterra -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 4:10:14 p.m.

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NHTSA considering endorsing STAF
EJ_2001_986_S -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 3:34:20 p.m.

Depends on the language
mikefocke -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 4:20:34 p.m.

my assumptions...
Chris in NH (100K+) -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 2:26:15 a.m.

Man, these darn STAF infections keep popping up! KILL AMBERS!
The Voxster ('03S, In-A-Band Jose, CA) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 4:28:24 p.m.

my clear side markers have..
Ed from Long Island -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 4:51:45 p.m.

the article refers to *rear* turn signals.
Chris in NH (100K+) -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 2:08:02 a.m.

who reads articles?
Ed from Long Island -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 7:25:40 a.m.

No brainer: amber is the way to go!
kamal (MA) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 5:04:56 p.m.

LOL - I'm not an official STAF member, but am infected and like it!
kimo -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 5:07:52 p.m.

As one of the Joint Chiefs of STAF...
Charlie (Sacramento CA) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 7:37:20 p.m.

Yellow Side Markers and Bumperetes...i thought we lived in the dark ages
Merlin33 -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 8:26:42 p.m.

In Canada, porches don't need side markers.
Guenter in Ontario -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:37:50 p.m.

sometimes
cecil -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 5:35:18 a.m.

Guenter in Ontario -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 6:45:41 a.m.

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Panamera
Ed Broadhead -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 3:06:39 p.m.

Panamera Sighting in Ann Arbor!
Sebastian (Ann Arbor) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 3:45:46 p.m.

You wont get chastized by me, I like it!!
Marbleheader -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 4:40:05 p.m.

Hmmm... Manufacturer plates in MI?
kamal (MA) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 5:07:02 p.m.

"Retirement Beige"... that is my new favorite saying! Thanks Sebastian
Meredith in Atlanta -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 6:13:21 p.m.

Re: "Retirement Beige"... that is my new favorite saying! Thanks Sebasti
Sebastian (Ann Arbor) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 6:42:11 p.m.

Re: Panamera
Dock (Atlanta) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 6:02:29 p.m.

It looks like a juxtaposed Cayman...
Meredith in Atlanta -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 6:14:42 p.m.

Panamera's great lines...
Dock (Atlanta) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 6:26:58 p.m.

Nice 928...
Eric in Lincoln -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 7:56:55 p.m.

Re: Nice 928...
Dock (Atlanta) -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 9:00:45 a.m.

Sorry but I don't see it at all...
Larry (CGP) in Houston -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 10:42:31 a.m.

It has nothing to do with being a Porsche...
Lawdevil (Cashiers, NC & Atlanta) -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 11:34:16 a.m.

Porsche influence?
Dock (Atlanta) -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 2:51:26 p.m.

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Typical PCNA shell game....
Gary in SoFL -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 2:46:38 p.m.

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Some people and are always angry, are always screwed, in that order
Gary in SoFL -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 2:28:01 p.m.

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Amen to that.....
Gary in SoFL -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 2:22:58 p.m.

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Brake and clutch bleeding order
Laz -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 2:08:24 p.m.

Yes.
acao (Houston, TX) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 2:10:10 p.m.

Thank you. Maybe it's more "mnemonical."
Laz -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 2:22:01 p.m.

I do clutch between RR and LR
Boxsterra -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 3:13:27 p.m.

+1 on farthest to closest to reservoir order. Regards,
Maurice on Long Island -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 3:35:25 p.m.

Thanks, B & M. (And I don't mean the shifter!)
Laz -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 3:48:35 p.m.

That all makes a lot of sense when the brake lines are shared...
Kevin C. (Saratoga, CA) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 5:15:24 p.m.

Bentley cites the use of PST 2 for cars with TC or PSM.
Laz -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 5:29:05 p.m.

Not required unless you drain the PSM pump...............
JFP in PA -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 6:01:12 p.m.

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Replacing Driver's Side Door Cable in 1999 Boxster, easy?
Oliver -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 1:41:30 p.m.

Save the $400 and DIY...
Burg Boxster -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 1:48:00 p.m.

Thanks, if anyone has active link to door panel removal much appreciated
Oliver -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 1:51:05 p.m.

Here's a link for door panel removal
Maurice on Long Island -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 1:55:03 p.m.

Door panel removal instructions...
Burg Boxster -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 1:52:04 p.m.

Are these your instructions?
allen -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 3:37:48 p.m.

not me. The pkt is from Andy-M on renntech.org
Burg Boxster -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 4:41:30 p.m.

What is a "door cable"? Is it the cable that is inside
Maurice on Long Island -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 1:50:46 p.m.

Moderately easy DIY....
jg atl -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 4:20:48 p.m.

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i find myself lowering down the window...
Claro in VA - AS/BR/BK -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 1:27:45 p.m.

"Does anyone else roll down their windows?" Absolutely!
Burg Boxster -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 1:43:50 p.m.

I don't have to roll down the window, I live on a ...
BoxsterBob ( in San Carlos, CA) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 1:47:56 p.m.

You betcha!
MarcW Hayward, CA -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 2:30:55 p.m.

Every time
Boxsterra -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 3:19:23 p.m.

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Hmmm Strange! Any use....
Susan -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 1:21:34 p.m.

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Porsche sales fall out of bed.
Cliffh93 -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 11:02:35 a.m.

Not looking good at all.
r9i8c7 -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 11:58:08 a.m.

It is for CPOs. Maybe time to buy a replacement for my 2002 SYS
dmb in dc -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 12:03:55 p.m.

Re: Porsche sales fall out of bed.
MikenOH -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 12:17:43 p.m.

Cayenne sales are the biggest surprise..
Cliffh93 -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 12:27:48 p.m.

Re: Cayenne sales are the biggest surprise..
Alcantera -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 12:57:50 p.m.

-66% is a little more than 'falling out of bed'
Burg Boxster -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 1:00:33 p.m.

Despite these numbers .........
Iwas There (Toronto) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 2:33:00 p.m.

No IMS concerns in a 2009S
Boxsterra -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 3:15:20 p.m.

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longislander1 -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 4:30:08 p.m.

A sad trend.....
The GM is here -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 1:11:00 p.m.

PArt of this trend is the huge depreciation on used P-cars
Spyder -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 1:23:48 p.m.

Well said....
Anthony in Tampa (2006 Boxster S) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 3:46:33 p.m.

+1
AverageJoe -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 4:04:00 p.m.

GM--that's a very informative comparison
MikenOH -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 2:06:01 p.m.

Indeed....
Cliffh93 -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 2:29:35 p.m.

The "bad old days" weren't all that bad for sales...
cecil -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 3:13:25 p.m.

PCNA sales numbers from a few years back
MikenOH -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 3:35:49 p.m.

Porsche Inventory Management Question
AS2003 -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 3:44:03 p.m.

Re: GM--that's a very informative comparison
The GM is here -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 10:06:48 p.m.

However, I saw Nissan was reducing 370Z sales forecast . . .
longislander1 -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 4:34:11 p.m.

The current economic situation started before '07.....
Meredith in Atlanta -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 5:39:41 p.m.

Definate correlation.
The GM is here -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 10:14:49 p.m.

Failure to move with market
Grant in Bonny Doon -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 1:26:38 p.m.

40K turbo diesel? ..
PPF -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 3:35:06 p.m.

Re: 40K turbo diesel? ..
The GM is here -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 10:19:09 p.m.

Here you go..............
g-man -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:47:31 p.m.

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Wheel weights sticky stuff removal
Guenter in Ontario -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 10:52:22 a.m.

Goo-gone
BoxsterBob ( in San Carlos, CA) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 11:02:59 a.m.

try "goo gone" It should work fine with no
jwdbox -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 11:03:37 a.m.

Beat you by 38 seconds. Once again proving that...
BoxsterBob ( in San Carlos, CA) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 1:27:34 p.m.

It helps with *brake* dust too.
BoxsterBob ( in San Carlos, CA) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 1:28:58 p.m.

jwdbox -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 2:12:02 p.m.

Thanks guys - the goo shall be gone.
Guenter in Ontario -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 1:17:56 p.m.

jwdbox -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 1:25:59 p.m.

Re: Thanks guys - the goo shall be gone.
Alcantera -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 1:47:01 p.m.

Re: Wheel weights sticky stuff removal
Wayne K -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 1:52:02 p.m.

Oil Flow Safety Solvent--buy from CarCareOnline.com
Paul S. -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 6:10:12 p.m.

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Dealers Are Offering 10K Off On 2009's
John P. -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 10:38:34 a.m.

where are you john?
Todd in PA -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 10:54:15 a.m.

Probably trying to avoid the huge 2008 left over mess...
AS2003 -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 10:56:11 a.m.

Deals here too
Ed (Sac) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 11:39:56 a.m.

Still some 08's left. At Stanford Concourse and spotted dealer's cars...
MarcW Hayward, CA -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 11:48:24 a.m.

Re: Dealers Are Offering 10K Off On 2009's
AverageJoe -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 4:05:44 p.m.

Re: Dealers Are Offering 10K Off On 2009's
Steve Tinker in Australia -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 5:59:07 p.m.

I am in NJ
John P. -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 8:26:06 a.m.

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Re: 2010s no longer appear on dealer websites
Ron Williams -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 10:21:37 a.m.

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There was a similar 914 at our local PCA chapter Concours...
Tony in Whittier -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:51:18 a.m.

Only 3 pics at site and none show engine! Did I miss something?
MarcW Hayward, CA -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 11:56:34 a.m.

By the time I got my camera out, the owner closed the engine bay.
Tony in Whittier -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 8:28:51 p.m.

Had some time to talk to Andy about his 914. He did work...
MarcW - Livermore, CA -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 11:53:18 p.m.

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'tis day before vacation starts. Dare I drive Turbo....
MarcW - Livermore, CA -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:23:41 a.m.

Just drive faster than lightning can hit you!
txhokie4life -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:38:58 a.m.

Heck yes!
Spyder -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 10:35:52 a.m.

Drove Turbo. At office in one piece. There's still the drive home!
MarcW Hayward, CA -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 11:49:14 a.m.

Be safe mate...Hey everyone have a nice long weekend!..go the #47
Merlin33 -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 8:30:17 p.m.

in the old days it was known as the "Firecracker"
cecil -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 5:37:11 a.m.

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It does mention replacing the bolts for the IMS flange
Boxsterra -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:20:31 a.m.

New bolts for IMS end plate/flange was "standard" when my '02...
MarcW - Livermore, CA -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:45:12 a.m.

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Somone in Bonny Doon has a CGT
Grant in Bonny Doon -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:08:21 a.m.

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Visited site. See TSB that might be the one but not a contributing....
MarcW - Livermore, CA -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:05:44 a.m.

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Who will be in Keystone?
Grant in NJ -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 8:25:53 a.m.

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Front wheel alignment
Marty(UK)'99 Box 2.5 -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 8:25:42 a.m.

Used to do front end alignment on my Datsun 510....
MarcW - Livermore, CA -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 8:36:14 a.m.

Re: Dealer charges
Oldhoo -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 8:43:36 a.m.

too much. It varies. I often hear $150-225.
Grant in NJ -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:31:52 a.m.

Re: Dealer charges
sean lang -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 10:57:45 a.m.

Speaking of alignment, maybe some one can answer a question for me
BobTesa -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:05:36 a.m.

Yes. Part of alignment involves centering steering wheel...
MarcW - Livermore, CA -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:15:01 a.m.

Thanks MarcW, but isn't it odd
BobTesa -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:27:03 a.m.

To be fair to factory alignment might have been dead on...
MarcW - Livermore, CA -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 10:09:37 a.m.

MarcW, thanks for the info
BobTesa -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 10:30:36 a.m.

Not sure I'd wait that long. If you suspect alignment why....
MarcW Hayward, CA -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 11:53:11 a.m.

Maybe the factory alignment is too good.
Laz -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 1:51:21 p.m.

I've had Boxster aligned with full tank (as advised in shop manual)...
MarcW Hayward, CA -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 2:27:57 p.m.

I figure it's better with a half tank: more of an average mass.
Laz -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 3:50:53 p.m.

On this subject, Porsche says
Boxsterra -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 1:59:24 p.m.

Why would tire pressure matter?
mikefocke -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 6:22:48 p.m.

If tires inflated unevenly when alignment tech takes car....
MarcW - Livermore, CA -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 11:43:43 p.m.

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Yea - just cap them
Grant in NJ -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 8:23:03 a.m.

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brake pads
scott-atl -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 8:18:03 a.m.

I order OE pads from Suncoast
John - Red Lightnin' -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 8:23:03 a.m.

Pagid racing - for street use? I think I'd avoid that
Mellow Yellow (Atlanta) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:06:49 a.m.

Hawks HPS
Claro in VA - AS/BR/BK -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 1:11:02 p.m.

I once put "semi-metallic" on my Alfa...
Laz -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 3:57:37 p.m.

I use anti-squeal
Boxsterra -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 8:26:00 a.m.

Re: I use anti-squeal
scott-atl -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 8:54:03 a.m.

I get it from the local auto parts store
Boxsterra -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:15:59 a.m.

Just got back from having the fronts done
Laz -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 1:55:30 p.m.

Oh, sensors too, and it's a 2001 2.7
Laz -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 1:56:48 p.m.

Good source on brake related items
John from PA -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:02:53 a.m.

Re: Good source on brake related items
scott-atl -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 10:14:04 a.m.

987 stuff
Trygve ('98 Arena Red 121K+ in Alameda) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 11:58:14 a.m.

If you're not tracking the car..
MikenOH -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 10:49:37 a.m.

Skip Hawk HPS
Boxsterra -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 12:23:48 p.m.

Not my experience. Significantly less brake dust (night and day)
Mellow Yellow (Atlanta) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 10:36:10 p.m.

Suncoast
Pete -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 12:21:22 p.m.

Re: brake pads
joe pace -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 2:00:25 p.m.

Re: brake pads
Capt Ron -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 3:32:50 p.m.

Re: brake pads
scott-atl -- Friday, 3 July 2009, at 6:18:35 a.m.

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for those in southeastern PA - Mr. Clean Auto Wash system
John from PA -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 8:12:28 a.m.

Mr. Clean Auto Wash system on Woot.com $8
Keith Welty -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:09:42 a.m.

Another Wooter?
J Beason -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:15:42 a.m.

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Just curious, Pre holiday fun poll...
Marbleheader -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 8:06:57 a.m.

That's like asking which 300 lbs. Offensive Line Man is most sexiest
dmb in dc -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 8:44:01 a.m.

Re: That's like asking which 300 lbs. Offensive Line Man is most sexiest
Marbleheader -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 8:50:39 a.m.

Nope just think Sexy SUV is an oxymoron
dmb in dc -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 12:09:59 p.m.

Non of the above...the real sexy machine
davzin -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 2:52:56 p.m.

Range Rover Sport
ACE -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:02:07 a.m.

NOTA . . .= None of the above . . .
Cheeky ol'Coot -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 10:04:25 a.m.

Re: Just curious, Pre holiday fun poll...
acao (Houston, TX) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 11:29:58 a.m.

The Rangie
Brett 1978 911SC Continental orange (San Diego) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 2:56:42 p.m.

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"Landspeed" The Movie.......
X-Box (Ohio) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 7:44:34 a.m.

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CV Boots
KentV1 -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 3:55:11 a.m.

Re: CV Boots
EJ_2001_986_S -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 6:57:32 a.m.

Re: CV Boots
Rob in CO -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 8:06:07 a.m.

I agree with the others.
A Way -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 8:27:11 a.m.

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strange ppbb & facebook connection
Steve (Berlin & LA) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 1:39:46 a.m.

"they" know everything
macsak (aloha, y'all) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 2:08:20 a.m.

Did you do an email contact search before?
Oliver -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 2:09:45 a.m.

bizarre
Steve (Berlin & LA) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 2:26:22 a.m.

It's not just Facebook...
Meredith in Atlanta -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 6:56:12 a.m.

Do you remember the 'other' Meredith from Atlanta? ...
rick j. (nashville, tenn.) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 8:49:36 a.m.

Yeah the Atlanta PPBBers talked about that when we had coffee Sunday
Meredith in Atlanta -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 10:53:45 a.m.

Jeep Girl wasn't from Atlanta.
BoxsterBob ( in San Carlos, CA) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 1:35:41 p.m.

You may not have imported contacts from email...
John in Orlando -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 10:34:38 a.m.

good point
Steve (Berlin & LA) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 12:19:28 p.m.

Scary when a computer thinks your lonely & have no friends
Robert(Agoura Hills) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 7:20:57 a.m.

I was thinking the same thing
Matt (in MA) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 7:41:54 a.m.

Funny thing is that even when people ask to add you as a friend...
boxtaboy -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 7:45:36 a.m.

Or maybe they don't have anything to say but . . .
Skyler (Austin, Texas, y'all!) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 12:53:32 p.m.

Yikes!
JFP in PA -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 7:46:29 a.m.

Re: LOL!! I will stick that on my office door.
SK in Denver -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 10:32:01 a.m.

Open the pod bay doors, Hal.
MarcW - Livermore, CA -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 8:07:33 a.m.

I believe FB uses key words to connect the dots...
Frissen -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 11:24:19 a.m.

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Could someone post the pic please? - broken link.
Howard Graff in London -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 1:33:40 a.m.

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I hadn't thought about it...
Howard Graff in London -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 1:29:26 a.m.

Damage may be light enough just bumper cover...
MarcW - Livermore, CA -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:37:35 a.m.

Thanks Mark. I'll run thru that checklist.
Howard Graff in London -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 5:44:39 p.m.

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NBC - Porsche Panamera
Keoni986 -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 12:24:04 a.m.

Stunningly ugly...
Larry (CGP) in Houston -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 11:00:17 a.m.

Re: Stunningly ugly...100%
Jack in VT -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 11:33:00 a.m.

Respectfully disagree...
Lawdevil (Cashiers, NC & Atlanta) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 12:01:24 p.m.

I'm with Lawdevil--I like the looks of the car--I'm
Paul S. -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 6:19:23 p.m.

You obviously have good taste!!!
Lawdevil (Cashiers, NC & Atlanta) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:14:36 p.m.

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yeah, I noticed that too...
Kamal (MA) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 12:02:09 a.m.

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Re: Smoke on start up and hissing from engine under accel. Your thoughts
Alex Galloway -- Wednesday, 1 July 2009, at 11:32:35 p.m.

The hiccups you mean?
Jeff B -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 3:50:16 a.m.

Second AOS had no hesitation but 1st one it was the mild hesitation....
MarcW - Livermore, CA -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 8:46:21 a.m.

Do you know if you have to replace the "J" tube at the same time as AOS?
Jeff B -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:13:36 a.m.

I don't know answer. You'll have to ask someone's whose done AOS. I can.
MarcW - Livermore, CA -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:20:00 a.m.

No, not normally
Boxsterra -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:43:26 a.m.

No you don't have to replace it?
Jeff B -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:48:42 a.m.

Yes, you can reuse the J-tube
Boxsterra -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 10:45:51 a.m.

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Took a few more today...
Jeremy Rosenberger -- Wednesday, 1 July 2009, at 11:12:28 p.m.

Re: Took a few more today...
Ed Broadhead -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 3:02:10 p.m.

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cover on rear of seat
Alcantera -- Wednesday, 1 July 2009, at 10:45:39 p.m.

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paint chips
jimgreat2001 -- Wednesday, 1 July 2009, at 10:43:37 p.m.

Re: paint chips
Wayne K -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 2:09:15 p.m.

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Re: Is it normal...
Steve Tinker in Australia -- Wednesday, 1 July 2009, at 9:43:58 p.m.

Re: Is it normal...
seanz4 -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:24:35 a.m.

Re: Is it normal...
Steve Tinker in Australia -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 6:32:17 p.m.

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Finally got my car back today....
ACE -- Wednesday, 1 July 2009, at 9:40:10 p.m.

Had both front and rear bumper covers replaced on my...
MarcW - Livermore, CA -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 8:10:56 a.m.

Body shop told me don't wax for a month...
Rob in CO -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 8:51:39 a.m.

Re: Body shop told me don't wax for a month...
ACE -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:13:43 a.m.

If they...
Burg Boxster -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:56:39 a.m.

Thanks - will pick some up next time I venture out..
ACE -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 3:22:43 p.m.

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I've got hissing too
Robert (NY) -- Wednesday, 1 July 2009, at 9:24:46 p.m.

I was under the impression that was the exhaust...
Jeff B -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 3:53:52 a.m.

Re: I was under the impression that was the exhaust...
Robert (NY) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 7:05:50 a.m.

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Thanks.....
craig -- Wednesday, 1 July 2009, at 9:22:50 p.m.

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Porsche Club Worldwide network page
Frissen -- Wednesday, 1 July 2009, at 9:22:14 p.m.

Re: Porsche Club Worldwide network page
sputter -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 1:26:43 p.m.

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Yes, you did - several times. LOL.
Kevin C. (Saratoga, CA) -- Wednesday, 1 July 2009, at 8:56:49 p.m.

That's doug in ....
Trygve ('98 Arena Red 121K+ in Alameda) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 12:19:08 a.m.

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Thanks BB. Come on up and join us in a two four, eh.
Guenter in Ontario -- Wednesday, 1 July 2009, at 8:53:31 p.m.

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Re: Nice meeting you and welcome! Meteor Gray isn't it?
RickS (San Ramon, CA) -- Wednesday, 1 July 2009, at 8:51:49 p.m.

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Horn Honking on Braking???
JTK -- Wednesday, 1 July 2009, at 8:43:54 p.m.

Re: Horn Honking on Braking???
Mixster -- Wednesday, 1 July 2009, at 9:06:32 p.m.

Thanks
JTK -- Wednesday, 1 July 2009, at 9:28:54 p.m.

Here
Boxsterra -- Wednesday, 1 July 2009, at 9:54:44 p.m.

Uh oh the dreaded LMS ...
Burg Boxster -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 8:37:49 a.m.

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Thanks
Abe Evrens -- Wednesday, 1 July 2009, at 8:26:45 p.m.

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Can't give away this car !
Abe Evrens -- Wednesday, 1 July 2009, at 8:22:24 p.m.

Not true
Guenter in Ontario -- Wednesday, 1 July 2009, at 8:27:43 p.m.

yes true ....
Abe Evrens -- Wednesday, 1 July 2009, at 8:30:08 p.m.

Re: yes true ....
Susan -- Wednesday, 1 July 2009, at 8:57:56 p.m.

Mine is one of my better investments...
Jack in VT -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 11:37:17 a.m.

Regrettably, mine is as well
Lawdevil (Cashiers, NC & Atlanta) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 12:10:06 p.m.

Re: Can't give away this car !
Bob Z. -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 7:00:40 a.m.

Cheaper to import one from the U.S. than buy yours.
Iwas There (Toronto) -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 8:08:06 a.m.

Only two reasons that a car doesn't sell...
gallileo -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 9:54:51 a.m.

Porsche's future needs to be clarified
SteveJ -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 11:05:39 a.m.

I don't think the average or even most Porsche buyers
Paul S. -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 6:30:05 p.m.

Reminds me of my house advertised for sale.
longislander1 -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 11:24:16 a.m.

Re: Can't give away this car !
r9i8c7 -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 12:08:50 p.m.

Buy low: sell lower
Gary in SoFL -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 2:51:48 p.m.

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Hopefully ...
Richard H in Pcola -- Wednesday, 1 July 2009, at 8:20:28 p.m.

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If the issue is posted frequently it will happen eventually...
tampa_mark -- Wednesday, 1 July 2009, at 8:10:00 p.m.

IMS engine replacement a DIY?
Alex SF Bay Area -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 12:39:51 a.m.

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Re: Watched a movie called "Fracture" with Anthony Hopkins last nite
BurtR -- Wednesday, 1 July 2009, at 7:48:00 p.m.

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I can check the AOS on my own though right?
Jeff B -- Wednesday, 1 July 2009, at 7:44:14 p.m.

Well, you can based on symptoms and some tests and such...
MarcW Hayward, CA -- Wednesday, 1 July 2009, at 8:06:49 p.m.

Re: Well, you can based on symptoms and some tests and such...
joe pace -- Wednesday, 1 July 2009, at 8:53:59 p.m.

It never smokes while driving.
Jeff B -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 3:58:02 a.m.

Smoking upon startup once in a while is normal....
MarcW - Livermore, CA -- Thursday, 2 July 2009, at 8:20:16 a.m.

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