triguy46

My 04 is running great, no problems! I haven't started many threads lately about it, though ;) Even the worst, most pessimistic estimates are that 80% of Boxsters have no major engine problems, and the % is probably much higher. And even then, most of the issues were with early model years and failed within the warranty period. I think it's moreso the severity and cost that worries people so much as the (not to mention the randomness and unpredictability to gnaw on your nerves). I mean, nobody's posting here "oh my god, what if the AOS goes out??"

Frankly, if you can drive this car for 2 months and then think about selling it for a miata... you don't deserve it! :P

I see the same question on my Saab and Vw posts from new owners. They all want to know why everyone is complaining and there are so many problems. If you take the time to study the comments there are only a few (but major) big concerns and the small ones are consist and easy DIYr, like all cars.

VWs don't usually cost $15k to repair if a seal lets go, though...

No, not selling it. I bought it with eyes wide open and money put away with forethought and resolution that this is worth keeping. Thanks. The Miata was fun, but this is a car.

you answered your own question. people seldom come to forums to tell you their car is running great. if you are not technically savvy or a good DIY'r then this data will look overwhelming.

I see the same question on my Saab and Vw posts from new owners. They all want to know why everyone is complaining and there are so many problems. If you take the time to study the comments there are only a few (but major) big concerns and the small ones are consist and easy DIYr, like all cars.

If you bought a car you cannot maintain then that is your own fault, but this car will most likly turn out to be not much more or less reliable then any other car you will own assuming you know the previous history and you do the right things...

Actually just the opposite, I do have some technical abilities and am not unfamiliar with high performance vehicles and some pretty big tractors, but do not see this car as a DIYer for me. Thanks for the confirmation of what i hope are the exceptions and not the rule, because I've waited 30 years to own a Porsche and I'm not disappointed.

Sorry, but I need to know: I've had my 2003 for 2 months, 37000 miles and is spotless. Runs great, looks great, Porsche serviced with no documented probs. I"m 2nd owner.

So I come here daily and read the terrifying stories of dropped valves, cracked blocks, astronomic service etc and I am wondering if I shouldn't just dump it and buy back my Miata.

Is it because people primarily post problems here? Or is it because this thing is going to break?

Mine rattled too and I couldn't see why until I noted that the plastic 'spring' inside the bracket was broken. I replaced the brackets to fix the problem, but after driving for a while without the screen in, I decided there wasn't a lot of difference with or without it. A little more buffeting at the back of your head, but so what it's a convertible and convertibles are breezy.

Lyn

that is what I have wondered. I think I will wait till spring to decide whether to do this.

Are there clips on the windscreen or just those mounted on the rollbar? I can't visualize how the windscreen attaches.

My 2003 boxster did not come with the rear windscreen. Am looking at adding this. A few simple questions: Are there brackets that hold it in place? If so, how are they attached to the rollbar? Am I wrong to think that this will be a simple project?

Thanks

If you go to: http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z231/tr...nt=100_0309.flv you will see the decal I added to my spoiler. We spent Christmas day driving up and down the highway so others in a "chase" vehicle could see the fun :P

Thanks to all for the sound advice.

I've had my 2003 Boxster for 3 weeks and we're getting ready for a winter blast. It is not forecast to be above freezing for 4 days. The battery is 2 years old, non-porsche, 72 month. I have a small, 1 amp trickle charger. Am I being overly worrisome for considering using it?