Nick_USA

Naughty... naughty...

Yes it is naughty but it also highlights that potentially a dealer could do it too!! 'Caveat Emptor'.... 'Let the buyer beware'!!!

Can the PST2 reset/clear the ignition range codes 1 and 2 or are they there forever. Is there any tool that can clear these codes?

No the PST2 can not. Check out the Cayman Club board and search for the SNAPFLASH by softronic.

No they hadn't even moved the car into the shop when they mentioned the alignment and the price..... closer to $500

Our 996 Cab is in the dealer to have the reverse light switch changed under warranty. Just after leaving the car they call me to 'try it on'.

"Your car is due a service and an alignment." I explain the service was carried out but they keep going on about the wheel alignment that is due.

I have checked on here and my maintenance book but cannot find this listed.

Is the garage trying it on ?????

It's a must do hack. Driving the car with it fitted is so much more fun.

Even more important on the 987 as unlike the 986 which has a steel lid the 987 lid is made of aluminium

Stuttgart. Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany, is to expand its mid-engine coupé model range with the launch, in November 2007, of the Cayman S “Porsche Design Edition 1”, a limited-edition special series. Porsche has incorporated various design disciplines into this very special mid-engine coupé: the black exterior emphasizes the purist nature of the 295-bhp sports car and, at the same time, is a nod to Porsche Design and the famous Chronograph 1s designed by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche precisely 35 years previously.

This look, cultivated by Porsche Design, imparts additional luxury and class on the Cayman S: the black leather and Alcantara upholstery harmonizes with refined details such as the instrument dials, the layout of which reflects that of all Porsche Design chronographs. Even the center console, dashboard, and door trims glisten in black, while the three-spoke sports steering wheel, the gear lever, the handbrake grip, and the roof lining are clothed in non-slip black Alcantara. The Porsche logo (crest) is embossed on the headrests.

The vehicle’s technical features are equally sophisticated: beneath the ten-millimeter-lower body, standard Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) actively controls the hardness of the shock absorbers and it features a special Sport mode that can be activated at the touch of a button for a really dynamic driving feel. Five-millimeter spacers together with 19-inch turbo wheels give the Cayman S “Porsche Design Edition 1” a presence that is reinforced yet further by the 235/35 ZR 19 tires at the front axle and the 265/35 ZR 19 tires at the rear.

The Porsche Design Studio, created by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche

35 years ago, has rapidly become a top international name for industrial design, luxury items, and consumer goods. Top-class functionality and esthetics glisten in the new “Porsche Design Edition 1” collection – in black or black matt, of course.

The Cayman S “Porsche Design Edition 1” standard equipment thus includes an elegant briefcase containing the Flat Six Chronograph, a pocket knife, a pair of sunglasses, a pen, and a key ring – all in black, even the knife blade, in keeping with the vehicle’s styling. The number of Cayman S “Porsche Design Edition 1” units is to be as exclusive as this series-production luxury package: only 777 are being built, and each will be identifiable from a badge on the lid of the glove box.

The market launch of this black Cayman with exclusive Porsche Design equipment, including briefcase, will begin in Germany in November 2007 and in the United States in January 2008. The base price is 58,600 Euros and, factoring in 19 percent value-added tax, the price in Germany will be 69,942 Euros.

ATLANTA -- Porsche’s all-new orange 2008 Limited Edition Boxster and Boxster S will soon be stirring excitement around the country with a stylish design and competitive pricing starting at $49,900 USD and $59,900 USD, respectively. With the first Limited Edition being displayed at a special sneak preview at the NY Auto Show this past spring where it received a rave reception, the 500 eagerly anticipated Limited Edition Boxster and Boxster S models will go on sale in dealerships on September 28, 2007 throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Clad in striking orange paint, a color previously featured only with the track-ready Porsche 911 GT3 RS, the Limited Edition Boxster is as well-built as it is eye-catching and even includes a special “Limited Edition” plaque on the glove compartment. Its sport exhaust system, as well as the safety bars, designed to help protect occupants, are dressed in orange paint. And the SportDesign package that includes spoiler lips in the front, an automatically extending and redesigned rear spoiler, and modified rear trim with integrated diffuser provides a more stunning and sporty appearance.

Complementing the orange paint are several eye-catching elements in black including black painted alloy wheels—with large 18 inch standard on the Boxster and 19-inch standard on the Boxster S—striking black exterior side mirrors, black front and side air inlets, all of which tastefully complement the car’s model designation in black on the rear deck and a black convertible top. Black carries over to the seats, carpet, dash, door panels and other surrounding soft surfaces. Adding to the performance theme is the use of Alcantara trim, a suede-like material used on performance Porsches like the 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 RS. Alcantara is pleasant to touch, but it also helps occupants stay planted in the interior during sporty driving. Alcantara trim is used on seat inserts, the three-spoke steering wheel from the 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 RS, and gear shift and handbrake lever on vehicles with manual transmission.

To further tie the interior and exterior, Porsche designers added touches of bright orange to interior trim pieces such as the door lever surrounds and the trim panel that covers the dash-mounted cup holders. Even the gray shift pattern on the gear shift lever carries an orange font.

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), based in Atlanta, Ga., and its subsidiary, Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd., are the exclusive importers of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne® sport utility vehicles for the United States and Canada. A wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, PCNA employs approximately 300 people who provide Porsche vehicles, parts, service, marketing and training for its 213 U.S. and Canadian dealers. They, in turn, provide Porsche owners with best-in-class service.

The part number you require assuming you have the slightly concave wheel cap with the colored crest is 996 361 303 09 which is $44.84 from somewhere like pelicanparts.

This should help you out.....

Import car from USA to UK

Hi, I'm new to the forum and looking forward to my first new Porsche, but have a question regarding Porsche's typical order timing/process. I tried to order a 2007 Boxster S on April 21, but was told a few days later that there were no more allocations available for a 2007 order. I checked with a couple of dealer's and they confirmed the 2007 model run was winding down. My dealer offered to order me a 2008 S with delivery around the beginning of January 2008-which I accepted. With the change over to the 2008 model production supposedly slated for August, when would it be realistic for my order to be confirmed by PCNA. Any kind of heads-up would be appreciated so I avoid letting my order languish.

Thanks

This link is old but still timescales and process are still valid.....

The order process

Porsche has today formally released details of its' 2008 pricing including the Limited Edition 2008 Boxster and Boxster S models.

The details can be found on both Porsche.com and the 'Build your Porsche' tool within it.

Launch Video etc here:

Porsche GT2

No more than 10 minutes work without a test drive. But Porsche allows the dealer 40 minutes without and 70 minutes with.

Half a shirt or a full shirt off your back..... check your dealers hourly rates.

No extra module just a software enable (see link below)

TSB for Extended Nav

The options are the only ones available but I have my dealer checking with the head office on the availability of PCCB but I am not holding much hope.

For production, I have a date of Septmeber 20 for my car and hope to see it mid-october (shipping allowing). If I hear anything else I will post it on here.

And as for an order guide I am pressing my dealer for this but there is no news of one as of yet. They are awaiting the guides for not just this model but all 2008 cars.

I do know the car is highly sort after, I have mine but the dealer now has a wait list of 5 for this car, not that I am going to pass on it!!!

The only other options available on the car are (All 2008 prices unless stated):

P74 Bi-Xenon Headlights $1090

342 Heated Front Seats $500

551 Porsche Windstop $375

639 Sport Chrono package (or Package Plus with PCM) $960

680 BOSE - Surround Sound System $950

810 Floor mats $90

P23 Porsche Communication Management with Extended Nav $3250 (2007 Price) (Extended Nav Standard on all PCM August 2007 production onwards)

249 Tiptonic S $3210 (2007 Price)

There is also an Alcantara option for the Tipronic Shifter but I do not have a price or option code for that.

Hope that helps you (Check out this link for photos etc):

Limited Edition Boxster S

Evidently the car does not come with a full leather interior? I thought the car in NY had a full leather interior.

No it does not have a full leather interior, that is on the demo version only. The Demo version also does not have a sports exhaust fitted either.

True you could do this by yourself......BUT:

BASE S $55,700 (New 2008 Price)

Sport Design Package $5,865

Paint to Sample $4,315

Sports Exhaust $2,100

19" Carrera S Wheels $1,550

Rims/Caps Black $1,290

Sport Steering Whl (Al) $790

Door Opener Ext Color $780

Seat Inlay Alcatara $550

Roll Bar Ext Color $535

Trim Strip Ext Color $520

Gear Lever Trim Ext $290

Total = $74,705

This doesn't include the following options: Auto Climate (Standard) nor does it include the custom black wing mirrors or the back grills etc.

So my guess is $59,900 is a good option!!!

As for a Ltd Edition Plate......Priceless :rolleyes:

It is a software upgrade and can be done by an OPC. An interesting fact is that from Aug 07 production all PCM systems will come with Extended Nav as standard.

Does anyone out there have details of what the price of the limited edition 'orange' Boxster S is going to cost??

$59,900 as I was informed by a dealer today.

Don't hold me to it however

I also was told this price but I do not know which options are zero cost and which are non-cost options. But my car is ordered and I am expecting delivery around late September to early October.

Pricing for additional line items that were listed on the pro-forma invoice are

P23 PCM $2000

P74 Bi Xenon $1000

342 Heated Seats $480

551 Windstop $375

640 Sport Chrono + $920

680 Bose Surround $950

810 Floor Mats $115

As for what is included in the $59,900 base model, I have yet to determine that also

All is a mystery at the moment, no one anywhere seems to have any firm specification sheets. No order guide and no price lists as of yet.

Does anyone out there have details of what the price of the limited edition 'orange' Boxster S is going to cost??

$59,900 as I was informed by a dealer today.

Don't hold me to it however

I also was told this price but I do not know which options are zero cost and which are non-cost options. But my car is ordered and I am expecting delivery around late September to early October.

I've got 3,800 miles on my 2006 C2S Cab, and so far, I've put in 4 quarts of Mobil 1. Yes, I do drive hard, but only recently, as I was obeying the break-in procedures.

At this rate, I'll never need to change the oil...

Seriously though, with that much soot on your tailpipe, I would imagine you've got quite a bit of build-up on your lower bumper valence as well.

Burning as much oil as I have been, I'm having the techs look my car over real good next month.

4 quarts in 3800 miles that seems a little high even for a new car. Maybe the 997 is more thirsty than the 986 perhaps.

(Anyhow roll on October and my orange car!! :D )

Check out the link......

GT2 Info

I bought one of the little red clips that fits somwhere in the area of the sun visor when you want to activate the infared part of the alarm system when the top is down, but i don't have a clue as to exactly how it is used. I've done a Forum search without being able to find anything, so any input from the mebership would be appreciated.

Lyn

Fits here when you have the top down and enables the interior sensors when you lock the car (Some people paint it black as you can see):

Red Clip