Just bought new boxster

[majormcf]

Speed yellow, little bit louder than my old arctic silver, got a great deal on it. I read a thread on here about an ECU flash for 50HP, anyone know anything about that? warranty issues? MPG impact?

[White987S]

Very nice! Gotta luv that new car smell!

A 50 HP increase with an ECU flash? Not going to happen. Say goodbye to your warranty too! If it were that easy, don't you think Porsche would do it?

Enjoy your new car. :)

[majormcf]

Thanks!

Thats what I thought, I just saw someone post that and wanted to see if anyone could confirm it. I wouldnt mind an HP increase but I am not going to void my warranty or decrease my MPG. Getting a new porsche at a used price, not a bad deal.

Very nice! Gotta luv that new car smell!

A 50 HP increase with an ECU flash? Not going to happen. Say goodbye to your warranty too! If it were that easy, don't you think Porsche would do it?

Enjoy your new car. :)

[White987S]

Is that really Speed Yellow?Looks kinda light.

[majormcf]

Is that really Speed Yellow?Looks kinda light.

Yes, I think its washed out from the flourescent lights and flash. These were taken from the showroom floor. I have tinted the windows and have a hardwire kit for the passport. Next I am painting the air vents and calipers speed yellow.

[1schoir]

Speed yellow, little bit louder than my old arctic silver, got a great deal on it. I read a thread on here about an ECU flash for 50HP, anyone know anything about that? warranty issues? MPG impact?

Major:

Beauty! Nice touch with those yellow accents on the air vents.

Drive it in good health!

Regards, Maurice.

[dcporsche99]

Congrats! Really nice!!

Enjoy your new ride! :)

-Dana

[White987S]

Yes, I think its washed out from the flourescent lights and flash. These were taken from the showroom floor. I have tinted the windows and have a hardwire kit for the passport. Next I am painting the air vents and calipers speed yellow.

Who is going to paint the side vents? Bumperplugs does great work! Look into them.

[paulv]

majormcf,

Congrats on the new Box and best wishes. I remember how excited I was when I picked up mine. Also, welcome to the forum -- it's the best around!

Regards,

paul...

[White987S]

majormcf, I bet that car was a Custom Order that was never picked-up by the person who placed the order. I say this because that is a unique set of options. Not the usual fare the dealership picks out.

[majormcf]

majormcf, I bet that car was a Custom Order that was never picked-up by the person who placed the order. I say this because that is a unique set of options. Not the usual fare the dealership picks out.

I think your right! His loss, my gain! I would not have splurged for some of the options but getting 15K off sticker made it a moot point. Air Vent option, rear lid, roll bar and climate control are nice but not sure I would have paid for that. The 19in wheels look awesome but 3675 is a bit steep for a wheel upgrade imo.

I wanted the Nav package and xenons and a wheel upgrade (18in), everything else was just a bonus! Concerned with how often I will be buying tires at around 1200.00 a set! I am estimating about once a year.

[White987S]

Concerned with how often I will be buying tires at around 1200.00 a set! I am estimating about once a year.

You should get about 15-20,000 miles on the rears if you take good care of them. Proper inflation is key. Of course this does not include any track-time or Autocrossing.

[majormcf]

Concerned with how often I will be buying tires at around 1200.00 a set! I am estimating about once a year.

You should get about 15-20,000 miles on the rears if you take good care of them. Proper inflation is key. Of course this does not include any track-time or Autocrossing.

The dealer told me that I could expect around 10K miles out of them. That sounds a little low! Got the windows tinted today and that gave it a nice look. Really like the Nav package with the phone although my cadillac is easier to use.

As far as the car, apparently it was a special order from a drug dealer or something like that, the IRS came and took the deposit and records from where the guy had purchased other cars. Salesman said the dealer ended up losing about 2K after all was said and done, seems like they would have taken a bigger hit than that but apparently Porsche has a 6500.00 dealer incentive on them right now.

[renzop]

Sorry, the air vents and the 19s don't do it for me. But, if you enjoy them that's all that matters. Have fun with your new ride!

[fokinel]

Thats a cute car, and it seems like a good deal. I test drove a speed yellow S a couple of years back and it was the closest thing to driving a police car with the lights on - traffic continuously pulled over to let me pass... I could get used to that ;)

[majormcf]

Sorry, the air vents and the 19s don't do it for me. But, if you enjoy them that's all that matters. Have fun with your new ride!

Really?? I would have never paid for the vents but I like them and they were already on the car. The dealer took a loss on it so I look as them as a free upgrade. I still dont see how they can charge 1200 for vents? I would have rather had heated seats. The 19s on the other hand are awesome, not looking forward to buying new tires though!

The dealer told me they took about a 2K loss and there are about 2K in options I wouldnt have paid for but they are nice to have. Havent seen another like mine on any forumn or website so its nice to have a unique car.

[majormcf]

Thats a cute car, and it seems like a good deal. I test drove a speed yellow S a couple of years back and it was the closest thing to driving a police car with the lights on - traffic continuously pulled over to let me pass... I could get used to that ;)

Thanks! I think it was a fantastic deal, on the road for 44,600 thanks to no sales tax in oregon. stickered for 59525