New 03 Boxster S Owner - Durametric

[scottjk]

Hi. I've finally rejoined the Porsche family again after a 10 year hiatus after selling my 83 SC :( . I purchased a beautiful 2003 Boxster S and I'm in the initial stages of collecting the proper tools and materials to maintain and upgrade. It appears that Durametric is the standard for code reading and programing. I use Rosstech for my Audi and it appears similar. Are there any other options other than the factory PIWIS that I should take a look at or is the Durametric the one to own?

Thanks

Scott

[Loren]

:welcome:

Unless you have $18,000 a year to lease a Porsche PIWIS tester then Durametric is your choice.

Durametric can do most everything the average DIY'er will need.

[scottjk]

How about the AutoEnginuity unit?

Thanks

[Loren]

How about the AutoEnginuity unit?

Thanks

You will only be able to see engine codes with a generic code scanner - no alarm codes, no airbag codes and you won't be able to test Porsche specific hardware.

[N41EF]

The Durametric is very comperable to Ross-Tech's vagcomm. Allows you to see and talk to every computer on the car. Unlike ross-tech they offer a home and a pro version, the home version will only let you use on three different VINs. They pop up on eBay alot used on one car.

I have a generic OBD2 reader for checking temps and such, but use the Durametric for serious stuff. I bought an older version used, can use it on multiple cars.

[sliderr]

Where is a good place to buy this, i want one myself aswell for my MY1997.. and how much would this cost?

[Loren]

http://www.durametric.com/buyus.aspx

[sliderr]

:thankyou:

[scottjk]

Pelican Parts sells them for the same price as direct. I've never used PP before but I plan on purchasing various things from them. I'd buy from a dealer instead of direct because it helps everyone out.