Replacing the front brake pads on a 2000 Porsche Boxster S. 1. Chock rear wheels. 2. Jack car and support securely on axle stands. 3. Remove wheel. 4. Remove split pin from pad retaining pin. 5. Remove pad retaining pin and spring plate. 6. Carefully push pistons back into calliper with pads. 7. Remove wear sensors and remove pads. 8. Install new anti-squeal back plate and pads. 9. Add a smear of copper slip to retaining pin. 10. Reinstall spring plate, pin and split pin. I also took the opportunity to unblock the holes drilled in the disc that had become full of brake dust. Tools used: Jack Axle Stand Wheel Brace Pliers Hammer & drift to knock pin out Tyre lever or screwdriver to push pad back Copper anti-seize paste Brake pads supplied by: www.eurocarparts.com
I narrowed my search down to a Porsche Boxster or a Mazda Miata
A 1999-2002 Porsche Boxster will costs 11,000-15,000 with about 65,000 miles.
The issue for me is the possibility of super high maintance and repairs.
I love Porsche and all of the cars they make. It has been my dream to drive a Porsche Carrera and I feel a good way to start would be a Porsche Boxster.
A 2000 Mazda Miata is selling for around 6500 dollars with about 70,000 Miles
Clearly the repairs will be cheaper than the Porsche.
The mazda seems appealing because it is sporty like the Porsche. Though the Porsche is a much better vehicle.
The Mazda seems to be less prone to unexpected problems and the maintenance is cheaper.
The Porsche is the dream.
My budget can allow these cars, gas and insurance. I have AAA and it will cost me about 120.00 Per month full coverage.
I am just very torn between the two.
The Mazda being more practical and cheaper overall.
The Porsche my favorite car and part of my dreams.
Please offer your opinion and advise.
Thank you so much for your time.
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With the all-new Porsche Boxster Spyder, Porsche is introducing a new, lightweight version of the mid-engined Porsche Boxster roadster at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show in December, the distinctive styling and technical specification of which represents the true, purist form of the Porsche sports car – light, powerful, open-roofed, and very efficient.This is precisely the formula already applied in creating the most successful road-going sports and racing cars throughout the history of Porsche, ranging from the legendary Porsche 550 Spyder of the 1950s to the RS Spyder Le Mans Prototype race car so successful in motorsport today. Weighing 1275kg, the Porsche Boxster Spyder is the lightest model in the Porsche line-up, and continues this clear-cut philosophy in a package offering full homologation for the road, reflecting a common wish expressed by Porsche customers. The new model becomes the third version in the Boxster range, joining the Boxster and Boxster S, yet stands out clearly at first sight from the other versions of the mid-engined roadster, quite simply because the Spyder has been developed first and foremost for driving in the open air. The low-slung, lightweight soft top extends far to the rear and serves to protect the driver and passenger from bright sunshine, wind and rain. When closed, the soft top, together with the bespoke extra-low side windows and the two unique, striking bulges on the single-piece rear lid, boasts a stretched and sleek silhouette …
The Boxster Spyder features a 3.4-liter six-cylinder engine with Direct Fuel Injection upfront of the rear axle. Maximum output is 320 horsepower (hp), 10 hp more than the Boxster S. The combination of 10 more hp and 176 pounds less weight than the award-winning Boxster S, plus an all-new sport suspension that lowers the Boxster Spyder 20 mm, a lower center of gravity, a standard limited slip differential, and exclusive wheels provides the kind of driving dynamics that back up the unique look. Aluminum door skins and lightweight interior door panels from the 911 GT3 RS contribute to the weight reduction. When equipped with Porsche-Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission and the Sports Chrono Package, the new Spyder, using Launch Control, accelerates from a standstill to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. Top track speed is 166 mph with the roof open. Fundamentally, the entire Boxster family is the successor to the legendary 550 Spyder and RS 60 of the Fifties and Sixties, all sharing the same mid-engine roadster concept. Low weight and supreme agility combine to provide outstanding driving pleasure. In 2004 and 2008 Porsche produced limited editions of the Boxster bearing the additional name Spyder, honoring the 550 and RS 60. In contrast, the new Boxster Spyder is a regular, but specially developed and upgraded production model as compared with the Boxster and Boxster
Spied on the ‘Ring, the Boxster is still showing off a cloth roof, and we get another look at the rear LED light clusters. Beyond that, it looks evident that the front end is bulging and somewhat elongated, but not massively. All around the car, it is more of the same: same spoiler, same third brake light, same sidesills, same vents, etc. Instead, we expect there to be some solid differences to the mechanics, and possibly weight reductions, instead of a radical new design. After all, the old design just came out.
Any personal experiences? I’m thinking of either getting a 2005 BMW Z4 or 2005 Porsche Boxster S. I would like some insight as to how much it costs for maintenance and insurance for these two convertibles.
If you’re an owner of one of these cars, some personal experiences as owners would be great too! Were there any mechanical issues, ratings on performance, etc. Anything is appreciated. Thanks!
Ok…. this would seem simple but does anyone know how to check the transmission fluid level on an 01 Boxster??? There is no information regarding this in the manual and I can not find a dip-stick to check it.
Here is why I ask… We were coming home from work the other day and were on the freeway. The car just lost power and we had to pull over. The car limped home at like 40 mph but would not shift correctly and had no power, however, if I drove it in manual mode and shifted the gears myself the car seemed to have no problem at all. Any suggestions??? Thank you for taking the time to read my question and any advise would be greatly appreciated. T-
I’m about to buy a Porsche Boxster 1997, used, but apparently in mint condition ( I’m getting it inspected Monday by a certified mechanic, though )
I was wondering what i’m getting into : are these cars reliable ? 11 years after, how do they hold up ? Should I expect lots of repairs as I’m driving it ? is the Mileage-per-Gallon as good as it seems on paper ?
Please, 1997 Boxsters owners – or people that know about this car on an everyday basis, let me know your feedback!
Well, got it inspected by a certified ( and independant ) mechanic who told me that the car was pristine – and a “go”. So, as of today, I’m the proud owner of a Boxster!
I was driving a Mazda Miata, which I had a blast with, but the Boxster engine is definitely a different league. Thanks for the answers!
Can the revamped Boxster do something the old model couldn’t – beat the Z4 on a track? Tiff has always loved the Boxster and Jason actually bought a Z4. Let battle commence.
