New Member ! Some basic bits of guidance..

virtualal · Jul 27, 2020

Hi
I am new to Porsche ownership and am getting my RS60 Spyder in a couple of weeks. Had plenty of nice / fast cars in the past Mercs / BMWs, Golf R32s Any tips or things to be aware of with one of these ? Also - Car Insurance - anyone recommend a good / reasonable insurer ?

To be honest I am a little hesitant. Its a great car, good price, low miles but weirdly I never saw myself as becoming a Porsche owner and am hoping its not a cliche to own one now that I am older and can afford it and the running costs !!

911hillclimber · Jul 27, 2020

Welcome!
Stick to the maintenance schedule with OPC or a know good specialist.
my 987.2 is insured with LV.
use the car so it won't get sticky and enjoy it!

virtualal · Jul 27, 2020

Many thanks ! Currently insured with LV so hopefully when I ask them to swap the details it wont be too painful.... actually - who am I kidding ? They're insurers it was always going to hurt.

As for using it - I will be doing - don't really do the leaving cars tucked up bit. It is going to get a regular exercise !

Chappelle · Jul 27, 2020

Forget the badge. Cars are brilliantly engineered and fantastic to drive. Plenty of guides as to what to look for. Keep drain holes clear, keep an eye on the front condensers and keep them clear of crap. Brake disks rust on the inside

malarcy · Jul 28, 2020

In my experience and with all acknowledgements others views and experience etc.

I have found that my boxsters have been no more expensive to maintain and service (well/properly) than my previous Audi and BMW cars. Note. Don’t confuse cheap with good. You do pay to play and "cheap independents" are often not cheap at all, they just use cheap parts (sometimes that’s fine just make sure you know what you are spending your money on )

everything looks expensive against my toyota corolla at 170k miles and two alternators and a starter motor after 16 years of ownership.

and no car i have owned has come close to the money pit that was a brand new Vauxhall Zafira.

lots of jobs can be done at home. There is no magic here but sometimes (like all cars ) it’s best to pay someone who knows the cars to do certain jobs

be informed. do your research and be realistic if buying an older car.

insurance wise. Depends of course on age, location, history etc. But weirdly I pay about the same on the multi car policy for the 2012 3.4 boxster as I do for the 2004 1.8 Toyota.

pretty sure you will soon say what we all say "why didn’t I buy one of these sooner". It’s like we know a secret that others haven’t worked out.

virtualal · Jul 28, 2020

Thanks Malarcy - all very helpful. Looking forward to getting my hands on it !!

virtualal · Jul 28, 2020

Thanks Chapelle - your post led me to a few videos on YouTube about the drain holes which I will be able to keep an eye on. The car to date has lived a pampered life so I am sure they will be fine - but good to know what to do while I have the car - especially as we do get lots of leaf litter in the Autumn.

911hillclimber · Jul 28, 2020

It is a point well made about leaves/mulch in the front rads. Guards for the grills after a good clean out is wise. I did this after an A/C loss and after diy new rads etc a few years back and they are nice and clear still.

If you are a diy type then the Dempsey book on 101 projects for your Boxster might be a good diy guide.

MoT failure for the rust on the inside of the discs, swopping new discs in must be the simplest job on a Boxster.

I think with the future in mind, a good name in the Service Book will be expected by any buyer after you, but it needs to be a good name you can prove to be so for credibility.
We need some good pics when you get it!

Hendy3023 · Jul 30, 2020

Hi , I am an RS60 Owner had mine for three years , as per all the other comments made there is nothing different to watch out for on the RS60 as there is for all 987 Boxsters. You must shop around for insurance , had mine with AXA for last three years and it has been gradually increasing until this year they quoted £2 short of £600 and that was enough for me so found a local broker who deal with prestige / Classic Cars who got me exact same spec cover with KGM classic car insurers for £340 . I only do low miles per year , car garaged when not used. Enjoy.

JonFozz · Jul 30, 2020

Hi, from a fellow newbie. Just bought my first Porsche, 2004 Boxster 2.7 and loving it! Insured mine with an agreed value with Footman James for around £350.

Only problem so far is the buttons on the keys seem to have stopped working. Does anyone have any suggestions for replacements rather than main dealers? Thanks for your help & looking forward to attending some PCGB events in the future, when normality returns.

stephentodd · Jul 30, 2020

JonFozz said:
Hi, from a fellow newbie. Just bought my first Porsche, 2004 Boxster 2.7 and loving it! Insured mine with an agreed value with Footman James for around £350.

Only problem so far is the buttons on the keys seem to have stopped working. Does anyone have any suggestions for replacements rather than main dealers? Thanks for your help & looking forward to attending some PCGB events in the future, when normality returns.

Good place to try for key repair is www.keyfobrepair.co.uk. They fixed one of my Keys for £35. lots of the guys on Boxa.net have successfully used them as have some friends with other car makes.

malarcy · Jul 30, 2020

one tip - whilst there is nothing wrong with this forum and you will get some good advice and no nonsense on here - you may also want to have a look at www.boxa.net - you need to create an account, but it's free and whatever the thought/question/need or want some there will be something to help inform there - a number of people will crop up in both forums, and there are some very well informed folk in both places.

the only other thing for any new Boxster owner is "learn where the drains are and make sure they are clear" gets expensive quickly if they are blocked and it rains.....

JonFozz · Jul 30, 2020

malarcy said:
one tip - whilst there is nothing wrong with this forum and you will get some good advice and no nonsense on here - you may also want to have a look at www.boxa.net - you need to create an account, but it's free and whatever the thought/question/need or want some there will be something to help inform there - a number of people will crop up in both forums, and there are some very well informed folk in both places.

the only other thing for any new Boxster owner is "learn where the drains are and make sure they are clear" gets expensive quickly if they are blocked and it rains.....

Thanks for the tip on the drains. Will check them tomorrow. Had similar issues with an Audi A3 soft top my wife had 2 cars back. Boot was like a pond!

virtualal · Jul 30, 2020

Hello all !!

Thanks so much for all the friendly and helpful suggestions. The Dempsey book is now on order - insurance was not too bad - with my existing one LV - £540 which I think is pretty good given mine and my wife's liberal collection of points and the fact that it will is insured for full business use @ 12,000 miles a year.

Will post some pics when I get my hands on it next Friday.

Will be checking those drains on a regular basis !