Sanky Posted November 28, 2019 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 I laid up Boxster for the winter 2 months ago, yesterday I needed to go visit some sick relatives in hospital in Nuneaton. I decided to take the Boxster even though it was raining, which I try not to do usually. What a great drive it was, really have missed using this car. Gear stick had gone stiff, which always seems to happen when its parked. But it worked itself loose eventually. Just wanted to share, life is to short for parking the car...just enjoy it and create memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted November 28, 2019 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Sanky said: Just wanted to share, life is to short for parking the car...just enjoy it and create memories. ☝️👍👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAZ Posted November 28, 2019 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 Yep! Mines only getting taken out on a Sunday at the moment, except when she is off to a Porsche Christmas party on Saturday night, so she will get 250 miles on her this weekend - roll on spring ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted November 28, 2019 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 A "lovely" round trip to Bristol and back yesterday for me in the heavy rain (approx 200 miles) - Box handled it no problem, always very comfortable, even on the motorway - always impresses me how easy it is to go from 70 leptons to 90 leptons - very similar to my old BMW 645 where the increase in speed was just so easy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanky Posted November 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 46 minutes ago, Mattman42 said: A "lovely" round trip to Bristol and back yesterday for me in the heavy rain (approx 200 miles) - Box handled it no problem, always very comfortable, even on the motorway - always impresses me how easy it is to go from 70 leptons to 90 leptons - very similar to my old BMW 645 where the increase in speed was just so easy.... What impressed me was, how the rain just sheets off the windscreen. You hardly even have to use the wipers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Posted November 28, 2019 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 40 minutes ago, Sanky said: What impressed me was, how the rain just sheets off the windscreen. You hardly even have to use the wipers. Rain x been put on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted November 28, 2019 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Liberty said: Rain x been put on it? Found this very effective on mine, just waiting for a dry (?) day to reapply as it is starting tog et a bit less effective with more road grime around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted November 28, 2019 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 Used most days unless extreme weather then its out with the Discovery, now done 206000, heading to the moon and back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanky Posted November 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Liberty said: Rain x been put on it? Not sure, I’ve not put any on myself and I’ve owned it 2 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw_L Posted November 28, 2019 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 It's my daily car, so gets me to Coventry & home again whatever the weather. 👍😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Ken Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 The only time I prefer to keep my Boxster I the garage is when the motorways are running with water - I hate aquaplaning and my Boxster floats far too easily. If my wife needs the Golf, I prefer my BMW F800GT which cuts through the water, even if I get a bit damp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chukkieegg Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Mine is a daily so used everyday Although indicator cancelled has packed up this morning lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieboy2608 Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 21 minutes ago, Chukkieegg said: Mine is a daily so used everyday Although indicator cancelled has packed up this morning lol Is that an MOT failure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, charlieboy2608 said: Is that an MOT failure? No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieboy2608 Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Just now, PaulQ said: No Phew-I wont bother buying a replacement then as they are expensive even 2nd hand via ebay ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickLS7 Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Got mine out of the garage yesterday after two months of non use. Was rewarded with a fault, the handbrake microswitch has packed in! I sold my Hardtop though to a nice chap called Simon off here. We both learnt that however big your car is, don't assume a Boxster hardtop will fit in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinewood Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 All cars need a good drive every couple of weeks imo. Nothing worse than leaving a car standing for long periods of time. Mine gets a daily drive to the gym and back. It becomes that "me time" for body, mind and soul. The post workout drive is my "happy time" with the roof down (dry) I have great success with Auto glym windscreen polish to deep clean and then rain x application Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Pinewood said: I have great success with Auto glym windscreen polish to deep clean and then rain x application +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Took me 5-10 mins to unfreeze my window to get in her this morning - the only real thing I hate about winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 I had to get in the passenger side, then cought the throttle...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chukkieegg Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 So is the fix a replacement indicator stalk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 3 hours ago, Patt said: Took me 5-10 mins to unfreeze my window to get in her this morning - the only real thing I hate about winter. i have found a quick spray of deicer along the window rubber before unlocking helps the window drop. There is a lot of flak on the various Porsche related FB groups between the garage queens and the daily's - its quite funny watching them - each to their own at the end of the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw_L Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 5 hours ago, Patt said: Took me 5-10 mins to unfreeze my window to get in her this morning - the only real thing I hate about winter. I use a kettle (obviously not boiling!) full of warm water on all the windows and everything seems fine straight away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaregs Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 This won't work for everyone, but I keep the key next to my bed and set the alarm 15 minutes early. When it goes off I nudge Lynn and tell her the car needs defrosting, turn over and snooze for 15. Works a treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Mattman42 said: i have found a quick spray of deicer along the window rubber before unlocking helps the window drop. That usually works, but wouldn’t budge this morning. Passenger side was fine though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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