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Reliability is engineered into Porsches at the factory, keeping it there is what the Porsche-approved maintenance schedule tries to do. The Boxster has a reputation as the hairdressers' car but I don't think it's deserved. It can be a driver's car (depending on the driver) and is fun. I've never owned one but I've enjoyed spins from time to time. You're talking 180 / 200 bhp (nominally 210 /215 IIRC but...

Of course. The non lazy option.

Ceist Beag I don't agree completely. I believe that the type of person who does what the OP is decribing is different to the majority... most people don't put notes on cars in this situation. The neighbour doesn't own the space, yet behaves as if he does... so his behaviour can't be easily predicted. I have seen this situation, where my neighbour called into my houose asking me to move my vehicle, so she could park outside...

on my 01 Golf I think (haven't checked yet) its located under the bonnet on the RHS as you stand looking at it i.e. in front of the passenger seat. You lift the rubber strip and there is a few Philips head screws there. In behind that if the video on YouTube I watched is correct. I am going to the autopart store now to pick up a replacement filter, and will hopefully get a chance over the next couple of days to change it (wife uses it...

You might need a radio code otherwise should be no problem. I had the battery out of a passat 01 130 for about an hour while doing another job. Once the battery went back in all worked fine. If you get a new battery make sure it is the same size and has the poles on the same side and same shape poles. be careful lifting batteries they are heavy and can be a nuissance to get in and out. Otherwise easy enough diy job. Halfords will replace for...

thanks for the link. think im kind of swaying towards a e39 at the moment. Id be prepared to handle the tax but sure feck it... why not . Id love a decent spec'd one with leather and multi function steering wheel etc... but im thinking that i'll have to hit the north to find something in my budget.... any links out there for stuff north or south guys feel free to post. Thanks

Quote: Originally Posted by delgirl Of course they're not as dangerous - you can at least see from the angle of their heads that they are looking in your direction. With the current blacked-out driver side windows, you can even see if there's a person behind the wheel, nevermind what direction they're looking in. in your opinion of course

Hi I've just rang the NCT office and they said they only need the cert if there's a problem with the chassis number and even they you get 20 days to produce it.

2 owners - one was a lady from the UK, the previous owner is an old guy (restaurant owner) who has gone bust (allegedly). I just would like to find out about the actual engine - am I just paying for the badge or are they fun to drive and reliable?

Said there would be no need to do it when I suggested it yesterday (they were adamant the docs were in the post friday remember) for some reason. Didn't have a chance to say it today but would such a letter suffice anyway?