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Old 09-29-2015, 06:46 AM   #761
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sounds like Ford, GM and Porsche might have figured this out and that 2nd gen Audi and BMW motors are less afflicted.
I'm at 41,000 miles on the Boxster and no driveability issues whatsoever.
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Old 10-04-2015, 02:44 PM   #762
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Old 10-04-2015, 03:30 PM   #763
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Old 10-04-2015, 04:28 PM   #764
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Nice milestone. I love porches gauges with the tach front and center
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Old 10-05-2015, 04:08 PM   #765
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Needed to replace the thermostat on the Miata. While at it I ended up making a write-up for Miata.net. The one they have on their forum was helpful enough but left a few things out and there were a few points that could have been clarified.
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Old 10-06-2015, 05:48 AM   #766
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Old 10-07-2015, 12:33 PM   #767
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D'oh! Typo . . .
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Old 10-10-2015, 09:24 AM   #768
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Committing a huge enthusiast sin.

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Old 10-10-2015, 10:29 AM   #769
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Old 10-10-2015, 10:32 AM   #770
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That is just wrong Car washes are for leased cars only.
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