Oppo Multiple-Choice: Boxster edition

"Thomas Donohue" (tomonomics) 08/27/2019 at 09:00 • Filed to: None

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When a seller lists a picture of the dash, and there is a brightly colored microfiber cloth neatly inserted wedged between the top of the console and the bottom of the dash, one must assume:

A) The seller is very concerned with fingerprints, and needs the towel handy at all times

B) There is frequent condensation from the upper A/C vent, which needs to be absorbed

C) There is a water leak in the front of the car, which funnels down the console, and needs to be absorbed

D) The console squeaks, so padding is needed so that the driver can distinguish between rubbing plastic, and an imminent IMS failure. Also, console is squeaking due to accident damage.

E) The seller was tryin g to Armor All every square inch of interior, and the towel got stuck.

I just can’t figure out why that is there. This is a similar dash, sans yellow accent.

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If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Thomas Donohue 08/27/2019 at 09:21

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That is just, like, the ugliest center stack  I’ve ever seen.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > Thomas Donohue 08/27/2019 at 09:22

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That’s actually the $3500 Speed Yellow™ Sport-Tex™ accenting.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Thomas Donohue 08/27/2019 at 09:23

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probably all the above

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ihm96 > Thomas Donohue 08/27/2019 at 09:23

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I would assume A, but why not just a sk?

Arrivederci > Thomas Donohue 08/27/2019 at 09:29

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I’d assume squeaking, but in an old Boxster, it could be a number of different issues.

Urambo Tauro > Thomas Donohue 08/27/2019 at 09:45

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Was going to say “D”, as my car has a similar issue that I use a folded-up piece of paper to resolve. But after scrolling down to see that gap, I’m thinking it’s for  towel storage.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Thomas Donohue 08/27/2019 at 09:46

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well based on my old Allroad and with Porsche being related to Audi, its probably engine oil

Thomas Donohue > Urambo Tauro 08/27/2019 at 10:21

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I’m leaning towards water. There is also a very slight discoloration on the carpet behind the stack, and all behind the gas pedal on the other side. It could be dirt, but i t’s also rust-colored.

No word from seller yet.

Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief > Thomas Donohue 08/27/2019 at 10:44

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It’s a convertible. When you drive with the top down things get dusty, including the inside of the glass and a gauges. I keep a roll of workshop towels in my Boxster  for the same reason. They're just going the microfiber route as they're classier than I. 

Thomas Donohue > Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief 08/27/2019 at 11:27

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I have a Boxster as well. There are 99 other places to keep a towel - the cubbyhole right below it, t he glovebox, t he door storage panels, t he sliding storage shelf right behind you, etc.

I can’t think of a reason to put it there, e spe cially if you’re selling a very monochrome car (this is a pretty rare black top/interior SE) and you’re taking pictures for the listing.

Likely innocuous , but incredibly suspicious to me! I have an 03, and it would   take some effort to get a folded rag in there to look that neat.

Textured Soy Protein > Thomas Donohue 08/27/2019 at 13:11

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D was my first thought but I hadn’t considered any of the water issues you mentioned.

bob and john > Thomas Donohue 08/27/2019 at 16:40

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id  think D

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > Thomas Donohue 08/27/2019 at 17:33

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That’s a mighty big gap to end up needing a shim to stop squeaking. A microfiber like that isn’t great for absorbing something that drips constantly so I doubt its there to deal with a leak. I’m going to guess that the owner just keeps it there for easy cleaning of the dash and that’s a convenient spot to keep it. I keep a similar microfiber cloth (blue instead of yellow) in my glove box for dealing with the piano black plastic that’s all over the interior of the Corolla.

Sammyno55 > Thomas Donohue 08/27/2019 at 21:35

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I wear glasses and keep a microfiber towel in all my cars. I did have a few black ones but found they got lost in my black interior cars. Recently I bought a pack of green ones and put one in each car.

itranthelasttimeiparkedit > Thomas Donohue 08/27/2019 at 23:00

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didnt realize there were so many boxster owners here....I want another one...

Spanfeller is a twat > Thomas Donohue 08/28/2019 at 09:17

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that shift boot looks like it’s made out of 10-year-old ductape.