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#819 of 887 Not Familiar but Still Didn't Sound Right.... by ponderpoint Sep 11, 2008 (4:21 am)
I found a 2003 Boxster S for sale in a nearby neighborhood. The car appears to be a really good deal with maintenance records and original owner but when I test drove it I couldn't help but hear a metallic resonance whenever it was at a higher rpm. I had a similar noise on a Miata years ago and it turned out to be the heat shield around the catalytic converter....   Does anybody know what this noise is? I wouldn't call it overly irritating but it was definitely there and I'd really like the car, it's a screaming deal..... Replies to this message: andys120 (Sep 11, 2008 5:37 am)
#820 of 887 Re: Not Familiar but Still Didn't Sound Right.... [ponderpoint] by andys120 Sep 11, 2008 (5:37 am)
Replying to: ponderpoint (Sep 11, 2008 4:21 am) A loose heat shield or other exhaust component is the most likely possibility but Porsches are expensive to repair and you have to be leery of "screaming deals" on any car. If I were you I'd have a pre-purchase inspection done by a local Porsche specialist who could give you a definitive opinion on the condition of this car and an estimate for any corrective work needed.   If the present owner does not agree to let you do this WALK AWAY and don't look back, let someone else take the chance.
#821 of 887 Re: Advice for buying a 2000 boxster [stan_d] by rickransdell Sep 22, 2008 (10:04 am)
Replying to: stan_d (Dec 04, 2007 10:46 am) I have a 2005 Boxter that exhibits the same issue as you discribed. I have been told that it is the preheater in the catalytic converter and this is normal. Did you get any reply on your request?
#822 of 887 Need advice for buying a 2008 Boxster by bobrose10 Oct 10, 2008 (10:01 pm)
Hello. I am looking to buy a 2008 Boxster with Preferred Package Plus with Tiptronic. It looks like it retails for about $53K. Considering it's year end, what would be a fair price? Can I expect to pay even less than invoice? Also, should I get quotes from different dealers, and have them underbid each other? Thanks in advance! Replies to this message: mannyljr (Nov 06, 2008 8:26 am)
#823 of 887 Re: Need advice for buying a 2008 Boxster [bobrose10] by mannyljr Nov 06, 2008 (8:26 am)
Replying to: bobrose10 (Oct 10, 2008 10:01 pm) I've been shopping Boxsters for a couple of months now. If you haven't already bought it, definitely get competing bids from different dealers for your business. Porsche sales are 50% under their record sales month of a year ago. Also, there is a glut of late model used Boxsters that will save you tens of $1000's of a new car. You can visit Porsche's web site to search all the dealers in your area and you can start your shopping like that.
#824 of 887 Do Boxsters still have the problem of the engine 'letting go'? by johnxyz Nov 11, 2008 (6:02 am)
Hey Guys,   Kicking around the idea of a used Boxster but I have read that the Boxster engine has a fatel mechanical flaw and can 'let go' requiring complete engine replacement $10,000+ a pop (out of warranty , of course) - any truth to this?   If so was this corrected in the 2006 and later Boxsters?   Thanks for any advice on buying a used Boxster - was 2006 the last year Porsche made significant upgrades? Replies to this message: andys120 (Nov 11, 2008 8:07 am) johnxyz (Nov 11, 2008 10:28 am) andys120 (Nov 11, 2008 12:00 pm) mrrogers (Dec 22, 2008 6:38 pm) mannyljr (Dec 22, 2008 10:06 pm)
#825 of 887 Re: Do Boxsters still have the problem of the engine 'letting go'? [johnxyz] by andys120 Nov 11, 2008 (8:07 am)
Replying to: johnxyz (Nov 11, 2008 6:02 am) All I know about engine failures is what I read here, which is pretty dismaying.   Pending further research I have crossed a PDK Boxster off my list of gotta-haves which is a shame because there is no ready substitute available IMO.   Read the attached comments, engine problems may not be limited to Boxsters. Similar ocurrances have happened with 911-996/997s and Caymans.   If only BMW would make a sports car I could stand to look at. Replies to this message: johnxyz (Nov 11, 2008 10:28 am) andys120 (Nov 11, 2008 12:00 pm)
#826 of 887 Re: Do Boxsters still have the problem of the engine 'letting go'? [andys120] by johnxyz Nov 11, 2008 (10:28 am)
Replying to: andys120 (Nov 11, 2008 8:07 am) Thanks andys120 - dead on for my query - well cross Boxster off the list... No wonder they are rated a 'good value' for a used car. Shoot and I really like them (Caymans even moreso but too expensive).   Oh well - what other marques/models are a great vaule around an '05 or '06 in a sports car? Japanese marque would be ok... Replies to this message: andys120 (Nov 11, 2008 12:00 pm)
#827 of 887 Re: Do Boxsters still have the problem of the engine 'letting go'? [johnxyz] by andys120 Nov 11, 2008 (12:00 pm)
Replying to: johnxyz (Nov 11, 2008 10:28 am) Honda S-2000, I can't physically fit into it but YMMV. I'd look into the 350-Z and Miata/MX-5 as well.   Jag XK8? Corvette?...all good performing sports cars.
#828 of 887 Any input? by andys120 Dec 07, 2008 (12:58 pm)
Do any current or former Boxster/Cayman owners have input for us concerning the incidence of engine failures in these cars? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Replies to this message: jgboxcat (Dec 08, 2008 4:05 am)

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