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#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)
#829 of 887 Re: Any input? [andys120] by jgboxcat Dec 08, 2008 (4:05 am)
Replying to: andys120 (Dec 07, 2008 12:58 pm) Hey - I have 2007 convertible boxster - bought it brand new - never had an engine problem - (definitely had battery die a couple of times) - my biggest peeve is that my breaks still have a "squeek" at times (they claim it's still brake dust - I have about 8k on the car) - and if you're really turning the wheel aggressively (i.,e. hard turn) you can get another creeky sound. I neighbor has a carerra and he has the same issue (apparently was common on 2007 models so he says). Other than that - no problems.
#830 of 887 Is this a fair deal? by dbarton7 Dec 09, 2008 (7:28 am)
Hello.   I'm looking at a 2006 Boxter S with 1,400 miles that appears to be in excellent condition after a visual inspection and test drive.   The price is $42K.   Is this a fair deal or can I do better elsewhere?   Also the mileage seems awfully low for a 2006. Is there anyway to verify the mileage other thab using Carfax?   Would appreciate your collective thoughts.   Thanks Replies to this message: mannyljr (Dec 09, 2008 11:48 pm)
#831 of 887 Re: Is this a fair deal? [dbarton7] by mannyljr Dec 09, 2008 (11:48 pm)
Replying to: dbarton7 (Dec 09, 2008 7:28 am) $42K sounds like a lot for an '06 S in this current economy. I've been price shopping Boxsters since the summer and have posted dozens of Porsches and their prices on my blog. http://mannyljr.typepad.com/lizardslair/ My current front page is a list of Best in Price for Boxsters 2005 - 2008. It's mostly based on autotrader.com, plus a little Ebay. I have a 2006 S with 22K miles on my list for $34K. I have an '08 Boxster S listed at $45K from a dealer. Post a comment if you visit my blog and let me know if it helps.
#832 of 887 2001 Boxster CEL/Cats by Jeffreyatl Dec 09, 2008 (9:37 am)
I bought a 2001 Boxster in August. In October, the CEL illuminated, so I took it to the dearer after eliminating a loose gas cap as the problem.   The dealer ran diagnostics and determined that BOTH catalytic converters had failed. I paid them for the diagnostic work done and left, opting not to get them replaced without a second opinion.   THe dealer told me that I'd need to get both cats replaced before the emissions inspection is due (March '09), that it would fail withouth that work.   It was pointed out to me that it is very unusual for any catalytic converter, nevermind both, to fail at 41,000(+) miles.   Yesterday, I took the car to an emissions inspection place, and the guy just ran the diagnostic (not the full emissions test) on the car and said that it was fine. He said that if he were to run the full test on the car right then, it would pass.   I emailed this information to the service manager who hedged just a bit on their analysis of the diagnostic code readings, and offered to test the car again, at no charge to me.   I think the dealer didn't allow for dirty sensors, or a number of other possible explanations for the CEL coming on. They turned it off in October and it hasn't come on again.   I also think they're trying to stick it to me for not getting an extended warranty on their PO car.   Thoughts?
#833 of 887 Re: Do Boxsters still have the problem of the engine 'letting go'? [johnxyz] by mrrogers Dec 22, 2008 (6:38 pm)
Replying to: johnxyz (Nov 11, 2008 6:02 am) I read where Road & Track Editor-at-Large Peter Egan had to have the engine replaced on his used Boxster S. Forunately he had the Certified Pre Owned warranty. He wrote a great column about buying his Boxster. His wife told him that there a only so many summers, so he needs this convertible!     The Porsche CPO warranty is only for two years. I see CPO Boxsters from dealers on the web. There are a few 2002's and 2003's for under $20,000. Maybe the strategy should be to buy one, and then sell it after one year with the one year of CPO remaining as a selling point. Another strategy could be to sell it after two years, and then buy another CPO Boxster from a dealer so you are always protected from the dreaded engine failure. Replies to this message: mannyljr (Dec 22, 2008 10:06 pm)
#834 of 887 Re: Do Boxsters still have the problem of the engine 'letting go'? [mrrogers] by mannyljr Dec 22, 2008 (10:06 pm)
Replying to: mrrogers (Dec 22, 2008 6:38 pm) Mr. Rogers, I think you're off a little with the Certified Pre-Owned warranty and how long it lasts. I'm pretty sure, it's 2 extra years to the factory warranty, which is 4 years and 50,000 miles. This is based on the in-service date and when the factory warranty expires. I doubt there are many or any 2002 Boxsters that are CPO. They would be expiring in 2008, unless they were sold in 2003. A Boxster sold in 2003 then certified would be expiring in 2009. I've been shopping and watching prices on Boxsters since last July. I keep track of prices, including Certified Pre-Owned Boxsters on my site:   http://mannyljr.typepad.com/lizardslair/2008/12/best-in-price---porsche-boxster.- html   I am keeping to 2005 models and up. Boxsters went through their biggest upgrade in that year. There are base 2005 Boxsters approaching $20,000. One even sold on Ebay recently. That link is on my site too.
#835 of 887 by mrrogers Dec 23, 2008 (4:51 am)
Thanks for your prompt reply. You are probably right. I may have screwed up my sort on the autotrader.com site. I sorted for certified Boxsters with a maximum price of $20,000. I ended up with five cars in the 2001 - 2003 model range. I did not contact any of the dealers to see if I could get the full two year warranty or just a fraction of it.
#836 of 887 Boxster Engine news> by andys120 Jan 16, 2009 (9:39 am)
I read something interesting about the revised 987 Boxster (2009-10?) in the February issue of Automobile. They say the 987s (Boxster/Cayman) are getting the same motors as the current 911/997. These have chaindriven cams that do not require the intermediate shaft (IMS).   Automobile. doesn't reference the current spate of blown 986/987engines but IIRC it is the IMS that has been so trouble prone in the Boxster. In light of that news and reviews of the apparently superb PDK transmission maybe it's time to put the otherwise sublime Boxster back on the Dream Roadster list. Replies to this message: mrtoad3 (Jan 18, 2009 9:22 pm) andys120 (Jan 19, 2009 9:21 am) jhammell (Jan 20, 2009 12:27 pm) mrtoad3 (Jan 23, 2009 8:40 am)

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