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#855 of 886 Re: Is The Boxster a Perfect Economic Bellwether? [ponderpoint] by andys120 Mar 11, 2009 (7:37 am)
Replying to: ponderpoint (Mar 10, 2009 7:37 am) Pretty substantial rap sheet on the engine   I've come across some info in direct contradiction to the reports of Porsche engine failures we've been getting from TTAC.   The 2009 New Car issue of Consumer Reports is out and I looked at the Frequency of Repair Bullet charts for Used Cars and only 2005 MY Boxsters show a higher than average incidence of engine problems. In all of the other four years where they had a big enough sample, the Boxster had a Much Better than Average incidence of engine repairs as well as a MBTA overall score which is probably why the 2009 Boxster is one of CR's 2009 "Recommended" buys.    I know that CR isn't exactly the Bible and all kinds of things can skew the sample of a particular car but I've usually found the CR bullet charts to be a pretty good predictor of how reliable a particular car's going to be.   It's also important to note that starting in '09 the 987s get new engines of different design that eliminates the Intermediate Shaft (IMS) that has been a factor in most reported engine failures.
#856 of 886 Prices for 2008 Boxster S by sie1 Mar 14, 2009 (2:38 pm)
I plan to purchase a new 2008 Boxster S within the next couple of weeks. Has anyone had any experiences in buying a new Boxster. I noted that the 2007 closeout discounts were around 10-15% . However , with the bad economy and the fact that Porsche delayed the introduction of the 2009 models for 7 months, I 've heard talk of 25%-30% discounts being given. I've also noticed that the RS60 and Design Edition II haven't sold well at all. Seems to be 100s of these still around. thanks for any advice Replies to this message: wicki (May 08, 2009 10:55 am)
#857 of 886 2002 Boxster by hobiekat07 Mar 17, 2009 (3:18 pm)
I spotted a low mileage 2002 boxster and am considering it as a play thing. Is anyone satisfied with a similar item or know of reasons I should not proceed? Replies to this message: dtownmil (Mar 23, 2009 7:43 am)
#858 of 886 Wheel repair by dtownmil Mar 23, 2009 (7:40 am)
If anyone has info on where to go to have scuffs on wheels repaired, it would be appreciated. Thanks.
#859 of 886 Re: 2002 Boxster [hobiekat07] by dtownmil Mar 23, 2009 (7:43 am)
Replying to: hobiekat07 (Mar 17, 2009 3:18 pm) I just purchased a 2000 and couldn't be happier. Got close to 30 MPG on the way home. Great car. Tons of fun. As any Boxster owner knows.
#860 of 886 Boxster failure by dtownmil Mar 23, 2009 (8:34 am)
Is the fear of engine failure real? Mine has a small RMS leak and I've chosen not to worry about it for now. I keep an eye out to make sure it doesn't get worse, and it doesn't.   I would be screwed if I had a IMS failure, but are there any real numbers of how many of these fail?   Mine is a 2000 2.7L with 58K. Right now, I have no warranty on it. If the engine goes it's out of my pocket. Anyone think it's worth purchasing a three thousand dollar warranty for chance of failure?   Any input is appreciated. Replies to this message: andys120 (Mar 23, 2009 8:44 am) marygi (Oct 04, 2009 6:04 pm)
#861 of 886 Re: Boxster failure [dtownmil] by andys120 Mar 23, 2009 (8:44 am)
Replying to: dtownmil (Mar 23, 2009 8:34 am) There are no hard numbers out on Boxster motor failures that I know of other than the Frequency of Repair charts in Consumer Reports which show that the incidence of motor repairs is "Much Less Than Average" for almost every model year..   A leaking RMS isn't by itself a big issue but you want to keep a careful eye on the dip stick, running low on oil will result in a wrecked motor in any car. If I were you I'd ask a couple of experienced Porsche mechanics for an estimate on repairing the RMS and an opinion on whether the extended warranty is worthwhile.   A word of caution about the EW: You have to be an experienced tech, combined with a Philadelphia Lawyer degree to figure out whether you'll be covered in the event of any specific failure.
#862 of 886 Boxster Tires by dtownmil Mar 23, 2009 (11:52 am)
My 2000 has 18" wheels. Can anyone recommend long-lasting semi-inexpensive tires?   Now have Pirelli Pzero Rosso's, but one front one has a small bulge in it. May try to get some pro-rated assistance to replace the fronts.   I've heard that these tires will wear very quickly. Also, I do not track or race the car, so I do not need the best performing tire, just adequate. I don't want something that will squeal on the road.   thanks. Replies to this message: andys120 (Mar 23, 2009 12:43 pm)
#863 of 886 Re: Boxster Tires [dtownmil] by andys120 Mar 23, 2009 (12:43 pm)
Replying to: dtownmil (Mar 23, 2009 11:52 am) Call Tire Rack, tell 'em what you need, how long do those P-Zeros last?

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