Are BOXSTERS REALLY THIS TROUBLESOME - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

kabel · 09-21-2007, 09:01 AM

The boxster is no more problematic than most other cars. Drive it, enjoy it. Having read about some problems that can occur gives you power; Be comforted you are better informed to recognize and fix any of these issues if they happen to you. Don't let the negatives prevent you from having fun.

I nearly did not buy mine for the same reason, but in the end I came to the above realization and have not looked back. $0.02

porsche986spyder · 09-21-2007, 09:17 AM

I to felt this way at first. But after having the car for over 1 year now and having bought it used, the only problem was the RMS leak which I had fixed and it has NOT come back since. If you keep up with the maintenance you should be fine. As for my RMS issue, there really is no telling what the previous owner did as far as maintaining goes. I love my car and have had no other issues with it at all. Some people just don't take care of their cars and some times people just get a bad one from the start. I would like to say that if you keep your boxster in a garage you will less likely have water issues too.

Perfectlap · 09-21-2007, 09:19 AM

40K miles on my BoxsterS

non-maintenance repairs to date (with labor)

1. throttle body $300
2. one O2 sensor $150

Adam · 09-21-2007, 09:39 AM

Bought mine new 4 rys ago...0 problems, never been back to the dealership since I drove it off the lot. Oh wait, yeah the clutch pedal squeaks..oh well

IowaS · 09-21-2007, 10:06 AM

I have not had good luck, however all of the cost so far has been picked up via extended warranty. When people ask me this question, my response is always: It is a car, things break and need to be repaired just like any other car, however it is generally more expensive to repair than a Ford( or insert other "normal" make car here.)

Adam · 09-24-2007, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam

Bought mine new 4 rys ago...0 problems, never been back to the dealership since I drove it off the lot. Oh wait, yeah the clutch pedal squeaks..oh well

My car is now in the shop with possible serious engine damage/issues. It will be looked at tomorrow before I know for sure. I guess I pissed off the car gods or didn't knock on wood after I posted this...oh well what can you do.

gmboxster · 09-25-2007, 11:47 AM

At the risk of sounding stupid, what is the IMS failure you guys keep mentioning.