It is very disheartening checking new posts

[VGM911]

Originally Posted by ElementAI

I Joined this Forum to learn some tips and get info on these cars before taking ownership of a 2000 986 S with 44k on it this summer. Now I am really not sure I want to get it as every day it seems someone else is just driving along and suddenly it dies or dies at a light or CEL lights up and it is embarrassing to get a flatbed to tow it to a several thousand dollar repair or worse. I have driven the car twice and love everything about it. Takes me back to my '90 Miata that I loved for 4 years with zero repairs, top down more than it was up, grinning to all destinations.
ONLY the Box is like a very Grownup more serious car.

I want it to be as reliable as the 1994 Honda I still have with 186,000 miles and still runs strong and has had basic repairs like radiator, timing belt, one clutch and oil and tires.
Maybe I should go with my gut and not get it.... I cannot afford a new engine or having to upgrade tons of stuff right off. Expensive maintenance is not a problem but new engine is different.

Seems many are frustrated and selling them as they cannot deal with it anymore.

Checking new posts again......

My advice to people who value reliability more than any other aspect of car ownership is to buy a Japanese car.

[Perfectlap]

^^ I don't think Boxsters are being hurt on resale anymore than all the current crop of modern Porsches. They simply made too many cars until the economy collapsed. Too much supply and not enough people who are doing better now than they were 4 years ago. GT3 and 997 Turbo prices are falling fast and that's maybe two of the best Porsches ever produced.

I would venture to say that the average 1st time buyer of a second hand Porsche is NOT very knowledgable about the ins and outs of the car. Neither is the salesman who got them into the car any more knowledgeable. If people avoid Porsches it's more to do with a long standing notion that repairs and maintenance will be extremley expensive. That notion will probably never change.

[Tranlm]

I have to agree with most of the users here. Some main points.

1) You're in a forum where the majority of the members are fanatics! We're going to beat each and every issue to death; make it out to be the end of the world (of our car at least). We all love our cars and want to be ready in case anything happens, which is why we share so many ideas and experiences here.

2) You have to remember that people will ALWAYS make a big deal when something bad happens. Rarely does anyone get on the board out of the blue and say something like "My car's running great and right now doesn't have any problems" without at least being prompted first.

3) Porsche's are luxury cars. If you really do want dependability and cheap repairs, you should really go for a Honda. They have a good name and haven't been plagued with recalls like Toyota. Most people on here, like me, buy a Porsche to enjoy and appreciate.

4) EVERY car has its own problems. Even Hondas! You just gotta be ready if and when they happen, which is one of the reasons I stay so active in forums.

Hope this info helps.