Whiney engine

[tonycarreon]

Originally Posted by KGV

My friend is onsidering buying a 1998 Boxster. I went with him for a test drive and the engine whines very loudly. I know this is a high-performance car, but the soung is almost defeaning. Is this usual or could there be something wrong with this partiuclar car? :dance: And if so, what? Thanks
KGV

i guess it depends on what you mean by whiney...

i wouldn't describe it as whiney but it doesn't sound like my ford or volvo, that's for sure.

best way to know is go test a couple of more. if they all sound "whiney" then you know it's just that you're not used to the sound.

the first time my friend rode in the car his first question was "why does it sound like that?" i had to explain he was used to hearing the engine noise coming from the front of the car and it was behind him.

an airplane engine when sitting in first class doesn't sound like an airplane engine when sitting in coach...

[DenverSteve]

There's nothing "almost deafening" about a stock Boxster. Have it checked out by a private mechanic prior to buying.

[clickman]

They do sound a bit like a sewing machine until you put your foot into it...

Stock exhaust, of course.