Soooo how bad is it to red line an old Boxster?

[ExplorerLyon]

Originally Posted by Box7774

Long story short.....I was showing my brother my new to me used 01 Boxster with 158k miles on the dial.....he was really loving the test drive and grinning from ear to ear. I told him he was shifting way too early and I finally got him shifting in the sweet spot. I made the mistake of saying this thing doesnt even red line til 7k........The very next stretch of open road he red lined 2nd gear into 3rd before I could say WTF!!!! it was done..............given my car is an 01 with high mileage do u guys think this is a big deal or and absolute joke and no worries?

Thanks

You are only worried about it because you know about it. The car could have been red lined many times before you purchased it. Forget it and enjoy the car.

[10/10ths]

.....spank her. She loves it.

[mgfranz]

Originally Posted by 10/10ths

.....spank her. She loves it.

If I had nickel for every time I did this... I would have $3.35

[78F350]

It's not uncommon for these cars to smoke on startup if they have sat for a while or if they were run for a short period and shut back down. Especially if the oil level is near the top of the dipstick. It is a Flat engine and a little oil can sit and seep at the bottom side of the cylinders - unlike a V or inline where it drains down.