buying advice / Real Kw/HP on a Boxster S
Dear members,
I had a look in the topics posted before and since I couldn't find the answer to my question, I decided to do my very 1st post. At the moment I don't have a Porsche but I'm very keen to get one. During my search I came across to a 2004 Boxster S with 38,000Km on the clock in very good conditions but after an independent assessment (http://www.acl.lu/fr/Club/Prestations-ACL/Diagnostic-Center) a dyno check showed only 167KW (228CV). Although the acceleration was pretty linear, I’m surprised because that model should have 191KW. The seller mentioned that this is normal because the Dyno might be inaccurate and there was no fan in front of the car during the test. He also said that many cars don’t really have the advertised KW. To make things even more interesting, a very small leak of oil and water was detected as well. On the positive side, the independent assessor believes that the car was in the shop floor for a while because the battery was not too strong and the break discs were a bit rusty. He also believed that the car was driven by a gentle person and for that reason the engine KW output is below expectations. Dear members, I'm desperate for your thoughts. The questions are: 1) What is the real KW or HP for Boxsters S? 2) Could the low KW output be somehow related to the way the previous owner drove the car? 3) Would you still consider this car if that was for you? Many thanks! |
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http://www.pelicanparts.com/boxster/boxster_tech.htm So if the price was right or the owner is willing to repair the oil leak(s) properly then go for it mate Cheers Harry |
Tks!
@ Harryrcb
Thank you very much for the quick reply. The garage is aware of the leaks and they should be repaired before I buy - just need to discuss the price now... Let's see... I am sort of ok because the car will come with one year warranty. I'm very excited about this car but I need to hold my horses and take the decision with my mind not with my heart ;) Thanks for mentioning the RMS and IMS issues. I will go through the messages in the Forum. Cheers, Alex |
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good luck mate Cheers Harry |
Leaks of oil and water
troubles me. One or the other is usually fixable. But both means there are two problems or there is a serious problem. Examine the fill tanks in the trunk of the car and see if the fluids are intermixed with each other. Any coffee looking foam? There is an water/oil heat exchanger that is known to sometimes fail. Or it could be a major problem inside the block or heads. Still fixable but expensive and how they fix it and what other damage was done can determine the longevity of the car. Or it could be a simple oil leak and water tank cap problem with the cap replacement fixing the problem.
This is a case where I wouldn't buy that car without an independent Porsche mechanic with a wonderful reputation for understanding the internals of the engine inspecting the engine and running lots of tests. |
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One year warranty will come together with the car stating (in the contract) that the problems spotted by the independent assessor will be addressed - at least it would be helpful in case legal action is required (hope not!) I am going on holidays for 2 weeks and will get the car when I'm back - at least a good reason to get back home... Cheers, Alex |
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I decided to go for that and should sign the contract tomorrow at this time. they'll fix the problems and one year warranty should bring me some piece (hopefully!) Thanks for your words Harry, I'm really excited about it and keen to read loads of stuff about Boxsters. In 2 or 3 weeks time I should post some pics and a few more questions. Cheers, Alex |
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Have fuh Cheers Harry |
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