I read where the 2.7 motor blows up for no real reason...

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I am not a "Porsche Expert" by any means, but as I recall, they have problems with many of their engines

older air cooled 911's have the head studs issue, cooling fan issue, etc. I think only the 3.2l SC engines are considered "bulletproof"

the water cooled front engined cars have the rubber timing chain which if not meticulously maintained lets valves hit piston crowns, and the 968 also had the pinion gear problem.

now the rms & intermediate shaft issue with the water cooled flat 6's

nothing is perfect, for sure Porsche isn't. But hey, its the price of admission.

You play, you pay. I love my boxster, bought it knowing full well about the problems. I love the damn car, and the smile it puts on my mug everytime I drive it. Theres no way I would trade it for a S2000, or anything japanese.

Drive it like you stole it, baby!!

I HAVE always had my eye on an esprit though. But the 8 Cyl turbo version. That car is just ********************in. I would take one of those over ANY 911.