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rondocap · 12-25-2012, 07:30 AM

So I greatly enjoy my Boxster, and it is fairly low mileage - 2001 with 54k miles.

Obviously like everyone here, I always have certain issues in the back of my mind - such as the infamous IMS failure. Generally normal wear and tear and maintenance is fine, but to have the threat of a complete engine failure looming is a bit much.

So what's the next step up? Obviously a 2009+ Boxster is more reliable, but what about cars between 2001-2009? Are the 996 911 models reliable and free from these troubles?

How about the early Cayman cars? Same deal? Or is there a particular engine that is more robust?

12-25-2012, 07:30 AM	#1
rondocap Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NY/NJ Posts: 195	Most reliable Porsche long term? So I greatly enjoy my Boxster, and it is fairly low mileage - 2001 with 54k miles. Obviously like everyone here, I always have certain issues in the back of my mind - such as the infamous IMS failure. Generally normal wear and tear and maintenance is fine, but to have the threat of a complete engine failure looming is a bit much. So what's the next step up? Obviously a 2009+ Boxster is more reliable, but what about cars between 2001-2009? Are the 996 911 models reliable and free from these troubles? How about the early Cayman cars? Same deal? Or is there a particular engine that is more robust?