8 things about the Boxster that I don't like and wish Porsche would fix.

[porsche986spyder]

Originally Posted by bmussatti

Most of these have been address by Porsche...they call it the 987 and the 987S Boxster!!

Does the 987 allow you to adjust the sun visor to the outside?

[Perfectlap]

the rattling wind stop and RMS is still an issue on some 987.

glove box? what do you want next a frapucino drink holder?
wipers? If I'm going at least 45mph I don't even turn them on. Water just blows off from the rake of the windshield.

I wish:

1: no electric top, something manual on high quality ball bearings. Saves weight and an no expensive top repair.

2: Turbo headlights like 2002-2004 911. Although the fried eggs are cool. Thank god they didn't put the round 911 light on any Boxsters.

3. they should have sub contracted the design of the gear box to Honda. If they came up with something half as good as the S2000 it would be a 1000% improvement.

4. a lower rear valance. Sits too high off the ground.

5. Get rid of the electric front and door latches. and place the latches in the center arm rest where you arent's scratching them with your shoe.

[djomlas]

stock turbo engine and i would forget them for everything else that sucks on this car

[2000SoCalBoxsterS]

Originally Posted by djomlas

stock turbo engine and i would forget them for everything else that sucks on this car

Great photography DJ. You have a gift.

--Rear view visibility is horrendous and blind spots. Backing up I could easily run over a toddler and not know it.


--Spongy feel of the turn signal and wiper stalks. Should be more like an old BMW or even an old VW air cooler that had a buttery positive feel of a pistol trigger.


-- Needs a rotary fan speed dial, goes from zero to full with a quick turn.


---Most annoying besides the "chop", with HVAC on "manuell", the A/C will cycle if it can. It seems I cannot get ambient air through the vents without the A/C kicking on at some point.

Originally Posted by porsche986spyder

Does the 987 allow you to adjust the sun visor to the outside?

Sun visor...what the heck...it's a convertible...sun is coming in from all kind of angles! That why I got a convertible and a good set of sunglasses (and sun screen).

[AUDIOGUY]

I second the wiper situation... my bmws always had the smart wipers that stopped or slowed when you stopped at a light. Dont other boxsters have the intermittent dimming switch on the dash???
I wish you could put the windows up by turning the key and holding it.
Rear axle hop if you try to "burn a little rubber"
Otherwise, not many complaints.

[drburton]

The Key! It's the worst. The buttons go off when I don't want them to, in my pocket. Then when I actually want to pop the hood using the key I end up popping the trunk or locking the car. You have to have fingers the size of a two year old to actually press the right button.

[r9i8c7k]

Originally Posted by drburton

The Key! It's the worst. The buttons go off when I don't want them to, in my pocket. Then when I actually want to pop the hood using the key I end up popping the trunk or locking the car. You have to have fingers the size of a two year old to actually press the right button.

Yes, I go out into my garage and find one of the hoods popped open all the time.

[Brucelee]

You guys better be careful. Germans don't take criticism very well.

PS- I am of German heritage!

[Franco]

HI, I'm glad i didn't pay $50,000 for my car, makes it easier to accept all the crap from Porsche.

[djomlas]

putting the jey in and turning it one way or another, holding for a little while, willg et the windows up or down, depending on where they are when you started.

[super66]

Originally Posted by r9i8c7k

Yes, I go out into my garage and find one of the hoods popped open all the time.

seriously the key sucks!!!! There have been times when I sit right next to my car and hold the button and it won't pick it up....diagnosis found no problem....not to mention I am close to 6'1 and not a small guy so climbing in and out does suck....especially when one of the trunks randomly opens....

well the 20K service comes in a little bit, I'll have them look at the key and the steroeo that is just horrible when it comes to reception....

other than that, give it gas and its the best investment ever all over again....

[djomlas]

there is a thread on ppbb.com about this....
you can extend a wire in the A pillar, a white one, and your reception will go crazy. from 15 to 62 feet

heres the thread about that
http://www.ppbb.com/boards/ppbbphp/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=ARCHIVES&Number=1003514&page=&view=&sb=&o=&fpart=all&vc=1

[jonnycool]

if everything was perfect there would be nothing to ******************** about, i,ve had to learn to drive again, (i also run 2 tiptronic audi's ) somehow if you learn to live with the odd annoying thing you somehow feel more at one with the vehicle, how many of your wifes are perfect? .......i,m devorcing my rear screen!!! ..lol

[hamstur]

Everything to complain about has been fixed on the 987. The only thing I can gripe about is that cursed blind spot...but it's conducive to dropping the top every chance I get, so maybe I should be thanking Porsche.

I guess the only complain is a nasty farmer's tan and UV light exposure!

[steve00s]

The only thing that drives me CRAZY!!! is having to get out to karate chop the rear plastic window on the top when lowering. Other than that I love the car.

[SC986]

Originally Posted by jonnycool

how many of your wifes are perfect?

Wasn't even in the race, that's why I have the Boxster now instead!

[GmanMD]

Interesting thread as I just emailed Porsche about a few things I would like to see changed in the 987:

1. The HVAC controls are way too complicated and irritating to use
2. The navigation is also quite clunky
3. Make the top go down or up with a simple button push, and not to have to hold it down. We shouldn't have to hack it to work that way.
4. I also agree with Perfectlap about the gearbox.
5. Give me just a little more leg room from the clutch to the steering wheel. I am only 6', and the 2007 has a telescoping wheel, but my knee sits right under that steering wheel before I engage the clutch.
6. And I guess since were venting, why not have the door locks programmed from the factory to lock when you start the car and unlock when you turn it off.

[ddb]

Originally Posted by AUDIOGUY

I wish you could put the windows up by turning the key and holding it.

AUDIOGUY:

I'm not 100% sure, but I think my 2000 has this feature. It isn't something I use on a regular basis. I believe I was able to lower and raise the windows with the key in the lock when I had my center console torn apart, and the window buttons disconnected.

I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

ddb