2.5 question.. - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Gary in BR · 10-06-2008, 10:06 AM

I think the dealerships keep records on the cars based on the VIN, so if the engine was replaced by a dealer there will be records of it.

I would not shy away from a car because of the engine if it was replaced by a dealer, or good shop.

rick3000 · 10-06-2008, 11:56 AM

In the interest of getting the newest possible car, I would get a '99. But make sure and check out the date range for the slip sleeve issue on '99's. I think it was the first few months of 1999 but I am not sure.

insite · 10-06-2008, 12:31 PM

i second rick3000's feelings with one caveat: get one with at least 35k miles on it. there are SOME '99s that suffer slipped sleeves; this happens EARLY in the motor's life. go with a proven motor that has some miles on it and you should be good to go. mine has 135k miles on it and i take it to the track all the time.

mikefocke · 10-06-2008, 01:39 PM

If the engine is original. But if the engine has been replaced...any year.

I always found 201HP to be more than enough...considering the 914-4 had 85.

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Rick V · 10-07-2008, 02:28 AM

My wifes 97 has just a tick over 100k on the clock, it is her daily driver, no problems, and it has the original engine. If you pick one up with 60+ on the clock, the issues should be either non existent or been addresses already. And don't sell the little 2.5 short, it can hold it's own. I agree that the larger engines have more wallop but I can attest it can run with a 3.2 carrera.....................until about 120. I hate to say it but my wifes little boxster ia a good match against my SC, and the 2.5 has an awsome sound.
Just make sure to get a PPI, do your homework on a specific car and not a year. These cars are getting old, and with that comes individual issues.

jmatta · 10-07-2008, 06:01 AM

Why wouldn't you consider the 2.7? I have friends with base Boxsters and they really enjoy them. I wouldn't trade my 3.2, but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the 2.7. It's actually quite lively with the five speed. Sixth gear in my car is useless, other than keeping revs down on highway driving for great mpg (most fuel efficient car in my family!)