Need new motor for 2002 Boxster S - $19,000

[idjiot]

I think it may have been the same crankshaft on my car that broke - this was at about the 40,000 mile mark. Luckily, at that time I was covered by extended warranty. This also happened to be about 2 months into ownership for me - purchased used - 2001 Boxster.

The bill was about $13,000 for me so $19,000 probably isn't so out there.

I fear it happening again of course but hopefully luck will be in my favor the rest of the way.

Best of luck.

[sparkycrash]

My warranty is almost up on my 2005 S and am considering Extended Warranty. Sounds like yours stepped up to the plate when the dreaded IMS failure hit you. Which one do you have??

Thanks

[ChrisZang]

Originally Posted by sparkycrash

My warranty is almost up on my 2005 S and am considering Extended Warranty. Sounds like yours stepped up to the plate when the dreaded IMS failure hit you. Which one do you have??

Thanks

Warranty Direct paid most of it

[Jaxonalden]

Has there ever been a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of Boxster owners? I would say there is more than enough evidence of impending product failures because of lapses in OEM manufacturing.

[Aron in Toronto]

That estimate seems pretty high, and perhaps the dealer may give you some discount.
As you said the estimate seem higher than the value of the car. you can find examples for even less and sell off your car to recoup some money.

Here is a clean one owner 01 S with lots of extras & 70k mi for $17.500 from a long time PCA member. And its been on the market for a while.
No affiliation withe the seller.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?t=423802

Or you can find a used 3.2 motor for around $5000 and have that installed. Others may be more familiar with the labor cost of the swap.

It is unfortunate that this is a relatively common and expensive problem in an otherwise great sports car.