How to tell - early vs late model 1999

[my1999boxster]

I have a 1999 boxster and have read on the forums that the 1998s and early 1999s have had the most engine trouble. Can anyone elaborate on this? Did the late model 1999s not have as much engine troubles? Also, can someone tell me how I can figure out if mine is an early or late model 1999?

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by my1999boxster

I have a 1999 boxster and have read on the forums that the 1998s and early 1999s have had the most engine trouble. Can anyone elaborate on this? Did the late model 1999s not have as much engine troubles? Also, can someone tell me how I can figure out if mine is an early or late model 1999?

The specific troubles that are referred to are slipped cylinder liners and porous block castings. If your car has more than about 40,000 miles, either of those issues would have shown up by now.

[keithl]

My 99 (not S) has white gauge faces, that doesn't seem very common.

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by keithl

My 99 (not S) has white gauge faces, that doesn't seem very common.

Aftermarket addition.

[rick3000]

The white gauge faces where a factory option. If you want to check for slip sleeve, check the sticker on the driver's side door. The known dates for engines affected by this are between 10/98 and 3/99, however my 99 is right in the middle of that and at 50k miles I have not suffered a catastrophic engine failure (or a minor engine failure) and my engine has never been replaced.
(Knock on wood.)

[keithl]

Originally Posted by blue2000s

Aftermarket addition.

According to the original owner it was factory.

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by keithl

According to the original owner it was factory.

Interesting.

[sasha055]

I have a 2000 Boxster (2.7 engine) and it was made in 10/99

Does it aply to 2.7 engine as well?
Also don't car manufacturers make cars a year before?
ie all 1999 cars are made in 98 and early 99, mid 99 they already start selling 2000 models..

Thanks
Sasha