For as Many Problems the Boxster has...

[stab1991]

I know on these boards we hear more dreaded stories than what the actual percentage of failures are, but it was a big factor for me getting an 09 or later boxster. Now lets see what failures we will get with these engines.....

At least porsche finally put some money in and redesigned the engine instead of trying to patch the problem with larger and multiple row IMS bearings. I think they just took way too long.

[extanker]

Originally Posted by stab1991

I know on these boards we hear more dreaded stories than what the actual percentage of failures are, but it was a big factor for me getting an 09 or later boxster. Now lets see what failures we will get with these engines.....

At least porsche finally put some money in and redesigned the engine instead of trying to patch the problem with larger and multiple row IMS bearings. I think they just took way too long.

in another 5 years VW will have fixed the smoke on startup

[Jake Raby]

At least porsche finally put some money in and redesigned the engine instead of trying to patch the problem with larger and multiple row IMS bearings. I think they just took way too long.

They did that on 2005, called it the M97.

The only failure call we've received this week (odd!) just came in.. 2005 Carrera with a failed M97 bearing... Pictures from this one are on the way!

[stab1991]

Originally Posted by Jake Raby

They did that on 2005, called it the M97.

The only failure call we've received this week (odd!) just came in.. 2005 Carrera with a failed M97 bearing... Pictures from this one are on the way!

I wasnt talking about the m97, I was talking about finally making the N9A, I think thats the code for it.

Im sure you will be seeing more m97 failures as time goes. This was the patch upgrade I think.

[mikefocke]

Because it is so much fun to drive. I still look for an excuse to drive it after 5+ years of ownership.

Because if you aren't one of the unlucky ones, the maintenance is relatively easy and cheap with many online resources better than other makes. My Boxster has cost me less than my Honda or Acura over the same period in spite of me using generic parts in the Honda/Acura and upgraded parts in the Porsche.

Because we don't know of a better car with better reliability.

Because we don't obsess over what could happen.

Because they are relatively cheap, practical, etc

[Surfncpa]

I am in the group of I love my Boxster but I need a dependable daily driver. So far things haven't worked out but I am far from giving. Recently spending 3 weeks in a rental car hurt worse than the large repair bill.

I am a total novice about sports cars so I have this question: Are there any other cars out there that feel as good to drive as a Boxster in terms of nimbleness, handling, balanced weight, etc.? I havn't test driven many other cars so i really have no clue. But, the day I bought my 10 yr old Boxster I test drove a brand new BMW Z4 and the old Porsche felt far better to drive to me. I think the mid-engine design is the big difference.

[SeaNile31]

Originally Posted by Surfncpa

I am in the group of I love my Boxster but I need a dependable daily driver. So far things haven't worked out but I am far from giving. Recently spending 3 weeks in a rental car hurt worse than the large repair bill.

I am a total novice about sports cars so I have this question: Are there any other cars out there that feel as good to drive as a Boxster in terms of nimbleness, handling, balanced weight, etc.? I havn't test driven many other cars so i really have no clue. But, the day I bought my 10 yr old Boxster I test drove a brand new BMW Z4 and the old Porsche felt far better to drive to me. I think the mid-engine design is the big difference.

Great questions. That is why I find myself looking for Boxster #4. I loved my 99 base and 01 S and never should have sold the 05 S I bought a year ago. I constantly debate with myself what car to get as a fair weather daily driver. 350z convert is very reliable, less than $20K for an 06+ but I just can't pull the trigger. Vette, just can't do it, that would be worse than a 350z to me. Don't like the looks of the z4 so I keep coming back to the Boxster. Depending on your budget, an 01/02 S for under $19000 is a lot of car. Sure the 987 is more modern but for a good bang for the buck car a well cared for 986 S is hard to beat.