New Boxster Fan - Boxster Safety and Reliability

[deliriousga]

Slogans7 just reminded me, we had a teen fatality in our county this week. It was the 17th this year and almost all have been in SUVs from over correcting and loosing control. In a smaller car, they would have had a much better chance of regaining control. Something to consider when worrying about how a car will stand up.

[scott in mn]

I work at a Maserati dealership that frequently has Porsches, as well as owning my own Boxster. I would say that in my experience, the only common problems that Boxsters have, as well as most German cars, is annoying electrical problems, such as power windows not working or air conditioning control units dying. The engines are extremely solid, as well as the transmissions and suspension components.

I would highly recommend looking into an extended warranty of some kind. Primus is a good warranty company who seems to be solid. It can pay off in minor but expensive repairs in the future.

Boxsters are extremely good cars that I would highly recommend. You won't be disappointed!

[limoncello]

On safety, when I got my Box and called for insurance, I was a little surprised at how low the rate was. The agent commented that the Boxster is in the hishest safety category they have.
On reliability - time will tell.

[rmf986]

Porsche spent alot effort in making the Boxster safe. Read the 3rd volume of Excellence Was Expected.

Highlights on the Boxster
- Boron Steel reinforced windshield header/frame
- Roll hoops
- Designed to be a convertible (no chassis weakness from making it a conv.)
- side impact airbags
- Driver and Passanger frontal airbags
- large front and rear crumple zones (the trunks)
- Reinforced door gaurds
- ABS, PSM, traction control
and the Boxster greatest safety feature is it's braking and handling. A much better chance of avoiding the accident completely.

[TOM986]

I have had very good luck with my Boxster also. There are some that have had engine failures and most have been backed up by Porsche. The maintenance is expensive and especially when compared to Japanese cars. You will love the driving experience and it is all worth the cost.