How reliable is your Boxster? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

blinkwatt · 12-05-2005, 12:18 PM

'99 with 52k on it. At 22k the RMS was redone,although with all flat water cooled Porsches that has been a issue. At 25k the document from the dealer reported the clutch slipping and chattering so the dealership took a look and it has some blue residue and they replaced with a new clutch kit. Other then that there has not been a single issue.

RandallNeighbour · 12-05-2005, 01:55 PM

After just $5,500 in repairs, my boxster is very reliable. Doh!

Tool Pants · 12-05-2005, 03:02 PM

1999 with zero repairs. But the top has an issue when it is closed.

Any thoughts?

deliriousga · 12-05-2005, 03:58 PM

MY 2000 with 72K miles.

So far so good with the only non-maintenance being one O2 sensor under warranty, replaced a cracked coolant reservoir, oil separator and idler rollers DIY. Next is an alternator rebuild.

It's been an awesome ride!

threpwood · 12-05-2005, 05:04 PM

7000 km (about 4000 miles).

The only problem was brake pads causing clunking and squeeking sound. It was fixed by dealer but otherwise everything is perfect. Boxsters run like a champ!

Perfectlap · 12-06-2005, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tool Pants

1999 with zero repairs. But the top has an issue when it is closed.

Any thoughts?

burn that picture.
THE BOXSTER IS NOT A CHICK CAR!

indy · 12-06-2005, 12:01 PM

I have a 2001 S with 45k miles. I had the cats replaced under fed emissions warranty last month. At the same time I had a wheel bearing replaced. Those have been the only issues with the car to date. I have owned the car since August and I have all of the previous records. Other than the above mentioned repairs the car has only been in for regular maintenance.

pecto3 · 12-06-2005, 08:31 PM

thanks for the reply guys, keep em coming...

toolpants, you sure do got a lot of pictures for almost everything.

yes 70sixter, I'm selling the Honda, hard to replace the lady friend though...probably a set of ear plugs will be a good x-mas gift for her...

btw, I did not see a trace of oil between the engine and transmission...I guess not yet...

pecto3 · 12-11-2005, 12:29 AM

Hi! Drove the boxster this last Friday for approx 100 miles, coolant reservoir showed maybe 5 mm depletion of coolant. Has been a steady loss of 1 or 2 mm from the expansion tank when driving around town. Im sure someone have experienced this, I hope a simple remedy would be a cap replacement or am I due for an expansion tank replacement. TIA.