Boxster S 3.2 2001 manual or Boxster 2.7 2004 triptronic

[bwillia080261]

Both engines have the IMS issue which is probably the scariest problem. They both have common problems with Air oil separators, MAF sensors etc.
The best advice I could give you was what was given to me by a Porsche dealer. If you get the smaller motor you should get the manual. If you get the bigger motor then you can live with either. This was based on making the most of the limited power of the 2.7. Hope this helps.
I have a 2001 S with a manual and I love it.

[clickman]

To me it's as simple as whether or not you like to shift gears. If it'll be daily driver in lots of stop and go traffic I'd go auto, otherwise these cars are a hoot to drive and to me a big part of that is rowing thru the gears. Good luck!

[mariosp]

Originally Posted by bwillia080261

Both engines have the IMS issue which is probably the scariest problem. They both have common problems with Air oil separators, MAF sensors etc.
The best advice I could give you was what was given to me by a Porsche dealer. If you get the smaller motor you should get the manual. If you get the bigger motor then you can live with either. This was based on making the most of the limited power of the 2.7. Hope this helps.
I have a 2001 S with a manual and I love it.

thanks for your reply....
could you explain me that part " If you get the smaller motor you should get the manual. If you get the bigger motor then you can live with either. This was based on making the most of the limited power of the 2.7"
I didn't clearly understand the meaning!

[Timco]

Originally Posted by mariosp

thanks for your reply....
could you explain me that part " If you get the smaller motor you should get the manual. If you get the bigger motor then you can live with either. This was based on making the most of the limited power of the 2.7"
I didn't clearly understand the meaning!

You can get more action from the smaller motor with a stick. The Tip won't really rev and move the smaller engine like you can with a stick. The bigger engine will move the car much faster with a Tip.

[mariosp]

Originally Posted by bwillia080261

Both engines have the IMS issue which is probably the scariest problem. They both have common problems with Air oil separators, MAF sensors etc.
The best advice I could give you was what was given to me by a Porsche dealer. If you get the smaller motor you should get the manual. If you get the bigger motor then you can live with either. This was based on making the most of the limited power of the 2.7. Hope this helps.
I have a 2001 S with a manual and I love it.

how can I identify if the IMS issue is fixed on both cars? what are the MAF sensors?

Does the Autel Maxidiag Elite MD702 diagnositc scanner helps on those??

[Timco]

Originally Posted by mariosp

how can I identify if the IMS issue is fixed on both cars? what are the MAF sensors?

Does the Autel Maxidiag Elite MD702 diagnositc scanner helps on those??

IMS is a visual inspection on motor behind the clutch, or if done proper, a sticker on the door jamb.

MAF is Mass Air Flow sensor. It's in line with air intake.

The scanner just reads and resets check engine lights.

[Giller]

Originally Posted by bwillia080261

Both engines have the IMS issue which is probably the scariest problem. They both have common problems with Air oil separators, MAF sensors etc.
The best advice I could give you was what was given to me by a Porsche dealer. If you get the smaller motor you should get the manual. If you get the bigger motor then you can live with either. This was based on making the most of the limited power of the 2.7. Hope this helps.
I have a 2001 S with a manual and I love it.

Not sure what you mean by limited power. The 2.7 has tons of power - far more than most other cars on the road. And the Tip is a solid transmission and the manual mode gives it that extra boost.

Seriously, drive both cars and go with the one you prefer. A good PPI should help settle any mechanical challenges.

[mariosp]

hello friends!!

good news!!! After seeing the 2.7 2004 model with big screen navigation sim card slot and many more, glass at the softtop and the most important has 55000 miles only..

the pictures are attached! your comments pls!! are appreciated a lot