engine died while driving, won't turn over.

[mustang2porsche]

Originally Posted by thstone

• All three of my engine failures happened without any strange noises
• Two of the three failures the engine would not turn over after they stopped running
• Two of the three failures had a reduction in power for about 10-20 seconds before the engine stopped running
• Two of the three failures had a puddle of oil under the car
• None of the failures were due to IMS bearing failure (two failures caused by lifters and one by crank bearing)
• There are ~30 ways that a Boxster engine can fail
• 178,000 miles is a lot of miles

Like Retroman, I hope that I'm completely wrong, but you can see where I'm going with this....

Sounds about right. Either way I regret buying this car since I bought it. Do Imma Part With It
And buy another S like I intended. But it was nice knowing how a base felt to drive. Sigh. Anyone know a good price to sell for?

[jdraupp]

Originally Posted by mustang2porsche

Sounds about right. Either way I regret buying this car since I bought it. Do Imma Part With It
And buy another S like I intended. But it was nice knowing how a base felt to drive. Sigh. Anyone know a good price to sell for?

If the motor is bricked, expect 2500-3000

[JayG]

Originally Posted by mustang2porsche

Sounds about right. Either way I regret buying this car since I bought it. Do Imma Part With It
And buy another S like I intended. But it was nice knowing how a base felt to drive. Sigh. Anyone know a good price to sell for?

you regret buying the car, or was that a typo?

[mustang2porsche]

Originally Posted by JayG

you regret buying the car, or was that a typo?

Yeah this particular boxster. Had it for 9 months and regret it. Mostly because it was a base, five speed, and not as nice as my former 01 S. I "settled" because I wanted a boxster and in the meantime save for a 911 or 981. But I'll part with this one a buy another, but a boxster S Instead.

Edit. This was my third boxster and the first that had engine failure.