Non-Porsche engine swaps?

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by Brucelee

One can certainly make an argument for the quality and value of certain Japanese autos.

Jumping from that generalization to ratrionalizing putting a 4 cyl Subaru engine in a Boxster is another thing altogether.

I would also find it interesting to see how long it might take to SELL this kind of a creation.

But hey, it is a free country so let us know how you do.

I totally agree. People who buy this type of car buy it to be a Porsche. But making the arguement based on quality or reliability is unfounded and incorrect. Just as a side note, Subaru engines are very stought units.

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by blue2000s

I totally agree. People who buy this type of car buy it to be a Porsche. But making the arguement based on quality or reliability is unfounded and incorrect. Just as a side note, Subaru engines are very stought units.

Hi,

I understand what you're trying to say, and I agree to a point. But, let's not forget that a good portion of Porsche's past reputation was built on Quality and Reliability.

Of course, every Marque and Model has their failings and quirks, but those associated with Modern Porsches are not the ones which people expect to see. This is especially true when one considers how many lesser, and less expensive marques consistently get these things right.

That said, I think comparing any Marque to another will always fail in some respects. Each Marque has their own unique history and engineering culture which is continually evolving and built upon when designing and producing subsequent generations or models. In a sense, they each go their own direction, and this uniqueness has often given them entry into a Market niche to begin with.

Likewise, there's little merit to pointing out flaws in another Marque as if that somehow negates, or lessens the severity, of the ones of greatest interest to us Porsche Owners...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[8 Ball]

Interesting conversation, hit a few topics on one subject. I wrote an article in my local Porsche club magazine basically asking Porsche how a 4-door, 4-cylinder, 4-seater sedan with a trunk and styling of a shopping cart can kick our asses a the autocross and do it at half the price of our cars. It just does not make any sence. The Subaru is a heavier and taller car. If the Subaru looked as good as a Porsche I hate to say it I would buy one. I feel Porsche is missing something here and I am not sure what it is because the Boxster is awsome to drive and if it wasn't for the track I probably would have assumed I had the better car. As for the power situation it seems like a lot of work for not a lot of benifit. If you really want the car to go faster I would supercharge first for the cheaper version or buy a larger Porsche engine for your Box or just buy the Subaru.