How many miles should a Porsche Boxster last?
The other day, when a popular blog mentioned that the Porsche Boxster was judged to be the car most likely to last 200,000 miles I did a double take.
Is there a problem with the Boxster 3.4 engine?
It can be a problem on the 3.4, but in our experience it is much more common in the Cayman engine than the Boxster.
When did the second generation Boxster come out?
The second generation of the Boxster debuted at the 2004 Paris Motor Show with the new 911 (997) and became available in 2005. Revised styling included modified headlights, larger side intake vents and enlarged wheel arches to allow wheels up to 19 inches in diameter.
When did the Porsche Boxster type 987 come out?
In 2005, Porsche debuted the second generation of Boxster, the type 987, with a more powerful engine and styling inspired by the Carrera GT. Engine output increased in 2007, when both Boxster models received the engines from their corresponding Porsche Cayman variants.
How many miles does a 2001 Porsche Boxster drive?
1st owner drove an estimated 2,232 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 2,993 miles/year • 3rd owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year • 4th owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year • 5th owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year • 6th owner drove an estimated 3,708 miles/year.
What kind of engine does a Porsche Boxster have?
Overview Boxster. The Porsche Boxster is a mid-engine two-seater roadster. It was Porsche’s first road vehicle to be originally designed as a roadster since the 914.The first-generation Boxster (the 986) was introduced in late 1996; it was powered by a 2.5-litre flat six-cylinder engine.
The second generation of the Boxster debuted at the 2004 Paris Motor Show with the new 911 (997) and became available in 2005. Revised styling included modified headlights, larger side intake vents and enlarged wheel arches to allow wheels up to 19 inches in diameter.
What happens if the oil separator fails in a Boxster?
In the most extreme cases, the air-oil separator fails to separate the oil from the air, and oil is then sucked into the intake manifold. Oil in the intake system is not healthy for the engine and it can foul spark plugs and destroy catalytic converters at the very least.