Are Porsche Boxsters bad?
The good news is that the Boxster 986 is generally reliable and has an MoT pass rate of 78%, which is well above average for cars of that age. The most common reasons for failure are minor headlamp defects and worn tyres. However, there are a number of expensive things that can and do go wrong with the Boxster 986.
Is the 1998 Porsche Boxster a good car?
I bought my 1998 Porsche Boxster used with 45,000 miles and sold it recently with nearly 110,000. It was a wonderful car. So good, that we bought another newer one. The Boxster provides excellent performance and sophisticated engineering that can be easily used as a reliable daily driver.
Is it worth buying a new Boxster engine?
And if you’re like the poster above, you’re simply stuck. Boxsters have been subject to some real head-spinning depreciation already, so when you add on the bill for an engine replacement, it’s a major financial hit. A lot of people will have to pay more for a new engine than their car is worth.
Is there a class action suit against Porsche?
An owner in Toronto bought an ’05 Boxster just out of warranty and had the problem soon after he bought the car. He’s trying to pull together a class action suit against Porsche. I recall reading about an owner in Britain who won a case against Porsche.
Why is it bad to buy a Porsche?
A lot of people will have to pay more for a new engine than their car is worth. Because Porsche has not addressed this issue publicly and will not grant potential victims an extended warranty or a free mechanical fix of the problem, many otherwise good used cars are now tainted. It is certainly affecting resale value.
What kind of car is a Porsche Boxster?
Maintenance and running costs are at the low end of the Porsche ownership scale. Mechanically, the design is generally solid, with the exception of a few items highlighted below. In the used car market, you’ll find Boxster 986 (1997-2004), 987 (2005-2012), 981 (2012-2016) and current 718 versions available.
When did the Porsche Boxster 986 come out?
If you want to be a part of the elite club of Porsche owners and still want to have fun with your drive, the Boxster is the way to do it. The very first generation, the 986, was introduced in 1996, the second 987 came in 2005, while the third generation, the 981, arrived in 2012.
What was the problem with the first Boxster?
The first-generation Boxster had another rare problem of an IMS failure where the IMS (Intermediate Shaft) bearings failed suddenly and bombarded the engine with pellets. This issue was publicized enough for aftermarket companies to develop replacements of the bearings, to prevent the problem before it happened.
And if you’re like the poster above, you’re simply stuck. Boxsters have been subject to some real head-spinning depreciation already, so when you add on the bill for an engine replacement, it’s a major financial hit. A lot of people will have to pay more for a new engine than their car is worth.