Can you work on your own Porsche?
For Porsche especially, not just any mechanic can work in your car. There are special tools that are required, ad they because most of their cars are mid-engine that require some specialized knowledge to get the work done quickly and efficiently.
Do you have to pay for engine replacement on Boxster?
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.
How much does it cost to fix a Porsche?
She priced it at nine hundred and eighty something dollars. She also said we needed a transaxle service for about three hundred fifty dollars. This car is garaged and is in MINT condition with only 25,900 miles on it (nowhere near 30,000 miles).
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.
What’s the difference between a Porsche Cayman and a Boxster?
The nomenclature, Boxster, is a portmanteau of two words: a Boxer engine (as in a flat engine) and Roadster, as in a compact and convertible two-seater sportscar. Now in its fourth generation, the Porsche Boxster is the Cayman’s mechanic twin, but for its convertible roof options to the Cayman’s fixed metal roof.
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.
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.