What are the issues with a Porsche Boxster 987?
Coolant radiators and air conditioning condensers. The design of the Boxster 987 means that the vents at the front of the car often get clogged with leaves. If the biomass is left to rot, it can cause the coolant radiators and air conditioning condensers to corrode.
Is the Boxster’s 986 a 2001 build?
Yes, my Boxster S 986 is 2001 build so an early one. Problem is people keep saying if the cluctch starts to feel heavy, time to change the clutch, and do the IMS bearing as well at the same time. Being a new Porsche owner, I don’t know what is a light or heavy clutch.
How big is the power unit on a Porsche Boxter s?
The Boxster S now comes with a new six-cylinder power unit enlarged in size by 0.2 litres.
What are the engine numbers for a Porsche 987.1?
Engine numbers up to M97/01 68509790 has the older IMS bearing and numbers from M97/01 68509791 has the larger revised bearing. The later bearing can’t be changed without full engine tear-down. “Finally gave up asking to be allowed to purchase a new GT3/GT3RS.”
When did Porsche stop making the Boxster 987.1?
The exterior paint was the nice darker shade of silver from the Carrera GT, the interior was either available in red (with red roof) or dark gray (with black roof). The production of the 987.1 is nearing its end in September 2008 and one last limited edition is made, the Porsche Design Edition 2 (PDE 1 was offered for Cayman and PDE3 for Cayenne).
The Boxster S now comes with a new six-cylinder power unit enlarged in size by 0.2 litres.
What to look for when buying a Porsche Boxster?
A comprehensive Pre-Purchase Inspection at Revolution Porsche’s Birstall workshop will help you to identify any immediate problems and to assess the overall condition of the Boxster you are considering buying, but it is still useful to have a checklist when you go to test drive the car for the first time. Key issues to look at include:
Is the Porsche Boxter’s an automatic transmission?
Entering the new model year, the Boxster S is available as an option with Porsche’s upgraded and refined Tiptronic S automatic transmission featuring new hydraulic and electronic management.