Is Boxster a good car?
Highs Engaging driving demeanor, gutsy turbocharged engines, stylish drop-top looks. Lows Base engine sounds grainy, limited cargo space and storage, drab interior design. Verdict One turn behind the wheel will make you forget the Boxster’s few flaws as it charms you with its sharp handling and eager nature.
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.
Are there any problems with the 986 Boxster?
The upgraded aos features a doubling in size of capacity for scavenging and is less prone to sucking up oil during high speed cornering. M96 engines fitted to the 986 and 987 Boxster can have issues with a bearing at one end of the engine intermediate shaft. The shaft connects the two ends of the engine timing gear.
Is it good to buy a 20 year old Boxster?
In 20 year old cars, higher mileage is not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, a Boxster that has been effectively used, could be in a more superior condition than one that has an attractively low mileage reading. Low mileage cars can have hidden issues, so you’ll want to take a good look through any documented history available.
Why does my Porsche Boxster have an AOS problem?
The AOS has caused numerous issues on Porsche engines and is an item to be closely monitored. As the membrane in the AOS fails, oil is sucked into the air intake. Initially this can show up as a check engine light for fuel adaptations with oil being deposited on the o2 sensors causing emission faults.
What kind of Boxster top will go up or down?
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What should I do about my 986 Boxster convertible top?
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How many pages are in the Porsche Boxster book?
This article is one in a series that have been released in conjunction with Wayne’s new book, 101 Performance Projects for Your Porsche Boxster. The book contains 312 pages of full color projects detailing everything from performance mods to changing your brake pads.