Anyone know much about the earlyer models say from 97 - 2000 im thinking of getting one i have a budget of approx 11-12k .... are there anythings to look out for on these eg problem areas? also which is the best engine for reliability to go for 2.5 / 2.7/ 3.2 ?

 

there are loads of threads on here about them mate......have a little search

 

Lee (porkie) is the man too talk too!

 

AJ also knows alot about them

 

Just been searching an theres is a supprising amount of info to be found on here about them

 

watch for worn clutches - pig to change and not cheap.

with the handbrake on fully; slowly lift the clutch and see if it slips. Also problems engaging gears.

 

personally i'd put a few more quid to it and go for R plate 911, Boxster's are common and unless you go for a 3.2s you'll be disappointed in performance.

 

I'd go for earlier 911 for the same money.

 

Maybe he likes the convertible aspect of the Boxster.... something you wont get for a similar priced 911!

 

Had a quick look , an for the money id be spending it looks as though i could only get a 90 g plate 911 which to be honest is abit older than id want...

 

poor mans porsche, although ive heard they handle quite well, and at least you can let everyone see as well as know your a poser with the convertible aspect

 

Although im sure id be v happy with a tin top the boxster being convertible is defo a plus side ......

 

LOL

 

I will get shot down in flames by Porkie and all the other porche-a-philes on here, but I have driven the 2.7 and the 3.2, and I find them very dissapointing to be honest , just not fast in the slightest... I know it's not really what the car is about but they just don't do it for me.

 

Don't think hes after a super fast car

I had a 3.2 s great car, don't bother with a real early 911 (996) most have little or no spec
and are not worth the extra money (over a 3.2s boxster)
they drive almost the same, are the same inside (upfront) and u get less than 50 extra HP


If they need a clutch (boxster) £900 inc vat fitted genuine parts

 

I agree with you completely! As much as i love the look of Lee's boxster... it is quite slow. My 3.0 Z4 would have no trouble what so ever kicking its arse!

 

But its still a BMW and not a Porsche..................


P.S....Liking Alan for the Audi!

 

Beemer got one of the best engines in it. Never driven a Z4 but tried a 130i and I just couldnt stop reving it, nice sound.