Glenn_

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I can remember been behind one wheni was in the cossie and it couldnt get away with me.I heard the boxters had a problem with the head gaskets.Ive driven aboxter before and the go and handle well.

James

i'm sure i read on here that if the 2.5 has engine problems it can't be rebuilt?

and what engine is the 3.2? same as the cayenne?

trev1964

Again don't believe all you read.
No issues with rebuilding any of the engines.
Hartech or Autofarm are the best people for this.

Ginge !

pikey the coffin arms also go but remember ANY porsche parts then speak to me if you aint still palls with tony and the lads, also electric window regulators also go on them but again,,,,,, you know the place to call for good prices and im sure the lads at Jazz wouldnt mind taking a look over for you too

infact tbh they aint that expensive to maintain at all even better when you know people aswell

alot cheeper to maintain than a 3.4 911 i PROMISE you

plynchy

I've had 2, a 2.5 and a 3.2. Big difference in performance between them but both fantastic fun and the best handling cars i've ever owned in standard trim (tracked them both).

Ignore all the ignorant comments, usually from people who have no idea what they are capable of. The reported lack of straight line speed is more than compensated for by the handling, and 165mph in the S isn't too slow either....

Enjoy!

(Take note of Danster76's forum recommendation, good bunch of boys/girls, if you want any specific advice drop me a PM as I did a lot of work on mine).

DanCossie

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Thanks for all the opinions ...nice to get some from people who have actually owned them not just the usual well why not get a 911 nonsense lol..or hairdressers car hahahaah.....

im actually quite excited about getting it now

Paddy

If you want a drive out this way when you have it, give me a shout [07947 570599] and you can try the 2.7 and see how there's no noticeable difference - if of course I have it still!

This is not a sexual offer although I'm not ruling anything out at this point.

P.S you dodged a bullet on that X5. The new owner did about 200 miles before the gearbox failed << real tears, it's cost me a fortune and I'm STILL chasing the warranty company

DanCossie

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Cheers Paddy.....I am going to be in Surrey next weekend as i am playing football down there so will drop you a call and you can run your eye over mine.

and dont worry about the sexual favour i will make sure i have got rid of my sexual tension before i come down hahaha.

and thank god i didnt buy it then

tabetha

Not a boxster, but when my bro had a cayman he went through two coilpacks, dealer said that was fairly std with porkers ?
tabetha

plynchy

Coil packs are a common problem on the older cars, wouldn't have expected a Cayman to suffer yet though.

Header tanks are prone to cracking at the bottom, only way you can tell is by lifting the carpet and boot liner up to reveal the (rear) boot floor. Can be changed DIY but it's a bitch of a job.

Engines can be an issue, several reports of them letting go for no apparent reason (intermediate shaft failure or liners slipping) makes a Cossie seem cheap if you need a rebuild/replacement.

mobb-black

Oil leaks and servicing are the only things to watch out for.

The sump isn't that big and its easy for them to run dry, but most are enthusiast owned so get looked after. You can tell from 20ft if its kosher as they get tatty quick.

All engines are reliable enough and revvy, the 3.2 is a torquey mid range drive whilst the 2.5's and 2.7's rev well and rely on the top end of the variocam.

Jamie_EscortSport

Firstly stay away from the 2.5

Main things with looking at a boxster...inside edge of the brake disks, they peel the material even though theface of the disks you can see may look nice
Rms (rear main seal) v.common oil leak on any boxstee/996
Wishbone bushes are terrible on the boxster bushes come unstuck from the casings causing wonderin squeeks and accelerated tyre wear
Finally exhaust fixings...very cheap materials wear used. Quick sign qould be to check the clips on the back box