Porsche Boxster
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Q: What's the maximum mileage I should buy a used 200x Porsche Boxster with?
I am planning on buying a used Porsche Boxster 2000 - 2002. What should the maximum mileage on the car be, and how many miles do the Boxsters usually run well for?
A: Traditionally, buying a used Porsche has not been about the milage on the car, but the car's condition. The introduction of the Boxster brought about alot of changes in how Porsche builds cars, and as a generalization they are not as over-engineered as some previous generations of Porsches have been... but that said, my experience with Boxsters shows that you are still looking at many of the same concepts.
A car with 100k miles that has been well cared for and maintained will be a much better buy than a car with 40k miles that has a spotty record of oil changes and a history of over-revving. There is nothing so far to indicate that the basic 986/996 engine block is going to be less durable than those of earlier Porsches, so milage shouldn't be a key decider unless all other aspects of the cars are identical.
Find a car you like, and make sure you have a pre-purchase inspection by a knowledgable Porsche mechanic. If the engine's compression and leakdown look good, and all expected maintainance is documented, I would not worry about the milage (and actually, since these cars are actually designed to be driven and running them keeps parts lubricated, cars with exceptionally low milage are often ones that are most likely to have problems).
All of that said, you should likely expect to see around 6-10k miles/year on these cars. Anything more would be considered high milage.
Q: How do you tow a Porsche Boxster?
Trying to move across country and need to tow our Porsche, but the moving trucks (uhaul, pensky... etc.).. does not offer towing for our car.
A: The Porsche Boxster has "tie down points" specifically designed for "transporting" not towing. NEVER tow a Boxster. These tie down points are for "T-hooks or R-hooks". Get ahold of the Porsche Dealer or the Manager of a AAA towing company to SHOW YOU where these tie down points are and ask where you can acquire the necessary equipment to attach your car to a trailer. Or.....pay an Auto Transport Company to do it for you. These are the two safest ways.
Q: what type of oil should be used with a Porsche Boxster?
I know I should use a synthetic oil, but what brand is recommended and what does the Porsche dealer use???
Any ideas? Thanks Everyone!
A: Porsche dealers will most likely use Mobil 1, and this is the brand that is recommended by Porsche - though such recommendations have as much to do with commerical contracts and such as they do with it being the best product (Mobil 1 has been the recommended brand going back to Mobil 1 being a major sponsor for factory racing efforts). But commerical issues aside, Mobil 1 is a quality oil and should meet the needs of the Boxster without any problems.
Redline makes an excellent synthetic oil, though it can sometimes be hard to track down. Royal Purple is also a good alternative.
Q: What size speakers are standard in the Porsche Boxster?
If I wanted to put larger ones in, would I be able to find a professional installer that is willing to modify the car to fit a larger speaker? For example, if the Boxster can only fit a 4 inch speaker, would I be able to get the guys at the car stereo store to increase the space to fit some 6.5" speakers in there?
A: you need to go and find a custom car shop that deals in audio.......wait hold it......yeah yeah yeah never mind once you find a custom car shop ask tell them what you want to do and then get their feedback. It's it' sounds good and they say they can handle a job like that, which will give you the results you want with out compromising the class of the porshe I say go for it. Ask for references too.
Q: How much would it cost for a complete oil-filter & transmission fluid change on a Porsche boxster S?
Considering i will be using mobil 1. Also, does any good oil change shop do this job on my Porsche or just a porsche specialized shops ?
A: Personally, I do all my changes myself, so my prices are a bit off.
Simple stuff like this can be done at any shop. Its very basic work. Porsches tend to take a rather silly amount of oil (granted the oil needs to be changed every ~15k miles or so, so its not half bad!). the 3.4L 996 engine used 9.25!!! quarts of oil. My GT2 takes about 13!!!!!!! Oil changes are pretty expensive on these cars simply because of that. The oil filters are also very expensive (about 15 bucks a pop).
the 250-300 dollar mark sounds about right for this and a tranny flush.
after you get your tranny fluid swapped when you first get the car (always a good idea), you really shuoldnt have to do it again. Use a good synthetic gear oil too. Doing it every oil change is just a waste of cash.
Based on what paul S said, maybe you do want to bring it to a porsche mechanic. Theyre pretty easy to find. contact your local PCA and theyll be more than happy to point you to a good one.
also: heres a tip: Most dealers WILL drop the price on parts/labor/whatever if you just ask. Seriously. Also many give discounts to porsche club of america members (my dealer is 10%). All I have to do is just ask them what i can get the part for vs the MSRP of it, and they usually drop a huge chunk off. Dont get oil changes done at a dealer though. They charge you like 250 bucks for a freakin oil change.
hey PaulS: could I get your email address? If you dont wanna post it on here, email it to me at Phanofmuzik@gmail.com.
Q: How do you make a Porsche Boxster able to travel in the snow?
- If I wanted to drive distances up to 600 miles in my boxster in the winter, in the eastern region.
A: The Boxster is mid engined so it will have good weight distribution, use snow tires (real snow tires, not all season tires) drive smoothly and be careful, beyond that it shouldn't be any better or worse than any other small car. I drive a corolla and a cherokee, the only thing the cherokee does better is get rolling in the snow, 4wd doesn't help cars turn or stop any better than 2wd. Your best advice is to learn how to handle your car in the snow and practice.
Q: Why does my porsche boxster horn sound (or bib) every time i lock the car?
I have a porsche boxster 3.2s and everytime i lock the car it bib's once? I have tried re-closing the boot/bonnet/windows & hood but nothing works?
A: It is a factory installed security
This tells you that your car is now secure, locked up and it is safe.
I own 3 vehicles that do the same thing.
You can take it to a audio shop and have them bypass the honk if you really dont like it, but I would recommend leaving it on, and I would also recommend a new alarm system something that will chirp when activated, just another noise letting you know it's activated
Q: What porsche boxster is the best for its price? like what year? i might get one so i need the help?
ok i jsut turned 16 and by 17 my father has said he wud get me a car but has said not a porsche boxster but sumthing else. i think if my fathers business is well i think i will get one. but i want to buy it used to save money. i dont mind getting one that is year 2000 or 2007. but i wouldnt want to and i dont think my dad would run the price over 35,000$ canadian. but i want to get the biggest bang for my buck and some one told me for 35 g's the 2003 is a real good one to get becuase from 2002 they made alot of adjustments to the 2003 for comfort and performance. but what do u think do u think i should get a cheaper one because the cheaper one might be better its jsut a bit older?
i dotn need mean comments were nto rich jsut very stable and am very thankful if i do get one if i dont well i disown my father.lol
yeah but which one would u get if u could at a reasonable price offcourse we all want the new ones but reasonable one and y taht one in particular?
A: Kid, grow up. You're 16, you don't need a Porsche. You may be "stable" but when you start paying insurance for a 16 year old in a Porsche of any kind, you won't be. And when you get in a wreck, you DEFINETLY won't be. Remember how your dad said he won't get you one? Well...maybe he's actually thought all of that through. The price of operating a car goes well beyond buying the car. Maintenance, insurance, etc. is killer. For a first car, you should get an older Volvo - something safe and cheap. Then, if you can prove that you're responsible, maybe upgrade to something else - but not a Porsche. I would be ashamed if I made my dad spend that much money on my first car - it's not worth it. We're very "stable" as well, and I saw no reason to buy an expensive car for me, a teenager. It'll get scratched in the school parking lot, someone will run into you, you'll get speeding tickets, etc - and your dad will just get pissed that he spent so much on your car.
Why do you want a Porsche? So you can show off at your high school? The boxter isn't fast, and it doesn't handle well. You'll get your ass kicked by plenty of cheaper cars.
Don't feel entitled to getting a car when you are 17. It's a treat to get one - they're not cheap by any means. I'm sick of kids whining when they don't get expensive cars as their first car. You've driven what...less than 100 miles on a road? And you want a $35,000 thin metal box on wheels with that little experience? That's like expecting an extremely high paying executive job with a high school education and no experience. Just not right.
Q: Do you have to let go of the gas petal when you shift gears with a tiptronic Porsche Boxster?
I was wondering if you have to let go of the gas pedal when shifting gears with a Porsche Boxster Tiptronic, or can you shift the gears without lifting the gas pedal? Thanks everyone
A: I own a Boxster with a Tiptronic and I do not lift the throttle when shifting. The transmission does not operate the same as a manual and it will not over-rev between gears. I would be careful shifting full throttle all the time, since it will put added strain on the drivetrain = more wear and more repairs.
When you are driving your car, try using the thumb shifters without lifting the throttle. Your car will act fine and you will not be doing any harm to your car.
Good luck and enjoy your Boxster!
Greg
Q: Porsche Boxster?
In 2010, appx. how much will a yellow 05' Porsche Boxster in good condition and 70,000 miles be worth?
A: Hard to tell this soon, check KBB.com to see if they predict future worth of cars
Q: what sort of upkeep is required for a 2001 Porsche Boxster?
I'm thinking of buying a Porsche boxster, and I was wondering what sort of maitance and upkeep is required for the average Porsche. How much does it cost on average, what do I have to do, that sort of thing.
A: This is a low maintenance car.
For example, Porsche's only need oil changes every 20,000 miles or 2 years, at least in the Boxster S. Should be the same in the regular Boxster. While most cars need oil changes every 3000-5000 miles or 3-5 months.
They are German luxury sports cars so they are expensive to maintain and fix, but probably cheaper than Mercedes to maintain and fix.
Porsche is also the most reliable German car you can buy.
They require premium gas.
If this is an automatic, it will be more expensive to maintain.
If it is a manual, here are the service schedules for it.
http://www.edmunds.com/maintenance/maintenance.do
Q: Is a high mileage Porsche Boxster a good daily driver?
I am thinking about getting a Porsche Boxster for my wife, is a high mileage Boxster good as a daily driver? How reliable are they? Anyone have one with over a 100,000 miles? If so how long have you had it and how good/bad are the repairs?
A: Road & Track did a used car classic feature on the Boxster. The list of problem areas was pretty overwhelming. One of them was the engine, to the point that Porsche mechanics call the CEL(check engine light) the Change Engine Light instead. Unlike many German cars from the 1990's, the Boxster isn't even a good hobby car for a shade tree mechanic, unless you have a lift under your tree and time to drop the engine and rear subframe when you're ready to tinker.
Q: What do you think of the Porsche Boxster?
Most of my friends drive 911s, M3s and Astons, but I want to get a Porsche Boxster, what do you guys think? They are slating me!
A: It's a great car. Compared to other roadsters in it's class (i.e. the BMW Z4) the handling is far superior (by the way, both cars run 0 - 60 in 5.9 seconds - manual transmission). The Boxster S can actually outpace a 911 on a curvy track. The Box shines in the twisties, if you want a "go straight as fast as you can" car, then the Box isn't for you. If you want a car that can take corners like nobodys business than you definately want to take a look at the Box.
Definately not a "poor man's Porsche" or a "Hairdresser's car". Just look at the reviews on the 987 (987 = 2005 or later Boxster, 986 was the previous model).
Q: Whats the real cost of owning a porsche boxster?
I was thinking of getting a 1998/9 porsche boxster at the end of the year for about 10k ($20k), ignoring the petrol prices and the 17mpg, how much will it actually cost me per year, things like servicing, repairs etc.
Thanks for any help
Kelly Belly: Been a full time student at college somewhat limits me financially, beats the Peugeot 106's everyone else my age is driving.
A: your dignity. and everybody knowing that you can't afford a 911.
Q: How much would it cost to buy an automatic 1998/99 porsche boxster?
OK so im in the market to buy a used 1998 or 1999 porsche boxster and i dont know which is better in price an automatic or a stick.
A: 2.5L Boxsters seem to be selling in the mid-teens right now; expect $16k-19k for a good to excellent example. Model optioned with the Tiptronic transmission tend to cost less than cars with manual gearboxes, though this is not always the case (the tiptronic cost more from the factory, but in terms of demand, many buyers of these cars will not consider such a car, often leading to lower prices to attract buyers).