Brucechas

Greetings all,

I'm thinking of buying a 2000 Boxter with a 2.7 motor...Any thoughts on this year and engine? I'm wondering if they have a good reputation or if I should be thinking of a larger engine?

Thanking you for any help or advice on this matter.

Bruce

dennis a from pa

2.7s are no different than 3.2s as far as reliability. Early 2.5s had porosity issues and certain build dates in MY '99 had sleeved motors which were problematic.

A 2.7 Boxster is a great car. I had a 2002 with that motor, no issues.

Irishdriver

still happy after two years and lots of slaloms/

rbennett

My 2000 2.7 Boxster has been the most reliable car I ever owned!!

78k miles with only the following non maint work done:

O2 sensor
Waterpump
Wheel bearing

racer

I just bought mine less than 5 months ago. Love it. Pulls fine. Sounds great at higher rpm (above 4k). No problems with it yet either (the car has 41k miles)

The best way to answer this is to test drive one!

Ray S

I own a 2000 2.7. It has been one of the most reliable cars I've ever owned.

The car is my DE racer and summer fun car and it has never failed me!! The only problems I have had in 6 1/2 years of ownership have been replacing one failed wheel bearing (probably from track use on R-compounds) and replacing a worn engine mount (a common Boxster problem).

Good luck!!

blinkwatt

How much did it cost to get both repaired if you don't mind me asking?

rbennett

Sure, are you setting down

Waterpump: $850
Wheel bearing: $350 a corner