shipard

Hi All,

As is probably everybody, i am looking at the current prices of boxsters and seriously considering purchasing one. Just asking for people who currently own and drive them for their opinions and what to look for and most importantly what to be aware of.

I have two in mind;
1998 2.5L
manual
100km's and full service history

2000 2.7L
manual
55km's and full service history

The main reason for the question does the variance in price (about 35%) justify the difference in price

thanks in advance for the advice.

Cheers

Clayton

Ray S

What are the prices?

Are there option differences as well?

Have you driven each car in question?

IMHO, the jump from the 2.5's to the 2.7's is larger than 16hp might suggest. The newer motor had a lot more torque down low and also reved higher.

'00's also got a revised interior and many other small refinements. I'd recommend a few test drives if you have not already gone.

MikeBat

also, the top got much better with the 2.7's, as did the quality of the plastics in the interior. Something to consider.

mikefocke

as the 55k car is 5k away from $1000+ and the 100k car is 20k from the same.

Andrew D.

If both cars are mechanically sound and cosmetically to your liking, I suggest you go for the 2.7L.

Cincy_Ron

Clayton, I'd go with the 2000 model. In particular because of this problem with the earlier models -> "1. Porous Block Early '97 engines had a "porous block" problem that generally massively failed within the first 10k. All are thought to have been replaced by now. The best description of this problem I know of is here.

2. Slipped Sleeve Mid '98 thru early '99 engines had major internal engine slipped sleeve problems that would cause total engine failure. Porsche replaced all the engines that experienced the slipped sleeve problem under warranty (and many after warranty). A replaced engine is a good thing as the replacement engines have actually been more thoroughly tested than the ones put directly into new cars. The best description of this problem I know of is here. I know of nowhere where it lists a manufactured-after date or an engine serial number after which the problem was corrected so you could know the problem will not affect a specific car."

This guy has a lot of good info put together on one site that should answer a lot of your questions.

http://mike.focke.googlepages.com/mi...oxsterwebpages

I own a 2000 2.7 Boxster and have had great luck with it. I've got 92,000 miles on it and have done all the maintenance myself including a few "upgrades" like rear speakers, short shifter, etc. It's been a blast to own and drive and I'd recommend one to anyone. Good luck in your search!

shipard

Hi All,

thanks for the help and info....i ended up finding a really well looked after 2000 boxster s........and decided life is too short. Just awaiting the ppi before i purchase the car.

Cheers

clayton

Cincy_Ron

Congrats on the car Clayton! I've always wished I had gone with an "S" model when I got my Boxster. Maybe next time! You're going to love your car. Post up some pics when you finally get it.

Ron

shipard

Thanks Ron !

The inspection is this saturday, so all being good it will be mine very very soon.

I will post some pictures as soon as i can.

Cheers

Clayton