Dadstoys Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 I am looking at buying a 51 reg 2.7 Boxster thats done 46k. I've heard it needs a major service at 49k. Can someone please enlighten me as to whats needed and also recommend a suitable location in/around Nottingham to have the work done. ( not main dealers ) Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizzy Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 No belts on Flat-6 Porsche engines - cams are chain driven, sealed for life of the engine. Major service can be pricey from a main dealer OPC, but I'd still get a quote. I had both my Boxster's from Nottingham OPC and they're servicing is to a reasonable standard - or used to be. Don't know of any specialists in the Nottingham area, there's one near here (Lincoln) www.911sport.co.uk - who are good but charges aren't far off OPC levels. Final point - stretch to a 3.2S if you can and haven't bought the 2.7 yet. They are totally different cars, and the 2.7 although it handles like a dream, actually isn't that quick, whereas the 3.2S is one seriously rapid machine, with awesome brakes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quattrophenia Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 I second that - if you can try and get a 3.2 S. I loved mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadstoys Posted March 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 Thanks for the advice guys, appreciated - so its 'just' a major service thats due at 49k ? or have I been mis-informed on that one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizzy Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 Check the Service history (which it's absolutley essential it has a full one of!) At that age, should be probably all OPC stamps. Porsche's pre. 2004 had 12K service intervals, which then became 20K from then onwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadstoys Posted March 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 Checked it all out - full main dealer history, and have now bought it !!. 2.7 S Manual. Burnt orange special order paint, perf leather seats with logo embossed head area, colour matched roll hoops, digital climate, BOSE upgrade stereo, 19" split rims, etc etc. Well pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizzy Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 Nice one - you'll be enjoying that with the roof down soon then! That's a pretty good spec, the special order colours are a lot of money on Porsche's and BOSE is certainly worth it as the standard 986 speakers were fairly pants. Only one word of warning (if the dealer hasn't already told you) at this age it will have the plastic rear screen, you need to be very careful when lowering the roof whilst we still have colder weather (below 5 degrees is not recommended) - you will have to stop the roof mid-way as the window begins to bend and deliver what Boxster owners refer to as "The Chop" to ensure that the window bends evenly on the middle crease. If you don't do this, it will mark and eventually crack. When it's hotter there's usually no need to do this as the plastic becomes much more pliable. There is also a special cleaning cream that came with new cars that your local OPC should be able to get for you, to stop the window going opaque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Checked it all out - full main dealer history, and have now bought it !!. 2.7 S Manual. Burnt orange special order paint, perf leather seats with logo embossed head area, colour matched roll hoops, digital climate, BOSE upgrade stereo, 19" split rims, etc etc. Well pleased. [/ QUOTE ] Pictures please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadstoys Posted March 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Checked it all out - full main dealer history, and have now bought it !!. 2.7 S Manual. Burnt orange special order paint, perf leather seats with logo embossed head area, colour matched roll hoops, digital climate, BOSE upgrade stereo, 19" split rims, etc etc. Well pleased. [/ QUOTE ] Pictures please. [/ QUOTE ] Taking some today - but how do I load them onto here ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 Nice one - looking forward to pics of that unusual colour. By the way no such thing as a 2.7S, well done for avoiding the heinous crime that is the tiptronic gearbox on a Boxster/Cayman/911. Are they aftermarket rims? (Porsche only went to 18") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadstoys Posted March 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 If the weather clears up here I can take the pics. Its like something out of a Sherlock Holmes movie at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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