Suki Singh Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 Hi there, i'm thinking of going for a Boxster after having about 5 or 6 fast Audi/BMWs They seem really good value, but are there any major common faults to look for? Is the 2.7 that much better or reliable than the 2.5? Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 If you're talking about the 2.5 or 2.7 Boxster, what do you mean by 'fast' Audi/BMW's? What would you be comparing it with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suki Singh Posted August 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 I've currently got an S8 4.2 quattro, before that A8 4.2 quattro, BMW 530 m sport, 535 m sport, looking to change from the saloons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 The 3.2 is for boys, anything smaller and you could be labelled a gay hairdresser. Following the mantra of power is everything, why go for a smaller engine ? What sort of budget have you got and do you buy private or dealer only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 I think you'll find a non 'S' Boxster a bit pedestrian after the S8 and those BMW's - the 3.2 or 3.4 is a very different beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suki Singh Posted August 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suki Singh Posted August 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 The 3.2 is for boys, anything smaller and you could be labelled a gay hairdresser. Following the mantra of power is everything, why go for a smaller engine ? What sort of budget have you got and do you buy private or dealer only. i'll buy private or independent, up to about 10k poss more for the right car, looked at the boxster, Z4, s2000 - anything reliable and quick, only going to be used occasionally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 As an owner of the Bruno version of the Boxster I think you should give them both a drive both before making your mind up, neither is exceptionally quick but the handling of any of the 987 Boxsters is superb. I test drove a Z4M and both Boxsters before picking mine and the Z4M was the quickest but just didn’t handle the way the Boxster did. If I had the extra cash of course I would have got the S but I didn’t at the time and still enjoy the car today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 i'll buy private or independent, up to about 10k poss more for the right car, looked at the boxster, Z4, s2000 - anything reliable and quick, only going to be used occasionally Ahh your looking at a 986, cant really comment on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 The reason i asked my original question has been answered by Bazza. I think you'd wonder where the GO pedal was if you went to a 2.5 or 2.7 was after driving the cars you've had previously. The torque difference in particular would feel colossal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 The 986 boxster is not without issues, they can have rear main oil seal issues which will cost a couple of grand to sort (as per the 996 911). The 986 also has half the service interval of the 987, plastic rear screen as opposed to glass (pre 2003 models) so you'll need to master the "boxster chop" if you don't want your rear plastic screen to crack. All in all, I'd be looking for a 987 model, much more modern styling as well as the fact the engines actually have a bit of shove. If you do go for a 986 make sure it's an S otherwise a 987 will fit the bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 It depends how much go you really want, but having done an idle £10k sportscar search myself recently I concluded a Z4 3.0 (preferably SE) was far better value at that money than a Boxster. You're looking at 3-4k more for an equivalient 987. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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