twobone Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I'm considering a 2001 Boxster S if its a good deal. Assuming it has had the IMS bearing replaced, how do folks feel about Boxsters? I used to own an 81' and 84' 911 so I'm familiar with the marque Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I'm considering a 2001 Boxster S if its a good deal. Assuming it has had the IMS bearing replaced, how do folks feel about Boxsters? I used to own an 81' and 84' 911 so I'm familiar with the marque Never owned one, but from what I've read, the Porsche aficionados really like the balance of the mid-engine design. I’m moving off on a tangent of ignorance here, but I think some owners are even swapping in 911 engines and turning these cars into track beasts. Regardless, with the top down, it’s gotta be fun. The car gets my vote. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off Road SHO Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I envy you. If I could have gotten an S for decent money, I would be on the Porsche Forums instead of the Seven Forums. And talk about Porsche Blasphemy, I've read where they are putting turbo'd Subie motors in them and calling them Porscharus's. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCBirk Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 My 2 pesos... I owned an 02' Boxster S for a few years, and found it to be very refined, and fairly easy to push to the limits on the track but ultimately I just didn't love it. To me, it lacked character so I traded it for a nicely Ruff'd 93' Carrera 2 -almost as quick but far more involving and exciting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian 7 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Your wife will love it! lol. Sorry on my list of girlie cars it is pretty high up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboWood Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 In my limited experience I think I would opt for an S2000 if getting a convertable sports car was the target. They have held their value very well and the interiors tend to wear very well. If I were stuck on a Porsche I would try to find my way into a Caymen instead. Mind you I've never owned a Boxter (only driven one) and a few of my friends have S2000 (I've autocrossed both). Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Depends on what you will be using it for... As a daily driver type of car, its great... More storage space for bags/golf clubs than any other two-seater. It's also very comfortable and easy to drive. As a track car, its extremely capable. It handles great, and is much easier to drive fast than a 911. It lacks a bit in the excitement that you get with a 7 though. I had an '01 boxster S, and while I liked the car, I ultimately wanted something that stood out more and was more exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusaNostra Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 (edited) 2bone -- Just buy my V8 Esprit and I will drive it to Toronto, drop it to port credit for you to pick it up !! People will appreciate the look of the ESPRIT the whole day (vs the Porsche) - then, give your wife/girl a PRETTY WOMAN RIDE at YOUNGE ST.....they will stare at the car more ! Edited July 12, 2014 by BusaNostra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBEARDEN Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 I sold my Birkin last year and bought an 09 Boxster...The IMS problem extends thru the 2008 Boxsters. The adult woman in my life hated the Birkin...too hot...noisy and snug fitting...my granddaughters thought it was the best thing on wheels. The Boxster has been faultless...they are pretty uncommon in Arkansas since we have not had a Porsche dealer in 25 years, so I get a lot of looks and comments...but not like the Birkin. The cold AC is great with the Arkansas summer. If you can, get the Boxster inspected by a Porsche shop. They will know what to look for. Parts prices are out of sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMan Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 I have a Caterham 7 racing car and a 2000 Boxter S. The Boxter S is the car that we use all summer. After the Thrill ride that is the Caterham.......... The Boxter is civilized and safe. My car does not have heated seats or even power seats for that matter, the radio is an AM/FM/CD cheapo affair that I never use. I am a Dodge dealer in a Small town and I keep the Boxter in the "bat cave' until We blast out of town with it. Going to Cooperstown this weekend. I have owned this car for 10 years and it has given me no problems, other than when the battery went dead the first winter of storage and I could not get into the front trunk to jump the battery. had to have it towed to the shop and it took them forever to get it open. The Porsche dealer just said "It's a bitch" and "Good Luck" But all in all I enjoy the car, and even though it doesn't raise my heartbeat in the thrill ride dept. It is so easy to drive at the limit that I know we will see these in large # at the tracks soon as the prices start to fall enough for racers to strip them down to their fighting weight. Have Fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dallasdude Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 I bought a 2003 Boxster new and sold it last year...overall it was a pleasant and dependable car. I think about 2003 is when they added the terminal post in the footwell that let you power the battery to open the hood in an emergency. As someone mentioned, the bearing problem is important to get taken care of if the car is one of those affected....the biggest problem I see with Boxters vs a Miata or an S2000, the repair bills are 911 size, not Mazda or Honda size. Not that hard to have a $15,000 car that it costs $12,000 to repair. Boxsters may be the cheaper Porsches, but the parts and repairs costs are the same as the rest even though their residual values are far less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboWood Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 I would venture to say that the residual value is low because they are expensive to repair. You see this with most expensive vehicles that lack a cult following. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestTexasS2K Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I've been interested in the Boxster for awhile myself. I can afford the car just cant afford to keep it on the road. Renegade hybrids had developed a kit to install the Chevy LS engine in the Boxster and Cayman models. It a good way to keep all the enjoyment but lower the cost of ownership. He has a video on his website with a customer car with LS7 in it. It keeps the Porsche handling much more thrust and cheaper maintenance. I know this isn't what you were after. This is just info I had dug up while researching. Its a good alternative if you find a car the IMS has ruined the engine and the owner doesn't want to spend 15k for repairs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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