dr_jekyll Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 hello all, does anybody have experience on the boxters , prob will be looking at the 2.5 or 2.7 around 2000 plate. what look out for, comon faults ect , cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 a mate of mine works for porsche n he sais the engines arnt that great, some need a rebuild afer 50,000 miles, but thats just by what he sais Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 I looked at a Boxster 'S' over a year ago. The interior was awful, very poor quality for tha type of car, the Supras interior is MUCH better. They also feel very slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted July 22, 2011 Author Share Posted July 22, 2011 oh not to replace the supra . im choping the mrs slk230 as i think the buld quality of that is pants and her other choice is a little porker not that i wont have a go now and again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra dan Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 the 2.5 is known to give problems, i thought the interior was very plain and cheap looking for an upmarket car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Don't do it! Get something cool for your money. What's your budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 A lot of car for the money dude, I thought about one before I got a Supra, drove a 2.7 BoxsterS, wasn't too bad. Though as mentioned I did find it quite slow (be perfect for the missus) and the build quality wasn't brilliant. The centre console felt like it was going to fall apart as soon as I touched it. Didn't feel that solid either but it wasn't too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 There are better value for money cars out there..!! How about an S2000? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted July 22, 2011 Author Share Posted July 22, 2011 you know what women are like . she just wants the badge i think , cant be worse then the merc though , its the first time in 6 months ive really doug deepinto that car and what a pice of tat. really disapointing. i dont think ill shift her mind on anything els so im hopeing to get a list of possible faults and things to look for when getting her one, not too botherd on the performance as i dont want her having anything to fast anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 What does 'choping' mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 What's your budget? about the value of a 2000 plate Boxster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted July 22, 2011 Author Share Posted July 22, 2011 choping in. getting rid of . sorry informal lingo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 you know what women are like . she just wants the badge i think , cant be worse then the merc though , its the first time in 6 months ive really doug deepinto that car and what a pice of tat. really disapointing. i dont think ill shift her mind on anything els so im hopeing to get a list of possible faults and things to look for when getting her one, not too botherd on the performance as i dont want her having anything to fast anyways Oh, it's for your partner! As you say, power isn't important. As above though, what about an S2000? Nice cool car for a girl. And guys, I'd have one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 you never heard of part chopping a car in (part exchange) - dingbat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 you know what women are like . she just wants the badge i think , cant be worse then the merc though , its the first time in 6 months ive really doug deepinto that car and what a pice of tat. really disapointing. i dont think ill shift her mind on anything els so im hopeing to get a list of possible faults and things to look for when getting her one, not too botherd on the performance as i dont want her having anything to fast anyways http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2994602.htm I'd buy this tomorrow if I was in your position. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted July 22, 2011 Author Share Posted July 22, 2011 lol she not interested in the s2000 guys , they're "ugly" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 lol she not interested in the s2000 guys , they're "ugly" Yep, that's a woman talking...!! Give Liz my regards and tell her to sort herself out. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2994602.htm I'd buy this tomorrow if I was in your position. H. That is very stunning! lol she not interested in the s2000 guys , they're "ugly" Yep, that's a woman talking...!! Give Liz my regards and tell her to sort herself out. H. What Paul said, or give this as a comparison. This http://www.superhonda.com/photopost/data/507/medium/My_S_04.jpg Or this? Plus the S2000 feels and drives better too! Though I know what you mean Craig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Boxster drives a million times better though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 The 3.0 Z3 seems like a good choice, pretty quick while returning circa 40 mpg on long runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l33wgn Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 I'm selling the z4 . , as above really I looked around at s2000's ( too small seriously it's rediculus ). porsches as said above with the boxster it kinda feels cheap ( might just be me I couldn't get poor mans Porsche out of my head ) 350z they cost more to find a really tidy one and also feel slow! So yeah after all that I ended up with the z4 it's a lovely solidly built car and Ive got the 2.5 and it can shift when prompted but because it's convertible you just cruise about. If she'd have one I'd push an aerotop on her or obviously a lovely grey z4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave finch Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 http://www.986faq.com/10-0/problems.asp http://www.usedcarexpert.co.uk/cars/porsche/boxster/fault-guides/boxster-1996-2004/696-376/ http://bbs.scoobynet.com/other-marques-33/458341-porsche-boxster-buying-advice-urgent-help-needed.html thats a few links there mate duno why people have suggested any other cars when you stated she wants a boxter you guys should know a woman will never change her mind its not how good it is its how pretty it is in there eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 A VW Beetle? Porsches are only flattened versions of those anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benedwards64 Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Talk to the chaps at Northway Porsche near Reading, they really know their stuff. Don't know how far away you are (sorry, can't see location on my phone) they have a very nice boxter S for sale. Don't expect a shiny sales patter, but they really know their stuff and have an excellent reputation in Porsche circles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 cheers guys , ive tryed to get her onto an aero supra but "they're too big " allthough if she cant have a porsche shell take an x5 .... woman aye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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