Any Porsche Enthusiasts Can Help?
Hi all,
I know there are some Porsche enthusiasts on here and hoping you might be able to help me out.
I’m thinking of scratching an itch on either the Boxster or Cayman (987) but I’m a tad worried about the ‘bore scoring’ issues.
Can anyone offer some guidance on engines to avoid or any other helpful information?
If it’s too much of a mine field I might just leave it as I don’t want to buy an (expensive) problem. But also I’m aware sometimes these model issues can be engine specific or a bit overblown, etc.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Have a great weekend,
Chris
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Any Porsche Enthusiasts Can Help?
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Originally Posted by
Hood
If worried about it buy a gen2 987.
The non-S especially doesn't suffer from those issues and even the S is negligible
There's good info on it in the BOXANET forum.
^^^The only answer you need.
Only buy a Gen 2 987 (2009-2012) or above as the problem was resolved. Also the great PDK gearbox was introduced as an option with the 987 Gen 2 model which was a million times better than the Tiptronic auto box before it. In fact, I would most likely go for manual over a tiptronic! You could also look for a Gen 1 that has the work completed but the Gen 2s are rock solid. There are not two many around as only produced for a couple of years before Porsche the 981 which is bigger and more solidly built but I would say the 987 is more raw drive. I have had both!
The 987 are starting to appreciate as well it seems. For a base model in great condition with respectable mileage you will need a budget of around 17k
They are great fun and if it doesn’t put a smile on your face then I don’t know what will!